Florida Scholarships Programs
Beyond Bright Futures, Florida offers José Martí Scholarship for Hispanic students, Rosewood Scholarship, and numerous institutional awards at state universities.
José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund
Named for Cuban patriot José Martí, this fund supports Florida's large Hispanic student population.
What it provides: Need-based scholarships for Hispanic Florida students
Assistance: Up to $2,000 per academic year at community colleges; up to amounts set for universities.
Eligibility: Must demonstrate Hispanic heritage and financial need via FAFSA.
Who may qualify:
- Hispanic Florida residents with financial need
- Undergraduates at eligible Florida institutions
- Students meeting academic requirements
Requirements:
- FAFSA and Florida Financial Aid Application
- Hispanic heritage documentation
- Minimum GPA requirements
How to apply: File FFAA at floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org and FAFSA by deadline.
Official source: José Martí Scholarship
Rosewood Family Scholarship
Established as reparative scholarship recognizing the historical injustice of the Rosewood massacre.
What it provides: Full tuition scholarships for direct descendants of Rosewood families
Assistance: Full tuition and fees at Florida public institutions.
Eligibility: Must document lineage to Rosewood families; covers tuition and fees.
Who may qualify:
- Direct descendants of Rosewood, Florida residents affected by 1923 massacre
- Florida residents pursuing undergraduate education
- Students meeting academic standards
Requirements:
- Genealogical documentation of Rosewood connection
- Florida residency
- Enrollment at eligible Florida institution
How to apply: Apply through Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance with lineage documentation.
Official source: Rosewood Scholarship
Benacquisto Scholarship (National Merit)
Florida is one of few states offering full-ride scholarships to National Merit Finalists at public universities.
What it provides: Full cost of attendance for National Merit Finalists attending Florida public universities
Assistance: Full cost of attendance including tuition, room, board, books, and supplies.
Eligibility: Must be National Merit Finalist with qualifying Florida public university enrollment.
Who may qualify:
- National Merit Finalists who list Florida public university as first choice
- Florida residents or non-residents
- Students meeting National Merit criteria
Requirements:
- National Merit Finalist designation
- Enrollment at participating Florida public university
- Florida Financial Aid Application
How to apply: Designate Florida public university as first choice with National Merit; complete FFAA.
Official source: Benacquisto Scholarship