Scholarship Opportunity

Florida Retired Educators Foundation Scholarship

Offered by Florida Retired Educators Foundation / FREA

Support for Florida seniors preparing for a teaching career in the state, with a teaching-service obligation.

Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2027 application

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineJanuary 20, 2027

Eligibility

  • Graduate from an accredited Florida public or private high school with at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA.
  • Meet the test threshold through SAT 1000 or ACT 22 and plan to attend an accredited Florida college or university.
  • Commit to teaching in Florida for one year per year of scholarship support; failure to fulfill the obligation requires repayment.

Requirements

  • Submit the application by January 20, 2027; remaining transcripts and supporting documents are due January 31.
  • Prepare a single-page, approximately 300-word essay on teaching goals, qualifications and activities, two reference contacts, recommendations, income information, and official transcript/test evidence.
  • Complete the local-unit in-person interview stage after the full packet is received.

How to Apply

  1. 1Prepare materials before starting; the sponsor warns the online application cannot be saved midway.
  2. 2Use the application linked from FREA's scholarship page and arrange for official academic documents to reach FREA.
  3. 3Review the teaching commitment and follow the sponsor's submission instructions.

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