Scholarship Opportunity

Randolph Bracy Ocoee Scholarship Program

Offered by Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance

Tuition and registration assistance for descendants of the 1920 Ocoee Election Day Riots victims or qualifying African American Ocoee residents.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, Undergraduate Student, Adult Learner

AI Use Policy

No AI policy is stated

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2027-28 Initial Application

OpensOctober 1, 2026
DeadlineApril 1, 2027

Eligibility

  • Be a direct descendant of a victim of the November 1920 Ocoee Election Day Riots, or a current African American Ocoee resident with at least 12 months of qualifying legal residency.
  • Have no prior bachelor's degree and enroll full-time in an eligible Florida public postsecondary institution or HBCU undergraduate degree, certificate, or diploma program.
  • Submit ancestry or residency proof by April 1, 2027 and an error-free FAFSA by May 15, 2027.

Requirements

  • Florida Financial Aid Application
  • FAFSA
  • Ancestry or Residency Documentation

How to Apply

  1. 1Review the state's fact sheet and contact the participating institution or state aid portal for current application instructions.