Scholarship Opportunity

José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund

Offered by Florida Department of Education

The José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund provides merit-based financial assistance to eligible Hispanic students who demonstrate financial need and plan to attend an eligible Florida public or private postsecondary institution.

Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Community College Student

Eligibility

  • Be a Florida resident.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
  • Be of Hispanic heritage.
  • Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA.
  • Have a minimum unweighted 3.0 high school GPA or equivalent college GPA.
  • Enroll in an eligible Florida postsecondary institution.
  • Meet Florida's general eligibility requirements for state financial aid.

Requirements

  • Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application.
  • Complete the FAFSA.
  • Meet the required GPA standards.
  • Enroll in an eligible undergraduate program.
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress for renewal.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application.
  2. 2Submit the FAFSA.
  3. 3Submit any documentation requested by the institution or Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance.
  4. 4Accept the award through the participating institution.