Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)

Scholarship · Florida Department of Education / OSFA

Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS). Expected to Reopen. Florida Department of Education / OSFA. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: Florida Department of Education / OSFA
Official link: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPBFMAIN/SAPBFMAIN (floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org)
Amount: FMS covers 75% of tuition and applicable fees at public institutions (100% for associate degree programs at Florida College System institutions); private awards per OSFA Private Award Chart (e.g., 2026–27 4-year semester private FMS $159/credit hour) (OSFA BF Handbook Ch.2).
Status: Expected to Reopen — estimate. Last cycle closed. Estimate based on the prior cycle: around August 2027. The official page has not posted the new date yet.
Deadline: August 31 after high school graduation
Who can apply: Students in Florida
Last checked: October 9, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-10-09

Apply: Apply here

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States on file: Florida

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Source: Florida Department of Education / OSFA (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07

Application path: confirmed · apply in Next Scholar

Current cycle: not confirmed · the next date is not posted yet

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Eligibility on file

Florida Medallion Scholars (Bright Futures): weighted 3.00 GPA in college-prep courses; ACT 24 / CLT 82 / SAT 1190 (2026–27 grads); 75 service/work hours (or 100 combined). FFAA by Aug 31. Pays 75% public tuition/fees (100% FCS associate). Official: floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org.

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Who can apply

Students in Florida

How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)?

Florida Department of Education / OSFA. Official page: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPBFMAIN/SAPBFMAIN

What is the amount for Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)?

FMS covers 75% of tuition and applicable fees at public institutions (100% for associate degree programs at Florida College System institutions); private awards per OSFA Private Award Chart (e.g., 2026–27 4-year semester private FMS $159/credit hour) (OSFA BF Handbook Ch.2). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)?

What is the status of Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)?

Expected to Reopen. Last cycle closed. Estimate based on the prior cycle: around August 2027. The official page has not posted the new date yet.

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