Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

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Where do profits from the Florida Lottery go?
For more than 450,000 high school seniors, the answer is College!

The Bright Futures Scholarship Program, which is funded by the Florida Lottery, was created in 1997 by the Florida Legislature to assist students in pursuing postsecondary educational and career goals. Since the program's inception, the Florida Lottery has contributed more than $2.8 billion to send more than 450,000 students to college.

For more information about Bright Futures Scholarships, visit the Department of Education's Web site at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SSFAD/bf or call the hotline at 888-827-2004.


Testimonials

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"Earning a Bright Futures scholarship was a great help to my academic career. It gave me options and allowed me to focus on what really mattered -- choosing where I wanted to go to college. "

Joseph C. Caravello
Escambia County - Bright Futures Scholar

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"I feel very fortunate that I qualified to receive a Bright Futures Scholarship. Maintaining a 3.6 cumulative GPA in high school was worth it because it allowed me to be free from financial burden in college."

Shamara Gibson
Madison County - Bright Futures Scholar

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"Bright Futures has given me the chance to go to college and pursue my goals without having to spend every penny I have on tuition and books. And, I have the chance to study at a great college close to home."

 Gregory Hilliard
 Miami-Dade County - Bright Futures Scholar
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"Thanks to my Bright Futures scholarship, I have plenty of time to study!"

Jenny Bartels
Bay County - Bright Futures Scholar
         

From the Parents of Bright Future Scholars

"We have three children who earned Bright Future scholarships. Our oldest daughter has already graduated from FSU. Our son and youngest daughter are going to school on this scholarship now. These scholarships enhance the college education our children get since they don't have to work while in school and they have a head start in competing in the world after college since they don't have to pay off any loans."

From the parents of Gregory Hilliard (pictured),
Bright Futures scholarship recipient, Miami-Dade county

"It's an honor to have such a wonderful program providing scholarships to deserving students. My kids and I are thrilled that they are able to attend college on Bright Future scholarships rather than having to deal with loans and debt."

From the parents of Parker Fruehan, Bright Futures scholarship recipient, Lee County