FLORIDA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Students can apply for scholarships based on academic merit, extracurricular activities, and leadership involvement. Florida College offers many scholarship opportunities to students. Check below to find our scholarships and our recommendations for outside scholarships.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN

Florida College stands out for offering scholarships to Florida students – and students from around the country and internationally – who are drawn to a Christ-centered education grounded in biblical principles.

Whether you’re looking for private school scholarships in Florida, or scholarships based on academics or extra-curriculars, athletics scholarships, art and music scholarships, or recognition for your leadership and service, we encourage you to review our many scholarship opportunities. Academic scholarships (also known as “merit scholarships”) are determined by your GPA and ACT/SAT/CLT test scores.

Scholarship	GPA	Criteria	Annual Award Amount*
National Merit		National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist	Full Tuition
Emeritus Scholars	4.00+	ACT 35-36 or SAT 1500-1600 or CLT 107-120	$10,000
Chancellor Scholars	4.00+	ACT 33-34 or SAT 1440-1490 or CLT 100-106	$8,000
Trustees Scholars	3.65	ACT 32 or SAT 1420-1430 or CLT–97-99	$6,000
Provost Scholars	3.55	ACT 30-31 or SAT 1360-1410 or CLT 92–96	$4,000
Chair Scholars	3.40	ACT 27–29 or SAT 1260-1350 or CLT 84–91	$3,000
Founder Scholars	3.00	ACT 23–26 or SAT 1130–1250 or CLT 74–83	$2,000
Top Scholar		Valedictorian and Salutatorian	$1,000 additional

NOTES:

Each scholarship recipient must meet all academic admission requirements. All scholarships are forfeited if the student is placed on academic or disciplinary probation.
SAT represents the total Evidence-based Reading and Writing score and the Math Section score combined. ACT represents the composite score of all main sections of the exam. Florida College does not use the essay portion of the SAT or ACT for scholarship eligibility.
If a high school student has earned 24+ credit hours of college dual-enrollment transfer credit with the accompanying GPA, the student may be eligible for scholarship as a “transfer student.” Determination will be made by the Admissions Department.
If a student has graduated from high school and has no college credit, the academic scholarship will be based upon high school academic work and test scores.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS

Whether you’re looking for a Florida transfer student scholarship, an academic scholarship, or scholarships for athletics or music, we encourage you to review our many scholarship opportunities. This includes academic merit awards reserved specifically for transfer student scholarships.

Transfer Student Scholarship	Transfer Student GPA	Criteria	Annual Award Amount*
Provost Scholars	3.55 GPA	Minimum of 30 college credit hours	$4,000
Chair Scholars	3.4-3.54 GPA	Minimum of 24 college credit hours	$3,000
Founder Scholars	3.00-3.39 GPA	Minimum of 24 college credit hours	$2,000

Transfer Students:
- A part-time college student may be eligible for an academic scholarship if their transfer credit spans more than two semesters but is equal to 12+ hours with appropriate GPA.
- College credit hours must be from actual college course work. Credit from AP/CLEP/IB does not count toward hours for academic scholarship.
*Each scholarship is divided between two semesters equally. Each scholarship recipient must meet all academic admission
requirements. All scholarships are forfeited if the student is placed on academic or disciplinary probation.

DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Are you looking for private school scholarships in Florida that recognize your talent and dedication to your art? You may qualify for a departmental scholarship. Band, music, voice, chorus, oration and forensics, and string ensemble are all available.

We are also proud to offer a biblical studies scholarship among our scholarships for college students.

Band Scholarships
Each year, deserving students can apply for a band scholarship.

Deadline: All below application steps must be completed by May 31 of the college enrollment year.
- A band scholarship is awarded based on the applicant’s playing ability, the amount of funds available and the number of ensembles a student joins. If a student chooses to participate in more ensembles, it equates to more scholarships.
- Band scholarships are awarded for one academic year. Returning students can reapply for a scholarship every year. Students on academic probation or those placed on disciplinary probation after a suspension become ineligible to receive Band scholarships.
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Scholarship Application Process
- Complete a brief online scholarship application form.
  - Concert wind and percussion players: Audition in person or email videos to rainwaterb@floridacollege.edu, performing the below materials:
    
    Play these scales as many octaves as possible—Concert Db major, Concert A major and Concert C harmonic minor.
    
    Play the chromatic scale (covering your entire range) by tonguing up and slurring down. (Articulations are for woodwinds & brass.)
    
    Play two solo or etude excerpts, each one to two minutes long, with one excerpt demonstrating technical ability and the other showcasing musicality.
    
    Concert percussionists should perform as many of the major instruments (snare, timpani, and a mallet instrument) as you are comfortable with. One excerpt per instrument will be sufficient. Demonstration of proficiency on auxiliary instruments can also be beneficial.
  - Jazz drum set players with no concert band experience: Audition in person or email videos to rainwaterb@floridacollege.edu, playing all the jazz styles that you know. This can include swing (fast, medium, and slow), ballads (with brushes), rock, funk, and various forms of Latin.
  - Guitarists, bassists and pianists with no concert band experience: Contact Mr. Rainwater for instructions at rainwaterb@floridacollege.edu.
  - Optional (but beneficial) steps:
    
    Submit evidence of selection for an All-State, All-County or All-District ensemble or of participation in an Honor Band to which you were nominated. Suitable evidence is a copy of a program, an official letter of notification or a letter from your high school director.
    
    Submit a letter of recommendation from your high school director.
Please contact Mr. Brian Rainwater if you have further questions.
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Biblical Studies Scholarship
- The King Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance for those who are seeking an education at FC to prepare themselves for a life of service in sharing the Gospel. Students who would like to apply for the King Scholarship should contact the Chair of the Biblical Studies Department, Dr. Jason Longstreth.
Contact Dr. Longstreth
Chorus Scholarships
- Each year, scholarships are awarded to promising students who may be of benefit to the chorus. Students must audition to receive scholarships.
- Florida College offers students the opportunity to audition for the Chorus on the Sunday afternoon and evening before classes begin. Auditions are open to all students regardless of their major. If you would like to audition, please email Dr. Jon Bassett or sign up on the Chorus Room door, King 223.
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Dudy Walker Voice Scholarship
- In memory of long-time choir director Dudy Walker, various scholarships are available to talented vocalists.
- One does not need to be a music major to apply. The only requirement is to sign up for at least 1 credit of private vocal study. The audition can either be live, on campus, or by sending a video. You will need to prepare two songs of your choice that best showcases your voice.
- To apply, please email Dr. Jon Bassett.
Contact Dr. Bassett
Piano Scholarships
- All auditions must be completed by August 11. Please contact us for an audition time. For your audition you will be asked to play two or three pieces of contrasting styles from memory (a minimum of 10 minutes of music). If you are unable to audition in person, please send us a copy of your audition. Acceptable formats include: DVD, USB, YouTube links or any other cloud sharing platform. Digital auditions must be saved as mp4s and may be uploaded into the form linked below.
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String Ensemble Scholarships
- String Ensemble Scholarships are available to members of the FC String Ensemble. If interested, please fill out the form linked below and submit it for consideration. Please contact Dr. Jon Bassett if you have any questions.
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Forensic Scholarship
- Students have the opportunity to compete with Oratory Union, the forensic team at Florida College. Students interested in applying for scholarships can reach out to Kathleen Trigg.
Contact Kathleen Trigg

Athletic Scholarships

VARSITY ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Interested in playing a sport at the collegiate level? Visit our athletic website to be recruited by one of our teams. You may be eligible for an athletics scholarship. (Go Falcons!)

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Other Florida College Scholarships

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

Endowed scholarship funds have been established by gifts from generous donors who desire that their gift be invested, and the income used for scholarships for deserving students. These scholarships are awarded based on the information received from the FAFSA* and the scholarship application, the guidelines established by the donors, student eligibility, and funds availability.

Apply below. The application covers scholarships available for Endowed Scholarships and the Adopt Program. You need only to complete the application once for the upcoming school year.

*International students are not required to complete the FAFSA.

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JAMES R. COPE ADOPT PROGRAM

The Adopt Program is about people helping people. The program matches deserving students with donors who are interested in helping students attend Florida College. The students selected are informed of their “adoption” and keep the donor informed of their progress during the year. Students must meet the criteria below in order to qualify for this scholarship:

Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
Maintain a GPA of 2.0 on a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.*
Write thank you letters to donors, due by the deadline.
Attend any meetings assigned by the Adopt Coordinator.

*A student with a GPA of less than 2.0 will be put on a one semester probation. Failure to raise grades to the minimum after that semester will result in a loss of all funding.

The deadline to be considered for the Adopt Program is July 15.

Please contact the Adopt Coordinator, Jocelyn Slone, with any questions: slonej@floridacollege.edu

Apply above. The application covers scholarships available for Endowed Scholarships and the Adopt Program. You need only to complete the application once for the upcoming school year.

The Hall Scholarship Fund

The Sewell and Caneta Hall Scholarship fund is a scholarship designed to bring under-represented students to Florida College. Students must meet the criteria below in order to qualify for this scholarship:

Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA. International students are not required to submit a FAFSA.
Be of an under-represented, minority background or a first-generation student.
Complete an application to receive scholarship funds.
Receive admission to Florida College by July 15.
Have a high school GPA of 2.25 or a transfer GPA of 2.0.

Spring ’25 applications are open.

For students to be considered for this scholarship, they must be admitted to Florida College by July 15. If you have not yet applied, please click here.

To maintain scholarship upon selection:

Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA per semester. In the event that the recipient is placed on academic probation, the student will be required to meet with the Academic Advising Office to create a meeting and action plan for the new semester.
The scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years or the completion of a bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first.
Recipients are required to attend a Sewell and Caneta Hall Scholarship meeting at the beginning of their first semester and write a thank you letter to the donors each semester they attend Florida College.

To learn more about the Hall Scholarship fund, click here.

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Outside Scholarships

Outside scholarships come from private sources. For example, a scholarship from your local rotary club would be an outside scholarship. You may choose to use the internet to search for outside scholarships. Keep in mind that smaller scholarships and those that require essays tend to have fewer applicants, which may increase your chances of being awarded one of these scholarships.
Consult your high school guidance counselor regarding possible scholarships that you may qualify for. Your local community may be the most beneficial place to search for outside scholarships. Local community and civic organizations (like American Legion, Boys & Girls Clubs, 4-H Clubs, etc.) may offer scholarships. Also, talk with your employer and your parents’ employers to see what scholarship opportunities they may have.
Check general scholarships early. Research general scholarships as early as your freshman year in high school. There is a lot of money out there; you just have to find it. You may be eligible for scholarships close to home or those based on race, nationality, or special skills. Look into these opportunities at the local library and online, and talk with your high school guidance counselor.

If you have any questions regarding applying or eligibility for government grants, please contact our financial aid office.

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FLORIDA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN

NOTES:

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS

DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Band Scholarships

Scholarship Application Process

Biblical Studies Scholarship

Chorus Scholarships

Dudy Walker Voice Scholarship

Piano Scholarships

String Ensemble Scholarships

Forensic Scholarship