Florida PTA offers a minimum of four (4) scholarships, one each in the following categories: University, Fine Arts, Community College, and Vo-Tech, to a student graduating from a PTSA high school each year. This is a one time (non-renewable) award of $2,000.00 and will be awarded to a worthy student who is interested in getting a start in life through higher education.

This award is specifically for a student who wishes to pursue their education at a University, Fine Arts School, Community College, or Vo-Tech.

If additional information is needed, please email: scholarship@floridapta.org.

To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must submit the following no later than February 1, 2021.  *Please note uploaded files will not be accessible if using the “Save and Continue” option.

• Completed on-line application reflecting Florida residency.

• Upload a copy of your 2020-2021 membership card for your Florida school’s PTA/PTSA or the Sunshine State PTSA. Must be a PTA/PTSA member for 30 days (Note: the PTA/PTSA must be in good standing as verified by the Scholarship committee).

• Upload an unofficial Florida high school transcript with cumulative summary pages reflecting an unweighted high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher for University and Fine Arts, 2.5 or higher for Community College, and 2.0 or higher for Vo-Tech. Top qualified candidates may be asked to mail an official Florida high school transcript with your school district seal in a sealed enveloped at a later date.

• Upload a copy of an official SAT and/or ACT scores report.

• Upload two (2) letters of reference (one from school and one from community).

• Submit an essay (Answer the question: Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? Discuss your goals, field of study, reasons for seeking this scholarship, along with what PTA/PTSA means to you and your level of participation. Be sure to include any extenuating circumstances which might contribute to your consideration).