First Generation Matching Grant Program

Details

Applicant must be a degree-seeking, Florida resident who is an undergraduate student with substantial need. In order to be eligible, applicant's parents must not have earned baccalaureate degrees. Applicant must not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant, loan, or scholarship program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made. FAFSA required. For participation and deadline information, applicant should check with post-secondary institution they plan to attend.

FAQ

Application deadline	April 1
Scholarship, grant, fellowship, or contest	Grant
Award coverage	Award amount determined by financial need.
Schedule	Schedule is dependent on annual appropriation.
Awarded every year?	yes
Renewable? Renewal is based on annual appropriation and on recipient's specific institution.	yes
Must be repaid?	no
Required to attend a specific school?	yes
Separate application required?	yes

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