Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship
Offered by Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance · Free to apply
Florida pays full tuition and specified fees at its public institutions for a capped number of farmworkers and children of farmworkers each year, one of the most generous state programmes in the country for agricultural families and one of the least known. The definition follows Florida's farmworker statute: seasonal, temporary or permanent employment in planting, cultivating, harvesting or processing agricultural or aquacultural products, providing at least half the family's income in the preceding year, with routes for long-serving retirees and workers retired by disability. The academic bar is real, a 3.5 weighted GPA plus service hours, strong attendance and a clean discipline record, and awards are ranked by financial need under a statutory cap, so filing early and completely matters.
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How hard is the Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship to win?
This is not a competition, but the funding is rationed: eligible students are routinely turned away once the money runs out, so filing date decides the outcome.
- Estimated odds
- most eligible students who file early receive it
- Paperwork
- ~3 hrs to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Florida residents
- Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
- Fewer rivalsOpen to a single grade level only
- Fewer rivalsRequires at least a 3.5 GPA
- More rivalsA large award draws far more applicants
How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Florida
- Must attend a college in Florida (the award does not travel out of state)
- Open to high school seniors
- GPA of 3.5 or higher (unweighted)
- Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card)
- You or your parent must be a farmworker under s. 420.503 F.S.: employed seasonally, temporarily or permanently in planting, cultivating, harvesting or processing agricultural or aquacultural products, deriving at least 50% of income from that work in the preceding 12 months. Retirees with five years of farm work after age 50, or retired due to disability, also qualify.
- A 3.5 weighted high school GPA, 30 community service hours, 90% attendance with no disciplinary action on the transcript, Florida residency, and 12 or more hours per term at a Florida public institution. The statute explicitly bars students who are undocumented for federal immigration purposes.
- File the Florida Financial Aid Application by April 1 (opens October 1) with an error-free FAFSA processed by May 15; awards are ranked by need.
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What the application takes
- Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is April 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around April 1 each year. Applications open October 1.
- Applications open
- October 1, 2026
- Applications close
- April 1, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship
How much is the Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship worth?
The Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship awards full tuition and specified fees at Florida public institutions and is renewable in later years.
When is the Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is April 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around April 1 each year. Applications open October 1.
When do Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship applications open?
Applications open October 1, and close April 1, 2027.
Who is eligible for the Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Florida; Must attend a college in Florida (the award does not travel out of state); Open to high school seniors; GPA of 3.5 or higher (unweighted). 1 more criteria are listed on this page.
Does the Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application does ask for a transcript. Expect to spend about 3 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship?
This is not a competition, but the funding is rationed: eligible students are routinely turned away once the money runs out, so filing date decides the outcome. Solyo classifies this award as first come, first served, meaning most eligible students who file early receive it. Plan on about 3 hrs of paperwork.
Is the Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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