Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF) Scholarship
Florida Retired Educators Foundation · Free to apply
Award
Unspecified
Renewable in later years
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- January 20, 2027
- closes in 69 days
- Essay
- Yes
- Recommendations
- 2
- plus a transcript
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- Yes
- Time to apply
- ~4.3 hrs
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF) Scholarship, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Florida
- Open to high school seniors
- GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted)
To apply
- An essay.
- 2 letters of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early.
- A transcript, from the school registrar.
- Must achieve a minimum SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 22.
- Must attend an accredited public or private Florida college or university.
- Must teach in the state of Florida after graduation for one year per year of funding, or repay the scholarship monies received.
Good to know
- The main application must be submitted by January 20, 2027, while supporting documents must arrive by January 31, 2027.
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Requires FL residency
For high school seniors
Requires 3.0+ GPA
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About the scholarship
This scholarship supports graduating Florida high school seniors who plan to attend a Florida higher education institution and pursue a teaching career. Award amounts vary, and recipients must commit to teaching in Florida for one year per year of funding received or repay the scholarship. Applicants must meet minimum GPA and test score thresholds, complete an essay, submit recommendations and transcripts, and take part in an interview.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Complete and submit the application online (or mail a printed application if internet access is unavailable) by January 20.
- 2Upload or mail a single-page typed essay saved in PDF format.
- 3Submit recommendation letters, family income information, community service, leadership info, and official high school transcripts with ACT or SAT scores circled by January 31.
- 4Attend an in-person interview with the local FREA Unit once all documents are received.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~4.3 hrs of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is January 20, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 20 each year.
- Applications close
- January 20, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF) Scholarship
How much is the Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF) Scholarship worth?
The Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF) Scholarship awards unspecified and is renewable in later years.
When is the Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF) Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is January 20, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 20 each year.
Who is eligible for the Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF) Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Florida; Open to high school seniors; GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted).
Does the Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF) Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay, 2 recommendations, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 4.25 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF) Scholarship?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to Florida residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 4.3 hrs of work.
Is the Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF) Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF) 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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