Jason Ackerman Memorial Scholarships
The Jason Ackerman Foundation · Free to apply
Award
Varies
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
- May 31, 2027
- closes in 200 days
- Essay
- No
- Recommendations
- None
- Need-based
- Yes
- Merit-based
- Yes
- Time to apply
- ~1 hr
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the Jason Ackerman Memorial Scholarships, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Florida
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- GPA of 2.5 or higher (unweighted)
To apply
- Must currently face or have survived a life-altering circumstance due to illness or other events before turning 21.
- Must be accepted by an accredited Florida public university, college, community college, or vocational/technical school.
No essay, recommendation letters or transcript are required: one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Good to know
- The application window is open from March 1, 2027, through the end of May 2027.
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Does your student qualify?
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Requires FL residency
For high school seniors, current college students
Requires 2.5+ GPA
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About the scholarship
This scholarship supports Florida residents pursuing undergraduate or vocational studies who have survived or are currently facing a life-altering illness or circumstance before age 21. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be accepted to an accredited Florida institution. Award payments are sent directly to the recipient's school and may be renewed annually.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Visit the website during the active application window between March 1 and May 31.
- 2Complete the scholarship application form and submit all required information and attachments.
- 3Participate in a personal interview if contacted by the foundation.
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 Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.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
- ~1 hr of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is May 31, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 31 each year. Applications typically open in March.
- Applications open
- March 2027
- Applications close
- May 31, 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 Jason Ackerman Memorial Scholarships
How much is the Jason Ackerman Memorial Scholarships worth?
The Jason Ackerman Memorial Scholarships awards varies and is renewable in later years.
When is the Jason Ackerman Memorial Scholarships deadline?
The current deadline is May 31, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 31 each year. Applications typically open in March.
When do Jason Ackerman Memorial Scholarships applications open?
Applications typically open in March, and close May 31, 2027.
Who is eligible for the Jason Ackerman Memorial Scholarships?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Florida; Open to high school seniors and current college students; GPA of 2.5 or higher (unweighted).
Does the Jason Ackerman Memorial Scholarships require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Jason Ackerman Memorial Scholarships?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to Florida residents and requires at least a 2.5 GPA. Plan on about 1 hr of work.
Is the Jason Ackerman Memorial Scholarships free to apply?
Yes. The Jason Ackerman Memorial Scholarships 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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