The Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF) Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors in Florida who plan to pursue a degree in education and become teachers within the state. Scholarship winners will be required to work for a minimum of one year for each year they are awarded the scholarship.
Scholarship Details
- Scholarship program for students pursuing a degree in education
- Applies to attendance at accredited Florida public or private colleges and universities
- Failure to meet the teaching requirement results in repayment of scholarship funds
- Application deadline is January 20th, with supporting documents due by January 31st
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduating senior from an accredited Florida high school (public or private)
- Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Minimum test scores of SAT 1000 or ACT 22
- Must plan to attend an accredited Florida college or university
- Must teach in the State of Florida following graduation and submit proof via the official Florida Professional Teaching Certificate
Application Process
- Access the online application or print a hard copy
- Review the application checklist before beginning, as the online form cannot be saved once started
- Complete the entire application accurately and include all required information
- Prepare and upload supporting documents such as transcripts, essay, and letters of recommendation
- Ensure all supporting materials are received by January 31st
- Save a copy of your completed application for your records
It is impossible to estimate the contribution a great teacher makes to our nation, to society, and to the students taught during a lifetime of devoted service to the teaching profession. Unfortunately, there exists, and always has existed, a severe shortage of great teachers. The Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF) has established a fund to assist the many young people who are interested in teaching, but unable to fulfill this goal without financial assistance.
