Bright Futures Scholarship Program

The Bright Futures Scholarship Program, which is primarily funded by the Florida Lottery, was created in 1997 by the Florida Legislature to assist students in pursuing postsecondary educational and career goals. Since the program's inception, the Florida Lottery has contributed more than $3.9 billion to send more than 600,000 students to college.

For more information about Bright Futures Scholarships, visit the Department of Education's website at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SSFAD/bf or call the hotline at 888-827-2004.

"Bright Futures made it possible for me to receive a higher education. Without it I wouldn't have been able to hone my skills to the level necessary to succeed in the real world."

Benjamin Burkert
Lee County - Bright Futures Scholar

"Without the help I received from my Bright Futures Scholarship I would be leaving school with a mountain of debt. Thanks to this fantastic program I can truly focus on my future."

Michael Riley
Lee County - Bright Futures Scholar

My Bright Futures scholarship has really eased the financial strain of attending college. I am really grateful for it."

Jimmy Smith
Madison County - Bright Futures Scholar

"My Bright Futures scholarship has allowed me to work towards my dream of one day having a doctorate degree."

Katherine Melo
Dade County - Bright Futures Scholar

Testimonials From the Parents of Bright Future Scholars

"The Bright Futures program is a great incentive for any high school student to really apply themselves and secure a higher education. Our children benefited greatly from their academic achievement in high school because it directly equated to lower tuition costs in college."

From the parents of Michael Riley (pictured),
Bright Futures scholarship recipient, Lee County