PTSA High School Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Florida PTA
Introduction
As part of our commitment to supporting youth education, Florida PTA provides financial assistance to eligible students pursuing studies beyond high school. Scholarships are funded through Honorary Life Memberships, Scholarship Fund events, and other gifts and donations.
Scholarship Overview
Each year Florida PTA will award at least four (4) one-time, non-renewable scholarships—one in each of these categories: University, Fine Arts, Community College, and Vo-Tech. Each scholarship is for $2,000 and is intended to help a graduating student from a PTSA high school begin their post-secondary education.
Eligibility and Application Deadline
To be considered, applicants must submit all required materials by March 2, 2026. Eligibility requirements include:
- Florida residency, shown on the completed online application.
- A copy of the 2025–2026 PTA/PTSA membership card for your Florida school’s PTA/PTSA or the Sunshine State PTSA. Applicants must have been PTSA members as of 11:59 PM on December 15, 2025. (The applicant’s PTA/PTSA must be verified as in good standing by the Scholarship Committee.)
- An unofficial Florida high school transcript including cumulative summary pages demonstrating an unweighted cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Finalists may be asked to submit an official transcript with the school district seal, mailed in a sealed envelope at a later date.
- One letter of recommendation.
- An essay answering: How can Florida PTA help support your school/local community? Identify a specific challenge in your school or local community and explain how you believe PTA should address that challenge.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Award Amount and Disbursement
The scholarship award is $2,000 (one year, non-renewable). Funds will be sent directly to the recipient’s chosen institution.
Post-Award Requirements
Before funds are released, the recipient must provide:
- Proof of full-time enrollment and registration for the 2026–2027 academic year at an accredited post-secondary institution (public or private university), fine arts school, community college, or vocational-technical school.
- Verification of their Social Security Number.
Notification, Acceptance, and Forfeiture
Recipients will be announced no later than the first week of June 2026. Scholarship winners must accept the award by June 15, 2026. If not accepted, the award will be revoked and may be reassigned after July 1, 2026.
Failure to follow the application or post-award procedures described above will result in disqualification.