Commissioner Diaz and Secretary Davis Continue the Keep Florida’s Future Bright Initiative
May 2, 2024
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Commissioner Diaz and Secretary Davis Continue the Keep Florida’s Future Bright Initiative
Tallahassee, Fla., May 2, 2024 – Today, Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. and Florida Lottery Secretary John F. Davis continued the Keep Florida’s Future Bright Initiative at Hialeah Senior High School in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The initiative aims to inform students about the opportunities available through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program and bolster student participation. Students from 9th and 10th grades were given information on the eligibility requirements, scholarship tiers and various postsecondary programs that the Florida Bright Futures Scholarships can be applied to. This is the sixth school that Commissioner Diaz and Secretary Davis visited this year as part of an initiative to raise awareness about Florida Bright Futures Scholarships.
“Whether used for a four-year university degree or a technical or workforce certificate, the Bright Futures Scholarship is available for every student,” said Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. “I am proud of the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program and am dedicated to continuing this mission and encouraging students to take advantage of this remarkable program.”
“I'm extremely excited about the progress of our "Keep Florida's Future Bright" campaign,” said John F. Davis, Secretary of the Florida Lottery. “Under the leadership of Governor DeSantis and in partnership with Commissioner Diaz, we're strengthening our commitment to ensuring every student in Florida is aware of the Bright Futures Scholarship Program.”
“I would like to thank Commissioner Diaz and Secretary Davis for their commitment to promoting success and furthering education amongst students in Florida,” said Miami-Dade County Superintendent Dr. Jose L. Dotres. “The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program has had a tremendous impact on many students throughout our community.”
The Florida Bright Futures Program was established in 1997 and is fully funded by the Florida Lottery to reward Florida’s brightest high school students for their academic achievements. Since its introduction, the Florida Bright Futures Program has granted over 950,000 scholarship awards.
The Florida Bright Futures Program offers four scholarships: the Florida Academic Scholarship, Florida Medallion Scholarship, Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholarship and the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship. Current seniors and students seeking state financial aid for the 2024-25 school year have until August 31, 2024, to apply.
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