Scholarships & Tuition Assistance

Why Scholarships Matter

College, technical training, and certification programs are more affordable than you might think—thanks to local, state, and national scholarships. These awards can reduce tuition costs, cover supplies, and ease the financial burden on your family. Let’s help you find the right ones.

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Tallahassee State College Scholarship Database – Scholarships available for TSC students and applicants.

Florida Programs

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship – State-funded program based on academics, community service, and testing.
- Florida Academic Scholars
  - Pays 100% tuition & fees at public colleges/universities (or equivalent at private institutions).
  - Requirements: ~3.5 weighted GPA, minimum ACT/SAT scores, 100 hours of community service/paid work.
- Florida Medallion Scholars
  - Pays 75% tuition & fees at public colleges/universities (or equivalent at private institutions).
  - Requirements: ~3.0 weighted GPA, minimum ACT/SAT scores, 75 hours of community service/paid work.
- Gold Seal Vocational Scholars
  - Covers career/technical education programs (up to 60 credit hours).
  - Requirements: ~3.0 weighted GPA in core courses, 3.5 GPA in career/tech courses, minimum test scores.
- Gold Seal CAPE Scholars
  - Funds a certificate or A.S. degree, and up to 60 credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree.
  - Requirements: minimum 5 postsecondary credit hours through industry certifications from the State's CAPE Industry Certification Funding List
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) – Need-based state aid for eligible Florida residents.

National Scholarship Databases

Fastweb Scholarship Search – One of the largest, free scholarship search engines.
Scholarships.com – Matches students with awards by background, academics, and interests.
College Board BigFuture Scholarship Search – Search tool from the makers of the SAT.
Cappex Scholarships – Easy search plus college admissions info.
Niche Scholarships – Mix of large and niche awards.
Going Merry – Apply to multiple scholarships with one profile.
Bold.org – Unique scholarships, often with fewer applicants.
Chegg Scholarships – Free database with thousands of listings.
Peterson’s Scholarship Search – Over 4,000 providers in one place.
Unigo Scholarships – Includes fun essay-based and creative scholarships.