FSE Scholarships

Florida Supervisors of Elections Scholarship

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the Florida Supervisors of Elections (FSE) Scholarship the student applicant shall:

  • Be either a Political Science/Public or Business Administration or Journalism/Mass Communication major.
  • Be a citizen of the United States.
  • Have been a resident of Florida for two years preceding the academic year for which an application is made.
  • Be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in a senior college or university in Florida. No postgraduate or second-degree students.
  • Be at least a junior in college, or have enough credits for enrollment as a junior prior to the application deadline.
  • Submit two current letters of recommendation: one from the college or university last attended or graduated from; and one from a citizen of good standing in the community.
  • Submit a resume of your high school and/or college activities as well as what you have done for your community.
  • Demonstrate a financial need and furnish a financial statement, which shows what your own contribution is to your educational expenses. (Student does not have to submit an official form, can just send a statement of their financial need).
  • Have maintained a "C" average or above for the previous year.
  • Be available for personal interview by the Supervisor of Elections in the county where you are registered to vote.
  • BE REGISTERED TO VOTE. (Written verification required by Supervisor submitting an application where you are registered to vote.)

ELIGIBLE INSTITUTION:

Scholarship must be given to a student attending a Florida university or college which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

STIPULATION:

The scholarship check will be made payable to the school which they will be attending.

APPLICATION:

  • Must be received by the Elections Office in the county that you are registered by March 7, 2025.
  • Letters of recommendation MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION OR BE RECEIVED BY THE DEADLINE.

SELECTION:

Each County's Supervisor will review all applications received and select one finalist to be sent to the FSE Scholarship Committee, along with a letter of recommendation for the applicant. The FSE Scholarship Committee will select (3) three winners $1,200 each) from the finalists submitted from the Supervisors. A student who has received the scholarship award may submit a second application of the following year.