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Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund

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deadline Due: February 28, 2027
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Eligibility

Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund, with an application deadline in February, offers numerous awards that vary in amount. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The purpose of Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund is to aid dependents of workers who are injured in the course and scope of their employment and receive benefits under the Florida Workers' Compensation Law and who reside or whose accident occurred in the State of Florida. Applicants must not be related directly or indirectly to any member of the Board of Directors. Furthermore, dependents of individuals who primarily engage in the operation and/or administration of the Florida Workers' Compensation Law are eligible to receive the scholarship on a statewide basis. This scholarship is intended to aid students who lack the economic ability to continue education beyond high school or to further their college education. High school applicants must have a 2.70 GPA; college applicants must have a 3.0 GPA to apply. The scholarship is not available for students attending graduate school. Applications may be submitted through email or mail. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.