Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF) Scholarship

The Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF) Scholarship supports Florida high school seniors who plan to become teachers and work in Florida after completing their education.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited Florida public or private high school, have at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA, and earn a minimum SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 22. Recipients must attend an accredited Florida college or university and pursue preparation for a career in education.

Scholarship recipients agree to teach in an accredited public or private school in Florida for one year for each year they receive scholarship funding. If that service requirement is not completed, the scholarship funds must be repaid.

Applications also consider financial need, leadership, community service, references, recommendations and an essay explaining the applicant’s interest in becoming a teacher. Finalists participate in an in-person interview.

The 2026 application cycle is closed. Applications were due January 20, with supporting documents due January 31. Students should check the FREA website for the next application cycle.