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Florida Gateway College is pleased to be able to offer a variety of grants and scholarship opportunities to students. Learn more about all of the available opportunities or get in touch with our financial aid office.

Grants

There are primarily two types of grants available to assist students with paying for their college education – federal and state.

Federal Grants

Federal Grants are awarded based solely on financial need. Grants do not have to be repaid unless, for example, you are awarded funds incorrectly, did not complete attendance requirements, etc.

  • Pell Grants – These grants form the foundation of federal student aid. They generally are available only to undergraduate students.
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) – These are awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. Pell recipients receive priority for FSEOG awards.

State Grants

  • Florida Student Assistant Grant (FSAG) – These need-based grants are available to degree-seeking, resident undergraduates who demonstrate substantial financial need and are enrolled in a participating postsecondary institution. Visit the FSAG fact sheet for more details.
  • Florida Public Postsecondary Career Education Student Assistant Grant Program (FSAGCE) – This is a need-based grant available to Florida residents enrolled in certificate programs of 450 clock hours or more at a participating Florida college or career center operated by school districts. To learn more, visit the FSAGCE web page.
  • First Generation Matching Grant (FGMG) – This need-based grant program is available to degree-seeking, resident, undergraduate students who demonstrate substantial financial need, are enrolled in eligible participating postsecondary institutions.  Eligible students will have a parent(s) who has not earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Learn more at FGMG.
  • Open Door Grant – The Open Door Grant Program is a financial aid program for students at a Florida College Systems institution to incentivize current and future workers to enroll in career and technical education programs that lead to a credential, certificate or degree. For the list of eligible programs and steps to apply for the grant, visit the Open Door Grant page.

Note: State Grants are awarded only when state funding is available.

Scholarships

Board of Trustees Scholarship

The 2025 Board of Trustees Scholarship Application will open in October 2025. This scholarship program grants over 60 new scholarships each year to seniors who have a 2.5 GPA or higher and attend Baker, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist or Union County public high schools. The BOT Scholarship application consists of an essay component that requires the student to address their academic accomplishment, extracurricular engagement, future goals and personal challenges. The application also requires two letters of recommendation. A committee of FGC faculty and staff reviews the applications based on a scoring rubric for each component to determine recipients.

Criteria:

  • Students must be from Baker, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist and Union County Public High Schools
  • Incoming High School Seniors Only
  • Scholarship can only be used at Florida Gateway College (FGC)
  • Students must apply for the scholarship
  • Application opens in October
  • Application deadline is March 15th
  • Students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher is required to apply (final HS transcripts will be required before scholarship award can be placed on a student account)
  • Students must maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA at FGC to remain eligible
  • Must be enrolled at FGC full-time each semester, 12 credits or more in fall and spring
  • Volunteer participation in FGC’s student ambassador organization
  • 2 letters of recommendation (non-family member) and 500 word personal essay

Award:

  • Tuition for 2 years (12 credit hours per semester for 4 consecutive fall and spring semesters for one degree program only )
  • Receive an FGC mentor
florida First Responders Scholarship Program (FRSS)

The Florida First Responders Scholarship Program (FRSS), formerly known as Florida Law Enforcement Academy Scholarship Program (FLEASP), has been created to assist in the recruitment of law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and firefighters within the state by providing financial assistance to eligible trainees who enroll in a commission-approved training program. The scholarship shall be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. If eligible to be awarded the scholarship, the amount shall be up to but not exceeding the costs necessary to complete the student’s training program, less any state/federal financial aid received by the trainee.

Find details on scholarship eligibility, award details, and program information, visit the FRSS page.

Student Organization and athletic scholarships
  • Choir
  • Band
  • Debate
  • Brain Bowl
  • Student Government Association
  • Athletic (Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Esports, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Softball, Women’s Flag Football, Cheerleading)

State of Florida Scholarships and Grant Program
  • Bright Futures
  • Robert C Byrd Honors Scholarship
  • Children/Spouse of Deceased/Disabled Veterans
  • Rosewood Family Scholarship Program
  • Minority Teacher Education Scholarship Program

The Foundation for Florida Gateway College Scholarships (Apply Here)

Apply for the Foundation for Florida Gateway College scholarship.

  • Variety of privately funded scholarships to FGC students
  • Application opens the beginning of fall and spring terms usually a month before fees are due.
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to be considered.

EDWARD K. ROBERTS scholarship application 2024-2025 (apply here)

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has been awarded to The Foundation for Florida Gateway College with funds to benefit students who are attending FGC fall semester of 2024. The funds come from the Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund, which was established by Roberts as a legacy to support Florida’s community colleges and other charitable organizations. Managed by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the fund continues Roberts’ vision of making higher education a priority, particularly for those motivated to seek better lives for themselves. Don’t miss this opportunity and APPLY NOW.

Scholarship Requirements:

  • FAFSA 2024-2025 on file. Except for the following programs: Facial Specialist, Nail Specialist, Firefighter Minimum Standards, Fire Science Apparatus Operator, Phlebotomy, Corrections to Law Enforcement, and Law Enforcement to Corrections.
  • Download and complete the scholarship application and provide an essay of 200 words as to why you should be a recipient of an FGC scholarship. Submit the application electronically and email it to financial_aid@fgc.edu OR print the application, fill it out, write your essay, and bring it to the Financial Aid Office at Building 14. **We only accept the original application for the scholarship. No photos are accepted.**
  • Occupational certificate programs only
  • Students who are parents (whether single or married)
  • Part-time student (6 credits-hours or less) who may not qualify for other type of financial aid
  • GPA over all of 2.5 or higher

Keep monitoring your Wolves email for any updates, if you qualify, the Financial Aid Office will send you a notification.

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