The Florida Department of Education offers various state-funded scholarships and grants, including the popular merit-based Bright Futures Scholarships (Academic, Medallion, Gold Seal), need-based grants like FSAG, and specific programs for minorities, veterans' families, and career education, all accessible via the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA). Students must apply through the state's system for these programs, with deadlines tied to FAFSA submission and institutional processes.

Arts for Life! annually awards $2,000 scholarships to 25 graduating high school seniors in Florida who demonstrate excellence in creative writing, dance, drama, music or visual art.

The Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund is a need-based merit scholarship that provides financial assistance to eligible students of Hispanic origin who will attend Florida public or eligible private institutions.

The Rosewood Family Scholarship Program was created to provide student financial assistance for a maximum of 50 eligible students who attend a state university, Florida college (public community college), or public postsecondary vocational technical school. Eligible students must be direct descendants of Rosewood families affected by the historical incidents of January 1923.