Helios Education FDN First Generation Scholarship

• Which collegeHelios Education FDN First Generation Scholarship - University of Central Florida Scholarships
• Who can applyHave a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• CitizenshipBe a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Who can applyNote: This scholarship is part of our First Generation Matching Grant & First Generation Scholarships Application, which is open to all students who meet First Generation student status based on their General Application. With completion of the First Generation Matching Grant & First Generation Scholarships Application, no additional application is needed to be considered for this scholarship. Criteria Applicant must be enrolled at the University as an undergraduate student in good standing.
• Who can applyApplicant must be a first-generation student and meet eligibility requirements of the state of Florida for a First Generation Grant (see below). Preference for continuing students pursing a degree in education with intent to become a teacher in the state of Florida. Preference for prior recipients of a First Generation Grant. Scholarships considered for the First Generation Matching Grant Program may change every year.
• Who can applyIf the scholarship is selected to be a part of the First Generation Matching Grant Program, students must meet the following additional criteria: Be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. Have a complete, error-free FAFSA showing financial need for the current aid year. Be considered a "First Generation" student (neither parent has earned a bachelor's degree or higher). Be pursuing their first bachelor's degree. Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress ( https://www.ucf.edu/financial-aid/policies/satisfactory-academic-progress/ ).
• Who can applyNot have defaulted on or owe a refund to any prior aid program. Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at UCF each Fall and/or Spring as a degree-seeking undergraduate student. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Have attempted no more than 132 credit hours. Definitions: Students whose parents completed a college degree abroad would not be considered First Generation students. Transient or study abroad hours may not be considered. Limitations: This Scholarship cannot pay over the student's Cost of Attendance ( COA ).
• Who can applyCOA is the estimated amount it will cost a student to attend the university. Additional information about COA can be found at: https://www.ucf.edu/financial-aid/cost/ . Renewable: No. Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance sfascholarships@ucf.edu
• Who can applyCollege/Department First Generation Matching Grant

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31 October 2026

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