Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team

Scholarship Sponsored by Florida Dairy Farmers

The Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team recognition program honors 24 graduating seniors from around the state who excel in both athletics and academics.

Who is eligible for nomination?

Any FHSAA member senior high school may nominate two (2) male and two (2) female graduating seniors pending that one (1) male and one (1) female is minority student-athlete. A nominee must have a cumulative unweighted grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, and must have earned a varsity letter in at least two different FHSAA-recognized sports during each of his or her junior and senior years.

What are the nomination deadlines?

Nomination forms are sent to the principal and athletic director in early October via e-mail; only these school administrators may request nomination forms from the FHSAA Office.  Nominations must be received by the date provided on the email submitted to the athletic directors and principals.  Forms must be signed by the nominating school's principal and athletic director.

What do team members receive?

Each honoree will receive a $1,700 award, as well as a commemorative medallion, from the FHSAA for being selected to the team. From among the 24 recipients, two Ron Davis Scholar-Athletes of the Year, one boy and one girl, will be announced at the Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Awards Banquet each June. The Ron Davis Scholar-Athletes of the Year, the most prestigious honors conferred on an active student-athlete by the Association, will receive an additional $4,600 each, as well as a trophy.

2027 Academic All-State Nomination Form - Boys

To be eligible for nomination, a student must:

• Be a second-semester graduating senior
• Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale for classwork completed through the first semester of the 12th grade
• Have earned a varsity letter in at least two (2) FHSAA sanctioned or recognized sports during each of the junior and senior years.
• Per NCAA scholarship guidelines, students receiving full-ride scholarships for athletic purposes will not qualify for additional scholarship funds.

NEW - Schools may nominate two (2) male student-athletes.

Before completing this form, please make sure you have the following information ready:

• Student Unweighted GPA
• Athletic Participation
• Student Government/Non-Classroom Activities Involvement
• Community Service Activities and Hours
• Student Essay Ready to Upload
  • Topic: In 250 words or fewer, please answer the following question: Student-athletes learn valuable lessons that extend far beyond the playing field. Describe one meaningful lesson you have learned through your experience as a student-athlete and explain how that lesson has impacted your life and will continue to influence you beyond high school.

If you do not have all the information ready to complete the application, please hit the "SAVE" button and enter your email address so that you will be prompted to complete the application at another time.  

Student-athletes selected to the Academic All-State Team must be present at the Academic All-State Banquet on Sunday, April 18, to receive their scholarship and medallion.

2027 Academic All-State Nomination Form - Girls

To be eligible for nomination, a student must:

• Be a second-semester graduating senior
• Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale for classwork completed through the first semester of the 12th grade
• Have earned a varsity letter in at least two (2) FHSAA sanctioned or recognized sports during each of the junior and senior years.
• Per NCAA scholarship guidelines, students receiving full-ride scholarships for athletic purposes will not qualify for additional scholarship funds.

NEW - Schools may nominate two (2) female student-athletes.

Before completing this form, please make sure you have the following information ready:

• Student Unweighted GPA
• Athletic Participation
• Student Government/Non-Classroom Activities Involvement
• Community Service Activities and Hours
• Student Essay Ready to Upload
  • Topic: In 250 words or fewer, please answer the following question: Student-athletes learn valuable lessons that extend far beyond the playing field. Describe one meaningful lesson you have learned through your experience as a student-athlete and explain how that lesson has impacted your life and will continue to influence you beyond high school.

If you do not have all the information ready to complete the application, please hit the "SAVE" button and enter your email address so that you will be prompted to complete the application at another time.  

Student-athletes selected to the Academic All-State Team must be present at the Academic All-State Banquet on Sunday, April 18, to receive their scholarship and medallion.