Johnson Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Johnson Scholarship Foundation
Overview
The Johnson Scholarship, funded by the Johnson Scholarship Foundation, is a competitive award for undergraduate students with disabilities who are enrolled at institutions in the State University System of Florida. Candidates must satisfy the eligibility and application requirements below to be considered.
Eligibility
- Be a Florida resident for tuition classification purposes.
- Be enrolled in an institution that is part of the State University System of Florida.
- Be seeking a first baccalaureate (undergraduate) degree.
- Provide documentation describing the nature and/or extent of the disability or disabilities.
- Meet the program’s academic standards.
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and institutional review. Applicants must submit a FAFSA or renewal FAFSA by the deadline specified by their school at https://fafsa.edu.edu. Make sure your university’s Federal School Code is listed so the institution can retrieve your FAFSA information when determining unmet financial need.
- Complete and submit the Theodore R. and Vivian M. Johnson Scholarship Application.
If Selected — Recipient Requirements
- Return the signed acceptance form or contact the designated institutional representative (contact information appears at the end of the application) by the deadline stated in your award notification. Failure to meet this deadline will result in loss of the award.
- Attend the Johnson Scholarship orientation session.
- Enroll in at least nine (9) credit hours each semester, or complete a total of 18 credit hours across the fall, spring, and summer terms.
- Maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
- Continue to demonstrate unmet financial/institutional need as determined by the university.
If you have questions about eligibility, deadlines, or the application process, contact the scholarship representative at your university listed on the application.