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Golden Futures Scholarship

The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/1/2026
Closes: 1/1/2027

The Golden Futures Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors from the Lee County Public School District who plan to teach in Lee County for four years after graduation. Students planning to attend Florida SouthWestern State College to study elementary education or Florida Gulf Coast University to study secondary education are encouraged to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
Requirements
  • Minimum 2.50 GPA
  • Resident of Lee County, Florida
  • Attending a high school in the Lee County Public School District in Florida
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree
  • Studying elementary or secondary education
  • Planning to attend Florida SouthWestern State College (studying elementary education) OR Florida Gulf Coast State University (studying secondary education)
  • Planning to teach in Lee County, Florida for 4 years following graduation
  • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: FL
    • County: Lee
    Current School
    Alva High School, Bonita Springs High School, Cape Coral High School, Cypress Lake High School, Dunbar High School, East Lee County High School, Estero High School, Fort Myers High School, Gateway High School, Ida S. Baker High School, Island Coast High School, Lehigh Senior High School, Mariner High School, North Fort Myers High School, Riverdale High School, South Fort Myers High School
    Intended Area of Study
    Education & Teaching, Elementary Education, High School Education, Higher Education

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