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Mattie and Hayward J. Benson and Benson Family Scholarship

Broward Education Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/1/2025
Closes: 4/1/2026

The Mattie and Hayward J. Benson and Benson Family Scholarship is awarded to graduates of Broward County public high schools in Florida. Students pursuing a degree or certification in education, music or art, public administration, or law are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to United States-born African American, first-generation college students attending either Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, or Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: Yes
Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of Broward County, Florida
  • Undergraduate student
  • Graduate of Broward County Public High School, Florida
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree fulltime
  • Studying education, music/art, public administration, or law
  • Participation in leadership Preference is given to United Statesborn African American, first-generation college students attending either Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, or Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida.
  • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: FL
    • County: Broward
    Intended Area of Study
    Education, Music, Art, Public Administration, Law and Legal Studies
    Activities
    Leadership

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