Florida Prepaid College Foundation is proud to sponsor Gov. Rick Scott's Black History Month student essay contest — "A Celebration of Innovative African-American Leaders." Three lucky winners will be selected to receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship from the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.
This year's topic is about an African-American scientist, inventor, scholar or educator, and their influence on the state of Florida.
To enter, write a 500-word (max) essay on the topic and submit it by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018
* Students must be in grades 4-12 and a Florida resident to participate. For complete contest rules and regulations, or to download or submit your entry form, click the link below.
