MFS Scholarship Program

Thanks to significant legacy gifts and donations from generous donors, MFS began its scholarship program in 1993 with the award of a $4,000 grant to a deserving high school senior. Since that time, we've been able to give scholarships to hundreds of students, with awards ranging from $4,000 to $12,000, distributed over a 4-year period. To date, we have given over $1.5 Million in scholarship funding.

Scholarship applications will open from October 15th- Feb. 1st 2026

Eligibility Requirements

Get answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

  • Who can apply?

    A Florida high school senior with a parent or grandparent, who is classified as Retired, Veteran, Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve Officer, or a Former Officer of  the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard,  Public Health Service,  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and meets the rank requirements. 


    * Florida high school JROTC Cadets participating for a minimum of 3 years*

  • What are the rank requirements?

    • Officers (O-1 thru O-10)
    • Warrant Officers (WO-1 thru WO-5) 
    • Non-commissioned Officers (E-5 thru E-9)

    This rank requirement is waived in the case of Purple Heart recipients. 

  • What are the students' qualifications to apply?

    Florida High School Senior who meets the following criteria:


    1. Intentions to attend a College or University. 

    2. Has a minimum 3.0 GPA.

    3. Demonstrates superior leadership skills in school and/or community activities.

    4. Possesses moral and character attributes worthy of scholarship candidates.



  • What are the requirements to maintain scholarship?

    If awarded a scholarship, the student is expected to:


    1. Continue to demonstrate moral and character attributes worthy of scholarship candidates.


    2. Maintain a “B” average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) throughout the term of the scholarship. 


    3.Submit annual transcripts. Failure to do so will result in probation. 


    4. Provide annual updates once per year to MFS to share with donors and potential donors of your progress. This information along with your photo may be listed in MFS presentations and social media including the website. 



  • How often can I apply for the scholarship

    You may apply for one Academic scholarship. 

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    When is the application due?

    The completed application enrollment period closes February 1st at 11:59 pm.

  • How is payment of the scholarship handled?

    A distribution will be given annually, for each year of your 4-year education, as long as you maintain eligibility.  

  • How can I donate to the scholarship fund?

    As a 501c3 we are pleased to receive donations of any amount. You can also choose to take advantage of one of our legacy giving options. Click here to learn more info or to make a donation today.  You can also email us at director@mfst.us. 


Thank You for all the submissions Our Team is diligently reviewing! Awards will be announced in March.