The Helios Education Foundation First Generation Scholars Scholarship

This scholarship will provide “last dollar” financial assistance to first-generation college students. Preference will be given to students preparing for a career in Education with the intent to become teachers in the State of Florida. Florida Statute 1009.21(1) defines a first-generation student as a student whose parents have not earned a baccalaureate degree.

The recipient must:

• be a Brevard County resident
• be a first-generation college student
• be in Good Standing at EFSC
• have completed SLS 1101
• submit a FAFSA
• complete the post-acceptance process upon acceptance of the award (instructions will be given to the recipient once awarded)