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Florida Black History Month Essay Contest — High School Category
Florida Department of Education / Volunteer Florida (scholarship by Florida Prepaid College Foundation)
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Award
Amount varies
Eligibility
Florida
Grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade
Deadline
February 9
Essay required
Yes
Eligibility & requirements
Florida residents attending a FL school grades 4-12 (public/charter/private/home/virtual); must provide SSN; one original English essay <=500 words on 'Celebrating Black History'; two HS winners (grades 9-12). Entries due 5:00 pm ET Feb 9, 2026.
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