This article originally appeared in the September 2025 Issue of Pasco Post.

Bright Futures Scholarships

Get familiar with the Gold Seal Vocational (GSV) & Gold Seal Cape (GSC) Scholars options for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. Participating in one of Pasco Schools’ many CTE programs may lead to opportunities to help fund your postsecondary education!  

GSV requirements:  

• Submit the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) no later than August 31 after high school graduation.   

• Graduate with a standard Florida high school diploma or its equivalent.   

• Achieve the required weighted 3.0 GPA in the non-elective high school courses.  

• Complete at least three (3) full credits in Career and Technical Education courses, earning a minimum of 3.5 GPA for these courses. 

• Complete at least 30 volunteer service hours, 100 paid work hours, or a combination that equals a minimum of 100 total hours.   

• Achieve the required minimum scores on one of the college entrance exams (SAT, ACT, CLT, or PERT) no later than August 31 of the year the student graduates from high school. 

GSC requirements:  

• Submit the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) no later than August 31 after high school graduation.   

• Graduate with a standard high school diploma or its equivalent.   

• Earn a minimum of five (5) postsecondary credit hours through CAPE industry certifications that articulate for college credit.   

• Complete at least 30 volunteer service hours, 100 paid work hours, or a combination that equals a minimum of 100 total hours. 

  

Talk to your College/Career Specialist or School Counselor for more information. 

Florida Bright Future Scholarship Program