Scholarships Fund Program 2026
The Florida Puerto Rican Parade, Inc. (FLPRP), is a 501 © (3) tax exempt, non-profit charitable organization established in 2016 to promote the Puerto Rican community culture, values, heritage, and contributions to the State of Florida. The Scholarships Fund Program Committee was created to identify and provide financial support to Puerto Rican students entering or already in a college institution. It is the goal of FLPRP to offer scholarships to qualified students each year based upon financial need, scholastic merit, leadership, achievements, and other factors.
Generous contributors from; Corporate and Business entities, Community Organizations and individuals help raise scholarship funding to assist students reach their educational goals. We look forward to an ever-expanding list of partners that will support this program for many years to come.
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Candidates must:
- Demonstrate potential for academic and leadership success within the community
- Must be born in Puerto Rico or be of Puerto Rican Heritage
- Indicate extracurricular activities, including but not limited to sports and community activities
- Show academic performance (minimum unweighted 3.0-grade point average)
- Be high school seniors, GED recipients or currently attending college, technical college or university
- Plan to enroll in a full-time accredited college or university
- Complete an essay of not less than 1,000-words essay in Spanish or English in one of the following prompts:
A. Innovación y cultura
¿De qué maneras podría Puerto Rico convertirse en un centro global de innovación y negocios sin perder su cultura e identidad?
Innovation and Culture
In what ways could Puerto Rico become a global hub for innovation and business without losing its culture and identity?
B. Eventos culturales y economía
¿Cómo se pueden usar eventos como el Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival para impulsar la economía y unir a la comunidad?
Cultural Events and the Economy
How can events such as the Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival be used to boost the economy and unite the community?
C. La diáspora puertorriqueña
¿Qué papel juega la diáspora (los puertorriqueños que viven fuera) en la recuperación económica de la isla? ¿Cómo podrían iniciativas como Build the Future in Puerto Rico fortalecer esa conexión?
The Puerto Rican Diaspora
What role does the diaspora (Puerto Ricans living outside the island) play in the island’s economic recovery? How could initiatives like Build the Future in Puerto Rico strengthen that connection?
D. Migración juvenil
¿Qué consecuencias trae que muchos jóvenes se muden fuera de Puerto Rico? ¿Qué se podría hacer para que se queden o para que regresen?
Youth Migration
What are the consequences of many young people moving away from Puerto Rico? What could be done to encourage them to stay or to return?
E. Campaña de desarrollo
Diseña tu propia campaña inspirada en Build the Future in Puerto Rico que promueva el desarrollo sostenible. Explica cómo llegarías a los jóvenes y a posibles inversionistas.
Development Campaign
Design your own campaign inspired by Build the Future in Puerto Rico that promotes sustainable development. Explain how you would reach young people and potential investors.
Please Note: In addition to individuals not meeting the above criteria, the following individuals and members of their immediate families are ineligible for the awards:
• Members of the FLPRP Board of Directors
• Relatives of FLPRP Board Members
• Relatives or employees of any partner, sponsors, or affiliates of sponsors.
WHEN TO APPLY?
Qualified candidates may apply now until February 06, 2026
Candidates must complete the application form and all of its components before the deadline. Deadline extensions and incomplete applications will not be accepted and will be disqualified.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates are responsible for gathering and submitting all required information. This is a competitive program. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the information supplied. Applications are to be returned to the email provided in our website scholarship link. scholarships@
Scholarships awards recipients are not eligible to repeat in future years.
HOW ARE RECIPIENTS SELECTED?
Applicants will be evaluated on their academic and leadership qualities in school, workplace, and community. Semifinalists will be notified by email and phone call. This is a competitive program and all applicants will not be selected as semifinalists and not all semi-finalists will receive a scholarship.
Semifinalists will be required to submit the following documents within 7 days of notification of their selection:
- The current complete transcript of high school, college, or university grades;
- Proof of Puerto Rican heritage lineage
- Nomination form completed by a teacher or academic counselor, or a high school principal.
- For college students – professor or counselor can complete the nomination form.
DETAILS ABOUT THE AWARDS
- Awards will be granted each year, provided funds are available
- Recipients are entitled to one award, no repeat awards
- Awards will not exceed $2,000 each year
- Awards are for undergraduate and graduate studies and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board.
- Recipients are responsible for taxes that may be assessed against the scholarship award. Applicants should consult a tax advisor or IRS Publication 970 for more guidance.
HOW AND WHEN are scholarships paid?
- Ceremonial checks will be presented at the Gala/Scholarships awards presentation
- Printed checks will be presented to recipients on stage at the festival
- Checks are made payable to the student.
RECIPIENT OBLIGATIONS
- Recipients must submit a completed Scholarship Acceptance Form before checks are processed.
- Recipients are required to notify FLPRP of any change in address, school enrollment or other relevant information and to send a complete transcript when requested.
- Recipients are invited to attend the gala/scholarship awards ceremony. Guests are welcome with a purchased ticket.
- Recipients must enroll as full or part-time undergraduate or graduate student and continue for the entire academic year without interruption unless approved by the FLPRP.
- Proof of birth in Puerto Rico and/or proof of Puerto Rican Heritage must be submitted before receiving the award.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FLPRP reserves the right to review the conditions and procedures of this scholarship program and to make changes at any time, including termination of the program.
2024 Winners
