Community service is a dynamic and valuable part of
a student’s education in becoming an aware and contributing individual
within our community. Community service is time spent providing
services to youth, senior citizens, developmentally or physically
challenged individuals, or participating in improving the quality of
life, creating and preserving a healthy and safe environment, historical
preservation, or encouraging arts and culture.
Many colleges consider community service as an
important factor in accepting a student for admission. Florida’s state
funded Bright Futures Scholarships require 75 community service hours to
be considered eligible for the100% tuition and fees Florida Academic
Scholars Award. Additionally, community service allows opportunities to
expand experiences and skills and to grow in ways that are impossible to
anticipate but add meaning and depth to life.
For more information about Bright Futures community
service requirements go to:
FAQ’s about community service and the
official Bright Futures guidelines. Read these for important and
detailed information about what counts before accessing and
downloading
Community service hours verification log form
for Bright Futures. Both the plan sheet and the verification log must
be returned to guidance to be recorded for Bright Futures
eligibility. Information regarding college admission community
service requirements/verification is not included (check the website
of the institutions you are considering).
All of the information on the links is available in
the guidance office. If further information is needed contact the
guidance office.
