Alachua County Students Eligible for Elections Scholarship Program

ALACHUA COUNTY — College and university students in Alachua County pursuing degrees related to public service, government and communications may apply for a scholarship program administered through the Florida Supervisors of Elections.

Kim A. Barton, Alachua County’s supervisor of elections, announced that local students are eligible to apply for one of three $1,200 scholarships offered statewide through the association. The scholarships are part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to education and civic engagement in Florida.

To qualify, applicants must be full-time juniors or seniors enrolled at a college or university and studying political science, public administration, business administration, or journalism or mass communications. Students must also be registered to vote in Florida.

Applications are due March 6, 2026, and must be submitted to the supervisor of elections office in the county where the student is registered to vote. In Alachua County, applications will be reviewed locally before advancing in the selection process.

Each county participating in the program will review its applications and conduct interviews as part of the screening process. One student from each county will then be selected to move forward for consideration by the Florida Supervisors of Elections scholarship committee, which makes the final award decisions.

The Florida Supervisors of Elections serves as a statewide forum for elections officials, providing opportunities to share information, coordinate best practices and address election-related matters affecting voters across Florida.

Students interested in applying can find the application, eligibility requirements and additional guidelines through the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections website.

The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and can be reached by phone at 352-374-5252 for questions about the application process.

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