The Able Trust Road to Independence and Success in Education (RISE) Scholarship Application for FY2026-27

The Able Trust established the Road to Independence and Success in Education (RISE) Scholarship program to support Florida High School High Tech students in their pursuit of higher education. RISE Scholarships represents an opportunity to ensure more students with disabilities are prepared to achieve success in higher education and the workforce.

RISE scholarships are available only to students enrolled in The Able Trust High School High Tech program and all information submitted may be verified by The Able Trust.

Scholarship applications must be submitted by Friday, February 26, 2027.

RISE scholarship applications will be reviewed by The Able Trust scholarship selection committee. Students who are selected to receive a scholarship will be notified by email on March 29, 2027.

Questions below with an asterisk (*) are required questions and must be answered before submitting the scholarship application.

NOTE:
- To complete a Spanish version of the RISE Scholarship application, select the dropdown menu in the top right corner of your screen.
- Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is not required to apply for the scholarship but will be required to accept the scholarship.

Personal Information

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1. Name (Required.)

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2. Date of Birth (Required.)

Date of Birth

Date

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3. What is your race or ethnicity? (Required.)

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Multiracial or Multiethnic

Native American or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White

Prefer not to disclose

Another race or ethnicity, please describe below

Self-describe below:

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4. Address (Required.)

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5. Personal Email address (Do not use a temporary school email address or your parents' email address.) (Required.)

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6. Cell Phone Number (Please do not use your parents' phone number.) (Required.)

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7. Share something about yourself including your background, interests and goals (about 50 words). (Required.)

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8. Please upload a photo of yourself that is a clear and professional-looking, and that shows your face and shoulders. Choose a recent photo with good lighting, a simple background, and appropriate clothing. Do not use filters, special effects, group photos, or casual selfies.

The photo below is being provided as an example:

The Able Trust Road to Independence and Success in Education (RISE) Scholarship Application for FY2026-27

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* 1. Name (Required.)

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* 2. Date of Birth (Required.)

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* 3. What is your race or ethnicity? (Required.)

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* 4. Address (Required.)

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* 5. Personal Email address (Do not use a temporary school email address or your parents' email address.) (Required.)

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* 6. Cell Phone Number (Please do not use your parents' phone number.) (Required.)

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* 7. Share something about yourself including your background, interests and goals (about 50 words). (Required.)

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1. Name (Required.)

2. Date of Birth (Required.)

3. What is your race or ethnicity? (Required.)

4. Address (Required.)

5. Personal Email address (Do not use a temporary school email address or your parents' email address.) (Required.)

6. Cell Phone Number (Please do not use your parents' phone number.) (Required.)

7. Share something about yourself including your background, interests and goals (about 50 words). (Required.)