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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 Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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 Thursday, April 23, 2026.

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.
Personal Information

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Date of Birth

Date

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* 3. Address

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* 5. Phone Number

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

Academic Background

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* 7. Which High School High Tech program to you attend?

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* 8. How many years have you participated in High School High Tech?

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* 9. When will you graduate from high school?

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* 10. What is your GPA? (You will need to submit verification in the next question.)

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* 11. Upload verification of your GPA here. This may include a letter from your school, an unofficial transcript or the cumulative GPA listed on your most recent report card.

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* 12. List any honors or awards you have received (Example: Honor Roll, Volunteer or Sports Award, Arts/Music/Theater Award). If you don’t have any to list, simply write None or N/A.

Postsecondary Education Plans

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* 13. What major or field of study are you interested in pursuing?

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* 14. Have you applied to your preferred college or technical school?

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* 15. Did you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form?

Extracurricular Activities & Leadership

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* 16. List any clubs or other organizations you participate in. If you don’t have any to list, simply write None or N/A.

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* 17. List any volunteer or community service activities you participate in. If you don’t have any to list, simply write None or N/A.

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* 18. If you have had any leadership roles at school or in your community, please list them. If you don’t have any to list, simply write None or N/A.

Work Experience

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* 19. If you are working now or have you held a job in the past, please list the name of your current or past employer. If you don’t have any to list, simply write None or N/A.

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* 20. What is your position? If you don’t have any to list, simply write None or N/A.

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* 21. How long have you worked for your current employer? If you don’t have any to list, simply write None or N/A.

Personal Statement

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* 22. High School High Tech (HSHT) helps students with the following:
  • school preparation,
  • exploring career options,
  • learning job skills,
  • developing leadership skills,
  • family support, and
  • communication.
Select one of the following options for your Personal Statement:
  • Choose one or more of the areas listed above and explain how HSHT has helped you in your education, career plans, or future goals.
  • Choose one or more of the areas above and explain how you think HSHT could help you in your education, career plans, or future goals.
  • Share challenges you have faced as a student with a disability and describe how HSHT has supported you in overcoming them.

Reference
You may use a Teacher, Employer, Club Leader, Church Leader or Volunteer Leader

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* 23. Your Reference's First and Last Name

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* 24. How is your reference related to you? (Teacher, Employer, etc.)

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* 25. Phone number or email address of your reference.

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