About

Steeped in tradition, committed to excellence and anchored in faith, Bishop Kenny High School is a member of the Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine and serves 1,270 students in grades 9 through 12. We strive to partner with parents in the education and formation of their children in a Catholic environment.

Bright Futures

School Counseling personnel submit the necessary information to the Florida Department of Education for any student who may be eligible for the Bright Futures Scholarship program. Students are periodically given information regarding this award and are encouraged to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in their academic subjects. Specific requirements for this program are listed below:

	Academic Criteria	Curriculum	Test Scores	Community Service
Florida Academic Scholars Non-Curriculum Evaluation	National Merit Finalist or Achievement Program Finalist	NA	NA	100 hours
Academic Scholars Curriculum Evaluation	3.5 weighted* GPA	16 college prep. credits**	1340 SAT or 29 ACT	100 hours
Florida Medallion Scholars	3.0 weighted* GPA	16 college prep. credits**	1210 SAT or 25 ACT	75 hours

Please refer to the Bright Future's website for award amounts.

* one-half point per Honors/AP course (as recognized by the State of Florida) in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies (not world language)

**
4 English (with substantial writing requirements)
4 Mathematics (Algebra 1 and above)
3 Natural Science (2 units of which include substantial laboratory requirements)
3 Social Science (any)
2 World Language (same language)

GPA calculated on highest semester grades in required 16 courses.

May include up to two additional academic units to raise GPA and AP Art
May include 8th grade Algebra 1 or world language to improve GPA
Scholarship may be used at a Florida public or private college/university. Amount calculated at public rate.
A 7th semester evaluation will be completed in January 2025. Students who meet all eligibility requirements at this time will receive early notification of this scholarship. Students ineligible at end of 7th semester will automatically be reevaluated after high school graduation. Students who qualify for an award at 7th semester evaluation, but meet additional requirements for a higher award by the end of senior year will be reevaluated and awarded higher amount.

Toll-free hotline: 1-888-827-2004