The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP’s) Florida State Parks is partnering with the Florida Prepaid College Savings Program to encourage families to explore educational opportunities and the outdoors.
Through this partnership, ten Florida students will be awarded a one-year Florida university plan college scholarship valued at approximately $7,000, and 25 runners-up will be selected to receive a Florida State Parks Junior Ranger gift pack.
“The Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program provides children the opportunity to learn about Florida’s natural resources, culture, and history,” says DEP Secretary Shawn Hamilton. “This program is great because children can explore our award-winning parks either in-person or virtually and discover ways to protect and conserve Florida’s unique environment.”
The contest runs now through March 25. To learn more about Florida’s effort, and ways in which your state can engage in similar partnerships, see here.
