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Reading scholarships available for Florida elementary-aged kids

Posted at 3:00 AM, Aug 12, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-12 06:51:38-04

TAMPA, Fla. — There is still money available for elementary-aged kids to get them back up to reading standards.

Step Up For Students is accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year.

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The scholarship is available for 3rd and 5th grade students who scored a 1 or 2 on the English portion of the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA).

The scholarships are worth $500 each and can be used for tutoring or after-school educational programs.

You can find out more about the scholarship and to apply by clicking here.