Congratulations to the 2025 Black History Month Essay Contest winners!

For the past 23 years, the Florida Prepaid College Foundation has been a proud sponsor of the Florida Black History Month Essay Contest.

The contest is open to all students in grades 4-12 in Florida. The contest honors the historic contributions and accomplishments of African-American leaders, educators, and public figures from Florida. More than 70 Florida Prepaid College Plan Scholarships have been awarded as part of this program.

Congratulations to the 2025 Black History Month Essay Contest winners! Each winning student received a 2-Year Florida College Plan Scholarship from the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.

Essay Contest Winners:

Elementary School Winner: Kei’Ani McQuown and Vanessa Viera

Middle School Winner: Gabriel Brown and Evangeline Baldwin

High School Winner: Manuel Perez and Aaron Gordon