The Open Door Scholarship program provides individuals an opportunity to enroll in a high-demand workforce program to gain critical skills needed in essential and emerging careers. This scholarship program is funded by the Florida Department of Education.

Program Benefits

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Boost Earning Potential

Develop new skills to keep up with current workforce trends.

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Gain Competitive Edge

Increase your marketability with a strong portfolio of skills.

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Advance Your Career

Advance your career with high-demand certifications.

Approved Career & Technical Programs

Workforce Certifications

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Microsoft Azure Admin - Associate
  • Comp TIA A+
  • Clinical Medical Assistant
  • EKG Technician
  • Healthcare IT Technician
  • Medical Billing & Coding
  • Medical Laboratory Assistant
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • PMI Agile Practitioner
  • PMI Project Management Ready
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL-Class A)

Open Door Scholarship covers 100% of the cost associated with approved courses. Funds from the program must be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, examination, books, and materials.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Florida resident for at least one year
  • 18 years or older
  • Meet course specific requirements
  • In good financial standing with Broward College

Application Steps:

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Eligibility Requirements:

  • Florida resident for at least one year
  • 18 years or older
  • Meet course specific requirements
  • In good financial standing with Broward College

Application Steps:

    STEP 1
    Confirm your eligibility above

    STEP 2
    Complete the Broward College application (only for new and returning degree-seeking students)

    STEP 3
    Confirm Residency (only for new and returning degree-seeking students)

    STEP 4
    Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA)

     STEP 5
     
Request to have Open Door funding applied to degree program


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