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The Florida Lottery used this year\u2019s Florida Classic in Orlando as the backdrop to highlight more than $76 million in educational funding provided to students attending Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Representatives from the Lottery participated in an on-field check presentation during halftime, standing alongside cheerleaders and school representatives as tens of thousands of fans filled the stadium. The Florida Classic\u2014one of the nation\u2019s largest and longest-running HBCU football rivalries\u2014served as an ideal stage for the announcement, marrying school spirit with a message about statewide educational investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Florida Lottery Secretary John F. Davis said the agency is proud to partner with both universities and emphasized that the Classic represents more than just a game. According to Davis, the event reflects \u201ccommunity, culture, and opportunity,\u201d noting that Bright Futures remains one of the most impactful education investments in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Lottery says that, to date, over $76 million has directly supported FAMU and B-CU students enrolled through Bright Futures. The agency framed the funding as part of a larger, long-term commitment to Florida\u2019s higher-education system and the goal of expanding pathways to success for students statewide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year\u2019s presentation also underscored the Lottery\u2019s broader role in Florida\u2019s education landscape. Since its creation, the Florida Lottery has contributed more than $49 billion to education overall and reinvests 99 percent of revenue into the state\u2019s economy through prize payouts, commissions to retailers, and transfers to education programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the Classic celebrated tradition and rivalry on the field, the Lottery used the moment to reinforce its message: continued partnership, continued investment, and continued focus on elevating opportunities for Florida students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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