On Jan. 9, the School District of Lee County approved an agreement with the Florida Prepaid College Plan that allows Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier to provide up to three two-year college scholarships.

The scholarships are in return for alerting kindergarten families of the importance of preparing for college with the prepaid opportunity, he said. Florida Prepaid will provide up to three two-year scholarships, each valued at $8,000, to award to three graduating seniors.

Bernier said the district is in the process of developing criteria for the scholarship to notify Florida Prepaid. He said they are looking at offering one to a student in the South, East and West zones.

“The winners will have to meet the basic requirements,” he said, such as being a Florida resident and following the rules of the Florida Prepaid program. “All the cost is covered by the Florida Prepaid program.