March 5, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:00 p.m., Doubletree by Hilton Hotels at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
Each year Florida school districts send their top scholars to Orlando to be recognized for their accomplishments in STEM academic areas. These 112 scholars are eleventh graders who start their time at the event with a higher ed recruitment fair. The fair's main goal is to connect admissions representatives from Florida's universities and colleges with these highly sought after students before college applications are due.
- List available after February 1
Please take a few minutes to review the results of the pre-event survey the scholars were asked to complete. Their responses will help you gain an idea of what scholars are looking for in their higher ed experience. Your school may be a perfect fit.
- Survey report available after February 1
A skirted table with two chairs will be provided with each reservation. Table displays may be set up starting at 3:00 pm on Thursday, March 5, 2026, to be ready by 4:45 p.m. for a 5:00 p.m. opening. Pop-up banners may be used, but must not block neighboring table displays.
Internet access is available. Please see a SSS staff member for access instructions. Electricity is not available. Food and beverage such as bottles of water, may not be brought into the hotel. A bowl of candy is allowable.
Please email Noelle Bonard if you have any special requests regarding your display.
A self-parking rate is available for all in-house guests with reservations made in the SSS block at $15 per night/per vehicle, otherwise it is $26/night/vehicle. This provides unlimited in-out access with the use of your hotel room key. Please check in before parking as you will need your room key to get through the gate.
If you are driving in for the event and not a guest at the hotel, parking is $15 per entry into the gated parking lot. Please take a ticket from the gate as you enter. When leaving, you must pay at the Parking Desk to receive the SSS rate or pay full price of $26 at the exit gate with a credit card.
The group rate for hotel rooms is $139/night plus tax with a deadline to book of Thursday, February 3, 2026. Please go to the hotel reservation page to reserve your room(s).
The following sponsorship tiers are available to enhance a school's visibility.
Gold: $2500
Benefits: logo on recruitment fair signage and relevant sponsorship signage, logo in rotating slide deck and event web pages, two tickets for Thursday dinner with the Scholars after the Recruitment Fair, one social post acknowledging participation in the SSS Recruitment Fair
Silver: $1500
Benefits: logo on recruitment fair signage and relevant sponsorship signage, logo in rotating slide deck and event web pages
Bronze: $500
Benefits: logo on recruitment fair signage and relevant sponsorship signage
Please email Noelle Bonard as soon as you learn you need to cancel so other organizations on the waiting list can be included.
Still have questions? Please e-mail Noelle Bonard.
Booth reservations will be accepted starting December 1, 2025 at 8:00 am.