Fla. Stat. § 402.04

The award of scholarships or stipends provided for herein shall be made by the Department of Children and Family Services, hereinafter referred to as the department. The department shall handle the administration of the scholarship or stipend and the Department of Education shall, for and on behalf of the department, handle the notes issued for the payment of the scholarships or stipends provided for herein and the collection of same. The department shall prescribe regulations governing the payment of scholarships or stipends to the school, college, or university for the benefit of the scholarship or stipend holders. All scholarship awards, expenses and costs of administration shall be paid from moneys appropriated by the Legislature and shall be paid upon vouchers approved by the department and properly certified by the Chief Financial Officer.