MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

University Of Florida

Tigert Hall Gainesville, FL 32611
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  • 43,871 Students
  • Public

Description

The University of Florida (UF), located in Gainesville, Florida, is a top-ranked public research university and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. Known for its strong programs in business, engineering, law, and medicine, UF provides a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university's commitment to research, combined with a vibrant campus life, competitive athletic programs, and a rich tradition of academic excellence, makes it a highly sought-after institution for students across the nation.

National Merit

  • UF offers a $500 annual National Merit Scholarship to National Merit Finalists who indicate UF as their first-choice institution with the National Merit Corporation by their deadline of May 31. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation sends periodic rosters of finalists who have indicated UF as first choice beginning in early March and continuing monthly through the beginning of June.
  • UF's National Merit Scholarship qualifies as a college-sponsored scholarship under the requirements for the Benacquisto Scholarship, which is offered by the Florida Department of Education and covers the remaining institutionally posted cost of attendance (minus Bright Futures and the qualifying National Merit Scholarship) for in-state residents.
  • The Benacquisto Scholarship Program is a state-funded program that is appropriated by the legislature each year, so funding is subject to change.

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Various

  • Presidential Scholarships: UF offers a limited number of merit-based scholarships for high-achieving students.
    • Presidential Scholarship: $5,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $20,000 over 4 years).
    • Presidential Gold Scholarship: $8,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $32,000 over 4 years).
    • Presidential Platinum Scholarship: $10,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $40,000 over 4 years).
    • Can be combined with Bright Futures and the Benacquisto Scholarship.
  • Out-of-state Tuition Waiver: Merit-based tuition waivers to reduce out-of-state tuition for selected students.
    • Alumni Scholarship: up to $8,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total up to $32,000 over 4 years).
    • Sunshine Scholarship: up to $16,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total up to $64,000 over 4 years).
    • Gator Nation Scholarship: $20,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $80,000 over 4 years).
    • If residency is updated to in-state, the award will be cancelled.
  • John V. Lombardi Scholarship: Offered by the Honors Program for incoming students showing intellectual curiosity, civic responsibility, and leadership potential. Includes a semester stipend for up to eight semesters and four fully-funded summer enrichment experiences.
  • Stamps Scholarship: The Honors Program partners with the Stamps Scholars Program for four-year scholarships supporting undergraduate studies. Stamps Scholars participate in cohort-based summer enrichment experiences with John V. Lombardi Scholars.

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