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Florida Benacquisto Scholarship (state-wide)
Florida resident or out-of-state student attending a Florida public university; recognized as a National Merit Finalist or National Merit Scholar; standard FL high school diploma; full-time undergraduate enrollment beginning the fall after high school graduation.
national meritflorida residentmeritfull rideAug 31, 2026Verified May 8, 2026View details - 106 days leftState-wide
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Florida Bright Futures — Academic Scholars (FAS)
Florida high school graduate; standard FL high school diploma; minimum 3.5 weighted GPA; SAT 1330+ or ACT 29+ (composite); 100 community service hours; complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) by Aug 31 of graduation year.
meritflorida residentin statelottery fundedtuition coverageAug 31, 2026Verified May 8, 2026View details - 106 days leftState-wide
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Florida Bright Futures — Medallion Scholars (FMS)
Florida high school graduate; standard FL high school diploma; minimum 3.0 weighted GPA; SAT 1210+ or ACT 25+ (composite); 75 community service hours; complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) by Aug 31.
meritflorida residentin statelottery fundedtuition coverageAug 31, 2026Verified May 8, 2026View details - 106 days leftState-wide
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Florida Bright Futures — Gold Seal Vocational (GSV)
Florida high school graduate completing a CTE program; minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA in academic core; minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA in vocational courses; required test scores (varies); 30 community service hours; FFAA by Aug 31.
vocationalflorida residentin statecareer technicalAug 31, 2026Verified May 8, 2026View details - 106 days leftState-wide
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Florida Bright Futures — Gold Seal CAPE Scholars (GSC)
Florida high school graduate; earned at least 5 postsecondary credit hours via CAPE industry certifications during high school; minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA; 30 community service hours; FFAA by Aug 31.
vocationalflorida residentin stateindustry certAug 31, 2026Verified May 8, 2026View details - 136 days leftNational
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QuestBridge National College Match
U.S. high school senior planning to enroll full-time as a freshman; outstanding academics typically including 1310+ SAT or 28+ ACT, top 10% class rank, top grades; family income typically below $65,000 for a household of four; first-generation status preferred but not required.
need basedlow incometop tiernationalfull ridehighly competitiveSep 30, 2026Verified May 16, 2026View details - 136 days leftNational
$20k
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
U.S. high school senior (graduating 2026-2027 academic year); minimum 3.0 GPA; planning to enroll full-time in an accredited U.S. college; demonstrated leadership, academic excellence, and community service. Apply directly through the Foundation site.
meritleadershipservicenationalhighly competitiveSep 30, 2026Verified May 16, 2026View details - 161 days leftNational
$25k
Horatio Alger National Scholarship
U.S. high school senior; minimum 2.0 GPA; demonstrated critical financial need (under $55,000 adjusted gross family income); exhibited integrity and perseverance through adversity; planning to enroll in a U.S. accredited college.
adversityneed basedperseverancenationalOct 25, 2026Verified May 16, 2026View details - 198 days leftNational
$20k
Dell Scholars Program
U.S. high school senior; participated in approved college-readiness program (e.g., AVID, Upward Bound, College Forward) for at least 2 years; minimum 2.4 GPA; Pell-eligible (demonstrated need); planning to enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. college as a freshman the following fall.
need basedperseverancepell eligiblenationalfirst gen friendlyDec 1, 2026Verified May 16, 2026View details - 246 days leftNational
$2.5k–$10k
Discover Student Loans Tribute Award
Current high school sophomore or junior in the U.S.; minimum 2.7 GPA; participated in community service; planning to attend college. No application essay or letters of rec required for the standard award.
servicenationalunderclassmenJan 18, 2027Verified May 16, 2026View details - 319 days leftState-wide
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Florida Children/Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans/Servicemembers
Child or unremarried spouse of a Florida veteran who died from service-connected causes or is 100% service-connected disabled; veteran must have been a Florida resident for 1+ year before service; applicant must be a Florida resident.
militaryveteran familyflorida residenttuition waiverApr 1, 2027Verified May 8, 2026View details - 319 days leftState-wide
$4k
Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship Program
Florida resident attending Florida A&M University, Bethune-Cookman University, or Edward Waters University; minimum 3.0 GPA; full-time enrollment; FAFSA on file. School determines selection.
hbcuflorida residentin stateApr 1, 2027Verified May 8, 2026View details - RollingNational
$1k–$50k
Burger King Scholars Program
High school senior in the U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico; minimum 2.5 GPA; planning to enroll in 2- or 4-year accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school; demonstrated work experience, community service, or extracurriculars.
nationalservicevocational eligibleRollingVerified May 16, 2026View details - RollingNational
$500–$5k
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholarship
Must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen, permanent resident, DACA, or eligible non-citizen; high school senior or current undergrad/grad student; minimum 3.0 GPA (high school) or 2.5 GPA (college); plan to enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. institution; complete FAFSA.
hispanicdiversitynationalrenewableRollingVerified May 16, 2026View details - RollingState-wide
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Florida First Generation Matching Grant Program (FGMG)
Florida resident; first-generation college student (neither parent has a bachelor's degree); enrolled at participating Florida public university; substantial financial need (FAFSA); meets institutional academic standards.
first genneed basedflorida residentfafsa requiredRollingVerified May 8, 2026View details - RollingNational
$4k–$50k
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
U.S. high school senior; planning to enroll in full-time, 4-year undergraduate course at an accredited U.S. college; U.S. citizen; not required to be related to an Elks member. Judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
meritleadershipneed basednationalRollingVerified May 16, 2026View details - RollingState-wide
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Florida Public Postsecondary Career Education Student Assistance Grant
Florida resident; FAFSA showing financial need; enrolled at least 6 credit hours in an eligible career education program at a Florida public institution. School determines award.
need basedflorida residentcareer technicalfafsa requiredRollingVerified May 8, 2026View details - RollingSchool-specific
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Machen Florida Opportunity Scholarship (MFOS)
Florida resident; graduated from a Florida high school; first-time-in-college freshman; first-generation (neither parent has a bachelor's degree); parents' combined income below $55,000 and assets below $35,000; enrolled at least 12 credit hours/semester; no prior aid default.
need basedfirst genflorida residentno loansRollingVerified May 16, 2026View details - RollingSchool-specific
$24k
Stamps Scholars Program
First-time-in-college student admitted to the UF Honors Program through Early Action. Considered automatically; finalists interview.
merithonorstop tiersummer enrichmentRollingVerified May 16, 2026View details - RollingSchool-specific
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Grandparent Waiver of Out-of-State Tuition and Fees
Out-of-state student with at least one grandparent who is a Florida resident. Must apply through the UF residency office.
out of statetuition waiverfamilyRollingVerified May 16, 2026View details - RollingLocal / regional
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Gene Wright Scholarship Fund
Martin County, Florida high school graduate; entering UF as a first-time-in-college freshman; meet additional criteria during senior year.
localmartin countyflorida residentRollingVerified May 16, 2026View details - RollingLocal / regional
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Kenneth D. Watson Memorial Scholarship
Demonstrate financial need; preference given to Gainesville High School graduates first, then Alachua County residents.
need basedlocalalachua countygainesvilleRollingVerified May 16, 2026View details - RollingLocal / regional
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Metta Heathcote Scholarship
Pinellas County, Florida resident; graduated from a Pinellas County high school; preference for St. Petersburg residents.
localpinellas countyst petersburgflorida residentRollingVerified May 16, 2026View details - RollingSchool-specific
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Ryan McKee Scholarship
Demonstrated financial need; minimum 3.0 GPA; preference for veterans, criminology majors, ROTC students, or Piper High School (Sunrise, FL) graduates.
need basedveteranscriminologyrotcRollingVerified May 16, 2026View details - RollingSchool-specific
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Follett Bookstore Scholarship
Awarded by SFA; criteria not publicly listed. Typically goes to need-eligible undergraduates.
need basedbookssuppliesRollingVerified May 16, 2026View details - RollingSchool-specific
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Jessie Ball duPont / Alfred I. duPont Scholarship
Awarded by SFA; criteria not publicly listed.
endowedpay it forwardRollingVerified May 16, 2026View details - RollingState-wide
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Florida Postsecondary Student Assistance Grant (FPSAG)
Florida resident; substantial financial need; enrolled at an eligible Florida private nonprofit institution; FAFSA on file. School determines award based on availability.
need basedflorida residentprivate schoolfafsa requiredRollingVerified May 8, 2026View details - RollingNational
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The Gates Scholarship
U.S. high school senior; minority ethnicity (African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic American); Pell-eligible; minimum 3.3 GPA; planning to enroll full-time in a 4-year U.S. college; show leadership.
minorityneed basedfull ridenationalhighly competitivepell eligibleRollingVerified May 16, 2026View details - RollingState-wide
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Florida Student Assistance Grant — Public (FSAG)
Florida resident; substantial financial need as determined by FAFSA; enrolled at least 6 credit hours at a Florida public postsecondary institution; not in default on prior aid. No separate application — FAFSA determines eligibility.
need basedflorida residentin statefafsa requiredRollingVerified May 8, 2026View details - RollingNational
$55k
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
U.S. high school senior; minimum 3.5 GPA; combined family income up to $95,000; planning to enroll full-time; demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and service. Highly competitive.
need basedmeritnationalhighly competitiverenewabletop tierRollingVerified May 16, 2026View details
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- Auto-consideredSchool-specific
$8k
Florida Merit Scholarship — $2,000/year
Florida resident; competitive academic profile; admitted to UF by Nov 1 priority deadline. Automatic consideration; no separate application.
meritflorida residentin stateauto considerationNov 1, 2026Verified May 16, 2026How you qualify - Auto-consideredSchool-specific
$32k
UF Distinguished Scholar Tuition Scholarship — $8,000
Non-Florida resident; merit-based; admitted to UF by Nov 1 priority deadline. Automatic consideration.
meritout of stateauto considerationNov 1, 2026Verified May 16, 2026How you qualify - Auto-consideredSchool-specific
$64k
Sunshine Tuition Scholarship
Non-Florida resident; competitive merit profile; admitted to UF by Nov 1 priority deadline. Automatic consideration.
meritout of stateauto considerationtop tierNov 1, 2026Verified May 16, 2026How you qualify - Auto-consideredSchool-specific
$40k
Alumni Tuition Scholarship
Non-Florida resident; merit-based; admitted to UF as a first-time-in-college freshman by Nov 1 priority deadline. Automatic consideration.
meritout of stateauto considerationNov 1, 2026Verified May 16, 2026How you qualify - Auto-consideredSchool-specific
$40k
UF Presidential Platinum Scholarship
Florida resident; exceptional academic profile; admitted to UF as a first-time-in-college freshman by Nov 1 priority deadline. Automatic consideration.
meritflorida residentin stateauto considerationtop tierNov 1, 2026Verified May 16, 2026How you qualify - Auto-consideredSchool-specific
$80k
Gator Nation Tuition Scholarship
Non-Florida resident; exceptional academic profile; admitted to UF by Nov 1 priority deadline. Automatic consideration.
meritout of stateauto considerationtop tierNov 1, 2026Verified May 16, 2026How you qualify - Auto-consideredSchool-specific
$4k
Florida Merit Scholarship — $1,000/year
Florida resident; admitted to UF as a first-time-in-college freshman by the Nov 1 priority deadline. Automatic consideration; no separate application.
meritflorida residentin stateauto considerationNov 1, 2026Verified May 16, 2026How you qualify - Auto-consideredSchool-specific
$20k
UF Presidential Scholarship
Florida resident; high academic achievement; admitted to UF as a first-time-in-college freshman by Nov 1 priority deadline. Automatic consideration.
meritflorida residentin stateauto considerationtop tierNov 1, 2026Verified May 16, 2026How you qualify - Auto-consideredSchool-specific
$24k
UF Distinguished Scholar Tuition Scholarship — $6,000
Non-Florida resident; merit-based; admitted to UF by Nov 1 priority deadline. Automatic consideration.
meritout of stateauto considerationNov 1, 2026Verified May 16, 2026How you qualify - Auto-consideredSchool-specific
$16k
UF Distinguished Scholar Tuition Scholarship — $4,000
Non-Florida resident; merit-based; admitted to UF by Nov 1 priority deadline. Automatic consideration.
meritout of stateauto considerationNov 1, 2026Verified May 16, 2026How you qualify - Auto-consideredSchool-specific
$32k
UF Presidential Gold Scholarship
Florida resident; very competitive academic record; admitted to UF as a first-time-in-college freshman by Nov 1 priority deadline. Automatic consideration.
meritflorida residentin stateauto considerationtop tierNov 1, 2026Verified May 16, 2026How you qualify - Auto-consideredSchool-specific
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SFA-Awarded Need-Based Scholarships
Complete the FAFSA; demonstrate financial need; minimum 3.0 GPA; meet individual donor criteria. No separate application — students are auto-matched.
need basedauto considerationendowedRollingVerified May 16, 2026How you qualify
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$623k
Average award
$29.7k
Next deadline
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