State-wide

Florida Benacquisto Scholarship (state-wide)

Award

Varies

Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

106 days remaining

Overview

Effectively a full ride at any Florida public university for National Merit Scholars. Covers institutional cost of attendance minus other gift aid.

Who qualifies

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.

Topics

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View the official application process

Florida state aid is typically applied for via the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) and/or FAFSA. The page explains the full process and deadlines.

Last verified May 8, 2026 · source: florida_state