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Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship (Non-FL Resident — Tier 1)
Award
$40k
Deadline
Jan 15, 2027
243 days remaining
Overview
Top merit scholarship for non-Florida resident freshmen with a 4.0 GPA and high test scores; may be combined with the Hoot Scholarship.
Who qualifies
Non-Florida resident; must be US citizen or permanent resident. 4.00 GPA and 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT. Must submit a complete admissions application by January 15. Total includes HOOT Scholarship ($27,000 over 4 years covering 6 credits per year of non-resident tuition).
Topics
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There's no separate application — you're automatically considered for this award when you submit the freshman admissions application by the priority deadline. Make sure your test scores and transcripts are in.
Last verified May 14, 2026 · source: extract:florida-atlantic-university