Presidential Merit Scholarship
Award
$12k
Deadline
Dec 17, 2026
214 days remaining
Overview
FIU's top merit award for entering first-year students, offering full undergraduate tuition and fees plus a book stipend for Florida residents, or a significant out-of-state tuition reduction for non-residents. Recipients also receive guaranteed Honors College admission and priority registration.
Who qualifies
Admitted first-time-in-college (FTIC) students. Florida residents must apply by November 3, 2025; non-residents by December 17, 2025. Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or international student with F-1 (or eligible) visa intent. Academic consideration is based on admissions records including SAT/ACT/CLT scores.
Topics
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-international-university