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Sunshine Award
Award
$4k
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
198 days remaining
Overview
A $4,000 scholarship for first-year students whose application stood out in FSU's holistic review process, distributed in $500 increments each fall and spring semester over four years.
Who qualifies
Applicants are automatically considered for the Sunshine Award based on the holistic admissions application review. A separate application is not required.
Topics
meritauto considerationfreshman only
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-state-university