National Merit Out-of-State Award
Award
$75.8k
Deadline
Rolling
Rolling — apply anytime
Overview
A scholarship package for out-of-state National Merit Finalists at FSU with a total value of approximately $75,776 across four years, including a 100% out-of-state tuition waiver, a $16,000 Vires scholarship, and a $2,000 NMSC stipend if college-sponsored.
Who qualifies
Available to out-of-state National Merit Finalists graduating with a standard high school diploma who are awarded a National Merit, Corporate National Merit, or College-sponsored National Merit Scholarship. Must list FSU as first-choice institution with NMSC by May 1.
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-state-university