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πŸ’° Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
21
Automatic
16
In-State Awards
$1,500-$6,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$6,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA / 20 ACT

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $2,000-$6,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA / 20 ACT. Against tuition of $14,524, students receiving the largest award pay about $8,524 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tuition & fees
$14,524
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Largest annual award
$6,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$8,524/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $12,328), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University β€” no separate application

16 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

2.50 - 2.74 GPA
Award
$1,500/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 2.5+
This partial scholarship is a two-year undergraduate scholarship awarded to a AA or AS Degree transfer student who has a minimum 2.50 GPA ... The annual amount of the scholarship is as follows: 2.50 - 2.74 $1,500; 2.75 - 3.00 $2,000; 3.01 - 3.49 $3,000; 3.50 - 3.99 or PTK Member $4,000; 4.00 $5,000
Eligibility: This partial scholarship is a two-year undergraduate scholarship awarded to a AA or AS Degree transfer student who has a minimum 2.50 GPA
How to apply: ["AA or AS degree from Florida community/junior college", "Minimum cumulative GPA 2.50"]
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2.75 - 3.00 GPA
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 2.8+
This partial scholarship is a two-year undergraduate scholarship awarded to a AA or AS Degree transfer student who has a minimum 2.50 GPA ... The annual amount of the scholarship is as follows: 2.50 - 2.74 $1,500; 2.75 - 3.00 $2,000; 3.01 - 3.49 $3,000; 3.50 - 3.99 or PTK Member $4,000; 4.00 $5,000
Eligibility: This partial scholarship is a two-year undergraduate scholarship awarded to a AA or AS Degree transfer student who has a minimum 2.50 GPA
How to apply: ["AA or AS degree from Florida community/junior college", "Minimum cumulative GPA 2.50"]
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3.01 - 3.49 GPA
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+
This partial scholarship is a two-year undergraduate scholarship awarded to a AA or AS Degree transfer student who has a minimum 2.50 GPA ... The annual amount of the scholarship is as follows: 2.50 - 2.74 $1,500; 2.75 - 3.00 $2,000; 3.01 - 3.49 $3,000; 3.50 - 3.99 or PTK Member $4,000; 4.00 $5,000
Eligibility: This partial scholarship is a two-year undergraduate scholarship awarded to a AA or AS Degree transfer student who has a minimum 2.50 GPA
How to apply: ["AA or AS degree from Florida community/junior college", "Minimum cumulative GPA 2.50"]
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3.50 - 3.99 GPA or PTK Member
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+
This partial scholarship is a two-year undergraduate scholarship awarded to a AA or AS Degree transfer student who has a minimum 2.50 GPA ... The annual amount of the scholarship is as follows: 2.50 - 2.74 $1,500; 2.75 - 3.00 $2,000; 3.01 - 3.49 $3,000; 3.50 - 3.99 or PTK Member $4,000; 4.00 $5,000
Eligibility: This partial scholarship is a two-year undergraduate scholarship awarded to a AA or AS Degree transfer student who has a minimum 2.50 GPA
How to apply: ["AA or AS degree from Florida community/junior college", "Minimum cumulative GPA 2.50"]
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4.00 GPA
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 4.0+
This partial scholarship is a two-year undergraduate scholarship awarded to a AA or AS Degree transfer student who has a minimum 2.50 GPA ... The annual amount of the scholarship is as follows: 2.50 - 2.74 $1,500; 2.75 - 3.00 $2,000; 3.01 - 3.49 $3,000; 3.50 - 3.99 or PTK Member $4,000; 4.00 $5,000
Eligibility: This partial scholarship is a two-year undergraduate scholarship awarded to a AA or AS Degree transfer student who has a minimum 2.50 GPA
How to apply: ["AA or AS degree from Florida community/junior college", "Minimum cumulative GPA 2.50"]
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Florida Resident Distinguished Scholar
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 27+ β€’ SAT 1800+
Incoming freshmen who have scores of at least 1800 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT and have a high school **academic core** GPA of 3.50 ... Florida Residents receive a full four-year scholarship that pays for tuition and fees, double occupancy room rate, and board.
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen who have scores of at least 1800 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT and have a high school academic core GPA of 3.50
How to apply: ["Incoming freshman", "Meet SAT/ACT and GPA thresholds"]
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GWG Award - ACT 23 / SAT 1650-1679
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 23+ β€’ SAT 1650+
Incoming freshmen who have at least 1650 (R&M) on the SAT or 23 on the ACT and a minimum high school GPA of 3.00 qualify for the following awards:
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen who have at least 1650 (R&M) on the SAT or 23 on the ACT and a minimum high school GPA of 3.00
How to apply: ["Incoming freshman", "Meet SAT/ACT and GPA thresholds"]
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GWG Award - ACT 24 / SAT 1680-1724
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 24+ β€’ SAT 1680+
Incoming freshmen who have at least 1650 (R&M) on the SAT or 23 on the ACT and a minimum high school GPA of 3.00 qualify for the following awards:
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen who have at least 1650 (R&M) on the SAT or 23 on the ACT and a minimum high school GPA of 3.00
How to apply: ["Incoming freshman", "Meet SAT/ACT and GPA thresholds"]
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GWG Award - ACT 25 / SAT 1725-1754
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
$4,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 25+ β€’ SAT 1725+
Incoming freshmen who have at least 1650 (R&M) on the SAT or 23 on the ACT and a minimum high school GPA of 3.00 qualify for the following awards:
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen who have at least 1650 (R&M) on the SAT or 23 on the ACT and a minimum high school GPA of 3.00
How to apply: ["Incoming freshman", "Meet SAT/ACT and GPA thresholds"]
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GWG Award - ACT 26 / SAT 1755-1784
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 26+ β€’ SAT 1755+
Incoming freshmen who have at least 1650 (R&M) on the SAT or 23 on the ACT and a minimum high school GPA of 3.00 qualify for the following awards:
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen who have at least 1650 (R&M) on the SAT or 23 on the ACT and a minimum high school GPA of 3.00
How to apply: ["Incoming freshman", "Meet SAT/ACT and GPA thresholds"]
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GWG Award - SAT 1785 and up
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ SAT 1785+
Incoming freshmen who have at least 1650 (R&M) on the SAT or 23 on the ACT and a minimum high school GPA of 3.00 qualify for the following awards:
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen who have at least 1650 (R&M) on the SAT or 23 on the ACT and a minimum high school GPA of 3.00
How to apply: ["Incoming freshman", "Meet SAT/ACT and GPA thresholds"]
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GWG Major Bonus Awards
Incoming freshmen majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics or Physics will receive an extra award of $1,000 annually, and Engineering majors will receive an extra award of $2,000 annually.
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen who have at least 1650 (R&M) on the SAT or 23 on the ACT and a minimum high school GPA of 3.00
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Life-Gets-Better - Full package
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 27+ β€’ SAT 1800+
Selected first time in college incoming freshmen designated as National Achievement Scholarship Program, National Hispanic Recognition Program, or National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist or Semifinalist by the National Merit Corporation and who have an unweighted 3.50 GPA; and scores of an 1800 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT; or Incoming freshmen who have at least an unweighted 3.50 GPA and scores of 1900 on the SAT or 29 on the ACT will receive the following over four (4) consecutive years, excluding summer terms if eligibility is maintained will receive the following: Tuition, fees, room, board, books-not to exceed $500/semester, $500/ semester stipend, opportunities for internship(s) or research, laptop, and waiver of $350-housing deposit.
Eligibility: Selected first time in college incoming freshmen designated as National Achievement Scholarship Program, National Hispanic Recognition Program, or National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist or Semifinalist ... and who have an unweighted 3.50 GPA; and scores of an 1800 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT; or Incoming freshmen who have at least an unweighted 3.50 GPA and scores of 1900 on the SAT or 29 on the ACT
How to apply: ["Designated National Achievement/Hispanic/National Merit Finalist or Semifinalist (for one path)", "Incoming freshman", "Must major in eligible majors (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematics or Physics) to be eligible for full package"]
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National Achievement/Finalist Perks (DSA/Related)
National Achievement Semifinalists/Finalists may receive laptop, up to $500/semester for books, and a $500 semester stipend (varies by designation)
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen who have scores of at least 1800 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT and have a high school academic core GPA of 3.50
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Out-of-State Distinguished Scholar
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 27+ β€’ SAT 1800+
Incoming freshmen who have scores of at least 1800 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT and have a high school **academic core** GPA of 3.50 ... Florida Residents receive a full four-year scholarship that pays for tuition and fees, double occupancy room rate, and board.
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen who have scores of at least 1800 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT and have a high school academic core GPA of 3.50
How to apply: ["Incoming freshman", "Meet SAT/ACT and GPA thresholds"]
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Presidential Special Scholarship (PSS)
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 20+ β€’ SAT 1000+
Eligibility: The President’s Special Scholarship recipient must have an academic high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The recipient must have at least an SAT score of 1000 or at least an ACT score of 20.
How to apply: ["Meet GPA and SAT/ACT thresholds"]
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Other scholarships at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (5)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

AFROTC - multi-year merit scholarships
Four, three and one-half, two and one-half, or two-year scholarships based on merit are available to selected AFROTC students. Each scholarship pays full tuition, books, laboratory expenses, and a $100 per month tax-exempt allowance.
How to apply: ["Apply by December 15 (for four-year scholarships)", "Selected applicants (merit-based selection)"]
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Army ROTC Scholarships
Awards of two-, three-, and four-year and green and gold scholarships are given to outstanding applicants. Each scholarship pays full tuition (in-state/out-of-state) and room and board. In addition to the awarded scholarship, each winner receives a flat rate of $450 annually for books, supplies and equipment, as well as up to $1,500 in spending money, tax free.
How to apply: ["Apply to Army ROTC scholarship program", "Selection by Army ROTC (outstanding applicants)"]
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CAFS Scholarships (College of Agriculture and Food Sciences)
Each partial or full award may only be applied to tuition and associated tuition fees, and/or room and board, and/or books and educational supplies for the semester of the scholarship award.
Eligibility: To be eligible for the Scholarship Program, a student must: * Be a U.S. citizen * Have earned a standard U.S. high school diploma or its equivalency * Have at least a 3.00 recalculated (by FAMU Admissions) Core Academic Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.00 scale for high school graduates, or a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for college students * Have a score of 1,080 or higher on the SAT; or a composite score of 21 or higher on the ACT (for incoming FTICs, only) * Have been accepted for admission by FAMU as a high school graduate, entering as a first-time-in-college freshman, or be a current college or transfer student attending a university or state college * Must enroll in one of the majors offered by CAFS, with the intention of pursuing a career in the food and agricultural sciences
How to apply: ["Submit signed and dated application (original signature only)", "Completed Biographical Questionnaire", "Current r\u00e9sum\u00e9", "High School Counselor\u2019s Assessment Report (for HS graduates)", "High School Teacher\u2019s Assessment Report (for HS graduates)", "Official transcript with school seal", "500- to 800-word essay", "Two letters of recommendation (for HS graduates)"]
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Camille Olivia Hanks-Cosby Scholarship (Cosby Scholarship) - Visual Arts
Eligibility: Visual Arts students must maintain a minimum of a 3.00 average in their major professional courses in Visual Arts AND a minimum of a 2.50 cumulative GPA overall.
How to apply: ["Complete scholarship / merit application", "Letter of intent", "Resume", "2-3 letters of recommendation (one from full-time art faculty member or HS art teacher)", "Current unofficial transcript", "Portfolio of 6-10 images on a jump drive as a PowerPoint presentation", "Conference/interview with Scholarship Committee"]
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University Scholarship Program / Honors Scholar
Eligibility: All applicants must have a **3.50 Unweighted GPA** and **ONE** of the following: **SAT (1320)** with a **670 Math SAT** or greater **ACT(28)** with a **28 Math ACT** or greater
How to apply: ["Apply to the University", "Apply to the University's Honors Program", "Be admitted before October 15, 2024", "Be accepted into the Honors Program before October 15, 2024"]
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Early Action
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
02/01/2026

Common questions about Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University scholarships

How much merit aid does Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University give?

Published awards range $2,000-$6,000/yr. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University lists 21 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA / 20 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $2,000-$6,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 41% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?

14 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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