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πŸ’° University of Florida Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
17
Automatic
11
In-State Awards
$500-$10,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$20,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
Requirements vary by scholarship
Official Scholarship Information
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βœ“ Automatic Scholarships (11)

Automatically awarded based on academic criteria - no separate application required.

Alumni Scholarship (admissions.ufl.edu)
Award
UF currently offers a limited number of merit-based tuition waivers designed to reduce the out-of-state tuition for selected students: * Alumni Scholarship: up to $8,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total up to $32,000 over 4 years) * Sunshine Scholarship: up to $16,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total up to $64,000 over 4 years) * Gator Nation Scholarship: $20,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $80,000 over 4 years)
Alumni Tuition Scholarship (sfa.ufl.edu)
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UF currently offers a limited number of merit-based tuition waivers designed to reduce the out-of-state tuition for selected students: * Alumni Scholarship: up to $8,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total up to $32,000 over 4 years) * Sunshine Scholarship: up to $16,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total up to $64,000 over 4 years) * Gator Nation Scholarship: $20,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $80,000 over 4 years)
Florida Merit Scholarship - $1,000
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$1,000/yr in-state
UF currently offers a limited number of merit-based scholarships designed for high-achieving, in-state students: * Florida Merit Scholarship $1,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $4,000 over 4 years) * Florida Merit Scholarship $2,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $8,000 over 4 years)
Florida Merit Scholarship - $2,000
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$2,000/yr in-state
UF currently offers a limited number of merit-based scholarships designed for high-achieving, in-state students: * Florida Merit Scholarship $1,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $4,000 over 4 years) * Florida Merit Scholarship $2,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $8,000 over 4 years)
Gator Nation Scholarship
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$20,000/yr out-of-state
UF currently offers a limited number of merit-based tuition waivers designed to reduce the out-of-state tuition for selected students: * Alumni Scholarship: up to $8,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total up to $32,000 over 4 years) * Sunshine Scholarship: up to $16,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total up to $64,000 over 4 years) * Gator Nation Scholarship: $20,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $80,000 over 4 years)
Presidential Gold Scholarship
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$8,000/yr in-state
$8,000/yr out-of-state
UF currently offers a limited number of merit-based Presidential scholarships designed for high-achieving students: * Presidential Scholarship: $5,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $20,000 over 4 years) * Presidential Gold Scholarship: $8,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $32,000 over 4 years) * Presidential Platinum Scholarship: $10,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $40,000 over 4 years)
Presidential Platinum Scholarship
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$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
UF currently offers a limited number of merit-based Presidential scholarships designed for high-achieving students: * Presidential Scholarship: $5,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $20,000 over 4 years) * Presidential Gold Scholarship: $8,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $32,000 over 4 years) * Presidential Platinum Scholarship: $10,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $40,000 over 4 years)
Presidential Scholarship
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$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
UF currently offers a limited number of merit-based Presidential scholarships designed for high-achieving students: * Presidential Scholarship: $5,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $20,000 over 4 years) * Presidential Gold Scholarship: $8,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $32,000 over 4 years) * Presidential Platinum Scholarship: $10,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $40,000 over 4 years)
Sunshine Scholarship
Award
UF currently offers a limited number of merit-based tuition waivers designed to reduce the out-of-state tuition for selected students: * Alumni Scholarship: up to $8,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total up to $32,000 over 4 years) * Sunshine Scholarship: up to $16,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total up to $64,000 over 4 years) * Gator Nation Scholarship: $20,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $80,000 over 4 years)
UF Distinguished Scholar Tuition Scholarship (multiple tiers)
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UF currently offers a limited number of merit-based tuition waivers designed to reduce the out-of-state tuition for selected students: * Alumni Scholarship: up to $8,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total up to $32,000 over 4 years) * Sunshine Scholarship: up to $16,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total up to $64,000 over 4 years) * Gator Nation Scholarship: $20,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $80,000 over 4 years)
University Research Scholars Program residential tuition waiver
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$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
For students offered the opportunity to join the University Research Scholars Program, a $2,000 residential tuition waiver will be awarded ($500 waived each fall and spring term). No separate application is needed, and no additional materials or updated information can be submitted for review.

πŸ“ Other Scholarships (6)

Fernandez Family Scholars / Pressly Scholars stipend
Undergraduate Academic Scholarships: UF engineering students can apply for academic scholarships through Scholarship Universe. Fernandez Family Scholars and Pressly Scholars programs offer a $1,500 stipend (split across two semesters).
Graduate program merit/need awards (range)
The MSM program offers newly admitted students a limited number of merit- and need-based scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. Scholarship application instructions will be emailed to eligible students two weeks prior to the scholarship application deadline.
HHP named/college awards (range)
The college awards more than $200,000 in scholarships annually, in amounts ranging from $500 to $2,000 per award.
Lombardi Scholarship (four-year + summer enrichment)
Lombardi Scholars receive a four-year scholarship, along with four fully funded summer enrichment experiences. These include opportunities for study abroad and a weeklong domestic leadership retreat, designed to enhance both academic achievement and personal growth.
Samuel and Bessie Proctor Fund (need-based/merit)
The Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies has the following scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study. Applications are generally on a rolling basis, but applications for travel and research should be submitted by 1 February for summer and fall and 1 October for spring.
Stamps Scholarship stipend
The Stamps Scholarship provides a $6,000 annual stipend for up to four years of study, experiential learning opportunities including four fully-funded summer enrichment trips, and mentoring and networking opportunities with UF faculty and staff.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Check application deadlines carefully. Contact the school's financial aid office for current information.

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