Award
$10,000/yr out-of-state
__Transfer tuition waivers__
| Award amount$6,000* | Award amount$8,000* | Award amount$10,000* |
_ * per year_
* Covers up to 30 hours per year (prorated based on credit)
* Partial waiver, applied only to the out-of-state tuition
* Qualifying Transfer GPA based on transferable hours
Eligibility: Transfer Level (Credit Hours) and minimum Transfer GPA requirements are listed in the transfer waiver table on the page.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "priority consideration for transfer applicants by April 15"]
Award
$6,000/yr out-of-state
__Transfer tuition waivers__
| Award amount$6,000* | Award amount$8,000* | Award amount$10,000* |
_ * per year_
* Covers up to 30 hours per year (prorated based on credit)
* Partial waiver, applied only to the out-of-state tuition
* Qualifying Transfer GPA based on transferable hours
Eligibility: Transfer Level (Credit Hours) and minimum Transfer GPA requirements are listed in the transfer waiver table on the page.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "priority consideration for transfer applicants by April 15"]
Award
$8,000/yr out-of-state
__Transfer tuition waivers__
| Award amount$6,000* | Award amount$8,000* | Award amount$10,000* |
_ * per year_
* Covers up to 30 hours per year (prorated based on credit)
* Partial waiver, applied only to the out-of-state tuition
* Qualifying Transfer GPA based on transferable hours
Eligibility: Transfer Level (Credit Hours) and minimum Transfer GPA requirements are listed in the transfer waiver table on the page.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "priority consideration for transfer applicants by April 15"]
Award
$10,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+ • ACT 26+ • SAT 1230+
__Freshman tuition waivers__
| Name | Estimated Value_(Based on 30 credits)_ | GPA | SAT | ACT | CLT |
| ------------- | -------------------------------------- | --- | ---- | --- | --- |
| First Coast* | $14,000 | 3.9 | 1300 | 28 | 92 |
| Atlantic* | $10,000 | 3.7 | 1230 | 26 | 86 |
| Sunshine* | $6,000 | 3.5 | 1160 | 24 | 79 |
Eligibility: Non-Florida residents and international students may be eligible for an out-of-state fee waiver based on the following criteria:
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "priority consideration: apply and be admitted by January 15"]
Requirements
GPA 4.2+ • ACT 21+ • SAT 1060+
__Freshman Merit Scholarships__
| Name | Amount (per year)* | GPA | SAT | ACT | CLT** |
| -------------------- | ------------------- | --- | ---- | --- | ------- |
| President's Platinum | $5,000 | 4.1 | 1330 | 29 | 95 |
| President's Gold | $4,000 | 3.9 | 1260 | 27 | 89 |
| President's Silver | $3,000 | 3.7 | 1200 | 25 | 83 |
| Provost's Award | $2,000 | 4.5 | 1060 | 21 | 67 |
| Dean's Award | $1,000 | 4.2 | 1060 | 21 | 67 |
Eligibility: The University of North Florida is committed to helping students invest in their college education. Incoming first-year students who exhibit outstanding academic achievements are automatically considered for the following scholarships based on the stated criteria:
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "priority consideration: apply and be admitted by January 15", "admission and completed file required for consideration"]
ES Need-Based Transfer award
The ES Need-Based Transfer Scholarship award is $3,000 per year for up to three years.
Eligibility: In order to qualify for the ES Need-Based Transfer Scholarship, students must: Have an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree from a Florida State College (FSC) institution. Have a minimum 3.0 transfer GPA — Priority given to students with a 3.5 transfer GPA or higher. Submit a FAFSA and be eligible for the Federal Pell grant. Awarded on a funds-available basis.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "submit FAFSA and be Pell eligible", "minimum 3.0 transfer GPA"]
Award
$14,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+ • ACT 28+ • SAT 1300+
__Freshman tuition waivers__
| Name | Estimated Value_(Based on 30 credits)_ | GPA | SAT | ACT | CLT |
| ------------- | -------------------------------------- | --- | ---- | --- | --- |
| First Coast* | $14,000 | 3.9 | 1300 | 28 | 92 |
| Atlantic* | $10,000 | 3.7 | 1230 | 26 | 86 |
| Sunshine* | $6,000 | 3.5 | 1160 | 24 | 79 |
Eligibility: Non-Florida residents and international students may be eligible for an out-of-state fee waiver based on the following criteria:
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "priority consideration: apply and be admitted by January 15"]
Florida Pre-Collegiate A.A. award
You can receive up to **$2,500 per year for up to three years**.
Eligibility: In order to qualify, students must: Be a Florida resident. Have completed an Associate in Arts (A.A.) via dual enrollment by high school graduation, from a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution. Have a 3.0 GPA (A.A. dual enrollment coursework GPA, not high school GPA).
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "completed A.A. via dual enrollment", "3.0 A.A. coursework GPA"]
Jacksonville Commitment award
UNF has committed to providing funding to help with the cost of a University education for eligible students. The scholarship award is valued at $24,000 over four years.
Eligibility: Students eligible for The Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship must: Be admitted to the University of North Florida. Be a recent Duval County public high school graduate with a standard high school diploma. Be a Florida resident for tuition purposes. Submit an error-free FAFSA. Be eligible for the Pell Grant as determined by the FAFSA.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "submit a FAFSA", "be admitted and be a Duval County public high school graduate"]
National Merit - Florida Resident package (example)
Award
$24,797/yr in-state
Full Cost of Attendance (COA) is covered for four years (based on annual enrollment of 30 credit hours and living on campus or off campus, not with a relative — see detailed breakdown below).
Estimated award amounts:
* Florida Residents: Up to **$24,797 per year ($99,188 over four years)**
* Non-Florida Residents: Up to **$39,197 per year ($156,788 over four years)**
Eligibility: National Merit Scholar Finalist **and** must list UNF as _number one_ with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) by **May 1, 2026**
* _Florida residents:_ must be a Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholar
How to apply: ["be a National Merit Scholar Finalist and list UNF as number one with NMSC by May 1, 2026", "Florida residents must be a Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholar"]
National Merit - Non-Florida Resident package (example)
Award
$39,197/yr out-of-state
Full Cost of Attendance (COA) is covered for four years (based on annual enrollment of 30 credit hours and living on campus or off campus, not with a relative — see detailed breakdown below).
Estimated award amounts:
* Florida Residents: Up to **$24,797 per year ($99,188 over four years)**
* Non-Florida Residents: Up to **$39,197 per year ($156,788 over four years)**
Eligibility: National Merit Scholar Finalist **and** must list UNF as _number one_ with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) by **May 1, 2026**
* _Florida residents:_ must be a Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholar
How to apply: ["be a National Merit Scholar Finalist and list UNF as number one with NMSC by May 1, 2026", "Florida residents must be a Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholar"]
Requirements
GPA 3.9+ • ACT 27+ • SAT 1260+
__Freshman Merit Scholarships__
| Name | Amount (per year)* | GPA | SAT | ACT | CLT** |
| -------------------- | ------------------- | --- | ---- | --- | ------- |
| President's Platinum | $5,000 | 4.1 | 1330 | 29 | 95 |
| President's Gold | $4,000 | 3.9 | 1260 | 27 | 89 |
| President's Silver | $3,000 | 3.7 | 1200 | 25 | 83 |
| Provost's Award | $2,000 | 4.5 | 1060 | 21 | 67 |
| Dean's Award | $1,000 | 4.2 | 1060 | 21 | 67 |
Eligibility: The University of North Florida is committed to helping students invest in their college education. Incoming first-year students who exhibit outstanding academic achievements are automatically considered for the following scholarships based on the stated criteria:
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "priority consideration: apply and be admitted by January 15", "admission and completed file required for consideration"]
Requirements
GPA 4.1+ • ACT 29+ • SAT 1330+
__Freshman Merit Scholarships__
| Name | Amount (per year)* | GPA | SAT | ACT | CLT** |
| -------------------- | ------------------- | --- | ---- | --- | ------- |
| President's Platinum | $5,000 | 4.1 | 1330 | 29 | 95 |
| President's Gold | $4,000 | 3.9 | 1260 | 27 | 89 |
| President's Silver | $3,000 | 3.7 | 1200 | 25 | 83 |
| Provost's Award | $2,000 | 4.5 | 1060 | 21 | 67 |
| Dean's Award | $1,000 | 4.2 | 1060 | 21 | 67 |
Eligibility: The University of North Florida is committed to helping students invest in their college education. Incoming first-year students who exhibit outstanding academic achievements are automatically considered for the following scholarships based on the stated criteria:
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "priority consideration: apply and be admitted by January 15", "admission and completed file required for consideration"]
Requirements
GPA 3.7+ • ACT 25+ • SAT 1200+
__Freshman Merit Scholarships__
| Name | Amount (per year)* | GPA | SAT | ACT | CLT** |
| -------------------- | ------------------- | --- | ---- | --- | ------- |
| President's Platinum | $5,000 | 4.1 | 1330 | 29 | 95 |
| President's Gold | $4,000 | 3.9 | 1260 | 27 | 89 |
| President's Silver | $3,000 | 3.7 | 1200 | 25 | 83 |
| Provost's Award | $2,000 | 4.5 | 1060 | 21 | 67 |
| Dean's Award | $1,000 | 4.2 | 1060 | 21 | 67 |
Eligibility: The University of North Florida is committed to helping students invest in their college education. Incoming first-year students who exhibit outstanding academic achievements are automatically considered for the following scholarships based on the stated criteria:
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "priority consideration: apply and be admitted by January 15", "admission and completed file required for consideration"]
Requirements
GPA 4.5+ • ACT 21+ • SAT 1060+
__Freshman Merit Scholarships__
| Name | Amount (per year)* | GPA | SAT | ACT | CLT** |
| -------------------- | ------------------- | --- | ---- | --- | ------- |
| President's Platinum | $5,000 | 4.1 | 1330 | 29 | 95 |
| President's Gold | $4,000 | 3.9 | 1260 | 27 | 89 |
| President's Silver | $3,000 | 3.7 | 1200 | 25 | 83 |
| Provost's Award | $2,000 | 4.5 | 1060 | 21 | 67 |
| Dean's Award | $1,000 | 4.2 | 1060 | 21 | 67 |
Eligibility: The University of North Florida is committed to helping students invest in their college education. Incoming first-year students who exhibit outstanding academic achievements are automatically considered for the following scholarships based on the stated criteria:
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "priority consideration: apply and be admitted by January 15", "admission and completed file required for consideration"]
Rising Scholars Osprey Test Prep one-time award
Award
$1,000 one-time in-state
You can receive up to **$1,000 for one year*** ($500/Fall, $500/Spring)
Eligibility: The one-time UNF Rising Scholars Osprey Test Prep Scholarship if they complete these criteria: 1. Attend a free UNF test preparation session. 2. Be a Florida resident. 3. Register and attend a guided campus tour by visiting unf.edu/visit. 4. Apply and be admitted to UNF as a first-time-in-college freshman for the 2026-2027 academic year. 5. Prepare for the financial responsibility of attending college by participating in a UNF financial aid workshop at your high school or sitting in on a University-sponsored event with a financial aid component. 6. Must be eligible for the Federal Pell grant and demonstrate unmet need.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "attend UNF test prep session", "register and attend guided campus tour", "be Pell eligible"]
Award
$6,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 24+ • SAT 1160+
__Freshman tuition waivers__
| Name | Estimated Value_(Based on 30 credits)_ | GPA | SAT | ACT | CLT |
| ------------- | -------------------------------------- | --- | ---- | --- | --- |
| First Coast* | $14,000 | 3.9 | 1300 | 28 | 92 |
| Atlantic* | $10,000 | 3.7 | 1230 | 26 | 86 |
| Sunshine* | $6,000 | 3.5 | 1160 | 24 | 79 |
Eligibility: Non-Florida residents and international students may be eligible for an out-of-state fee waiver based on the following criteria:
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "priority consideration: apply and be admitted by January 15"]
The SWOOP Transfer Scholarship award is $3,000 per year for up to two years.
Eligibility: In order to qualify for the SWOOP Transfer Scholarship, students must: Have an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree from a Florida State College (FSC) institution. Have a minimum 3.0 transfer GPA — Priority given to students with a 3.5 transfer GPA or higher. Awarded on a funds-available basis.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "have an A.A. from a Florida State College", "minimum 3.0 transfer GPA"]
UNF Community Engagement Scholarship award
You can receive up to **$2,000 per year for up to four years**.
Eligibility: In order to qualify, students must: Be a Florida resident and graduate from a high school in one of the following counties: Duval, Clay, Nassau, St. Johns, Putnam, Flagler. Submit a FAFSA. Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Complete 30 credit hours per academic year. Meet SAP criteria.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "submit FAFSA", "enroll minimum 12 credit hours per semester", "complete 30 credit hours per academic year"]
UNF Osprey Access Scholarship award
You can receive up to **$3,000 per year for up to four years**.
Eligibility: In order to qualify, students must: Be a Florida resident and graduate from a Florida T-1 High School. Pell eligible. 3.7 high school GPA. Submit a FAFSA. Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Complete 30 credit hours per academic year. Meet SAP criteria.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "submit FAFSA", "Pell eligible", "3.7 high school GPA", "enroll minimum 12 credit hours per semester"]