How does the benacquisto scholarship work?

The Benacquisto Scholarship Program is a merit scholarship for high school graduates who receive recognition as a National Merit® Scholar. Eligible scholars will receive an award equal to the institutional cost of attendance for an in-state student minus the sum of Bright Futures and the National Merit® award.

How do you get a scholarship to UF?

To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a Florida resident.
2. Graduate from a Florida high school.
3. Be admitted as a first-time-in-college freshman to an undergraduate program.
4. UF must receive your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to Fall term enrollment*

Who gets UF Presidential scholarship?

While there are no minimum academic criteria for Presidential scholarships, past recipients have demonstrated strong academic achievement that falls within the upper range of our middle 50 percent of our admitted student profile or above, combined with a diverse and engaged resume and essay response.

How much is the benacquisto scholarship worth?

What are the program’s BENEFITS? (COA) for Florida residents. The estimated In-State COA for 2018-19 is $20,390. ► Non-Florida residents can earn a scholarship package worth up to $25,000 per year.

How much does bright futures cover at UF?

The Florida Academic Scholars will receive an award amount equal to 100% of tuition and applicable fees. Applicable fees include: activity and service fee, health fee, athletic fee, financial aid fee, capital improvement fee, campus access/transportation fee, technology fee and tuition differential fee.

Does UF offer any scholarships for transfer students?

UF offers two scholarships of $4000 to transfer in-state community college students selected to the All-Florida Academic First Team. Recipients of the award are required to maintain a UF GPA of at least 3.0 and successfully complete 14 credit hours each semester of the award.

What is the fctas scholarship at UF?

Florida College Transfer Academic Scholarship (FCTAS) UF offers two scholarships of $4000 to transfer in-state community college students selected to the All-Florida Academic First Team. Recipients of the award are required to maintain a UF GPA of at least 3.0 and successfully complete 14 credit hours each semester of the award.

Does UF offer merit-based Presidential scholarships?

The Office of Admissions currently offers a limited number of merit-based Presidential scholarships designed for in-state, high-achieving students: UF’s Presidential scholarships can be combined with Bright Futures and the Benacquisto Scholarship offered by the Florida Department of Education.

What GPA do you need to get a scholarship at UF?

Recipients of the award are required to maintain a UF GPA of at least 3.0 and successfully complete 14 credit hours each semester of the award. In order to qualify, applicants must have a lower division GPA of at least 3.80. Deadline for applying is May 1 each year for a scholarship award for the upcoming academic year.