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Requirements

• National Merit Scholar Finalist and must list ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ as number one with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) by May 1, 2025
• Florida residents: must be a Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholar
• Information is effective for freshmen students starting in the 2025-26 academic year

Award Details 

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), plus Florida residents receive an additional $5,000*. 

• Florida Residents: Up to $29,841 per year ($119,364 over four years)
• Non-Florida Residents: Up to $39,241 per year ($156,964 over four years)

Additional Benefits 

• Priority consideration for housing in the brand-new Honors Residence Hall

• Guaranteed admission to the Hicks Honors College
  • One-time Study Abroad Scholarship available through the Hicks Honors College
  • Access to an academic mentorship through the Hicks Honors College
• Guaranteed paid summer internship each summer (up to three summer terms):
  • One internship is in undergraduate research
  • Two internships may be in either undergraduate research or corporate/government internships; corporate internship examples include: Mayo Clinic, CSX, Johnson & Johnson, Florida Blue, Brooks Rehabilitation, Crowley Maritime Corp, Landstar Systems, Inc., Fidelity Information Services, Fidelity National Financial, Inc. 
• Pre-med students also receive $1,700 toward MCAT Pearson testing

The following is a comparison of the Cost of Attendance and the total amount awarded by the National Merit Scholarship:

*Due to federal regulations, students receiving the Federal Pell Grant cannot have award packages that exceed their Cost of Attendance (COA). Therefore, students who have been awarded a Federal Pell Grant will not be eligible for the additional $5,000 award.

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Community Engagement Scholarship

Who is eligible for the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Community Engagement Scholarship?

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
• Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester
• Complete 30 credit hours per academic year
• Meet SAP criteria

Students who are involved with at least one of the organizations below may be awarded a Community Engagement Scholarship:

• Take Stock In Children
• Gear Up
• Osprey Pal

What amount is the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Community Engagement Scholarship?

You can receive up to $2,000 per year for up to four years.

How do I apply for the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Community Engagement Scholarship?

No separate scholarship application is required. To be considered, you must have a completed application and submitted all admission materials (e.g. transcripts, test scores) by January 15.

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Osprey Access Scholarship

Who is eligible for the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Osprey Access Scholarship?

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
• Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester
• Complete 30 credit hours per academic year
• Meet SAP criteria

What amount is the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Osprey Access Scholarship?

You can receive up to $3,000 per year for up to four years.

How do I apply for the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Osprey Access Scholarship?

No separate scholarship application is required. To be considered, you must have a completed application and submitted all admission materials (e.g. transcripts, test scores) by January 15.

Rising Scholars Osprey Test Prep Scholarship

The ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ offers scholarships to Duval County students who are taking the initiative to get the best possible score on their standardized tests by participating in the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Rising Scholars Osprey Test Prep Program.

We know you have many choices for your college education and ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ would like to encourage talented students in Duval County to stay in the local area for their higher education experience.

Who is eligible for the Rising Scholars Osprey Test Prep Program?

Students in the Rising Scholars Osprey Test Prep Program are eligible to receive the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Rising Scholars Osprey Test Prep Scholarship if they complete these criteria:

1. Attend a free ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ test preparation session.
2. Take a ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ campus tour, either through a ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Welcome Center event or participate in one of our regular weekday campus tours.
3. Apply and be admitted to ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ as a first-time-in-college freshman.
4. Prepare for the financial responsibility of attending college by...
   1. Participating in a ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ financial aid workshop at your high school, or
   2. Sit in on a University-sponsored event with a financial aid component, including a test prep session.
5. Must be eligible for the Federal Pell grant, as determined by the

Please Note: Scholarships are awarded on a funds-available basis and qualifying does not automatically result in an award offer.

How much is the Rising Scholars Osprey Test Prep Program award?

$4,000 total = $1,000/year for four years

How to apply for the Rising Scholars Osprey Test Prep Program?

There is no separate application process for the Rising Scholars Osprey Test Prep Scholarship. Admitted students who meet the criteria are automatically considered for this scholarship.

Thousands of Duval County public school students who have the desire to further their educational goals may fear they lack the resources to continue their academic careers beyond high school. The ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ offers The Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship to eligible students who meet the academic standards required for admission to the University.

Who is eligible for The Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship?

Students eligible for The Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship must:

• Be admitted to the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ.
• 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. The 2025-26 FAFSA is now open.
• Be eligible for the Pell Grant as determined by the

How much does The Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship provide?

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ 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.

How to apply for The Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship?

No separate scholarship application is required. Priority consideration will be given to students who have applied and been admitted by January 15.

If you have further questions about the Jacksonville Commitment scholarship program, please contact unfscholarships@unf.edu.

Who is eligible for the Florida Pre-Collegiate A.A. scholarship?

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)

What amount is the Florida Pre-Collegiate A.A. scholarship?

You can receive up to $2,500 per year for up to three years.

How do I apply for the Florida Pre-Collegiate A.A. scholarship?

No separate scholarship application is required. Priority consideration will be given to students who have applied and been admitted by January 15.

SWOOP Transfer Scholarship

Who is eligible for the SWOOP Transfer Scholarship?

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 much is the award?

The SWOOP Transfer Scholarship award is $3,000 per year for up to two years. 

How do I apply for the SWOOP Transfer Scholarship?

No separate scholarship application is required. Priority consideration will be given to students who have applied and been admitted by January 15.

Enrollment Services (ES) Need-Based Transfer Scholarship

Who is eligible for the ES Need-Based Transfer Scholarship?

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  and be eligible for the Federal Pell grant
• Awarded on a funds-available basis

How much is the award?

The ES Need-Based Transfer Scholarship award is $3,000 per year for up to three years. 

How do I apply for the ES Need-Based Transfer Scholarship?

No separate scholarship application is required. Priority consideration will be given to students who have applied, been admitted, and have a FAFSA on file by January 15.

The ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ participates in Florida's First Generation Matching Grant Program. Over 300 ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ students were awarded First Generation scholarships in 2007 during its first year, thanks to ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ fundraising efforts and an appropriation from the Florida Legislature.

Who is eligible for the First Generation Scholarship?

In order to qualify students must:

• Be a Florida resident
• Have parents who have not completed their bachelor's degrees
• Submit a that demonstrates financial need
• Be enrolled in at least six credit hours, in a degree seeking major
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ GPA.

How much is the First Generation Scholarship award?

The award amounts vary. 

How to apply for the First Generation Scholarship?

Students are notified of their award at the beginning of the fall term via ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ email. For new students, an affidavit attached to their scholarship notification must be signed and uploaded or returned to One-Stop Student Services located in Hicks Hall, Building 53. Once received, awards are posted in the student’s account. Scholarship renewal criteria requires students to complete all hours attempted and is contingent on continued funding. 

First-Time-in-College/Freshman Applicants

Non-Florida residents and international students may be eligible for an out-of-state fee waiver based on the following criteria:

*First Coast award waives 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition
** Atlantic and Sunshine awards waive a partial amount of the out-of-state portion of tuition
*** Latin American and Caribbean award is a $1,000 scholarship ($500 per fall/spring semester)

How much might your cost be with each waiver?

Additional course fees may be assessed. Amounts are yearly, based on 30 credit hours. You can also view additional information about cost of attendance. 

How do I apply for these tuition waivers?

No separate scholarship application is required. Priority consideration will be given to students who have applied and been admitted by January 15.

Undergraduate Transfer Applicants

• 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

Undergraduate International Transfer Applicants

*Students who receive the LAC scholarship will be be classified to receive in-state tuition in addition to the $1,000 yearly scholarship (visit our LAC Scholarship FAQ webpage for more information). The LAC scholarship requires students to complete a minimum of 30 credits each year and a 3.0 GPA for renewal.

How do I apply for these tuition waivers?

No separate scholarship application is required. Priority consideration will be given to students who have applied and been admitted by April 15.

Please see the following link for more information about these waivers:

Residency Waivers

Latin American & Caribbean (LAC) Scholarship

• Students who receive the LAC scholarship will be be classified to receive in-state tuition in addition to the $1,000 yearly scholarship (visit our LAC Scholarship FAQ webpage for more information). 
• The LAC scholarship requires students to complete a minimum of 30 credits each year and a 3.0 GPA for renewal.

How do I apply for this scholarship?

No separate scholarship application is required. Priority consideration will be given to students who have been admitted and meet stated criteria by January 15.