Scholarship Information for Currently Enrolled Students
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Vires Scholarship |
Admitted students are automatically considered for this academic scholarship. This award recognizes select students who have demonstrated excellence in a rigorous academic setting. The scholarship is awarded at the time of admission to qualifying first-year Florida residents. The total amount of this award is $16,000*, which will be distributed throughout eight semesters in $2,000 increments at the beginning of each fall and spring term. This scholarship is automatically renewed each semester if the renewal requirements are met. *Admitted first-year students starting Fall 2024. |
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IB Diploma Scholarship |
Admitted students are automatically considered for this academic scholarship based on the successful completion of the IB Diploma Program. The scholarship is awarded at the time of admission to qualifying first-year students. The total amount of this award is $8,000, which will be distributed throughout eight semesters in $1,000 increments at the beginning of each fall and spring term. This scholarship is automatically renewed each semester if the renewal requirements are met. Only first-year applicants admitted to the Tallahassee Campus for the summer or fall term are eligible for this award. |
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Sunshine Award |
The scholarship is awarded at the time of admission to qualifying first-year students. The total amount of this award is $4,000, which will be distributed throughout eight semesters in $500 increments at the beginning of each fall and spring term. This scholarship is automatically renewed each semester if the renewal requirements are met. The Sunshine award scholarship is awarded at the director’s discretion to students whose applications stood out during our holistic review process. While there are no specific preset criteria, we evaluate a combination of factors, including academic excellence, leadership, community involvement, unique personal achievements, and overall alignment with the values of our institution. |
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University Out-of-State Tuition Waiver 100% |
Admitted students are automatically considered for this academic scholarship. This award recognizes select students who have demonstrated excellence in a rigorous academic setting. The waiver is awarded at the time of admission to qualifying first-year non-Florida residents. The scholarship is a 100 percent reduction (waiver) of the out-of-state portion of the tuition cost, valued at approximately $481 per semester hour ($14,444 based on 30 semester hours for the academic year, a total value of $57,776 distributed across four years). Please note that this award is prorated based on your actual enrollment each term. This scholarship is automatically renewed each semester if the renewal requirements are met. |
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University Out-of-State Tuition Waiver 50% |
Admitted students are automatically considered for this academic scholarship. This award recognizes select students who have demonstrated excellence in a rigorous academic setting. The waiver is awarded at the time of admission to qualifying first-year non-Florida residents. The scholarship is a 50 percent reduction (waiver) of the out-of-state portion of the tuition cost, valued at approximately $240 per semester hour ($7,222 based on 30 semester hours for the academic year, a total value of $28,888 distributed across four years). Please note that this award is prorated based on your actual enrollment each term. This scholarship is automatically renewed each semester if the renewal requirements are met. |
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University Freshman Scholarship |
Awarded at time of admission to qualifying first-year Florida residents. The total amount of this award is $9,600, which will be distributed throughout eight semesters in $1,200 increments at the beginning of each fall and spring term. This scholarship is automatically renewed each semester if the renewal requirements are met. |
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QUEST Scholars Program |
Admitted students are automatically considered for this scholarship based on review of their first-year application to FSU. The scholarship is awarded at the time of admission to select first-year Florida residents. The amount of this award is $6,000, which will be distributed throughout eight semesters in $750 increments at the beginning of each fall and spring semester. This scholarship is automatically renewed each semester if the renewal requirements are met. Students participating in this program can also receive up to $2,000 in funding assistance for an experiential learning experience (one-time award) to support internships, undergraduate research, study abroad or service learning. |
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Illuminate Scholars |
Admitted students are automatically considered for this scholarship based on review of their first-year application to FSU. The scholarship is awarded at the time of admission to select first-year Florida residents. The amount of this award is $6,000, which will be distributed throughout eight semesters in $750 increments at the beginning of each fall and spring semester. This scholarship is automatically renewed each semester if the renewal requirements are met. Students participating in this program can also receive up to $2,000 in funding assistance for an experiential learning experience (one-time award) to support internships, undergraduate research, study abroad or service learning. |
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Presidential Scholars Program and Scholarship |
The scholarship is awarded at the time of admission to selected first-year students accepted to the University Honors Program and chosen following an interview selection process. Detailed information about this scholarship can be found on our Presidential Scholars page. The scholarship is valued at $42,000* over four years. Out-of-state applicants will also receive a full out-of-state tuition waiver valued at $57,776 over four years. This scholarship is automatically renewed each semester if the renewal requirements are met. *Presidential Scholars selected starting Fall 2024. |
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Out-of-State National Merit Finalists Award Scholarship |
Florida State University's Out-of-State National Merit Finalist scholarship package has a total value of approximately $75,776 distributed across four years. It includes a 100 percent out-of-state tuition waiver, a $16,000* Vires scholarship, and a $2,000 NMSC stipend (if college sponsored). All National Merit Finalists who apply to the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) during the first year, which connects high-achieving students with distinguished research mentors to work as research assistants, will be guaranteed admission to UROP. To receive this award, you must qualify as a National Merit Finalist and list FSU as your first-choice institution with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation by May 1 in your high school senior year. This scholarship is automatically renewed each semester if the renewal requirements are met. *Admitted first-year students starting Fall 2024. |
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Benacquisto Scholarship |
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 any National Merit award. Please note that the value of the Bright Futures can vary each term based on credit hour enrollment, so the overall total of the Benacquisto Award can fluctuate per student. The Benacquisto Scholarship disbursement can range between $16,000 - $25,000 per year, but it will always equal the full in-state cost of attendance. All National Merit Finalists who apply to the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) during the first year, which connects high-achieving students with distinguished research mentors to work as research assistants, will be guaranteed admission to UROP. To receive this award, you must qualify as a National Merit Finalist and list FSU as your first-choice institution with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation by May 1 in your high school senior year. This scholarship is automatically renewed each semester if the renewal requirements are met. |
Visit Florida Student Financial Aid for detailed Benacquisto renewal information. |
We may work with students in limited cases to modify the requirements of their scholarship for a given term. Examples of adjustments include credit underloads, scholarship disbursement for summer terms, and the continuation of available scholarship funding for graduate coursework. To make this request please complete the Admissions Scholarship Modification Request Form below and provide the valid reason for requesting the modification (i.e., medical/personal circumstances, graduation term, rigorous courseload that term). These requests require approval and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Once a request is submitted, please allow 3-5 business days for an update.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students who meet the renewal requirements will see their award disbursed to their student account a few weeks prior to the start of the semester. Be advised that it is your responsibility to monitor your account and there may be a difference between the time that your award is disbursed and when it appears in your account. If you have any questions regarding your scholarship award, please contact us at EMT-Admissions-Scholarship@fsu.edu.
Departmental waivers are processed separately from admissions awards. Please contact your department for more information on when to anticipate that portion of your award.
Multiple disbursements of a single award in the same semester are not permitted.
Students in special programs will be expected to maintain full-time enrollment and adhere to the academic map for their major. Consideration of the map and the recommendations of the departmental advisors will also be considered when reviewing for award renewal.
The admission scholarship may be used to pay any expenses you have at FSU like tuition, housing, dining, books, and more.
If you have excess funding for a particular term because of financial aid, Bright Futures, your admission scholarship, etc., the balance will be directly deposited in your bank account.
Admissions scholarships can be utilized towards FSU FSU International Programs with the exception of the Out of State Tuition Waivers. There are no out-of-state fees associated with International Programs. Both in-state and out-of-state students pay the same program fees for study abroad experiences. No awards can be applied to Global Exchange. More information about financial considerations for FSU International Programs can be on the International Programs website.
The request for an underload must be submitted by the last day of course registration for the upcoming semester. Allow three to five business days for a review of your request. Please note that submitting a request for an underload does not guarantee approval.
Students who do not meet the minimum criteria for scholarship requirements will be notified via email after final grades post at the end of each term. Students who are anticipating an unsatisfactory performance prior to this date are encouraged to contact EMT-Admissions-Scholarship@fsu.edu
Students should register with the FSU Office of Accessibility Services (OAS). You can submit proper documentation through the Admissions Scholarship Underload & Disbursement request form.
Students that do not meet the minimum criteria for scholarship requirements will be notified via email after final grades post at the end of each term. Students anticipating unsatisfactory performance prior to this date are encouraged to contact EMT-Admissions-Scholarship@fsu.edu
FSU Admissions scholarships can only be applied to academic pursuits at our institution. Students who complete their undergraduate studies in less than four years and who do not pursue graduate level coursework at FSU are no longer eligible to receive their scholarship.
Students who complete their undergraduate studies at FSU may request that their remaining disbursements be applied to graduate-level coursework at FSU. Please submit requests via the Admissions Scholarship Underload & Disbursement request form 1-2 semesters prior to the start of graduate school.
Students who need to drop a course are permitted to do under urgent circumstances, but please keep in mind your records will be reviewed to ensure you are maintaining consistent, successful degree progress and course completion. If you are frequently below the required enrollment threshold, or if you are repeatedly dropping coursework after the drop/add period, you may be at risk for losing your award.
Note: Benacquisto scholars are not permitted to complete course drops after the drop/add period. Please contact the admissions office with any concerns about maintaining your current enrollment.