College Awards

University of Florida

PublicGainesville, FLAdmit rate 24%
Official aid page
Biggest award
Full cost of attendance
Worth up to
about $103,000 total
Awards
13
Cost per year
$25,830

Considered when you apply

Considered when you apply for admission

Gator Nation Scholarship (Tuition Waiver)

$20,000 a year · about $80,000 over 4 years

Merit-based tuition waiver for high-achieving out-of-state students; based on academic merit and leadership.

Out-of-state studentsRenewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Nov 1 for priority scholarship consideration

Sunshine Scholarship (Tuition Waiver)

$16,000 a year · about $64,000 over 4 years

Merit-based tuition waiver for selected out-of-state students; based on high school academic achievement.

Out-of-state studentsRenewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Nov 1 for priority scholarship consideration

Presidential Platinum Scholarship

$10,000 a year · about $40,000 over 4 years

Top-performing, in-state students admitted as freshmen; based on holistic review of admissions application.

Renewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Nov 1 for priority scholarship consideration

Alumni Scholarship (Tuition Waiver)

$8,000 a year · about $32,000 over 4 years

Merit-based tuition waiver for selected out-of-state students; based on academic merit and leadership.

Out-of-state studentsRenewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Nov 1 for priority scholarship consideration

Presidential Gold Scholarship

$8,000 a year · about $32,000 over 4 years

High-achieving, in-state students admitted as freshmen; based on holistic review of admissions application.

Renewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Nov 1 for priority scholarship consideration

Presidential Scholarship

$5,000 a year · about $20,000 over 4 years

High-achieving, in-state students admitted as freshmen; based on holistic review of grades, test scores, extracurriculars, leadership, and essay.

Renewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Nov 1 for priority scholarship consideration

Admissions Honors Scholarship (any residency)

$1,000 a year · about $4,000 over 4 years

$2,000 total residential tuition waiver, $500 waived each fall/spring term. Awarded automatically to students offered a spot in the University Research Scholars Program.

Renewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Nov 1 for priority scholarship consideration

National Merit Scholarship (any residency)

$500 a year · about $2,000 over 4 years

$500/yr. Must indicate UF as first-choice with National Merit Scholarship Corporation by May 31. Qualifies for the Benacquisto Scholarship for in-state residents.

National MeritRenewable
May 31, 2027 (estimated)Official page

Separate application

Separate application

Benacquisto Scholarship (National Merit)

Full cost of attendance · about $103,000 over 4 years

National Merit Finalists who list University of Florida as their first-choice institution.

In-state studentsNational MeritRenewable
May 31, 2027Official page

Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars (MFOS)

Full cost of attendance · about $103,000 over 4 years

First-generation college students (neither parent has a bachelor's degree), Florida residents, family income <$55,000 and assets <$35,000.

In-state studentsFirst-generationRenewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Nov 1 for priority scholarship consideration

ROTC Scholarships (Army/Navy/Air Force/Marines)

Full cost of attendance · about $103,000 over 4 years

High school seniors or current students who commit to military service after graduation. Requires physical and academic qualifications.

Renewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Nov 1 for priority scholarship consideration

Machen Florida Opportunity Scholarship

Full grant and scholarship financial aid package (covers full need)

First-generation college students from families with income < $55,000 and assets < $35,000. Must be admitted as a first-year student.

In-state studentsFirst-generationRenewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Nov 1 for priority scholarship consideration

By invitation or nomination

By invitation or nomination

John V. Lombardi Scholarship

Four-year scholarship with four fully funded summer enrichment experiences

Exceptional intellectual curiosity, creativity, civic responsibility, and leadership potential. Students admitted to the Honors Program through Early Action are invited to apply.

Renewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Nov 1 for priority scholarship consideration