Benacquisto Scholarship Program

Scholarship · Florida Department of Education / OSFA

Benacquisto Scholarship Program. Source Unavailable. Florida Department of Education / OSFA. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: Florida Department of Education / OSFA
Official link: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/factsheets/BSP.pdf (floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org)
Amount: Award equals per-term institutional in-state cost of attendance minus Bright Futures award minus National Merit® process award (Benacquisto = COA − (BF + NM)) (official OSFA BSP 2026-27 Fact Sheet).
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Deadline: No initial application — enroll at an eligible Florida postsecondary institution during the 2026-27 fall academic term following high school graduation (may defer initial scholarship up to 1 year) (official OSFA Benacquisto 2026-27 Fact Sheet; checked 2026-09-07)
Who can apply: Students in Florida
Last checked: October 23, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-10-23

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States on file: Florida

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Source: Florida Department of Education / OSFA (official URL on file)

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Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07

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Eligibility on file

Benacquisto Scholarship 2026-27: National Merit Scholars (not Special Corporate/Presidential-only) enrolling FT (≥12 credits) in baccalaureate programs at eligible Florida institutions. Award fills COA after Bright Futures + National Merit. No separate initial application. Official OSFA BSP Fact Sheet. Eligibility (Benacquisto Scholarship 2026-27; checked 2026-09-07): Florida resident (initial) earning standard FL diploma/equivalent; 2026 National Merit® Scholar (via NM $2500, Corporate-sponsored, or College-sponsored Merit Scholarship — not Special Corporate/Presidential); enroll fall 2026-27 at eligible FL institution (defer up to 1 year). Award = COA − (BF + NM). No initial application. Official: OSFA BSP fact sheet.

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Who can apply

Students in Florida

How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors Benacquisto Scholarship Program?

Florida Department of Education / OSFA. Official page: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/factsheets/BSP.pdf

What is the amount for Benacquisto Scholarship Program?

Award equals per-term institutional in-state cost of attendance minus Bright Futures award minus National Merit® process award (Benacquisto = COA − (BF + NM)) (official OSFA BSP 2026-27 Fact Sheet). This is the amount on file.

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What is the status of Benacquisto Scholarship Program?

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