Florida Merit Scholarship (University of Florida)

Scholarship · University of Florida Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

Florida Merit Scholarship (University of Florida). $1,000–$2,000. Open Now. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: University of Florida Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
Official link: https://www.sfa.ufl.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/ (sfa.ufl.edu)
Amount: $1,000–$2,000. In-state UF Florida Merit Scholarship: $1,000 per year (Fall/Spring; $4,000 over 4 years) or $2,000 per year (Fall/Spring; $8,000 over 4 years) per official UF SFA scholarships page
Status: Open Now. Deadline on file: November 1 each year. Confirm on the official page.
Deadline: November 1 freshman admission priority deadline
Who can apply: Students in Florida
Last checked: September 7, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-09-07

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States on file: Florida

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Source: University of Florida Student Financial Aid and Scholarships (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07

Application path: confirmed · official page on file

Current cycle: confirmed · the date on file is still open

1 application covering 64 awards. One application can count toward several associated awards. “Potentially eligible” means the rules on file may fit — the sponsor decides who receives each award. It is not a chance of winning.

Same application as Gator Nation Tuition Scholarship.

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Eligibility on file

UF Florida Merit Scholarship (in-state): $1,000/year ($4,000 over 4 years) or $2,000/year ($8,000 over 4 years). Students meeting the November 1 freshman admission priority deadline are considered; committee selects each spring; notify by mid-March via email. Source: https://www.sfa.ufl.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/ (checked 2026-09-07).

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Who can apply

Students in Florida

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How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors Florida Merit Scholarship (University of Florida)?

University of Florida Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. Official page: https://www.sfa.ufl.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/

What is the amount for Florida Merit Scholarship (University of Florida)?

$1,000–$2,000. In-state UF Florida Merit Scholarship: $1,000 per year (Fall/Spring; $4,000 over 4 years) or $2,000 per year (Fall/Spring; $8,000 over 4 years) per official UF SFA scholarships page. This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Florida Merit Scholarship (University of Florida)?

What is the status of Florida Merit Scholarship (University of Florida)?

Open Now. Deadline on file: November 1 each year. Confirm on the official page.

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