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Florida State University

Florida State University, FL

School Type

Public

Acceptance Rate

56%

Tuition

$6,507 in-state
$21,673 out-of-state

Eligibility For Public Schools

Both

International Students

N/A

US News Ranking

#81 National Universities

Scholarships

Air Force, Army, And Navy ROTC Scholarships

Type

Competitive

Amount

Full Tuition

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

Not reported

Mid 50 SAT

1750-1960

Description

The military offers various scholarship programs for students who are interested in attending college and serving their country through the Armed Forces.

Davenport Scholarship

Type

Competitive

Amount

Varies

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

26-30

Mid 50 SAT

1750-1960

Description

Davenport Scholarship is awarded to students who have graduated in the top 10% of their class from a high school in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Levy, Marion, Putnam, or Sumter counties. Students must have declared major in Management, Finance, Marketing, Public Relations or Communications. Student must show financial need through completion of the Free is awarded to for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

Type

Competitive

Amount

Varies

Required GPA

3

Required SAT

1170

Required Act

26

Mid 50 ACT

26-30

Mid 50 SAT

1750-1960

Description

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program for Florida residents is the umbrella program for all state-funded scholarships based on academic achievement in high school. Applications and information regarding eligibility and renewal criteria for the various programs can be obtained from any Florida high school guidance office or by contacting the Florida Department of Education at 888.827.2004.

Florida State Service Scholar Program

Type

Competitive

Amount

Varies

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

26-30

Mid 50 SAT

1750-1960

Description

The Florida State Service Scholar Program offers renewable scholarships for entering freshman and returning students who have a distinguished record of community involvement and a desire to continue to learn through service.

Full Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Type

Competitive

Amount

OOS Tuition Waiver

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

26-30

Mid 50 SAT

1750-1960

Description

The Full Out-of-State Tuition Waiver is awarded to a limited number of non-Florida freshmen based on academic merit. The total amount of this award is a 100% reduction (waiver) of the out-of-state portion of tuition, valued at approximately $481 per semester hour ($14,444 based on 30 semester hours for the academic year). The waiver amount is only applied toward tuition and does not include other fees, nor does it apply toward study-abroad programs.

Partial Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Type

Competitive

Amount

Partial OOS Tuition Waiver

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

26-30

Mid 50 SAT

1750-1960

Description

The Partial Out-of-State Tuition Waiver is awarded to a limited number of non-Florida freshmen based on academic merit or special talent. The total amount of this award is a 50% reduction (waiver) of the out-of-state portion of tuition, valued at approximately $241 per semester hour ($7,222 based on 30 semester hours for the academic year). The waiver amount is only applied toward tuition and does not include other fees, nor does it apply toward study-abroad programs.

Presidential Scholars Program

Type

Competitive

Amount

$4800 plus

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

26-30

Mid 50 SAT

1750-1960

Description

Accepted freshmen that have received the University Freshman Scholarship are also eligible to apply for the Presidential Scholars Program. Students selected to be Presidential Scholars will receive the $2,400 per year University Freshman Scholarship plus a separate $2,400 Presidential Scholarship for a total of $4,800 per year ($19,200 over four years). An additional $12,000 will be granted for educational enrichment opportunities. The total value of this scholarship is $31,200 over four years. Out-of-state applicants will also receive a full out-of-state tuition waiver. Detailed information about this scholarship can be found here.

Sherry Lynn Fulcher Presidential Fund

Type

Competitive

Amount

Varies

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

26-30

Mid 50 SAT

1750-1960

Description

Sherry Lynn Fulcher Presidential Fund are awarded to female graduates of Leon County?s Lincoln High School who have demonstrated academic ability and financial need. Any field of study will be considered; however, preference will be given to students majoring in a health-related area of study. Documentation of eligibility required.

University Freshman Scholarship

Type

Competitive

Amount

$2,400

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

26-30

Mid 50 SAT

1750-1960

Description

The Office of Admissions will automatically consider all accepted freshmen for our University Freshman Scholarship. A separate application is not required. Scholarships are competitive and awarded based on academic merit (combination of academic weighted grade point average AND test scores). The award is $2,400 per year distributed over four years, for a total of $9,600. Scholarship funds are limited, so students are encouraged to apply for admission by October 19 to be admitted in December for priority consideration. Scholarship awards will be made in December and continue until all available funds are exhausted.

Benacquisto Scholarship

Type

National Merit/Achievement

Amount

Full RIde

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

26-30

Mid 50 SAT

1750-1960

Description

The Benacquisto Scholarship (formerly Florida Incentive Scholarship Program) is a prestigious scholarship is available to National Merit Finalists that are Florida residents graduating with a standard high school diploma or the equivalent in Florida. This award equals the institutional cost of attendance (minus the sum of Bright Futures and the National Merit scholarship). The total value of this scholarship is over $80,000 over four years and guarantees admission into FSU's University Honors Program.

National Merit Finalist Scholarship

Type

National Merit/Achievement

Amount

OOS Tuition Waiver Plus

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

26-30

Mid 50 SAT

1750-1960

Description

The National Merit Finalist Scholarship is available to non-Florida residents listing FSU as their first choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The award includes a waiver of the out-of-state portion of tuition cost, the $2,400/year University Freshman Scholarship, and any National Merit Scholarship. The total value of this scholarship is over $69,000 over four years and guarantees admission into FSU's University Honors Program.

Talent Scholarships

Type

Talent

Amount

Varies

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

26-30

Mid 50 SAT

1750-1960

Description

Talent Scholarships are offered in the areas of Music, Dance, and Theatre to both freshmen and transfers. Consideration for these awards is based upon auditions. Additional information can be obtained directly from the individual academic departments

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