Green & Gold Presidential Waiver Award

Automatically considered

Up to $11,000/year

About this scholarship

Non-Florida resident freshmen admitted to the University of South Florida who submit a complete admissions application by January 15 may receive automatic merit consideration for the Green & Gold Presidential Waiver Award. Awards are made on a funds-available basis.

The award provides up to $11,000 per year as an out-of-state tuition waiver. Students must remain classified as non-Florida residents.

Notification typically arrives by mail with the admission acceptance or a separate scholarship offer letter between October and February. Improved test scores within the awarding timeline may upgrade an offer.

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What else to submit

  • Complete University of South Florida admissions application
  • Test scores
  • High school transcript or STARS submission
  • Application fee
  • Be admitted to the University of South Florida as an incoming freshman
  • Complete the admissions application (including test scores, transcript/STARS submission, and application fee) by the January 15 deadline
  • Meet academic merit qualifications (GPA / test scores) — awards are competitive and limited
  • No separate scholarship application required; admitted students are automatically considered
  • Submit the complete admissions application by January 15.
  • Meet academic merit qualifications based on GPA and test scores; no numeric threshold is stated.
  • No separate scholarship application is required.
  • The award is an out-of-state tuition waiver and may continue for up to four years or until completion of a bachelor's degree, whichever occurs first.