University of Florida Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Automatically considered

Up to $20,000/year

Eligibility

School
University of Florida
Year of study
First year

About this scholarship

Non-Florida resident freshmen admitted to the University of Florida who apply by the November 1 priority deadline are automatically considered for merit-based out-of-state tuition waivers. No separate scholarship application is required.

Three tiers reduce nonresident tuition over four years: Alumni (up to $8,000 per year), Sunshine (up to $16,000 per year), and Gator Nation (up to $20,000 per year). Awards are highly competitive and not guaranteed by test scores or GPA alone.

Selected students receive an offer via email by mid-March. Review uses the same holistic criteria as the admissions process.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Must apply for admission to the University of Florida; the Out-of-State Tuition Waiver is awarded automatically through the holistic admissions review (no separate scholarship application)
  • Out-of-state (non-Florida resident) student status
  • Awarded based on academic profile (grades, test scores) plus extracurricular involvement, leadership, community service, and the general admissions personal essay; recipients are generally above the m
  • No additional materials or updated information can be submitted for review
  • No separate scholarship application or additional materials are accepted.
  • Selection is based on the holistic admissions review, including grades, test scores, activities, leadership, service, and the admissions essay.