Freshman Scholarships
Automatic UNF Merit-Based Scholarships

Presidential Scholarship Program

 

Our Presidential Scholarships are awarded by the Office of Admissions to recognize incoming freshmen that exhibit particularly outstanding academic achievements. There is no separate application for this scholarship program. You will be considered automatically when you apply to UNF. Each tier and corresponding eligibility criteria are listed below.

 

TIP: These scholarships are awarded on a funds-available basis so be sure to get your admissions application completed early! Consideration for these scholarships will begin in September.

 

Tier

Minimum GPA

Minimum SAT or ACT

Award Amount*

Bronze

3.4

1230 or 27

$4,000

Silver

3.0

1300 or 29

$8,000

Gold

3.7

1230 or 27

$10,000

Platinum

3.7

1300 or 29

$15,000

Diamond

4.0

1400 or 32

$24,000


   *Award amounts reflect the total amount over four years. Funds are released in eight equal payments starting the fall semester of the student’s first year at UNF.    

 

Additional Automatic UNF Merit-Based Scholarships
Scholarship Eligibility Award
UNF Academic Scholarship
  • Guaranteed to all National Merit Finalists, National Achievement Finalists, or National Hispanic Scholars
  • Student must send a copy of Finalist letter to the Scholarship Coordinator for consideration
  • Scholarship recipients will receive priority class registration throughout the duration of the scholarship and automatic consideration for the Honors Program

$20,000

($5,000/year x 4 years)
UNF Presidential Plus Scholarship
  • Must be awarded one of the tiered automatic UNF Presidential Scholarships (listed above)
  • Preference given to Non-Florida residents 
  • Awarded on a funds-available basis
 Amount Varies