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º£½ÇÉçÇøCommunity Engagement Scholarship

Who is eligible for the º£½ÇÉçÇøCommunity Engagement Scholarship?

In order to qualify, students must:

• Be a Florida resident and graduate from a high school in one of the following counties:
  • Duval
  • Clay
  • Nassau
  • St. Johns
  • Putnam
  • Flagler
• Submit a
• Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester
• Complete 30 credit hours per academic year
• Meet SAP criteria

Students who are involved with at least one of the organizations below may be awarded a Community Engagement Scholarship:

• Take Stock In Children
• Gear Up
• Osprey Pal

What amount is the º£½ÇÉçÇøCommunity Engagement Scholarship?

You can receive up to $2,000 per year for up to four years.

How do I apply for the º£½ÇÉçÇøCommunity Engagement Scholarship?

No separate scholarship application is required. To be considered, you must have a completed application and submitted all admission materials (e.g. transcripts, test scores) by January 17.

º£½ÇÉçÇøOsprey Access Scholarship

Who is eligible for the º£½ÇÉçÇøOsprey Access Scholarship?

In order to qualify, students must:

• Be a Florida resident and graduate from a Florida T-1 High School
• Pell eligible
• 3.7 high school GPA
• Submit a
• Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester
• Complete 30 credit hours per academic year
• Meet SAP criteria

What amount is the º£½ÇÉçÇøOsprey Access Scholarship?

You can receive up to $3,000 per year for up to four years.

How do I apply for the º£½ÇÉçÇøOsprey Access Scholarship?

No separate scholarship application is required. To be considered, you must have a completed application and submitted all admission materials (e.g. transcripts, test scores) by January 17.

Rising Scholars Osprey Test Prep Scholarship

The º£½ÇÉçÇø offers scholarships to Duval County students who are taking the initiative to get the best possible score on their standardized tests by participating in the º£½ÇÉçÇø Rising Scholars Osprey Test Prep Program.

We know you have many choices for your college education and º£½ÇÉçÇøwould like to encourage talented students in Duval County to stay in the local area for their higher education experience.

Who is eligible for the Rising Scholars Osprey Test Prep Program?

Students in the Rising Scholars Osprey Test Prep Program are eligible to receive the º£½ÇÉçÇøRising Scholars Osprey Test Prep Scholarship if they complete these criteria:

1. Attend a free º£½ÇÉçÇøtest preparation session.
2. Take a º£½ÇÉçÇøcampus tour, either through a º£½ÇÉçÇøWelcome Center event or participate in one of our regular weekday campus tours.
3. Apply and be admitted to º£½ÇÉçÇøas a first-time-in-college freshman.
4. Prepare for the financial responsibility of attending college by...
   1. Participating in a º£½ÇÉçÇøfinancial aid workshop at your high school, or
   2. Sit in on a University-sponsored event with a financial aid component, including a test prep session.
5. Must be eligible for the Federal Pell grant, as determined by the

Please Note: Scholarships are awarded on a funds-available basis and qualifying does not automatically result in an award offer.

How much is the Rising Scholars Osprey Test Prep Program award?

$4,000 total = $1,000/year for four years

How to apply for the Rising Scholars Osprey Test Prep Program?

There is no separate application process for the Rising Scholars Osprey Test Prep Scholarship. Admitted students who meet the criteria are automatically considered for this scholarship.

Thousands of Duval County public school students who have the desire to further their educational goals may fear they lack the resources to continue their academic careers beyond high school. The º£½ÇÉçÇø offers The Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship to eligible students who meet the academic standards required for admission to the University.

Who is eligible for The Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship?

Students eligible for The Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship must:

• Be admitted to the º£½ÇÉçÇø
• Be a recent Duval County public high school graduate with a standard high school diploma
• Be a Florida resident for tuition purposes
• Complete The Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship Application
• Submit an error-free FAFSA. The 2024-25 FAFSA is now open.
• Be eligible for the Pell Grant as determined by the

How much does The Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship provide?

º£½ÇÉçÇøhas committed to providing funding to help with the cost of a University education for eligible students. The scholarship award is valued at $24,000 over four years.

How to apply for The Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship?

To apply, you must complete The Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship Application.

• Log into your portal
• Choose Student on side menu.
• Select Student Resources, and then Banner Self Service
• Select the Admissions link
• Choose the Scholarship Application link to apply

Who is eligible for the Florida Pre-Collegiate A.A. scholarship?

In order to qualify, students must:

• Be a Florida resident
• Have completed an Associate in Arts (A.A.) via dual enrollment by high school graduation, from a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution
• Have a 3.0 GPA (A.A. dual enrollment coursework GPA, not high school GPA)

What amount is the Florida Pre-Collegiate A.A. scholarship?

You can receive up to $2,500 per year for up to three years.

How do I apply for the Florida Pre-Collegiate A.A. scholarship?

No separate scholarship application is required. Priority consideration will be given to students who have applied and been admitted by January 17.

SWOOP Transfer Scholarship

Who is eligible for the SWOOP Transfer Scholarship?

In order to qualify for the SWOOP Transfer Scholarship, students must:

• Have an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree from a Florida State College (FSC) institution 
• Have a minimum 3.0 transfer GPA — Priority given to students with a 3.5 transfer GPA or higher
• Awarded on a funds-available basis

How much is the award?

The SWOOP Transfer Scholarship award is $3,000 per year for up to two years. 

How do I apply for the SWOOP Transfer Scholarship?

No separate scholarship application is required. Priority consideration will be given to students who have applied and been admitted by March 15.

Enrollment Services (ES) Need-Based Transfer Scholarship

Who is eligible for the ES Need-Based Transfer Scholarship?

In order to qualify for the ES Need-Based Transfer Scholarship, students must:

• Have an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree from a Florida State College (FSC) institution 
• Have a minimum 3.0 transfer GPA — Priority given to students with a 3.5 transfer GPA or higher
• Submit a  and be eligible for the Federal Pell grant
• Awarded on a funds-available basis

How much is the award?

The ES Need-Based Transfer Scholarship award is $3,000 per year for up to three years. 

How do I apply for the ES Need-Based Transfer Scholarship?

No separate scholarship application is required. Priority consideration will be given to students who have applied, been admitted, and have a FAFSA on file by March 15.

The º£½ÇÉçÇø participates in Florida's First Generation Matching Grant Program. Over 300 º£½ÇÉçÇøstudents were awarded First Generation scholarships in 2007 during its first year, thanks to º£½ÇÉçÇøfundraising efforts and an appropriation from the Florida Legislature.

Who is eligible for the First Generation Scholarship?

In order to qualify students must:

• Be a Florida resident
• Have parents who have not completed their bachelor's degrees
• Submit a that demonstrates financial need
• Be enrolled in at least six credit hours, in a degree seeking major
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 º£½ÇÉçÇøGPA.

How much is the First Generation Scholarship award?

The award amounts vary. 

How to apply for the First Generation Scholarship?

Students are notified of their award at the beginning of the fall term via º£½ÇÉçÇøemail. For new students, an affidavit attached to their scholarship notification must be signed and uploaded or returned to One-Stop Student Services located in Hicks Hall, Building 53. Once received, awards are posted in the student’s account. Scholarship renewal criteria requires students to complete all hours attempted and is contingent on continued funding. 

First-Time-in-College/Freshman Applicants

Non-Florida residents and international students may be eligible for an out-of-state fee waiver based on the following criteria:

*First Coast award waives 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition
** Atlantic and Sunshine awards waive a partial amount of the out-of-state portion of tuition
*** Latin American and Caribbean award is a $1,000 scholarship ($500 per fall/spring semester) 

How much might your cost be with each waiver?

Additional course fees may be assessed. Amounts are yearly, based on 30 credit hours. You can also view additional information about cost of attendance. 

How do I apply for these tuition waivers?

No separate scholarship application is required. Priority consideration will be given to students who have applied and been admitted by January 17.

Undergraduate Transfer Applicants

• Covers up to 30 hours per year (prorated based on credit)
• Partial waiver, applied only to the out-of-state tuition
• Qualifying Transfer GPA based on transferable hours

Undergraduate International Transfer Applicants

*Students who receive the LAC scholarship will be be classified to receive in-state tuition in addition to the $1,000 yearly scholarship (visit our LAC Scholarship FAQ webpage for more information). The LAC scholarship requires students to complete a minimum of 30 credits each year and a 3.0 GPA for renewal.

How do I apply for these tuition waivers?

No separate scholarship application is required. Priority consideration will be given to students who have applied and been admitted by March 15.

Please see the following link for more information about these waivers:

Residency Waivers

Latin American & Caribbean (LAC) Scholarship

• Students who receive the LAC scholarship will be be classified to receive in-state tuition in addition to the $1,000 yearly scholarship (visit our LAC Scholarship FAQ webpage for more information). 
• The LAC scholarship requires students to complete a minimum of 30 credits each year and a 3.0 GPA for renewal.

How do I apply for this scholarship?

No separate scholarship application is required. Priority consideration will be given to students who have been admitted and meet stated criteria by March 15.