University of Florida Scholarships 2025: Amount and Eligibility

University of Florida Scholarships 2025: Amount and Eligibility

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Highlights

  • Scholarship Criteria: International students are required to have a high school diploma along with a GPA of 3.0. International students must also have other eligibility criteria, as different scholarship programs have different criteria.
  • Campus-Funded Scholarships: The University of Florida funds three different scholarships. The names of the scholarships are a Presidential Scholarship, an Out-of-State Tuition Waiver, and an Admissions Honors Scholarship.

University of Florida scholarships are awarded to internationals on the basis of academic merit. There is no separate or materials required for merit scholarships. Anyone who applies before the application deadlines and demonstrates strong academic background are considered for scholarship. University of Florida university follows a holistic review process before awarding scholarships. The final results for scholarships are made on the basis of following factors:

  • Academic merit
  • Grades and test scores
  • Extracurricular involvement
  • Community service
  • Leaders potential
  • Personal essay

As the scholarships are limited, applicants with similar test scores, academic grades etc can expect different results. Only 10% of the admitted applicants receive merit based scholarships. Those shortlisted for scholarships are typically notified by mid-March via email or status page.

Also Check: Scholarships for Indian Students in USA


University of Florida Scholarships for International Students: Undergraduate Scholarships

Listed below are some of the merit based scholarships at University of Florida. These scholarships are offered to both domestic and international students for undergraduate study:

Scholarship Name Scholarship Category Award Amount (USD) Award Amount (INR)
Presidential Scholarship Presidential Scholarship $5,000/Year and $20,000 for 4 Years ₹4.37 lakhs/Year and ₹17.51 lakhs for 4 Years
Presidential Gold Scholarship $8,000/Year and $32,000 for 4 Years ₹7 lakhs/Year and ₹28.02 lakhs for 4 Years
Presidential Platinum Scholarship $10,000/Year and $40,000 for 4 Years ₹8.75 lakhs/Year and ₹35.02 lakhs for 4 Years
Out of State Tuition Waiver Alumni Scholarship $8,000/Year and $32,000 for 4 Years ₹7 lakhs/Year and ₹28.02 lakhs for 4 Years
Sunshine Scholarship $16,000/Year and $64,000 for 4 Years ₹14.01 lakhs/Year and ₹56.04 lakhs for 4 Years
Gator Nation Scholarship $20,000/Year and $80,000 for 4 Years ₹17.51 lakhs/Year and ₹70.05 lakhs for 4 Years
Admission Honours Scholarship Residential Tuition Waiver $2,000 ₹1.75 lakhs

Things to Keep in Mind:

  • Presidential scholarship can be combined with Bright Future scholarship and Benacquisto Scholarship. These two scholarships are offered by the Department of Education.
  • The Out of State Tuition Waiver award will be cancelled if the student’s status changes to in state. This award can not be combined with other tuition waiver scholarships.
  • Admission honours scholarship can be combined with Presidential scholarship and Out State Tuition Waiver.
  • There is no separate application or materials required for either of these scholarships.

Note: 1 USD = 87.57 INR as of February 6, 2025

Steps to Apply for University of Florida Scholarships

You must follow the below steps to be considered for University of Florida scholarships:

  1. Review the admission requirements and scholarship criteria
  2. Apply for University of Florida admissions using the Gator Portal
  3. Submit all required documents and materials for scholarship.
  4. Wait for decisions to be made along result for scholarship

University of Florida Scholarships for International Students: External Sources

Indian students at University of Florida may also look for external scholarships if they couldn't meet the minimum requirements for merit-based scholarships. Following are some of the popular scholarships to study in USA for Indian students

Scholarship Name Eligibility Criteria Application Deadline Award Amount (USD) Award Amount (INR)
Fulbright-Nehru Masters Fellowships Bachelor's Degree equivalent to U.S Degree with 55% | 3 Years of Professional Experience May 15, 2025 (Tentative) 100% Tuition Fees + Living Allowance + Medical Coverage + Visa Cost + Round Trip Economy Class -
K.C. Mahindra Scholarships Applicants with First Class Degree | Documents Checklist: -LORs -Copy of Admission Letter-SOP in 500-600 words -GMAT/GRE Score -TOEFL/IELTS Score -Passport Copy CV -Degree Certificates and Marsheets March 31, 2025 $11,418 to top 5 Scholars and $5,709 to remaining scholars ₹10 lakhs to top 5 Scholars and ₹5 lakhs to remaining scholars
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships Indian Passport holder Born After January 1, 1995 | Must Have Bachelor's Degree with 65% for social sciences, humanities and related course and 70% for Mathematics environment and related subjects March 31, 2025 $100,000 ₹87.57 lakhs

Also Check: Government Funded Scholarships in USA for Indian Students

Scholarship seeking applicants must demonstrate strong academic background with non-academic achievements to be considered for scholarships. It is also advisable to submit your application for admissions before the given deadline as the awards are limited.

FAQs

Ques. What GPA do you need to get a scholarship to the UF?

Ans. One must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.8 (96%) or better in high school or equivalent qualification to be eligible for scholarships at University of Florida.

Ques. Does UF automatically consider you for scholarships?

Ans. Scholarships at University of Florida are awarded on the basis holistic review process which include high GPAs, test scores, extracurricular activities, and personal essays.

Ques. Is the University of Florida difficult to get into?

Ans. Getting into University of Florida can be difficult even if you demonstrate a high academic background due to a 23.34% acceptance rate. Securing a scholarship is even more difficult as only 10% students are awarded scholarships.

Scholarships offered

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $100,000
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Doctorate
  • Number of Scholarships: 480

Novus Biological Scholarship Program


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $1,500
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Associate
  • Number of Scholarships: 1

Washington DC Scholarships


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: Variable Amount
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Bachelor
  • Number of Scholarships: N/A

Claes Isacson Scholarship


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $20,000
  • Type: Need-Based
  • Level of Study: Bachelor
  • Number of Scholarships: N/A

TEC Scholarship


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Bachelor
  • Number of Scholarships: 1

BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $2,500
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Bachelor
  • Number of Scholarships: 2
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  • Google Maps and WhatsApp groups are the main places I used to find accommodation. We faced issues contacting leasing management of apartments in the US from India, but other than that we didn't face any other problems. Choose places where Indians stay, as they offer a lower amount compared to on-campus accommodations.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 7/10
placement: 6/10

Scholarship

  • Yes every Graduate student gets TA or RA assistantship. That's worth $27500 per year. And also your $30000 tuition fees is also waived. We only have to pay that student fees of $1400.
  • But you have to maintain a GPA of 3.25 to get this scholarship.
  • Other than this there also some fellowship but only few students get those.
  • For masters student and ug students there is also some scholarships which will be around $20000 but for that you need to have good GPA. And there are also part time jobs available for the students.

  • We found our accommodation by asking seniors who came here before us.
  • Our monthly rent is 550 including utilities for a 4 × 4 shared apartment.
  • Ac, washing machine, heater, dryer, kitchen appliance, gaming room, swimming pool, parking area are included.
  • Stoneridge apartments, BLVD, Lexington crossing this are good option for Indian students as most of the Indians stay there.
  • It  take 20 min by bus to go to University from our apartment.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
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YK
6.3 /10

  • The majority of international and postgraduate students stay off campus as it is cheaper compared to on-campus. The challenge is to find a good roommate. Other than that, there is no challenge, as getting accommodation here is very easy, and there are lots of options to choose from. The recommendation is to choose from accommodation which has many Indian students living nearby.

academic: 7/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 4/10

EN
7.0 /10

Scholarship

Bright futures, based on tuition and $1,000 from Brandon Regional Hospital.

It’s ranking and opportunities, as well as affordability and location I would say academically I haven’t done as well as I’ve hoped, but my GPA and grades are still decent. The social scene is an 8.5/10, as I’ve made lots of friends and have good involvement outside of class.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 8/10

The University of Florida is a good example of an educational hub. It has a nice weather and a good city atmosphere.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 7/10

YT
8.0 /10

Scholarship

4,500$ Total.

Its a good experience as long as you take benefit of the services offered to you as a student. If you are paying such hefty amount make sure you extract every dollar out of it by honestly studying and making the best out of it.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 8/10

Scholarship

Yes, I attained a scholarship for having commendable record at my undergrad university in ECE stream. They provided a scholarship of 4500$. There was no separate form for that.

My overall experience at UF was good. It was a great opportunity to pursue my master's program abroad as it not only helped me in gaining academics knowledge but also to understand and interact with people from different places and background.

academic: 7/10
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infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 7/10

RP
8.2 /10

Scholarship

Yes, I received the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Achievement Award Scholarship for ONCAMPUS, NON-FLORIDA RESIDENT New Engineering Graduate Students.

I was quite sure about the features I wanted in the program I wanted to apply for. The University of Florida piqued my interest because it had excellent research work being conducted in the field I was most interested in. It is of course a prestigious university while still being economic. It has very good connections with NASA as well which provides exceptional work and internship opportunities to students.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 10/10

Scholarship

No, I didn't receive any scholarship.

Low tuition among universities with the same level of research and high reputation. I wanted to get into this university for more exposure and better facilities.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 7/10

JL
9.7 /10

Scholarship

No, I have not received any scholarship opportunities. I have applied for quite a few but have not been chosen, unfortunately.

It is the best college in my state for the program that I am getting my degree in. I have always wanted to go to UF and decided at a very early age that it would be my first pick school. I also knew there wouldn't be a chance I could go out of state.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 10/10
extracurricular: 10/10

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