Presidential Scholars Program
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- Award
- Scholarship with a total value of $42,000, plus an out-of-state tuition waiver valued at $73,808, distributed across four years, as stated on the admissions page.
- Deadline
- Apply to FSU and submit the University Honors Program/Presidential Scholars essay by 11:59 p.m. EST on December 1, 2026. Semifinalist video responses due February 28, 2027. Finalist Recruitment Weekend is April 2 to 3, 2027.
- How to apply
- Students who apply to the University Honors Program are automatically considered for this invitation-only program. Semifinalists submit two video responses and finalists attend a required on-campus interview during Recruitment Weekend.
- What you'll need
- An honors college application
- An essay
- A video
- An interview
- A finalist round or selection weekend
- Who can apply
- High school seniors admitted to the Florida State University Honors Program.
- Good to know
- Five Presidential Scholars are also named Stamps Scholars each year (listed separately).