Florida State University

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).