<p>Hi I’ll be a senior next year applying to college. I’ll probably stay in state (florida) but am looking for some merit scholarships nonetheless to cover room and board and things of the like. </p>
<p>I have very strong numbers but fairly weak extracurriculars mainly because i work 25 hours per week during school; however, my family is not poor. I am in no way supporting them with my work. I consider myself a decent essay writer, but probably not good enough to win any essay contests. </p>
<p>I know to look for local scholarships, but I’m wondering if anyone has a list or knows of some more national scholarships that are fairly SAT/GPA based. It doesn’t have to be huge, anything upwards of $1000 is great! For reference, I have a 1590 SAT, 4.0uw 4.7w, rank 2/500ish. I am also (most likely) going to be a national merit (semi)-finalist.</p>
<p>Yeah, I’ve already looked into that. It seems that it is completely based on GPA and SAT in Florida, which is helpful. $1500 per year renewable, right? I’m looking for a few more just like that. Thanks for your time!</p>
<p>University of Florida and University of Miami both give out tons of scholarships to top students. With your stats, you are a lock for at least full tuition at both schools.</p>
<p>I plan to go to UF. They recently cut the national merit scholarship from $5500 per year to $1000 per year, so I’m looking for outside scholarships to make up for that. I have bright futures already, too, so I’m just looking for some outside scholarships to cover room, board, expenses, computer, etc.</p>
<p>Indiana has full ride scholarships for the entire cost of attendance as well as a living stipend its called the Wells Scholarship, and a kid on this site had the same stats as you essentially and got it. SN was tkm256</p>
<p>UF says (officially) they don’t give out scholarships to incoming freshmen other than the $1000/year for national merit and I think one other that only like 12(generally URM) applicants get. Unless anyone has experiences otherwise, that is what I’m inclined to believe. I hope that I’m wrong, though.</p>
<p>i cant understand why they wouldnt give full scholarships to attract top students?? like…every other college does lol. if thats true…well how weird</p>
<p>I don’t understand it either. They used to give full rides to national merit finalists…but they cut that down to $1000/year. It’s still the cheapest option for me besides UCF or USF, though.</p>
<p>I really like both USC and WUSTL…but full tuition still leaves room, board, travel, etc to pay for. I also like that UF is a 2.5 hour drive from home. Far enough to get away, but close enough to get back. I’m mainly looking for outside scholarships that will apply anywhere that would be pretty easy for me to get with my numbers. Thanks for all of your advice though, everyone!</p>
<p>Thanks everyone! I really prefer UF’s proximity and the fact that i’ll know a few people there, but not too many. I’m pretty set on going to UF. I just need to find a few outside scholarships to pay the difference.</p>
<p>they only give the Lombardi Scholarships and they’re really competitive and difficult to get. I dont know of any other than the Robert Byrd that aren’t totally based on SAT/GPA. Essays, leadership, service, need, etc. all seem to take precedence.</p>
<p>Since you are set on going you should make an appointment with UF admissions office. Go in with your transcript and SAT’s and ask about what funding they offer. State it is your #1 choice and that you are looking for help in finding ways to fund your education. They might send you to financial aid but they will all get to know you and you will find all the proper ways to get money for or from their school. </p>
<p>I know at my sons school alot of departments have scholarships but if you don’t declare a major you won’t be considered. This info. is buried within the web pages of their departments.</p>
<p>Hey, good luck. You have obviously worked hard and know how to accomplish your goals. This is just the next step.</p>