Pegasus/ High Achievement

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Pegasus/ High Achievement - F.A.Q

WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS PEGASUS/ HIGH ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED?

The High Achievement Scholarship Program includes National Merit, National Achievement, National Hispanic and the Pegasus Scholarships. In addition, we have several Community College Scholarships that are awarded based on high academic achievement. They include the Ralph C. Boston, Articulated Honors to Honors, Cultural Diversity, CC High Academic Achievement, CC Phi Theta Kappa, All Florida Academic First Team, All Florida Academic Second Team, and CC Director’s Special Achievement.

 

HOW IS PEGASUS/ HIGH ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED?

These scholarships are awarded to entering high school graduates by Undergraduate Admissions based on academic performance. There is no application for this scholarship. When you apply for admission to UCF, you are automatically considered. The High Achievement Scholarship Program includes National Merit, National Achievement, National Hispanic and Pegasus Scholarships.

 

HOW LONG WILL YOU RECEIVE THIS SCHOLARSHIP?

A maximum of 8 terms or until graduation.
Students whose major requires 124 or more hours may receive a one term extension. (Double majors and minors are not considered) A letter from the department verifying the number of hours required must be submitted the Office of Student Financial Assistance prior to the 9th term.

 

CAN YOU GET THE PEGASUS/ HIGH ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP IN THE SUMMER?

Yes, if you ask for it. The Request for High Achievement Scholarship for the Summer Term form can be downloaded from our Web site. You must submit it in prior to the beginning of summer classes. Each Summer term used will count as one of the 8 terms of eligibility. You must enroll in 9 UCF hours to get the scholarship in the summer.

 

WHAT ARE THE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS?

We check your academic progress once per year, after spring grades have been posted. You must have successfully completed 24 hours for the previous fall and spring terms. In addition, you must maintain the GPA that is stipulated on the initial award letter you received from Undergraduate Admissions.

If you fall below the hours or GPA requirements, you will be taken off of the scholarship program. If extenuating circumstances caused you to do poorly, you may submit a Scholarship Appeal Form. All Pegasus/ High Achievement Scholarship appeals must be received in the Office of Student Financial Assistance no later than June 30th.

The Scholarship Appeal Form can be downloaded from our Web site.

 

IF YOU NEED TO TAKE TIME OFF FROM YOUR STUDIES AT UCF, WILL YOU RETAIN YOUR PEGASUS/ HIGH ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP?

Possibly. You must do a Scholarship Appeal prior to the term(s) that you plan to be away from UCF, stating the reasons that you need the time. The UCF Scholarship Committee will review your request and decide the outcome. If you leave UCF without asking for the time off, you will not be reinstated to the scholarship program upon your return. Extenuating circumstances are the exception.

 

CAN I CO-OP AND REMAIN ON THIS SCHOLARSHIP?

Yes. If you want to co-op, you must let us know in writing which term you plan to co-op prior to that term. We will hold your scholarship until you return as a full-time student the following term.

 

MY SCHOLARSHIP WAS IN THE FORM OF A WAIVER OF NON-RESIDENT FEES, BUT I AM NOW A FLORIDA RESIDENT FOR TUITION PURPOSES. WHAT HAPPENS TO MY AWARD?

The waiver award will not be replaced.

 

WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE SEVERAL UNIVERSITY SPONSORED SOURCES PROVIDING FUNDS TO COVER THE COST OF THE OUT OF STATE PORTION OF MY TUITION?

Any combination of UCF-sponsored non resident waiver awards cannot exceed 95 percent of the total cost of non-Florida resident tuition and fees. UCF reserves the right to adjust this scholarship to comply with the above university policy.