Pegasus/ High Achievement Scholarship Program

Pegasus/ High Achievement - F.A.Q

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 the Pegasus Scholarships. Also, we have several Community College Scholarships, including 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, that are awarded based on high academic achievement.

If you are a high school senior who has been offered a scholarship from Undergraduate Admissions and have questions about accepting the award, please go to:
http://www.admissions.sdes.ucf.edu/faq.asp#a2004061517102391

If you are a recipient of this scholarship, please note the following:

Required Hours:

You must be enrolled as a full-time student (a minimum of 12 UCF credit hours) each fall and spring term.(The only exception to the full time enrollment requirement is granted to students during their graduating semester.)

For the exception to be extended, students must provide a memo on letterhead from their academic advisor indicating:
-Student's name and PID
-Semester graduation is expected
-Name of course(s) needed for graduation
-Name of the undergraduate degree to be received.

Please Note: If you are enrolled in less than six UCF hours during your graduating semester the exception must be approved by the Office of Student Financial Assistance Scholarship Committee. It is recommended to submit your request at least two months prior to the beginning of your graduating semester to have a decision rendered before the beginning of the semester.

Required Forms and/or Applications:

The processed results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be received at UCF by June 1st each and every year.

Pegasus/ High Achievement Scholarship Program,
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