The starting point
Every applicant is auto-considered for a merit scholarship based on GPA and test scores, but Florida Tech does NOT publish the dollar amounts — they are set individually at admission, so the figure is unknowable from the public pages.
More than one award path. Some awards use published academic thresholds. Others have different selection criteria. A score chart does not describe every award at this school.
Awards to discuss
First 3 of 6 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
Florida Tech Merit Scholarship
Amount not published · Published award terms
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: Based on weighted high-school GPA · SAT: Considered (ACT/SAT/CLT) · ACT: Considered (ACT/SAT/CLT)
Eligibility: All in-state, out-of-state and international first-time full-time applicants considered automatically
Renewal: Renewable for up to 9 semesters; per the renewal table the 'Florida Tech Scholarship' requires a 2.00 cumulative GPA and successful completion of 75% of enrolled courses cumulatively.
Other terms: Dollar amount is determined at the time of admission and is NOT published; do not guess a figure.
https://www.fit.edu/admission/scholarships--aid/university-scholarships-and-grants/
Florida Tech Transfer Scholarship
Amount not published · Published award terms
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
Eligibility: All in-state, out-of-state or international transfer applicants considered; based on college-level academic performance
Renewal: Renewable for up to 3 years; renewal table requires 2.00 cumulative GPA and 75% cumulative completion.
Other terms: Transfer-specific track distinct from the first-year merit award; dollar amount not published.
https://www.fit.edu/admission/scholarships--aid/university-scholarships-and-grants/
Panther Distinguished Scholar Award
Full tuition plus facilities, activities, and technology fees · Published coverage or package
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Florida resident AND U.S. citizen/eligible non-citizen; must qualify for Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars (FAS); Florida Financial Aid Application completed while in high school; FAFSA listing FIT (001469) by Feb 1; admitted by Feb 1; separate Distinguished Scholar application online by Feb 1
Renewal: Renewal table requires 3.00 cumulative GPA and 12 hours/term (or pass all remaining hours after a withdrawal); complete 75% of enrolled courses cumulatively.
Other terms: Covers full TUITION plus specific fees — NOT full cost of attendance and NOT housing/food. Triple-gated: residency + Bright Futures FAS + a separate Feb 1 application.
https://www.fit.edu/admission/scholarships--aid/university-scholarships-and-grants/
