Sponsored by New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA)
Full tuition at the student's home county college for up to five semesters, minus other grants.(estimated)
September 15, 2026 (in 53 days)
NJ STARS (New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship) fully covers tuition, up to 18 credit hours per semester for up to five semesters, at the student's home county college. Eligibility is based on ranking in the top 15 percent of the high school class at the end of junior or senior year, enrolling full time within five semesters of graduation, and meeting residency and citizenship requirements. Renewal after the second semester requires a 3.0 cumulative college GPA.
Apply for admission to your home county college, then file the FAFSA or NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application by September 15, 2026 for Fall 2026/Spring 2027, then complete your State grant record in NJFAMS by October 1, 2026.
Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance
Merit scholarship for Florida high school graduates, covering 100% of tuition and fees for Florida Academic Scholars or 75% for Florida Medallion Scholars at public Florida colleges.
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Information last verified July 24, 2026.
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC)
Lottery-funded merit scholarship for Tennessee high school graduates who meet ACT/SAT or GPA benchmarks and enroll within 16 months of graduation.