University of Florida

Stamps and Lombardi Scholarships (Preeminent Scholars Program)

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This is a real program, but some details for the current cycle are not published or not yet confirmed. Check the official source before you plan around it.

Award
Stamps Scholars: funding valued up to the full cost of attendance for up to four years, plus $10,000 in experiential funding. Lombardi Scholars: annual stipend of $7,000 for up to four years. Both receive four fully funded summer enrichment experiences.
Deadline
Fall 2027 dates not yet posted. In the last cycle the application link was emailed to Honors admits one week after January 2026 admission decisions, and finalist interviews were held March 7, 2026.
How to apply
Apply to UF by Early Action and to the Honors Program. Admitted Honors students receive an emailed scholarship application. Finalists attend a mandatory in-person interview on campus. High school nomination and recommendation letters are no longer required.
What you'll need
  • A separate scholarship application
  • An honors college application
  • Recommendation letters
  • An interview
  • A finalist round or selection weekend
Who can apply
Students admitted to UF and the Honors Program via Early Action. Non-Florida residents and international students may apply. Transfer students are not eligible.
Good to know
About 10 Stamps and 10 Lombardi Scholars per class. Official pages still show fall 2026 cycle dates.
Details
Stamps ScholarsInternational students eligible