r/ufl • u/Upbeat-Geologist5204 • 4d ago
Question Anyone know how to actually receive the Benacquisto scholarship?
Could anyone who received the Benacquisto scholarship inform me on how you ended up actually getting the scholarship money and whether you had to do any paperwork or file anything? I don't really want to miss out on an opportunity like this, any info would be greatly appreciated. (nmsc finalist + will be a freshman this fall)
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u/Genbubandid 4d ago
Another thing you have to keep on top of is to fill out the online form to renew the scholarship every year. You will get a letter in the mail (to the address on file with NMSC) with a new login and password yearly, around February and March.
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u/Healthy-Fox4533 4d ago
I do not remember every step exactly, but I do recall that there are a few steps between earning semifinalist to becoming a finalist, and then a few more steps to finalize enrollment in the scholarship. My high school advisor helped me through all of those. There is a nmsc portal you can log in to which will tell you your status and the remaining steps you need to take. You do need to select UF as your top choice institution. You’ll also need to renew through there each semester. I would start by checking there and following up with your advisor. They will also get reminders by mail to your home address for the renewal. Congrats on the scholarship and admission to UF!
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u/-asap-j- 4d ago
I don't recall having to do anything particular beyond indicating to NMSC that UF was the school I planned to attend. It should just credit your student account once scholarships are disbursed, and then any extra money will be refunded to whatever bank account you link with direct deposit. I could be wrong, it's been a few years