Downtown Scholars Initiative

The Downtown Scholars Initiative is a two-part program geared towards local high school students. The Pre-College Program provides students interested in attending UCF with support services to assist in application processes and connections to the campus community.

The Summer Bridge Program provides accepted UCF students with a downtown residential experience, free tuition and books, peer mentoring, and service-learning opportunities during their first summer term entering freshman year.

 

Check out our recruitment presentation here! 

  1. Completed on-line application
  2. Submission of unofficial high school transcript
  3. Minimum 3.3 State GPA (Unweighted - Cumulative)

*Acceptance into the Pre-College Program does not guarantee acceptance into the University of Central Florida*

2025

  • Early Application posted for Rising Seniors - Friday, April 11
  • Early Application Deadline for Rising Seniors - Friday, May 23
  • Final Application Deadline - Friday, September 12
  • Receive 1 on 1 help applying to UCF
  • UCF tour day experience
  • Receive information on financial aid options
  • Participate in campus activities
  • Free Summer Tuition/Summer Housing Experience (limited access)
  • Peer Mentoring Experience with a UCF student
  • *4-year Scholarship opportunities available

Contingent on meeting Summer Bridge eligibility requirements

  • Attend 4 pre-college workshops (September - May)
  • Maintain a Minimum 3.3 State GPA (Unweighted - Cumulative)
  • Open communication, timeliness, positive attitude, and respect for all.

For more information regarding the Downtown Scholars Initiative, please contact Lorena Roedan, Assistant Director, Enrollment Services DSI@ucf.edu.

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