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.
The Fall 2024 application is NOW OPEN to rising seniors from Evans, Jones and Oakridge High School.
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- Completed application
- Submission of unofficial high school transcript
- Minimum 3.3 State GPA (Unweighted - Cumulative)
*Acceptance into the Pre-College Program does not guarantee acceptance into the University of Central Florida*
Attend 4 pre-college workshops
Maintain a minimum of a 3.3 State GPA (Cumulative unweighted)
Open communication and timely responses
- 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
Early application deadline May 24, 2024
Final application deadline September 9, 2024
For more information regarding the Downtown Scholars Initiative, please contact Lorena Roedan, Assistant Director, Enrollment Services DSI@ucf.edu.
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