The Benacquis to Scholarship Program is a merit scholarship for high school graduates who receive recognition as a National Merit® Scholar. Eligible scholars will receive an award equal to the institutional cost of attendance for an in-state student minus the sum of Bright Futures and the National Merit® award. An initial application is not required.

• While there are many institutions in Florida that meet the eligibility criteria, only nine institutions participate with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as a College Sponsor for the 2023-24 academic year: 
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 
• Florida Atlantic University, 
• Florida International University, 
• Florida State University, 
• New College of Florida, 
• University of Central Florida, 
• University of Florida, 
• University of Miami, and University of South Florida.
• To be considered for college sponsorship, the student would need to choose one of the above institutions as a first choice when responding to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Once the National Merit Scholarship Corporation has mailed out an offer, the student will not be able to change the institution designation.