Alfond Scholars Program 2027 | Full Tuition + Housing

Original illustration of students with Alfond Scholars Program 2027 coverage and November 15, 2026 deadline — Original editorial illustration; this is not a photograph of the Rollins campus.

The Alfond Scholars Program at Rollins College offers up to 10 full undergraduate scholarships each year, and international first-year applicants are considered. The award covers tuition, fees, a double room and a 15-swipe meal plan at the College of Liberal Arts. To compete for fall 2027 entry, submit a complete Early Decision I or Early Action application by November 15, 2026. Rollins does not publish a cutoff time or time zone for this deadline on the current scholarship page.

Host: Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, United States
Level: First-time undergraduate applicants to the College of Liberal Arts
Awards: Up to 10 annually
Coverage: Tuition, fees, double room and 15-swipe meal plan
Eligible: Domestic and international applicants, including test-optional applicants
Deadline: November 15, 2026, through Early Decision I or Early Action
Application fee: None

What does the Alfond Scholarship cover?

Rollins specifies full tuition, fees, a double room and a 15-swipe meal plan. The scholarship is renewable for three additional years. Its scholarship page says the total can include federal and state awards for which an individual student is already eligible. It does not promise to cover travel, personal expenses, books, health insurance or visa costs, so international applicants should budget for those separately unless their award letter confirms otherwise.

For renewal, Rollins lists a 3.33 GPA, completion of 24 credit hours each year, participation in its Honors Degree Program, and living on campus for four years. Scholars also take part in mentoring, a first-year service immersion course and an off-campus experience during the first three years.

Who can apply?

Rollins selects Alfond finalists from its incoming first-year College of Liberal Arts applicant pool. The official page explicitly includes international students and applicants who choose the test-optional route. Candidates must apply through Early Decision I or Early Action; the later Early Decision II and Regular Decision rounds are not the stated Alfond route.

Selection considers the whole academic record, curriculum and extracurricular activities. The college says qualifying candidates typically have GPAs above 3.8 and SAT scores above 1410 or ACT scores above 32. Its academic scholarship page says test-optional applicants with GPAs above 3.9 will be considered. These are selection indicators, not a guarantee of an award.

Deadline and application route

November 15, 2026 is the application deadline for the Early Decision I and Early Action routes used for Alfond consideration. Submit all required application materials by the scholarship deadline. Rollins does not state a cutoff hour or time zone on the cited pages.

Early Action is the nonbinding option. Early Decision I has its own commitment rules, so applicants should review those before choosing it. There is no separate scholarship application; Rollins considers eligible admission applicants automatically.

Required documents

Completed Rollins application or Common Application
Personal statement
Official secondary-school transcript
Academic recommendation from a teacher, counselor or another academic reference
SAT or ACT results only if submitted; test-optional applicants are considered
For international applicants, the free Non-U.S. Citizen Financial Aid Application provided in the applicant portal after submission
For applicants whose native language is not English, official TOEFL iBT, IELTS or Duolingo English Test results unless the requirement is waived

The general Rollins admissions page says the application has no fee. An Early Decision applicant has additional form and interview requirements; check the official international admission FAQ for that route.

English language tests

Rollins lists the following minimum scores for admission: TOEFL iBT 80 for exams taken before January 21, 2026, or 4.5 for exams taken after that date; IELTS 6.5; or Duolingo English Test 120. Rollins may waive proof through a qualifying SAT reading score or recent schooling in English for at least two years. Check its international FAQ for the exact score-submission method.

How to apply

Open the official international applicant page or first-time applicant page and choose the Rollins application or Common App.
Select Early Action or Early Decision I for fall 2027 entry.
Prepare the personal statement, transcript and academic recommendation. Arrange language-test results if required.
Submit the complete admission application by November 15, 2026. There is no separate Alfond form.
International applicants should complete the Non-U.S. Citizen Financial Aid Application in the applicant portal and monitor email for interview invitations and decisions.

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Frequently asked questions

Can international students receive the Alfond award?

Yes. The official Alfond page explicitly states that international students are considered.

Is the scholarship fully funded?

It covers full tuition, fees, a double room and a 15-swipe meal plan. Costs outside those items are not explicitly included in the published coverage.

Do I need SAT or ACT scores?

No. Test-optional students are considered. Rollins publishes academic indicators for typical finalists, but selection is holistic.

Is there an application fee or separate scholarship form?

No application fee is charged, and Rollins says academic scholarships are considered through the admission application without a separate form.

What is the deadline time zone?

The current official pages give November 15 but do not state a cutoff time or time zone. Submit well before the date ends.

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Facts checked against Rollins College’s official pages on September 26, 2026. ScholarshipHubNow is independent of Rollins College; confirm final instructions in the live application.