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| Scholarships can be found by using the USF Scholarship Search |
| Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Programs | |||||||||
| Type | Forms Required | Deadlines | Who Awards the Funds? | Annual Maximum Amount | Need Based (requires FAFSA) |
Additional Award Criteria | Minimum Credit Hours for Disbursement Per Term | Renewal Criteria | Additional Information |
| Florida Academic Scholars | Florida Financial Aid Application | High school graduation | State of Florida | Pays $126 per credit hour for fall and spring semesters. | No | See high school counselor or Bright Futures website | 6 credit hours | 3.0 cumulative GPA and required earned hours/year 3. | Students must apply prior to high school graduation. A student may receive funding for only 1 award (the highest award earned by the student will be selected). |
| Florida Medallion Scholars | Florida Financial Aid Application | High school graduation | State of Florida | Pays $95 per credit hour for fall and spring semesters. | No | See high school counselor or Bright Futures website | 6 credit hours | 2.75 cumulative GPA and required earned hours/year 3. | Students must apply prior to high school graduation. A student may receive funding for only 1 award (the highest award earned by the student will be selected). |
| Florida Top Scholars | Florida Financial Aid Application | High school graduation | State of Florida | Pays $180 per credit hour for fall and spring semesters. | No | See high school counselor or Bright Futures website | 6 credit hours | 3.0 cumulative GPA and required earned hours/year 3. | Students must apply prior to high school graduation. A student may receive funding for only 1 award (the highest award earned by the student will be selected). |
| Florida Vocational Gold Seal Scholars | Florida Financial Aid Application | High school graduation | State of Florida | Pays $95 per credit hour for fall and spring semesters. | No | See high school counselor or Bright Futures website | 6 credit hours | 2.75 cumulative GPA and required earned hours/year 3. | Students must apply prior to high school graduation. A student may receive funding for only 1 award (the highest award earned by the student will be selected). |
| Graduate Programs | |||||||||
| Type | Forms Required | Deadlines | Who Awards the Funds? | Annual Maximum Amount | Need Based (requires FAFSA) |
Additional Award Criteria | Minimum Credit Hours for Disbursement Per Term | Renewal Criteria | Additional Information |
| Ann Winch Fellowship | Application form, Curriculum Vitae or resume essay, letters of recommendation & FAFSA | February 1 | USF Graduate School | $1000 stipend | Yes | Over traditional age, community service, demonstrated high academic achievement | 9 | Non-renewable | |
| Assistantships | Varies | Varies | Contact program of interest | Varies | No | ||||
| Foundation Doctoral Fellowships | Graduate Studies application, nomination by Doctoral program & FAFSA | February 1 | USF Graduate School | $20,000 stipend | No | Apply to a Doctoral program, or a Master's program with the goal of completing doctoral studies at USF | 9 | Renewable up to 5 years | |
| Graduate Diversity & Access Summer Program | Florida Education Foundation Application & FAFSA | February 2 | USF Graduate School | $1300 (for summer semester only) | No | New graduate student, U.S. citizen or permanent resident | 9 | None | Program provides funds for orientation, summer school, peer counseling, group projects, advising, counseling, etc. |
| Graduate Diversity and Access Fellowship | USF Graduate Scholarship Application & FAFSA | February 2 | USF Graduate School | $8000 ($4000 per semester) masters-level $12,000 ($6000 per semester) doctoral-level | No | Strong consideration to underrepresented students in underrepresented disciplines. | Earn 9 hours each semester, and request reconsideration each year | One year renewable for masters-level. |
One year renewable for masters-level. Two years renewable for doctoral-level. Not available for summer. |
| McKnight Foundation Doctorate Fellowship | Florida Education Foundation Application & FAFSA | January 15 | USF Graduate School | $12,000 ($6000 per semester), plus tuition and fees | No | African-American Graduate Student, U.S. citizen or permanent resident | 9 | Earn 9 hours each semester, and request reconsideration each year | Selected majors. |
| McNair Doctoral Fellowship | USF Graduate Scholarship Application & FAFSA | February 2 | USF Graduate School | $15,000 ($7500 per semester), plus tuition | No | Must have graduated from McNair programs and have undergraduate research experience | 9 | Renewable for 3 years | |
| Pan American Fellowship | USF Graduate Scholarship Application & FAFSA | February 2 | USF Graduate School |
$8000 ($4000 per semester) masters-level $12,000 ($6000 per semester) doctoral-level |
Yes | First generation in underrepresented disciplines, and bilingual | 9 | Renewable for 2 years masters-level; renewable for 3 years for doctoral-level | |
| Presidential Doctoral Fellowship | Graduate Studies application, nomination by Doctoral program & FAFSA | February 1 | USF Graduate School | $20,000 stipend | No | Apply to a Doctoral program, or a Master's program with the goal of completing doctoral studies at USF | 9 | Renewable up to 5 years | |
| USF Grant | FAFSA | March 1 (priority deadline) | USF Office of Financial Aid | Up to $1000 | Yes | Maintain 2.0 USF GPA Undergraduate; 3.0 USF GPA Graduate | 6 for half grant, undergraduate (5 for half grant, graduate) | Complete the FAFSA each year | USF funded grant for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need. |
| USF International Student Scholarship | USF Graduate Admissions Application | February 1 | USF Graduate School | $250 per semester, and temporary Florida residency | No | Must be admitted to USF, and 3.0 GPA | 9 | 3.0 USF GPA | |
| Visitation Program | FAFSA | USF Graduate School | Portion of student's one-day travel costs | No | Prospective candidate for admissions | n/a | None | ||
| W.E.B. DuBois Graduate Fellowship | USF Graduate Scholarship Application & FAFSA | February 2 | USF Graduate School |
$8000 ($4000 per semester) masters-level $12,000 ($6000 per semester) doctoral-level |
Yes | First generation in underrepresented disciplines | 9 | Renewable for 2 years masters-level; renewable for 3 years for doctoral-level | |
| Grants | |||||||||
| Type | Forms Required | Deadlines | Who Awards the Funds? | Annual Maximum Amount | Need Based (requires FAFSA) |
Additional Award Criteria | Minimum Credit Hours for Disbursement Per Term | Renewal Criteria | Additional Information |
| Federal Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) | FAFSA | At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed | USF Office of Financial Aid |
Up to $750 as a freshman Up to $1,300 as a sophomore |
Yes, must qualify for a Pell grant | Cumulative 3.0 GPA after earning 30 credit hours |
12 for full grant 9 for 3/4 grant 6 for half grant |
Complete the FAFSA each year | Federal grant for 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students seeking their first baccalaureate degree who completed rigorous high school programs. First day class attendance required. |
| Federal National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grants (SMART) | FAFSA | At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed | USF Office of Financial Aid |
Up to $4,000 as a junior Up to $4,000 as a senior |
Yes, must qualify for a Pell grant | Must be pursuing specific majors & have cumulative 3.0 GPA |
12 for full grant 9 for 3/4 grant 6 for half grant |
Complete the FAFSA each year & maintain a 3.0 GPA | Federal grant for 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students seeking their first baccalaureate degree within certain majors. Ineligible after earning more credit hours than are required for your degree. First day class attendance required. |
| Federal Pell Grants | FAFSA | At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed | U.S. Dept. of Education | Up to $5350. Received funding up to 18 semesters. | Yes | Maintain Satisfactory Progress |
First Scheduled Award: 12 for full grant 9 for 3/4 grant 6 for half grant Less than 6 hours for 1/4 grant Second Scheduled Award: 12 for full grant 9 for 3/4 grant 6 for half grant |
Complete the FAFSA each year | Federal grant for undergraduate students seeking their first baccalaureate degree. First day class attendance required. |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) | FAFSA | March 1 (priority deadline) | USF Office of Financial Aid | Up to $1000 | Yes, must qualify for a Pell grant | Maintain Satisfactory Progress |
12 for full grant 9 for 3/4 grant 6 for half grant |
Complete the FAFSA each year | Federally funded grant for undergraduates with exceptional financial need. First day class attendance required. |
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FAFSA, Attend College of Education Information Session, TEACH Grant Counseling, Agreement to Serve | At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed | USF Office of Financial Aid | Up to 4,000 per academic year. 16,000 maximum for undergraduate and post baccalaureate. 8,000 maximum for graduate level students. | No | Cumulative 3.25 GPA for each payment period or score above 75th percentile on admission test (SAT, ACT, or GRE) |
Undergraduate 12 for full grant 9 for 3/4 grant 6 for half grant Less than 6 hours for 1/4 grant Graduate 9 for full grant 5-8 graduate for half grant Less than 5 hours for 1/4 grant |
Complete the FAFSA each year & maintain at least a 3.25 GPA each payment period | Students must certify that they understand the terms and conditions. If the terms and conditions are not met, the grant must be repaid as an Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan, with interest accrued from the date(s) of original disbursement. |
| First Generation Matching Grant (FGMG) | FAFSA, FGMG Certification | FAFSA-March 1st (Priority Deadline) | USF Office of Financial Aid |
Up to $5500 for two semesters as a junior/senior Up to $3500 for two semesters as a freshman Up to $4500 for two semesters as a sophomore |
Yes | 3.0 HS GPA & 2.5 USF GPA |
12 Full-time enrollment in USF classes only. |
Complete the FAFSA each year & maintain a 2.5 USF GPA | Awards contingent upon receipt of state funding & institutional matching funds. |
| Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) | FAFSA | July 1 (priority deadline) | USF Office of Financial Aid | Up to $1600 | Yes | Maintain 2.0 USF GPA |
12 for full grant 9 for 3/4 grant 6 for half grant |
Complete the FAFSA each year; earn 24 cr. hrs./yr.1 | State funded grant for undergraduate, Florida residents, Pell eligible. |
| USF Grant | FAFSA | March 1 (priority deadline) | USF Office of Financial Aid | Up to $1000 | Yes | Maintain 2.0 USF GPA Undergraduate; 3.0 USF GPA Graduate |
6 for half grant, undergraduate (5 for half grant, graduate) |
Complete the FAFSA each year | USF funded grant for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need. |
| Loans (must be repaid) | |||||||||
| Type | Forms Required | Deadlines | Who Awards the Funds? | Annual Maximum Amount | Need Based (requires FAFSA) |
Additional Award Criteria | Minimum Credit Hours for Disbursement Per Term | Renewal Criteria | Additional Information |
| Federal Grad Plus | FAFSA, Credit Review, Master Promissory Note | At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed | USF Office of Financial Aid after credit is pre-approved | Cost of attendance, less financial aid and other resources | No | Maintain Satisfactory Progress & Credit Worthiness | 5 | Complete the FAFSA each year and have credit preapproved | Federally guaranteed loan program administered by private lending agencies. Repayment with 8.5% interest begins 60 days after receipt of funds. Additional information: http://www.usf.edu/finaid/grad.htm |
| Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) | FAFSA, Credit Review, Master Promissory Note | At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed | USF Office of Financial Aid after credit is pre-approved | Cost of attendance, less financial aid and other resources | No | Maintain Satisfactory Progress & Credit Worthiness |
6 undergraduate (5 graduate) |
Complete the FAFSA each year and have credit preapproved | Federally guaranteed loan program administered by private lending agencies. Repayment with 8.5% interest begins 60 days after receipt of funds. Additional information: http://www.usf.edu/finaid/nonyear/Fed PLUS.html. |
| Federal Perkins Loan | FAFSA, FPLUS Request, Entrance Interview, Promissory Note | March 1 (priority deadline) | USF Office of Financial Aid |
Up to $2000 for undergraduate Up to $4000 for graduate |
Yes | Maintain Satisfactory Progress |
6 undergraduate (5 graduate) |
Complete the FAFSA each year | Federally funded deferred payment loan. Repayment with 5% interest beginning 9 months after termination of schooling. |
| Federal Stafford Loan | FAFSA, Lender Request, Entrance Interview, Master Promissory Note | At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed | USF Office of Financial Aid | Varies, dependent upon need and grade level |
Yes (subsidized) No (unsubsidized) |
Maintain Satisfactory Progress |
6 undergraduate (5 graduate) |
Complete the FAFSA each year | Federally guaranteed loan program administered by private lending agencies. Repayment with 6.8% interest begins 6 months after termination of schooling. Additional information: http://www.usf.edu/finaid/Loans.html. |
| USF Loan | FAFSA, Entrance Interview, Promissory Note | March 1 (priority deadline) | USF Office of Financial Aid | Up to $3000 | Yes |
Maintain 2.5 USF GPA (3.0 graduate) |
6 | Complete the FAFSA each year | USF funded deferred payment loan. Repayment with 5% interest beginning 9 months after termination of schooling. |
| USF Scholarships for New Freshmen | |||||||||
| Type | Forms Required | Deadlines | Who Awards the Funds? | Annual Maximum Amount | Need Based (requires FAFSA) |
Additional Award Criteria | Minimum Credit Hours for Disbursement Per Term | Renewal Criteria | Additional Information |
| USF Directors Award | USF Admissions Application | January 2 | USF Office of Admissions | $1,500 annually for 4 years | No | 3.7+ high school GPA and 1210+ SAT (27+ ACT) | 12 |
3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 |
Must be a Florida resident. |
| USF Fine Arts Talent Grants | Varies | February 28 | College of Visual and Performing Arts | Varies | No | Varies | 12 | Varies | |
| USF History of Achievement Scholarship | USF Admissions Application | January 2 | USF Office of Admissions | $1,500 annually for 4 years | No | Variable criteria | 12 |
3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 |
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| USF Honors | USF Admissions Application | January 14 | USF Office of Admissions | $500 annually for 4 years | No | Must be admitted to USF Honors College | 12 |
3.2 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. Hrs.3 |
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| USF Presidential Scholars Award | USF Admissions Application | January 2 | USF Office of Admissions | $2,500 annually for 4 years | No | 3.8+ high school GPA and 1300+ SAT (29+ ACT) | 12 |
3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 |
Must be a Florida resident. |
| USF Research Scholars | USF Honors College | $3,500 | No |
4.0 USF GPA, 1350+ SAT (or 32+ ACT) |
12 | Non-renewable | |||
| USF Scholars Award | USF Admissions Application | January 2 | USF Office of Admissions | $1,000 annually for 4 years | No | 3.5+ high school GPA and 1170+ SAT (or 26+ ACT) | 12 |
3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 |
Must be a Florida resident. |
| USF Scholastic Achievement Scholarship | USF Admissions Application | January 2 | USF Office of Admissions | $1,500 annually for 4 years | No | Variable criteria | 12 |
3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 |
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| USF Tradition of Excellence Award for National Hispanic and National Achievement Scholars | USF Admissions Application | January 2 | USF Office of Admissions | $9,000 annually for 4 years | No | Receive award from National Merit Scholarship Corporation or College Board | 12 |
3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 |
Recipients of National Achievement, National Hispanic awards are not eligible for the additional Honors Scholarship. Award may include any stipend or awards made to the student by NMSC and/or USF. Must be a Florida Resident. |
| USF Tradition of Excellence Award for National Merit Scholars | USF Admissions Application | January 2 | USF Office of Admissions | $12,000 annually for 4 years, a laptop computer | No | Receive award from National Merit Scholarship Corporation | 12 |
3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 |
Recipients of National Merit awards are not eligible for the additional Honors Scholarship. Award may include any stipend or awards made to the student by NMSC and/or USF. Must be a Florida resident. |
| USF Valedictorian | USF Admissions Application | July 1 | USF Office of Admissions | $1,000 annually for 4 years | No | Must be designated as Valedictorian from a FL high school | 12 |
3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 |
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| Ventures Scholars | USF Admissions Application | January 2 | USF Office of Admissions | $500 annually for 4 years | No | Must be designated as Ventures Scholar | 12 |
3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 |
Provide proof by March 1 as being a designated Venture Scholar. |
| USF Scholarships for New Freshmen (Non-Florida Residents) | |||||||||
| Type | Forms Required | Deadlines | Who Awards the Funds? | Annual Maximum Amount | Need Based (requires FAFSA) |
Additional Award Criteria | Minimum Credit Hours for Disbursement Per Term | Renewal Criteria | Additional Information |
| International Undergraduate Scholars Award (I-USA) | USF Admissions Application and I-USA Scholarship Application | April 15 | USF Office of Admissions | $15,000 annually | No | 3.5+ high school GPA and 1350+ SAT (or 30+ ACT) | 12 | 3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 | Must be an international student with proven leadership, volunteerism and community service. |
| USF Green and Gold | USF Admissions Application | January 2 | USF Office of Admissions | $4,000 annually for 4 years | No | 3.5+ high school GPA and 1170+ SAT (or 26+ ACT) | 12 |
3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 |
Must be a non-Florida resident. |
| USF Green and Gold Honors | USF Admissions Application | January 2 | USF Office of Admissions | $8,000 annually for 4 years | No | 3.8+ high school GPA and 1300+ SAT (or 29+ ACT) | 12 |
3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 |
Must be a non-Florida resident. |
| USF Green and Gold Talent | USF Admissions Application | January 2 | USF Office of Admissions | $3,000 annually for 4 years | No | Varies | 12 |
3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 |
Must be a non-Florida resident with a declared major in the College of Visual & Performing Arts. |
| USF International Student Scholarship | USF Admissions Application | January 2 | USF Office of Admissions |
$250 per semester, temporary Florida residency |
No | Must be admitted to USF, and 3.3 GPA variable criteria and 1130+ SAT (or 25+ ACT) | 12 |
3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 |
Scholarship for non-Florida residents of the Latin Americas and the Caribbean. Limited number of awards. |
| USF Tradition of Excellence Scholarships for National Hispanic and National Achievement Scholars | USF Admissions Application | January 2 | USF Office of Admissions | 100% tuition annually for 4 years | No | Receive award from National Merit Scholarship Corporation or College Board | 12 |
3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 |
Recipients of National Achievement, National Hispanic awards are not eligible for the additional Honors Scholarship. Award may include any stipend or awards made to the student by NMSC and/or USF. |
| USF Tradition of Excellence Scholarships for National Merit Scholars | USF Admissions Application | January 2 | USF Office of Admissions | 100% tuition annually for 4 years, on-campus room and board, a laptop computer | No | Receive award from National Merit Scholarship Corporation | 12 |
3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 |
Recipients of National Merit awards are not eligible for the additional Honors Scholarship. Award may include any stipend or awards made to the student by NMSC and/or USF. |
| USF Scholarships for Transfer Students | |||||||||
| Type | Forms Required | Deadlines | Who Awards the Funds? | Annual Maximum Amount | Need Based (requires FAFSA) |
Additional Award Criteria | Minimum Credit Hours for Disbursement Per Term | Renewal Criteria | Additional Information |
| USA Today® Community College Scholarship | Verification of Award |
November 1 (spring) or April 1 (summer/fall) |
USF Office of Admissions | Varies | No | USA Today® Community College All-Florida Academic Team | 12 |
3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 |
For individuals selected to the USA Today® Community College All-Florida Academic First or Second Teams. |
| USF Community College Transfer Access Scholarship | FAFSA, USF Admissions Application, and CCTAS Application |
November 1 (spring) or April 1 (summer/fall) |
USF Office of Admissions | $1,600 annually for 2 years | Yes | A.A. (or approved A.S.) degree, 3.0 GPA | 12 | 3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 USF cr. Hrs.3 | Based on need and merit with preference to students from first-generation in college, limited income and/or diverse ethnic backgrounds. Must be transferring A.A. (or approved A.S.) degree from Florida community college. |
| USF Frank H. Spain/Betty Gillies Community College Transfer Scholarship | USF Admissions Application, and Nomination Form |
November 1 (spring) or April 1 (summer/fall) |
USF Office of Admissions | $1500 annually for 2 years | No | A.A (or approved A.S.) degree and 3.5+ GPA | 12 |
3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 |
Student is nominated by the Florida community/junior college where enrolled prior to transfer. |
| USF History of Achievement Transfer Scholarship | USF Admissions Application |
November 1 (spring) or April 1 (summer/fall) |
USF Office of Admissions | $2,000 annually for 2 years | No |
3.3 GPA and variable criteria |
12 |
3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 |
Must be an upper-level transfer student and other variable criteria. |
| USF International Student Scholarship | USF Admissions Application |
November 1 (spring) or April 1 (summer/fall) |
USF Office of Admissions | $250 per semester, and temporary Florida residency | No | Must be admitted to USF, and 3.3 GPA | 12 | 3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 | Scholarship for non-Florida residents of the Latin Americas and the Caribbean. Limited number of awards. |
| USF Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship | USF Admissions Application, and Letter of Recommendation |
November 1 (spring) or April 1 (summer/fall) |
USF Office of Admissions | $2,000 annually for 2 years | No |
3.5 GPA, and one letter of reference (from ΦΘΚ advisor) |
12 | 3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. Hrs.3 | Designated for community/junior college graduates with membership in the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society. |
| USF Scholastic Achievement Scholarship | USF Admissions Application |
November 1 (spring) or April 1 (summer/fall) |
USF Office of Admissions | $2,000 annually for 2 years | No | 3.3 GPA and variable criteria | 12 | 3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 | Must be an upper-level transfer student and other variable criteria. |
| USF Transfer Student Achievement Scholarship | FAFSA and USF Admissions Application |
November 1 (spring) or April 1 (summer/fall) |
USF Office of Admissions | $2,000 annually for 2 years | Yes | 3.3+ USF GPA, and demonstrated financial need | 12 | 3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 | Competitive scholarship for upper-level transfer students. |
| Work/Employment | |||||||||
| Type | Forms Required | Deadlines | Who Awards the Funds? | Annual Maximum Amount | Need Based (requires FAFSA) |
Additional Award Criteria | Minimum Credit Hours for Disbursement Per Term | Renewal Criteria | Additional Information |
| Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) | FAFSA | March 1 (priority deadline) | USF Office of Financial Aid | $4,500 | Yes | Undergraduate; Maintain Satisfactory academic progress; Minimum of 2.0 USF CGPA |
6 USF active credit hours (no drops) per semester |
Complete the FAFSA each year by March 1; maintain minimum of 2.0 USF CGPA |
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| 1: year includes fall, spring and the previous summer semesters 2: year includes fall and spring semesters only 3: year includes fall, spring and the subsequent summer semesters |
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