Scholarships
Depan International Freshman Student Scholarship – Award of $2,000 per year for a first-time in college freshman entering FAU on a student or scholar visa includes a nonresident tuition fee waiver. Renewable up to four years contingent upon maintaining a 3.2 GPA at FAU and full-time enrollment. Depan Merit Recognition Scholarship – Awards of $200 nonrenewable, offered to any student who was recognized in their senior year of high school as a National Merit, National Achievement or National Hispanic Scholarship Scholar, Finalist or Semifinalist and who enters FAU after previously enrolling and completing credits at another institution of higher education.
FAU Presidential Scholarship – Awards of $3,000 per year for first-time in college freshmen with a high school academic average of 3.5/4.0 and an SAT-I of 1270 or an ACT of 28. Renewable up to four years based on academic achievement.
M. Brenn Green Scholarship – Two renewable awards of $1,000 per year to first-time in college freshmen majoring in one of the following areas: Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Health Administration, Political Science, Social Psychology, Social Work or Sociology. Renewable up to four years based on academic achievement and completion in one of the areas above.
Martin Luther King Award – Awards of $2,350 per year for first-time in college freshmen who meet the academic requirements for admission to FAU and demonstrate financial need. Renewable up to four years based on academic achievement. To determine eligibility, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Martin Luther King Scholar Award – Awards of $2,500 per year for first-time in college freshmen with a 3.0 GPA and 1100 on the SAT-I or 25 on the ACT.
National Merit Scholar – Awards of $5,000 per year are offered to qualified students named as National Merit Scholars by the National Merit Scholarships Corporation. Candidates are selected by NMSC according to PSAT results. Documentation of selection as recipient is required. Renewable up to four years based on academic achievement. National Merit/Achievement/Hispanic-Scholarship Finalist – Awards of $4,000 per year are offered to qualified students named as Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation or National Hispanic Scholar Recognition Program, the College Board. Candidates are selected by NMSC or NHSRP according to PSAT results. Documentation of selection as “Merit” recipient is required. Renewable up to four years based on academic achievement.
National Merit/Achievement/Hispanic-Scholarship Semifinalist – Awards of $3,000 per year renewable up to four years based on academic achievement, for qualified students named as Semifinalists by the National Hispanic Scholar Recognition Program, the College Board. Candidates are selected by NMSC or NHSRP according to PSAT results. Documentation of selection as “Merit” recipient is required. Renewable up to four years based on academic achievement.
Salutatorian Scholarship – Awards of $3,000 per year are offered to first-time in college freshmen that were Florida high school Salutatorians. Renewable up to four years based on academic achievement.
SECME, Inc. – Awards of $2,350 per year available to a limited number of students from SECME High Schools in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Students must meet the academic requirements for admission to FAU and have participated in the SECME program. Renewable for up to four years based on academic achievement. Applicants must also submit a personal essay and two letters of reference with the scholarship application. Apply through FAU, Division of Engineering Student Services.
Valedictorian Scholarship – Awards of $4,000 per year are offered to first-time in college freshmen that were Florida high school Valedictorians. Renewable up to four years based on academic achievement. United States Army ROTC Scholarships – Available for full-time students enrolled in the Army ROTC program. Benefit package includes payment of tuition and fees, $600 for books, and a monthly stipend during the academic year. Scholarships are limited. Apply through the ROTC Scholarship/Enrollment Officer at 305/348-1619 for additional requirements.
Walter Gaeser Scholarship – Is awarded to first-time in-college freshmen in Business. It is available to a limited number of students who demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is nonrenewable and quantities are limited.
All Academic Team Scholars – Up to ten $2,800 scholarships to members of the Florida Community College All Academic Team with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Renewable for up to 5 semesters contingent upon maintaining a cumulative 3.5 GPA while a full-time student at FAU. Deadline for nominations is June 1st for transfer in the following Fall or Spring semester.
Community College Honors Scholarship – Limited awards of $1,400 per semester for incoming junior transfer students with a minimum 3.5 GPA and graduates of the Honors Program at a Florida community college. Student must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA. Deadline for nominations is March 1 for transfer in the following fall or spring semester. Apply through the FAU Undergraduate Admissions Office.
Community College Scholars Award – Limited 2+2 Scholarships of $1,250 per semester for students at Palm Beach, Broward, and Community Colleges. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and must have received a scholarship to attend the community college straight from high school. Student must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA. Deadline for nominations is March 1 for transfer in the following fall or spring semester.
Depan International Transfer Student Scholarship – Depan International Student Scholarship is an award of $2,000 for a student transferring to FAU on a student or scholar visa, includes a nonresident tuition fee waiver, after completion of at least one year of study at another institution. Renewable up to three years contingent upon maintaining a 3.2 GPA at FAU and full-time enrollment. Apply through the FAU Undergraduate Admissions Office by March 1.
Depan Transfer Scholarship Indian River Community College – Award of $2,000 renewable up to two years offered to students transferring to FAU from Indian River Community College who meet all transfer admission requirements.
M. Brenn Green Scholarship – Two renewable awards of $1,000, for an undergraduate transfer student majoring in one of the following areas: Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Health Administration, Political Science, Social Psychology, Social Work or Sociology. Apply through the FAU Undergraduate Admissions Office by March 1.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship – Awards of $1,250 per semester for each student at a Florida community college where there is Phi Theta Kappa chapter. Students must have a minimum 3.5 overall GPA. The scholarship is renewable for up to five semesters or until graduation (whichever occurs first) contingent upon maintaining a 3.5 GPA while a full-time student at FAU and active membership in the Alpha of Florida alumni association at the University. Deadline to receive nominations is March 1 for transfer in the following fall or spring semester.
Transfer Educational Achievement Award – Awards of $1,250 per semester for incoming junior transfer students from a community college with a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrated financial need. Limited to U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens. Renewable for up to five semesters or until graduation (which ever occurs first) contingent upon maintaining a cumulative 3.5 GPA while a full-time student at FAU. Apply through the FAU Undergraduate Admissions Office, online or click here for a printable application in PDF form. Application deadline is March 1.
