Institutional Scholarships

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies/Around August

Requirements:

  • Clinical Psychology students demonstrating a career interest in working with children suffering from mental or emotional disorders or a developmental disability.
  • Applicants must have completed at least one clinical practicum in a setting serving children
  • Demonstrate significant financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Students must be in good academic and professional standing
  • Eligible for nomination by a CPS administrator or faculty member
  • Students can make application independently
  • Students on academic probation are not eligible during their period of probation
  • Applications will be reviewed by the Albert Goldstein Scholarship Committee who makes recommendations to the CPS Dean, who has sole discretion on granting the scholarship

Additional Information

  • Contact: CPS, Diane Karol
  • Phone: (954) 262-5701
  • Email

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies/Around August

Requirements:

  • Outstanding Center for Psychological Studies Ph.D. or Psy.D. students who are in good academic and professional standing
  • Demonstrate financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Eligible for nomination by a CPS administrator or faculty member
  • Students may make application independently
  • Current student who is matriculated in the clinical psychology program
  • Students on academic probation are not eligible during their period of probation
  • Applications will be reviewed by the Alfred Seller’s Memorial Scholarship Committee who makes recommendations to the CPS Dean, who has sole discretion on granting the scholarship

Additional Information:

  • Contact: CPS, Diane Karol
  • Phone: (954) 262-5701
  • Email

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies/Around August

Requirements:

  • Graduate psychology students committed to doing research and professional work aimed at increasing self-acceptance and community acceptance of gays
  • Demonstrate financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Matriculated graduate psychology student in good academic and professional standing
  • Eligible for nomination by a CPS administrator or faculty member
  • Students may make application independently
  • Students on academic probation are not eligible during their period of probation
  • Applications will be reviewed by the A. Gordon Rose Scholarship Committee who makes recommendations to the CPS Dean, who has sole discretion on granting the scholarship

Additional Information:

  • Contact: CPS, Diane Karol
  • Phone: (954) 262-5701
  • Email

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies/Around August

Requirements:

  • Outstanding CPS students who are in good academic and professional standing that demonstrate significant financial need
  • Demonstrate financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Eligible for nomination by a CPS administrator or faculty member
  • Students can make application independently
  • Students on academic probation are not eligible during their period of probation
  • Applications will be reviewed by the CPS Humanitarian of the Year Scholarship Committee who makes recommendations to the CPS Dean, who has sole discretion on granting the scholarship

Additional Information:

  • Contact: CPS, Diane Karol
  • Phone: (954) 262-5701
  • Email

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies/Around August

Requirements:

  • CPS Master’s students who are matriculated and in good academic and professional standing
  • Demonstrate significant financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Eligible for nomination by a CPS administrator or faculty member
  • Students can make application independently
  • Students on academic probation are not eligible during their period of probation
  • Applications will be reviewed by the Master’s Alumni Scholarship Committee whomakes recommendations to the CPS Dean, who has sole discretion on granting the scholarship

Additional Information:

  • Contact: CPS, Diane Karol
  • Phone: (954) 262-5701
  • Email

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies/Around August

Requirements:

  • Graduate psychology students currently matriculated in a Center for Psychological Studies program who are in good academic and professional standing
  • Demonstrate significant financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Eligible for nomination by a CPS administrator or faculty member
  • Students may make application independently
  • Students on academic probation are not eligible during their period of probation
  • Applications will be reviewed by the Gilbert H. Berken Endowed Scholarship Committee who makes recommendations to the CPS Dean, who has sole discretion on granting the scholarship

Additional Information:

  • Contact: CPS, Diane Karol
  • Phone: (954) 262-5701
  • Email

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies/Around August

Requirements:

  • Outstanding Clinical Psychology students who demonstrate a passion for the United States Military with devotion to those who protect our freedoms and strive to maintain peace around the world.
  • Demonstrate significant financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Eligible for nomination by a CPS administrator or faculty member
  • Students can make application independently
  • Students must be in good academic and standing.
  • Students on academic probation are not eligible during their period of probation
  • Applications will be reviewed by the Joe Millsaps Scholarship Committee who makes recommendations to the CPS Dean, who has sole discretion on granting the scholarship

Additional Information:

  • Contact: CPS, Diane Karol
  • Phone: (954) 262-5701
  • Email

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies/Around August

Requirements:

  • CPS clinical psychology students who show evidence of experience and support of Hispanic Culture and who provide support to the Hispanic community in South Florida, now and in the future
  • Preference will be given to students who demonstrate interest in psychodynamic psychology
  • Clinical psychology students in good academic and professional standing
  • Demonstrate significant financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Eligible for nomination by a CPS administrator or faculty member
  • Students may make application independently
  • Students on academic probation are not eligible during their period of probation
  • Applications will be reviewed by Lane Family Scholarship Committee who makes recommendations to the CPS Dean, who has sole discretion on granting the scholarship

Additional Information:

  • Contact: CPS, Diane Karol
  • Phone: (954) 262-5701
  • Email

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies/Around August

Requirements:

  • Clinical psychology doctoral students demonstrating a career interest in gerontology
  • Demonstrate significant financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • CPS students in good academic and professional standing
  • Eligible for nomination by a CPS administrator or faculty member
  • Students can make application independently
  • Students on academic probation are not eligible during their period of probation
  • Applications will be reviewed by the Leonard Roth Memorial Scholarship Committee who makes recommendations to the CPS Dean, who has sole discretion on granting the scholarship

Additional Information:

  • Contact: CPS, Diane Karol
  • Phone: (954) 262-5701
  • Email

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies/Around August

Requirements:

  • Graduate psychology students currently matriculated in any Center for Psychological Studies program demonstrating a career interest in working with children and adolescents, who are in good academic and professional standing
  • Demonstrate significant financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Eligible for nomination by a CPS administrator or faculty member
  • Student may make application independently
  • Students currently on academic probation are not eligible during their period of probation
  • Applications will be reviewed by the Lorraine Thomas Endowed Scholarship Committee who makes recommendations to the CPS Dean, who has sole discretion on granting the scholarship

Additional Information:

  • Contact: CPS, Diane Karol
  • Phone: (954) 262-5701
  • Email

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies/Around August

Requirements:

  • 3rd or 4th year clinical psychology students with an interest in psychodynamic psychology who are in good academic and professional standing
  • Demonstrate significant financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Eligible for nomination by a CPS administrator or faculty member
  • Students can make application independently
  • Students on academic probation are not eligible during their period of probation
  • Applications will be reviewed by the Max Hutt Scholarship Committee who makes recommendations to the CPS Dean, who has sole discretion on granting the scholarship

Additional Information:

  • Contact: CPS, Diane Karol
  • Phone: (954) 262-5701
  • Email

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies/Around August

Requirements:

  • Outstanding CPS students who are matriculated and in good academic standing
  • Applicant must be the first in his/her family to attend college and have demonstrated a history of successful volunteer activity, preferable in Broward County.
  • Demonstrate significant financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Eligible for nomination by a CPS administrator or faculty member
  • Students can make application independently
  • Students must be in good academic and professional standing.
  • Students on academic probation are not eligible during their period of probation
  • Preference will be given to students who enter a CPS graduate program via dual admission with the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
  • Applications will be reviewed by the Polly Wilkie Scholarship Committee who makes recommendations to the CPS Dean, who has sole discretion on granting the scholarship

Additional Information:

  • Contact: CPS, Diane Karol
  • Phone: (954) 262-5701
  • Email

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies/Around August

Requirements:

  • Clinical psychology Psy.D. students wishing to pursue multicultural studies who are in good academic and professional standing
  • Demonstrate significant financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Eligible for nomination by a CPS administrator or faculty member
  • Students can make application independently
  • Students on academic probation are not eligible during their period of probation
  • Applications will be reviewed by the Multicultural Scholarship Committee who makes recommendations to the CPS Dean who has sole discretion on granting the scholarship

Additional Information:

  • Contact: CPS, Diane Karol
  • Phone: (954) 262-5701
  • Email

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies/Around August

Requirements:

  • Clinical psychology doctoral students who are in good academic and professional standing
  • Demonstrate significant financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Eligible for nomination by a CPS administrator or faculty member
  • Students may make application independently
  • Students on academic probation are not eligible during their period of probation
  • Applications will be reviewed by the Doctoral Alumni Scholarship Committee who
  • Will make recommendations to the CPS Dean, who has sole discretion on granting the scholarship

Additional Information:

  • Contact: CPS, Diane Karol
  • Phone: (954) 262-5701
  • Email

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies/Around August

Requirements:

  • Outstanding CPS students who are in good academic and professional standing that demonstrate significant financial need and whose clinical/research activities are commensurate with the purpose of the Rose and Albert Miniaci
  • Preference will be given to students demonstrating a career interest in children and family issues.
  • Demonstrate significant financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Students must be in good academic and professional standing
  • Eligible for nomination by a CPS administrator or faculty member
  • Students can make application independently
  • Students on academic probation are not eligible during their period of probation
  • Applications will be reviewed by the Albert & Rose Miniaci Scholarship Committee who makes recommendations to the CPS Dean, who has sole discretion on granting the scholarship

Additional Information:

  • Contact: CPS, Diane Karol
  • Phone: (954) 262-5701
  • Email

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Closed

Requirements:

  • Must be in good standing in your program of study
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Applicant must reflect continuous improvement from the 1st through the current semester and financially supporting yourself (no support from parents, spouse or other family members)

Additional Information

Award Amount: Varies (tuition only).

Deadline: Open (non-renewable).

Requirements:

  • Full-time Professional and Liberal Studies or Career Development Students.
  • Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences majors only.
  • Demonstrate financial need and have a valid FAFSA on file; should utilize all self-help aid options (e.g., apply for and receive maximum Stafford loan eligibility).
  • Must have a high school, transfer, or NSU GPA of 3.0.
  • Returning NSU students must have earned at least 12 credits for each of their previous fall and winter semesters.
  • Applicants who start in the winter semester must earn 12 credits that semester.
  • Priority will be given to single parents or students of single-parent households (applicants must submit a statement confirming this fact).

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies.

Deadline: July 15.

Requirements:

  • New, full time PALS and Career Development Students.
  • Demonstrate financial need and have a valid FAFSA on file.
  • Must have a high school or transfer GPA of 3.0.
  • Renewable based on a NSU cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and full-time enrollment each term with successfully completed 24 credits in the previous 12 months.
  • Priority will be given to single parents or students of single parents, and to Florida residents.

Additional Information:

  • Contact: The Undergraduate Admissions Office
  • Phone: (954) 262-8000
  • Email
  • Application

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: May 15, 2013

Requirements:

  • See Farquhar website below for more information.

Additional Information:

Borrosso Family Changing Lives Scholarship (continuing PALS students only)

Award Amount: $1,000 ($500 for each of the fall and winter semesters).

Deadline: March 15, Non Renewable – must apply for each year's award.

Requirements:

  • Full-time Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences students only (Division of Math, Science, and Technology majors only).
  • Demonstrate financial need and have a valid FAFSA on file.
  • Minimum NSU cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Two-page original essay submitted with application.

Additional Information:

Carisam-Samuel Meisel Changing Lives Scholarship (continuing PALS students only)

Award Amount: $1,000 ($500 for each of the fall and winter semesters).

Deadline: March 15, Non Renewable – must apply for each year's award.

Requirements:

  • Full-time Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences students only (Division of Math, Science, and Technology majors only).
  • Preference given to international, Central/Latin/South American students.
  • Demonstrate financial need and have a valid FAFSA on file.
  • Minimum NSU cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Two-page original essay submitted with application.

Additional Information:

Danny Carter Changing Lives Scholarship (continuing PALS students only)

Award Amount: $1,000 ($500 for each of the fall and winter semesters).

Deadline: March 15, Non Renewable – must apply for each year's award.

Requirements:

  • Full-time Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences students only (Dance majors only).
  • Demonstrate financial need and have a valid FAFSA on file.
  • Minimum NSU cumulative GPA of 2.75.
  • Successful dance audition.

Additional Information:

Madden Family Changing Lives Scholarship (continuing PALS students only)

Award Amount: $1,000 ($500 for each of the fall and winter semesters).

Deadline: March 15, Non Renewable – must apply for each year's award.

Requirements:

  • Full-time Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences students only (Division of Math, Science, and Technology majors only).
  • Demonstrate financial need and have a valid FAFSA on file.
  • Minimum NSU cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Two-page original essay submitted with application.

Additional Information:

Quirin Foundation Changing Lives Scholarship (continuing PALS students only)

Award Amount: $1,000 ($500 for each of the fall and winter semesters).

Deadline: March 15, Non Renewable – must apply for each year's award.

Requirements:

  • Full-time Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences students only (Division of Math, Science, and Technology majors only; preference for computer science majors).
  • Demonstrate financial need and have a valid FAFSA on file.
  • Minimum NSU cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Additional Information:

South Florida First Generation Changing Lives Scholarship (continuing PALS students only)

Award Amount: $1,000 ($500 for each of the fall and winter semesters).

Deadline: March 15, Non Renewable – must apply for each year's award.

Requirements:

  • Full-time Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate students only.
  • Must be the first member of his/her immediate family to attend college.
  • Minimum of 30 credits earned at NSU.
  • Minimum NSU cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Two-page original essay submitted with application.
  • Must have valid FASFA on file.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: $400 per semester based on financial need and academic performance.

Deadline: One month prior to start of semester, non-renewable – must apply for each year's award.

Requirements:

  • Full-time Career Development Students in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences only (business and education majors are not eligible).
  • Minimum NSU cumulative GPA of 2.0.
  • Priority given to full-time students who show continuous enrollment for at least two of the previous three semesters and display reasonable academic progress (who have successfully completed 24 credits in the previous 12 months).
  • Graduate students and NSU employees are not eligible.

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Student Services in the Office of the Dean
  • Phone: (954) 262-8053
  • Email
  • Application

Award Amount: Varies.

Deadline: One month prior to start of semester, non-renewable – must apply for each year’s award.

Requirements:

  • Full-time PALS and Career Development students in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences only (business and education majors are not eligible).
  • Demonstrate financial need and have a valid FAFSA on file.
  • Minimum NSU cumulative GPA of 2.0.
  • Successful and sustained academic performance successfully completed 24 credits in the previous 12 months.
  • Graduate students and NSU employees are not eligible.

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Student Services in the Office of the Dean
  • Phone: (954) 262-8053
  • Email
  • Application

Award Amount: Tuition-only awards. NSU Freshman Dean's Award ($2,000-$9,500). NSU Dean's Transfer Award ($2,500-$5,500).

Deadline: Awards are made at the time of admission to NSU based on prior academic achievement.

Requirements:

  • New full-time freshman and transfer PALS students attending the day program at the main campus.
  • The Office of Admissions for the Farquhar College makes awards to incoming students in the Professional and Liberal Studies Program.
  • Renewal is based on the completion of 24 credits during the previous academic year the scholarship was received and maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Students will lose eligibility for these awards if they leave the Professional and Liberal Studies Program before graduation to enroll in a graduate program, move to the Health Professions Division, enroll in the Career Development Program, or receive tuition waiver benefits from the university.
  • If student drops below full-time during the term then their award is canceled.

Additional Information:

  • First year Contact: Office of Undergraduate Admissions- Phone: (954) 262-8000
  • Renewal awards: Dean’s Office, Director of Student Services- Phone: (954) 262-7918

Award Amount: $200 per academic year (fall and winter only).

Deadline: No Deadline. No application. Renewal: Yes, automatic renewal up to four years.

Requirements:

  • Dual admission PALS students only.
  • Full-time enrollment in the PALS portion of a dual admission program.
  • Good academic standing (making satisfactory progress toward program requirements).
  • Required activities: attendance at required events and meetings.

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Student Services in the Office of the Dean
  • Phone: (954) 262-8053
  • Email

Award Amount: $2,500.

Deadline: Faculty recommends recipients based on eligibility criteria. Renewal: Yes.

Background:

  • This scholarship has been established through the generous efforts of a recent graduate of NSU.
  • The award honors and promotes the unique qualities emblematic of Ellen Dix Thompson, a woman who strives to surpass limitations and help individuals to reach their maximum potential.

Requirements:

  • Can receive for a maximum of two academic years.
  • Full-time Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences students majoring in English.
  • Must have earned 60 or more credits and high academic standing.
  • Valid FAFSA on file.

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Student Services in the Office of the Dean
  • Phone: (954) 262-8053
  • Email

Award Amount: $250 (book expenses).

Deadline: April 1.

Requirements:

  • Continuing PALS students only.
  • Professional and Liberal Studies Students in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences only (business and education majors are not eligible).
  • Academically competitive with preference given to upperclassmen.

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Student Services in the Office of the Dean
  • Phone: (954) 262-8053
  • Email
  • Application

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: May 15, 2013

Requirements:

  • See Farquhar website below for more information.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies based on applicant qualifications.

Deadline: No deadline and no application. May be automatically renewed by the Honors Program administrator after review.

Requirements:

  • Full-time PALS students only.
  • Academic good standing per criteria established by the Undergraduate Honors Program.
  • Active participation in the Undergraduate Honors Program.

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Student Services in the Office of the Dean
  • Phone: (954) 262-8053
  • Email

Award Amount: $500 total; $250 for the fall semester and $250 for the winter semester.

Deadline: March 15, one time non-renewable award.

Requirements:

  • Full-time Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences students only (Division of Humanities, Division of Math, Science, and Technology, and Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences majors only).
  • Minimum NSU cumulative GPA of 2.8.
  • Completion of at least two semesters (24 credits) at NSU.
  • Demonstrate commitment to women's and gender studies.
  • Demonstrate financial need and have a valid FAFSA on file.
  • Graduate students and NSU employees are not eligible.

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Student Services in the Office of the Dean
  • Phone: (954) 262-8053
  • Email
  • Application

Award Amount: $500 total; $250 for the fall semester and $250 for the winter semester.

Deadline: March 15. One-time nonrenewable award.

Requirements:

  • Full-time Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences students only (Division of Humanities, Division of Math, Science, and Technology, and Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences majors only).
  • Minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA.
  • Completion of at least two semesters (24 credits) at NSU.
  • Demonstrate commitment to travel; and social/environmental concerns.
  • Demonstrate financial need and have a valid FAFSA on file.
  • Graduate students and NSU employees are not eligible.

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Student Services in the Office of the Dean
  • Phone: (954) 262-8053
  • Email
  • Application

Award Amount: Varies.

Deadline: March 15, one time award. Non-renewable – must apply for each year's award.

Requirements:

  • Must have earned 30 credits at NSU.
  • Minimum NSU cumulative GPA of 2.5.
  • Enrolled in a major program of study at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences in either the Professional and Liberal Studies Program or the Career Development Program.
  • Demonstrate financial need and have a valid FAFSA on file.
  • Preference is given to upperclassmen.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Extended to May 15, 2013

Requirements:

  • See Farquhar website below for more information.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies per year; talent-based.

Deadline: To be announced. Application: Yes; Renewal: No.

Requirements:

  • Professional and Liberal Studies students only.
  • Audition required.
  • Awards are not automatically renewed. Students must apply for each year's award.
  • Students seeking a bachelor's degree in arts administration, dance, music, theatre, or art, as well as undergraduate students who wish to participate in: the Bossa Nova Chorale, dance, orchestra, or Pep Band.
  • Graduate students and NSU employees are not eligible.

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Student Services in the Office of the Dean
  • Phone: (954) 262-8053
  • Email

Award Amount: full tuition including other designated tuition only funds

Deadline: As specified on application

Requirements: Three ways to qualify for this limited award as stated below under eligibility 1-3.

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    • Meet scholarship program academic requirements (3.5 cumulative grade point average combined with 28 composite ACT/ 1280 math/critical reading SAT scores).
    • First-time freshman enrolled at NSU in the fall semester.
    • Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate program at NSU's Main Campus in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
    • Must be a non-Florida resident. 
    • Meet eligibility requirements of the Florida Academic Scholars Award.
    • First-time enrollee for the fall semester.
    • Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate program at NSU's main campus in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
    • Must complete the state aid application prior to the first day of the fall term
    • Must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)  
    • 3.75 GPA (min. 24 college credits)
    • Provide log or certification of 75 hours of community service or college involvement.
    • First-time enrollee for the fall semester.
    • Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate program at NSU's main campus in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
    • Maintain a 3.0 cum average.
    • Maintain full-time enrollment by completing 12 credit hours in the fall semester and 12 credit hours in the winter semester.
    • Renewable for up to four years or 130 credits.
    • Students in Dual Admission programs lose their eligibility when they progress to the professional/graduate portion of their program.
    • Eligibility 1:
      Out-of-State
      Please Note: There is a limited number of available scholarships. To ensure your receipt of the award it is in your best interest to submit the application in a timely manner.

      Application

      Eligibility 2:
      Formerly known as the NSU Trustee Florida Academic Scholarship
      Please Note: There is a limited number of available scholarships. The award is given to students on a first come first served basis. To ensure your receipt of the award it is in your best interest to submit the application in a timely manner.

      Application

      Eligibility 3:
      Transfer Scholarship
      Please Note: There is a limited number of available scholarships. The award is given to students on a first come first served basis. To ensure your receipt of the award it is in your best interest to submit the application in a timely manner.

      Application

      Renewable:

      Contact Information:

      Nova Southeastern University
      Office of Undergraduate Admissions
      Attn: Shane Johnson, Coordinator of Special Programs
      3301 College Avenue,
      Horvitz Administration Building
      Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
      jshane@nova.edu
      Phone: (954) 262-8113
      Fax: (954) 262-3811

Award Amount: $250-$1500 per year.

Deadline: April 1.

Requirements:

  • One-year award for returning Professional and Liberal Studies students in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences only (business and education majors are not eligible).
  • Can re-apply each year, based on academic achievement and financial need.
  • Minimum NSU GPA of 3.0, with full-time enrollment.
  • Students will need one current letter of recommendation from a faculty member.

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Student Services in the Office of the Dean
  • Phone: (954) 262-8053
  • Email
  • Application

Award Amount: $250-$1000 per year.

Deadline: April 1, non-renewable – must apply for each year's award.

Requirements:

  • One-year award is for returning Professional and Liberal Studies students in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences only (business and education majors are not eligible).
  • Based on academic achievement and financial need.
  • Minimum NSU GPA of 3.0, with full-time enrollment.
  • Students will need one current letter of recommendation from a faculty member.

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Student Services in the Office of the Dean
  • Phone: (954) 262-8053
  • Email
  • Application

Award Amount: $1,000; tuition-only award.

Deadline: Not specified. Application: no. Renewal: yes.

Requirements:

  • New PALS transfer students only.
  • Must show proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership.
  • Offered through the Undergraduate Admissions Office to Professional and Liberal Studies students who have transferred from a community college.
  • Students must show proof of previous membership proof in the Phi Theta Kappa organization at a community college with their application.
  • Maintain 3.0 cumulative GPA and full time enrollment for fall/winter terms.
  • Successfully complete 24 credits in the previous 12 months.

Additional Information:

  • Contact: The Undergraduate Admissions Office

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: May 15, 2013

Requirements:

  • See Farquhar website below for more information.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: May 15, 2013

Requirements:

  • See Farquhar website below for more information.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies per year.

Deadline: None. Renewal: No, but multiple awards permitted based on study abroad opportunities (limit one per year).

Requirements:

  • Students in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences only, priority given to students majoring in international studies (business and education majors are not eligible).
  • Minimum NSU cumulative GPA of 2.5.
  • 500 word essay.
  • Demonstrate financial need and have a valid FAFSA on file.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: May 15, 2013

Requirements:

  • See Farquhar website below for more information.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: $500, non-renewable

Deadline: Applications must be received by the Black Heritage Council by January 31 Annually

Requirements:

  • Must be enrolled in a degree program at the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education
  • Demonstrate financial need have a valid FAFSA on file
  • Cumulative NSU GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • 3-5 page essay detailing your contributions to individuals and/or communities of Black heritage
  • Submit application and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or supervisor

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Dr. Delores Smiley
  • Phone: 800-986-3223 ext. 28443 or (954) 262-8443
  • Website

Award Amount: Tuition-only awards. NSU Freshman Dean's Award ($2,000-$9,500). NSU Dean's Transfer Award ($2,500-$5,500).

Deadline: Awards are made at the time of admission to NSU based on prior academic achievement.

Requirements:

  • New full-time freshman and transfer PALS students attending the day program at the main campus.
  • The Office of Admissions for the Farquhar College makes awards to incoming students in the Professional and Liberal Studies Program.
  • Renewal is based on the completion of 24 credits during the previous academic year the scholarship was received and maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Students will lose eligibility for these awards if they leave the Professional and Liberal Studies Program before graduation to enroll in a graduate program, move to the Health Professions Division, enroll in the Career Development Program, or receive tuition waiver benefits from the university.
  • If student drops below full-time during the term then their award is canceled.

Additional Information:

  • First year Contact: Office of Undergraduate Admissions- Phone: (954) 262-8000
  • Renewal awards: Dean’s Office, Director of Student Services- Phone: (954) 262-7918

Award Amount: $1,000 every other year

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Enrolled in the education leadership concentration of the Doctor of Education program at the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education
  • Must be enrolled through the NSU/FSEHS New Jersey instructional site
  • Submit a personally written essay detailing your commitment to furthering the advancement of female school administrators

Additional Information:

Award Amount: $10,000

Deadline: August 18

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate student majoring in Education.
  • Entering junior student who has completed 60 credits and has been admitted into the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education at Nova Southeastern University
  • Hispanic heritage, which is defined as having at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Valid FAFSA on file
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 during the course of study
  • Willing to accept the scholarship at the Award ceremony
  • U.S. citizen

Additional Information:

Award Amount: $1000

Deadline: Not Specified

Requirements:

  • Current doctoral studies students working in the career field of Jewish Education.

Additional Information:

  • Contact: The Abraham S. Fischler School of Education, Office of Student Services
  • Phone: (954) 262-8655 or 800-986-3223, ext. 28655.
  • Fischler website

Award Amount: $1000

Deadline: April 1st of each calendar year

Requirements:

  • Online student, enrolled in the master’s degree program in speech-language pathology.
  • Enrolled in graduate level courses.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, motivation, leadership, initiative, and personal achievement.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the program.
  • Completed a minimum of 18 credits in the graduate program.
  • Must be in good standing with the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education and Nova Southeastern University.
  • Award used only to provide tuition assistance towards speech-language pathology courses excluding fees (i.e., registration), to FSE graduate students in the Speech-Language and Communication Program who demonstrate superior academic achievement.

Additional Information:

  • Contact: The Abraham S. Fischler School of Education, Office of Student Services
  • Phone: (954) 262-8655 or 800-986-3223, ext. 28655
  • Write an essay using 500 or less words: Discuss how you personify an outstanding student in the online program and describe your goals as a future speech-language pathologist.
  • Provide two professional letters of recommendation.
  • Applications
  • Fischler website

Award Amount: $2,500 for Master's or Educational Specialist studies; $5000 for Doctoral studies

Deadline: Not Specified

Requirements:

  • National Board Certified Teachers studying at Master's and Doctoral levels
  • Must submit a copy of their NBCT letter and two letters of recommendation

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Abraham S. Fischler School of Education, Office of Student Services
  • Phone: (954) 262-8655 or 800-986-3223, ext. 28655
  • Fischler website

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: July

Requirements:

  • Master's students enrolled in the speech-language pathology program
  • Applications for this grant are available at the time of registration

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Abraham S. Fischler School of Education, Office of Student Services
  • Phone: (954) 262-8655 or 800-986-3223, ext. 28655
  • Applications
  • Fischler website

Award Amount:  full tuition including other designated tuition only funds

Deadline: As specified on application

Requirements: Three ways to qualify for this limited award as stated below under eligibility 1-3.

Eligibility 1:
Out-of-State
Please Note: There is a limited number of available scholarships. To ensure your receipt of the award it is in your best interest to submit the application in a timely manner.

  • Meet scholarship program academic requirements (3.5 cumulative grade point average combined with 28 composite ACT/ 1280 math/critical reading SAT scores).
  • First-time freshman enrolled at NSU in the fall semester.
  • Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate program at NSU's Main Campus in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
  • Must be a non-Florida resident. 

Application

Eligibility 2:
Formerly known as the NSU Trustee Florida Academic Scholarship
Please Note: There is a limited number of available scholarships. The award is given to students on a first come first served basis. To ensure your receipt of the award it is in your best interest to submit the application in a timely manner.

  • Meet eligibility requirements of the Florida Academic Scholars Award.
  • First-time enrollee for the fall semester.
  • Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate program at NSU's main campus in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
  • Must complete the state aid application prior to the first day of the fall term
  • Must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)  

Application

Eligibility 3:
Transfer Scholarship
Please Note: There is a limited number of available scholarships. The award is given to students on a first come first served basis. To ensure your receipt of the award it is in your best interest to submit the application in a timely manner.

  • 3.75 GPA (min. 24 college credits)
  • Provide log or certification of 75 hours of community service or college involvement.
  • First-time enrollee for the fall semester.
  • Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate program at NSU's main campus in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Application

Renewable:

  • Maintain a 3.0 cum average.
  • Maintain full-time enrollment by completing 12 credit hours in the fall semester and 12 credit hours in the winter semester.
  • Renewable for up to four years or 130 credits.
  • Students in Dual Admission programs lose their eligibility when they progress to the professional/graduate portion of their program.

Contact Information:

Nova Southeastern University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Attn: Shane Johnson, Coordinator of Special Programs
3301 College Avenue,
Horvitz Administration Building
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
jshane@nova.edu
Phone: (954) 262-8113
Fax: (954) 262-3811

Award Amount: $1,000

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Graduate student in good academic standing at NSU-FSE that are employed as a teacher at a Jewish Day School
  • Submit letter of recommendation from your principal or supervisor that addresses the student's personal and professional characteristics relative to their role as a Jewish Day School educator

Additional Information:

Award: Varies

Deadline: July 1, 2013

Background: Edward Lieblein, Ph.D., Dean Emeritus of NSU's Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) proudly served as Dean of GSCIS for more than 16 years. The fund was created to honor Dr. Lieblein's service as dean, and of his service to our nation in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Requirements:

  • Enrolled in master's or doctoral program at NSU's Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences.
  • Employed by a branch of the United States Government.
  • Submit a 500 word essay explaining how applicant's area of study at the Graduate School of Computer and information Sciences contributes to his or her job in the public sector.
  • Provide two letters of recommendation: one from an academic professional and one from the applicant's employer speaking to his or her commitment to public service.

Additional Information

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Background: This fund was set up in February 2008 by an anonymous donor and has received some additional funding. It is used for DMS student scholarships and to award DMS students for professional conference presentations and academic publications.

Requirements:

  • DMS students for professional conference presentations and academic publications

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Background: When Doris Benefield Harold, a respected member of the DFT Ph.D. Program, died of cancer in 1995, DFT set up this fund. Students, faculty, and friends contributed as a way of honoring Doris's memory. It has been additionally funded from the DFT Student Scholarships. Series and workshops presented by DFT faculty. This fund is used to award DFT students for professional conference presentations and academic publications.

Requirements:

  • DFT students for professional conference presentations and academic publications

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Background: Dr. Patricia Cole, a faculty member in DFT is the founding contributor of this scholarship, which was set up in June 2008. This scholarship is available to DFT doctoral students in financial need who enter the program several years after undergraduate school (unless they started undergrad school later in life). Performance based on at least 2 terms in the program.

Requirements:

  • DFT doctoral students in financial need who enter the program several years after undergraduate school (unless they started undergrad school later in life)
  • Performance based on at least 2 terms in the program

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Stipend up to a maximum of $15,600 per year, paid bi-weekly.

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • One an academic year only. Fall to summer terms, depending on available funds
  • GA position for a student in the Master of Arts in Cross-disciplinary Studies (MACS) Program at SHSS is for a maximum of 20 hours per week
  • Reviewed after each trimester based on the student's academic and GA performance
  • Maintain a full-time course load
  • Minimum of 3.5 GPA
  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Stipend up to a maximum of $15,600 per year, paid bi-weekly.

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • One an academic year only. Fall to summer terms, depending on available funds.
  • Positions are for a maximum of 20 hours per week in an on-campus program
  • The faculty committees review continuation of the assistantship after each trimester based on the student academic and GA performance
  • Maintain a full-time course load
  • Minimum of 3.5 GPA
  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Background: Jim Elmore, a federal mediator and friend of DCAR, died in 1998. This fund was established by DCAR as a lasting tribute to Jim. Students, faculty, and friends have contributed. This fund is used to award DCAR students for professional conference presentations and academic publications.

Requirements:

  • DCAR students for professional conference presentations and academic publications

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Contact Dr. Robin Cooper (Department of Conflict Analysis & Resolution – DCAR)

Award Amount: Based on available funds, up to three scholarships per term can be awarded, each in the amount of $500. Students can receive this scholarship award one time.

Deadline: Nov. 1; March 1; July 1

Background: The SHSS Friends Memorial Fund was initiated in remembrance of our late colleague Mr. Cody Smith for his outstanding services to SHSS. Contributions to the fund are appreciated and can be made in honor of other friends of SHSS.

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing
  • Continuously registered each term
  • Actively working on their thesis or dissertation research project, applied clinical project, or community outreach project
  • Submit a narrative of proposed or ongoing activity related to their thesis or dissertation research, applied clinical project, or community outreach project
  • The narrative should include the following elements: 1) description of project; 2) explanation of how funds would be used; 3) plan for sustainability (e.g., other sources of funding that will be sought); 4) timeline for completion of the project, including anticipated completion date

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Background: Created to honor colleagues who are committed to giving back to the community. It is awarded to the SHSS student whose community service is exemplary of and committed to NSU's vision and the SHSS motto of “walking the talk.” Currently registered in good academic standing with the university, completed at least 9 credits in an SHSS program, and enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in a term.

Requirements:

  • Community service is exemplary of and committed to NSU's vision and the SHSS motto of "walking the talk."
  • Good academic standing
  • Completed at least 9 credits in an SHSS program
  • Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in a term

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Background: This scholarship is available to SHSS students for: 1) outstanding academic performance, 2) crisis situation of need, and/or 3) contribution to inclusive learning community building. The award is considered on a case-to-case basis.

Requirements:

  • Outstanding academic performance, crisis situation of need, and/or contribution to inclusive learning community building
  • Considered on a case-to-case basis

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: May 30

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment
  • Good academic standing
  • Permanent resident of Florida
  • Disadvantaged background
  • Demonstrates financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Consideration will be given to those from families where few or no members have attended college

Additional Information:

  • Contact: The Audiology Chancellors Office
  • Phone: 800-541-6682

Award Amount: Varies (renewable upon re-application each year)

Deadline: May 30

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment
  • Good academic standing
  • Permanent resident of Florida
  • Disadvantaged background
  • Demonstrates financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Consideration will be given to those from families where few or no members have attended college

Additional Information:

  • Application
  • Contact: Chancellors Office, Attn: Sue Peake
  • Phone: 800-541-6682 ext. 21518

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Hispanic student enrolled in one of the colleges of NSU Health Professions Division
  • Good academic standing
  • Based on available funds

Additional Information:

  • Phone: 800-541-6682 ext. 21518

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: September 8

Requirements:

  • Based on academic, clinical and service performance
  • Provide a letter of application describing your accomplishments in these areas, and attach a copy of your most recent clinical competencies check form
  • Applications will be competitively scored on a 100 point basis. Up to 35 points are awarded for the GPA. (Points will be awarded for GPAs in excess of 3.7 / 92.5%). Up to 20 points are earned for service. Clinical performance, reflected by clinic grades and by the clinical competencies check list, earns the applicant up to 35 points. The quality of the letter of application provides up to 10 points

Additional Information:

  • Submit your letter of application/copy of competencies to: Teri Hamill: Chair of Weiser Scholarship Committee
  • Contact: Audiology Chancellors Office
  • Phone: 800-541-6682

Award Amount: Varies (renewable upon re-application each year)

Deadline: April 30

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment
  • Good academic standing
  • Permanent resident of Florida
  • From a disadvantaged background
  • Demonstrate financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Consideration will be given to those from families where few or no members have attended college

Additional Information:

  • Contact: The Chancellors Office, Attn: Sue Peake
  • Phone: 800-541-6682 ext. 21518
  • Application

Award Amount: Varies (renewable upon re-application each year)

Deadline: May 30

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment
  • Good academic standing
  • Permanent resident of Florida
  • Disadvantaged background
  • Demonstrates financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Consideration will be given to those from families where few or no members have attended college

Additional Information:

  • Contact: The Chancellors Office, Attn: Sue Peake
  • Phone: 800-541-6682 ext. 21518
  • Application

Award Amount: Full Tuition

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Second year of medical school
  • 12-month (pre-graduation) fellowships in addition to training and experience in osteopathic manipulative medicine
  • Full tuition for their junior and senior years in osteopathic medicine
  • Notification of application process and deadlines by the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practice

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Mark Sandhouse, D.O.
  • Email

Award Amount: Varies (renewable upon re-application each year)

Deadline: May 30

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment
  • Good academic standing
  • Permanent resident of Florida
  • Disadvantaged background
  • Demonstrates financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Consideration will be given to those from families where few or no members have attended college

Additional Information:

  • Contact: The Chancellors Office, Attn: Sue Peake
  • Phone: 800-541-6682 ext. 21518
  • Application

Award Amount: Varies (renewable)

Deadline: Feb 28

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment
  • US citizens or permanent resident; resident of Florida (as defined for in-state tuition).
  • Awards will be based on the following factors:
    • Students from low income families
    • Students from school districts with high drop-out rates
    • Students from single-parent families
    • Students from families in which few or no members have attended college
  • Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies (unless specified below)

Deadline: Feb 28

Requirements:

  • Continuing pharmacy students
  • Demonstrates financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Academic performance and career interest

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Not specified

Deadline: Not specified

Requirements:

  • Continuing pharmacy students
  • Demonstrates financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Academic performance and career interest

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Not specified

Deadline: Feb 28

Requirements:

  • Demonstrates financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Exhibit academic excellence
  • The dean has sole discretion on granting the scholarship
  • Based on available funds generated each year from the endowment

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Not specified

Deadline: Feb 28

Requirements:

  • Entering your P1 – P3 year
  • Exhibit academic excellence
  • The dean has sole discretion on granting the scholarship

Additional Information:

Award Amount: $500

Deadline: Feb 28

Requirements:

  • Entering your P2 year
  • Demonstrate financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • The dean has sole discretion on granting the scholarship
  • Based on available funds generated each year from the endowment

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies (based on available funds)

Deadline: CLOSED

Requirements:

  • Exhibit academic excellence
  • The Dean has sole discretion on granting the scholarship
  • Based on available funds generated each year from the endowment

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies (based on available funds)

Deadline: CLOSED

Requirements:

  • Entering your P4 year
  • Demonstrate financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Exhibit academic excellence
  • The dean has sole discretion on granting the scholarship
  • Based on available funds generated each year from the endowment

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies (based on available funds)

Deadline: Feb 28

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing
  • Service to the College of Pharmacy
  • Evidence of leadership
  • Have dependents
  • Demonstrate financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • The Dean has sole discretion on granting the scholarship
  • Based on available funds generated each year from the endowment

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies (based on available funds)

Deadline: Feb 28

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing
  • Evidence of leadership; community involvement
  • The Dean has sole discretion on granting the scholarship
  • Based on available funds generated each year from the endowment

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies (renewable upon re-application each year)

Deadline: March 30

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment
  • Good academic standing
  • Permanent resident of Florida
  • From a disadvantaged background
  • Demonstrate financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Consideration will be given to those from families where few or no members have attended college

Additional Information:

  • Contact: The Chancellors Office, Attn: Sue Peake
  • Phone: 800-541-6682 ext. 21518
  • Application

Award Amount: Varies (renewable upon re-application each year)

Deadline: March 30

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment
  • Good academic standing
  • Permanent resident of Florida
  • Disadvantaged background
  • Demonstrate financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Consideration will be given to those from families where few or no members have attended college

Additional Information:

  • Contact: The Chancellors Office, Attn: Sue Peake
  • Phone: 800-541-6682 ext. 21518
  • Application

Award Amount: One time, non-renewal $250

Deadline: Fall – September 1 Winter – January 8

Requirements:

  • Completed the first semester of the Master Level Occupational Therapy program in Fort Lauderdale campus
  • Demonstrate financial need with a valid FAFSA; showing an EFC less than $1,000

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Occupational Therapy Department (954) 262-1242
  • Application

Award Amount: Varies.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate full time HSBE student majoring in business.
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA.
  • One time award.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate HSBE students, majoring in business.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Full time enrollment.
  • Demonstrates above average ability and academic performance.
  • One time award.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies. Renewable up to 1 year based on available funds.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate HSBE students.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Full time enrollment.
  • Demonstrate need through a valid FAFSA.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies, based on available funding. Renewable: Yes, up to 3 years and depending on available funds. Must maintain full time status and a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds

Requirements:

  • First time, first year, or transfer undergraduate HSBE day student attending full time.
  • Completed a challenging college preparatory program in high school.
  • Minimum SAT critical reading and Quantitative score of 1150 or ACT score of 25.
  • Minimum high school GPA of 3.0.
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies based on available funds.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds. Renewable: Yes, for one additional year, must reapply.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate HSBE students, including transfer students.
  • Full time enrollment.
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA.
  • U.S. citizen of the United States.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: At least $1,000. Can receive up to 4 years, must reapply.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds.

Requirements:

  • Matriculated, or accepted, at NSU as a Undergraduate HSBE student.
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA.
  • Full time enrollment.
  • Good academic standing.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies, based on available funds.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds.

Requirements:

  • High achieving undergraduate HSBE students.
  • Full time enrollment.
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA.
  • One time award.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate full time Day HSBE students majoring in business.
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA.
  • One time award.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Tuition-only awards. NSU Freshman Dean's Award ($2,000-$9,500). NSU Dean's Transfer Award ($2,500-$5,500).

Deadline: Awards are made at the time of admission to NSU based on prior academic achievement.

Requirements:

  • New full-time freshman and transfer PALS students attending the day program at the main campus.
  • The Office of Admissions for the Farquhar College makes awards to incoming students in the Professional and Liberal Studies Program.
  • Renewal is based on the completion of 24 credits during the previous academic year the scholarship was received and maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Students will lose eligibility for these awards if they leave the Professional and Liberal Studies Program before graduation to enroll in a graduate program, move to the Health Professions Division, enroll in the Career Development Program, or receive tuition waiver benefits from the university.
  • If student drops below full-time during the term then their award is canceled.

Additional Information:

  • First year Contact: Office of Undergraduate Admissions- Phone: (954) 262-8000
  • Renewal awards: Dean’s Office, Director of Student Services- Phone: (954) 262-7918

Award Amount: $5,000. One time award.

Deadline: CLOSED.

Requirements:

  • First year HSBE undergraduate day students.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Minimum SAT score of 1200 or ACT score of 27.
  • Minimum high school GPA of 3.4.
  • Two (2) signed letters of recommendation (one professional/business and one educational recommendation), attesting to candidate’s character, accomplishments, and where applicable candidate's participation in school and community activities.
  • Full time enrollment.
  • U.S. Citizen.

Award Amount: $5,000. One time award. (Must maintain 3.5 GPA).

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds.

Requirements:

  • Incoming or current HSBE undergraduate students.
  • Minimum SAT score of 1200 or ACT score of 27 (incoming freshman only).
  • Minimum high school or college GPA of 3.5. (official transcripts).
  • Full time enrollment.
  • U.S. Citizen.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Serve a one (1) year term as Student Leader of Council's mentorship group; Student Leader will be liaison between mentees and Council.
  • Assist with creation and execution of one (1) event in collaboration with Council members and Office of Development.
  • Attend one (1) Council meeting as Student Leader (Council holds quarterly meetings annually) and able to attend award/scholarship event(s) where applicable.
  • Demonstrate leadership and strong desire to become an entrepreneur.
  • Applicant may be required to attend an interview session with Council Chair and Council member(s) and/or give presentation to Council member.

Additional Information:

  • Essay Requirement (see application for details)
  • Application

Award Amount: $3,000. Must reapply each year to be considered.

Deadline: CLOSED.

Requirements:

  • Current HSBE undergraduate day students, majoring in sport and recreation management.
  • Minimum NSU GPA of 3.5.
  • Full time enrollment.
  • Contributes extensively to the sport and recreation management community through volunteerism and/or work experience.

Award Amount: 20% reduction off full tuition rates as published in the students catalog (does not include prerequisites, fees, or other students expenses)

Deadline: Open

Requirements:

  • Planning to and/or currently enrolled in the Masters of Public Administration (MPA) program at the Huizenga School
  • City, county, federal, or other U.S. government employee
  • Provide employment verification letter or a copy of official identification badge
  • Scholarship is applied to every term
  • Open to international students
  • Please submit information to your Academic Advisor

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies up to $3,000/year, renewable up to 4 years.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate full time HSBE student majoring in business.
  • Minimum HS GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
  • Minimum SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 24.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: $10,000 one time award – For Undergraduate Students

Deadline: May 1, 2013

Background: The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship and the Horatio Alger Association have established the Horatio Alger Huizenga Business School Scholarship. Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars will be awarded to ten (10) current Huizenga Business School students who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. The scholarship is funded by association member H. Wayne Huizenga to provide financial assistance to students seeking a degree in Business. Members of the Horatio Alger Association are committed to supporting students and believe the scholarship program is an investment in America's future.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate student in sophomore standing enrolled in the H. Wayne Huizenga Business School
  • Full time enrollment
  • Critical financial need, based on the Student Aid Report (SAR)
  • Submit a copy of the SAR (You can view this by going to www.fafsa.ed.gov and logging on as a returning user)
  • Currently a resident of the State of Florida
  • Demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
  • Academic achievement (minimum cumulative grade point average is 2.0 for consideration)
  • Citizen of the United States
  • Submit unofficial college transcripts reflecting the most recent cumulative GPA and credit hour totals

For details and to apply online, please go to: www.horatioalger.org/scholarships.

Additional Information:

To access the application:

  • Click Apply located at the top left of screen;
  • Click on Scholarship Programs
  • Look for Nova Southeastern University by scrolling down
  • Create an account by clicking on Start an Online Application at bottom of the screen;
  • Complete required fields, click Register;
  • Complete the application and click Save.

Award Amount: Varies.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds. Renewable: Yes, for one year only based on available funds with a 3.2 GPA or higher and remain at full time status.

Requirements:

  • Second year undergrad students or transferring students who have a two year degree and entering as a third year student for the fall term.
  • Majoring in business.
  • Full time enrollment.
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA.
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
  • Minimum NSU GPA of a 3.5 or a transfer GPA of 3.7 or higher; and have completed a strong college preparatory program in high school.
  • Minimum SAT critical reading and Quantitative score of 1250 or ACT score of 28.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: At least $2,500.

Award: $1,000/Renewable based on fund availability, maintaining full time status, minimum 2.5 GPA, and majoring in business at HSBE

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds

Requirements:

  • First generation college student
  • Continuing undergraduate HSBE student, majoring in business
  • Cumulative NSU GPA of 2.5
  • Full time enrollment
  • Demonstrate need with a valid FAFSA
  • Preference given to students who attended: Blanche Ely High School, Boyd Anderson High School, Deerfield Beach High School, Dillard High School, Fort Lauderdale High School, Piper High School, or Stranahan High School

Additional Information:

Award Amount: At least $2,500.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate fulltime HSBE student.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
  • Minimum SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 24.
  • One time award.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: $147.50 off per credit published tuition rates (does not include prerequisites, fees, or other student's expenses)

Deadline: Open

Requirements:

  • Graduate students enrolled in a business program at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Completed their Bachelors degree at NSU
  • Begin Masters program at the Huizenga School no later than one term after students completed final class for Bachelors degree
  • At least one course every term for the duration of the Masters degree
  • Maintain good academic standing in graduate program
  • Open to international students
  • Scholarship is awarded every term
  • Please submit information to your Academic Advisor

Additional Information:

Award Amount:  full tuition including other designated tuition only funds

Deadline: As specified on application

Requirements: Three ways to qualify for this limited award as stated below under eligibility 1-3.

Eligibility 1:
Out-of-State
Please Note: There is a limited number of available scholarships. To ensure your receipt of the award it is in your best interest to submit the application in a timely manner.

  • Meet scholarship program academic requirements (3.5 cumulative grade point average combined with 28 composite ACT/ 1280 math/critical reading SAT scores).
  • First-time freshman enrolled at NSU in the fall semester.
  • Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate program at NSU's Main Campus in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
  • Must be a non-Florida resident. 

Application

Eligibility 2:
Formerly known as the NSU Trustee Florida Academic Scholarship
Please Note: There is a limited number of available scholarships. The award is given to students on a first come first served basis. To ensure your receipt of the award it is in your best interest to submit the application in a timely manner.

  • Meet eligibility requirements of the Florida Academic Scholars Award.
  • First-time enrollee for the fall semester.
  • Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate program at NSU's main campus in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
  • Must complete the state aid application prior to the first day of the fall term
  • Must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)  

Application

Eligibility 3:
Transfer Scholarship
Please Note: There is a limited number of available scholarships. The award is given to students on a first come first served basis. To ensure your receipt of the award it is in your best interest to submit the application in a timely manner.

  • 3.75 GPA (min. 24 college credits)
  • Provide log or certification of 75 hours of community service or college involvement.
  • First-time enrollee for the fall semester.
  • Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate program at NSU's main campus in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Application

Renewable:

  • Maintain a 3.0 cum average.
  • Maintain full-time enrollment by completing 12 credit hours in the fall semester and 12 credit hours in the winter semester.
  • Renewable for up to four years or 130 credits.
  • Students in Dual Admission programs lose their eligibility when they progress to the professional/graduate portion of their program.

Contact Information:

Nova Southeastern University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Attn: Shane Johnson, Coordinator of Special Programs
3301 College Avenue,
Horvitz Administration Building
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
jshane@nova.edu
Phone: (954) 262-8113
Fax: (954) 262-3811

Award Amount: Varies, based on available funds.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate full time HSBE student majoring in business who is beginning their junior or senior year.
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA.
  • Leadership ability and involvement in community/volunteer activities showing the potential of becoming a successful entrepreneur.
  • International students may apply.
  • One time award.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: 50% reduction off published tuition rates (does not include prerequisites, fees, or other student's expenses)

Deadline: July 2 for Fall Admission or November 1 for Winter Admission

Requirements:

  • New students planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate business program at the Huizenga School, BAHAMAS locations ONLY
  • Attend Bahamas based campus
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) from previous higher education institution
  • Maintain a GPA of 3.5 in order to retain scholarship
  • Must show financial need and have a valid FAFSA
  • Highly involved with volunteer work and active within the Bahamian community
  • Undergraduate students must also have completed a minimum of 30 credits earned from previous higher education institution

Additional Information:

Award Amount: $3,500.00

Deadline for Application: July 2, 2012

Requirements:

  • Graduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in full time study at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship
  • Preference will be given to students enrolled in M.B.A. in Entrepreneurship or M.B.A. in Management programs
  • Be in good academic standing with the University
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Most recent GPA at time of application will be used to determine eligibility
  • Submit official transcript (provided in sealed envelope, otherwise application will be considered incomplete)
  • Minimum GMAT score of 500 (Graduate Management Admission Test-in sealed envelope, otherwise application will be considered incomplete)

Additional Information:

  • Provide an essay (400 words) answering following questions:
    1. How I would benefit from SFIMA Scholarship.
    2. How I foresee the award as an opportunity to excel in my chosen field of study.
    3. How I intend to maximize the benefits of this Scholarship.
      * Applicant must be author of essay.
  • Provide two (2) signed Letters of Recommendation (from a professor, professional contact and/or colleague).
  • Recipient will serve a one (1) year term as Student Representative for SFIMA.
  • Recipient must assist with event coordination at minimum of two (2) SFIMA events and attend minimum of two (2) SFIMA Board meetings.
  • Recipient must be available to attend award/scholarship event where applicable
  • Email
  • Website

Award Amount: One time award (varies)

Deadline: To be announced

Requirements:

  • MBA students only
  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5
  • Demonstrate leadership involvement in a club or organization
  • Open to international students

Additional Information:

Award: $22,000/year

Requirements:

  • Disbursed equally in the fall and winter semesters.
  • Renewable for three years and requires maintenance of a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or better at the end of each academic year.
  • Recipients must be enrolled at NSU Law as full-time students.

Additional Information:

  • Merit based scholarship awarded by the admissions committee for incoming students.
  • No separate application is required.

Award:$18,000/year

Requirements:

  • Disbursed equally in the fall and winter semesters.
  • Renewable for three years and requires maintenance of a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or better at the end of each academic year.
  • Recipients must be enrolled at NSU Law as full-time students.

Additional Information:

  • Merit based scholarship awarded by the admissions committee for incoming students.
  • No separate application is required.

Award:$15,000/year

Requirements:

  • Disbursed equally in the fall and winter semesters.
  • Renewable for three years and requires maintenance of a cumulative grade point average of 2.6 or better at the end of each academic year.
  • Recipients must be enrolled at NSU Law as full-time students.

Additional Information:

  • Merit based scholarship awarded by the admissions committee for incoming students.
  • No separate application is required.

Award:$5,000/year

Requirements:

  • Disbursed equally in the fall and winter semesters.
  • Renewable for three years and requires maintenance of a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better at the end of each academic year.
  • Recipients must be enrolled at NSU Law as full-time students.

Additional Information:

  • Merit based scholarship awarded by the admissions committee for incoming students.
  • No separate application is required.

Award:$1,250

Deadline:Fall term of 2013

Requirements:

  • Must be a 2L
  • Good academic standing
  • Minimum grade requirements, 205 cumulative GPA
  • Must attend a donor event and agree to related publicity requirements
  • Write and submit an essay
  • Recipient must write an acknowledgment letter in consultation with the Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship

Additional Information:

  • Essay must be typed and no more than 500 words in length
  • Essay topic must be about one or more of the following issues:
    1. The Seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution (right to a jury trial)
    2. The independence of the judiciary
    3. Professionalism/ethics in the practice of law
  • Recipient is required to attend ABOTS’s annual Judges Night in order to be recognized by ABOTA
  • Event date and times will be announced annually
  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Committed to family law
  • Excels in the matrimonial law area

Additional Information:

  • Appropriate limitations could include, but not be limited to, earning an A in Family Law; having an overall B average; having financial need
  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: $5,000

Deadline: April 30 for July exam and November 30 for February exam

Requirements:

  • Graduating student, taking the Florida Bar for the first time
  • GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 inclusive
  • Day students must be able to demonstrate "need" defined as "would otherwise have to work between graduation and the Bar exam."
  • Evening students currently working full time may work a minimal amount of time during their bar studies if necessary to maintain health care benefits.
  • Certify that $5,000 is sufficient to permit him or her to forego all employment between graduation and the Bar exam.
  • Submit a completed Bar Gift Award application, including written promises to forego employment between graduation and the Bar exam and to participate in the on campus Florida Auxiliary Program (FBAP) offered by CSP.
  • Provide a written commitment to support the fund in the future.

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies. Renewal: Yes, up to 2 additional years based on available funds

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing
  • Full time enrollment

Additional Information

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: $1,000

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Third-year law student
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5 and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 during the course of study
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Broward County resident
  • Submit two letters of recommendation from Nova Law Center professors
  • Students must write and submit a letter stating their view of the Law and Society

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Must show promise in the Business, Tax, or Real Estate curricula
Additional Information:
  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing
Additional Information:
  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Distinguish himself/herself in research, writing, community services, and/or other activities of importance to the Cuban-American community
  • Currently enrolled student must be in good academic standing at the Law Center and be attending the Law Center the following fall
Additional Information:
  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available
  • Students must complete a competitive essay of no more than 1000 words
  • Essay must focus on and describe in detail the activities and achievements that qualify him/her for the award
  • Student must submit an updated resume
  • Student must submit a copy of his/her transcript
  • Scholarship recipient will be invited to a CABA fall reception where they will be introduced

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Must have contributed to the advancement of international disarmament and/or international human rights
  • Submit an essay describing contributions to the purpose

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Two awards at $500 each

Deadline: September 30

Requirements:

  • Demonstrate excellent performance in the required course in professional responsibility and must have shown, through their actions and behavior, the highest standards of professional conduct in and/or out of the classroom.
  • Law Center students only
  • If selected, write two letters of acknowledgement to Donors

Additional Information:

  • No application is required. Students are nominated by Faculty.

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing
  • Demonstrate financial need through valid FAFSA

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Graduate student
  • Been working in the Children and Families Clinic
  • Selection based upon his/her dedication and work in the clinic

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: $2,500

Deadline: Varies, around October 15

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing
  • Minimum GPA of 3.3
  • Demonstrate community involvement

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available
  • Complete and submit an essay, not more than 250 words typed
  • Essay questions vary each year, but will be in relation to current events related to community associations

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Demonstrate involvement in trial and appellate advocacy
  • Inspirational and optimistic
  • Interested in community service and charities

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: October

Requirements:

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
  • Demonstrate significant commitment to and active engagement in the Law Center through their actions and/or activities

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available
  • Complete and submit a typed essay on the following topic, "How to keep alumni engaged in the Law Center"

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available
  • Award supports law students who need to develop their critical skills and assist them financially to prepare for the bar examination

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing
  • Handicapped students only

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Second year or third year student who has created a three credit labor course
  • A winning oral advocate of Moot Court Competition
  • Demonstrate ability to inter-relate complex labor law standards and guidelines with evolving problems and issues of labor management relations

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Law students in the Trial and Advocacy program

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Law student must have completed his/her first year
  • Good academic standing
  • Meet minimum grade requirements
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies. Renewal: Yes, up to 2 additional years based on available funds

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Law Center students only
  • Good academic standing
  • Full time enrollment

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Evening law students with children (dependent minors, custodial or noncustodial)
  • Good academic standing
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8
  • Second, third, or fourth-year law student returning in Fall

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available
  • Complete and submit an essay, not more than 500 words typed on the following topic "You understood the challenges you would face attending law school in the evening. What are those challenges, and what is it about your aspiration to be a lawyer that led you to undertake the challenge?"

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Law student who exemplifies outstanding performance in Trial Advocacy

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Awarded to upper class law students
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA
  • Taking at least 1 federal tax course

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Awarded to upper class law students based on academic performance
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA
  • Second or third year student

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: $2,500

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Law student with high academic credentials
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: $500

Deadline: June 1, 2013

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing
  • Minimum GPA of 2.25
  • Demonstrates an exceptional interest and involvement in the field of Civil Rights Advocacy
  • Work experience related to civil rights
  • Studies or achievements that help promote civil rights
  • Returning law students after the first or second year
  • Demonstrates financial need through a valid FAFSA
  • Affiliations with organizations or clubs promoting civil rights

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available
  • Submit a statement, no more than two pages typed, detailing activities or interest which demonstrate a conviction in promoting civil rights
  • Letters of reference from former associates, employers or professors are also encouraged

Award: Up to $1,000

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Graduate of the Shepard Broad Law Center, sitting for the Florida Bar Exam
  • Request letter explaining need and exceptional circumstances must be submitted to the Associate Dean of the Critical Skills Program

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing
  • First year Shepard Broad Law students, or any active enrolled law student
  • Demonstrate academic excellence
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Good academic standing

Additional Information:

  • Application is sent out via NSU email when the award comes available

Award Amount: Up to $8000

Deadline: GA Applications are available in January for next academic year

Requirements:

  • Given to those hired as graduate assistants

Additional Information:

  • Contact: The Office of Residential Life and Housing
  • Phone: (954) 262-7061
  • Website

Award Amount: $1000

Deadline: CLOSED

Requirements:

  • International undergraduate students only
  • Demonstrate leadership experience and community/school involvement

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Annual Package of $10,000

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Demonstrate leadership experience in their school or community to be eligible for consideration for the program
  • Will participate in an elite four-year leadership program and receive the scholarship each year as part of the program
  • All credit hours in the Leadership Certificate program must be earned at Nova Southeastern University, no credit by exam (TSD, Military, Dual Enrollment, CLEP, etc.) may be used
  • Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and earn a grade of "C" or better in each course used to satisfy the certificate
  • Cannot drop below full time academic status (minimum of 12 credit hours), must meet all co-curricular requirements and remain in good conduct standing with NSU at all times

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
  • Phone: (954) 262-7195
  • Email
  • Website

* Please note that requirements and class are subject to change based upon availability, university conditions, programmatic need, etc.

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Applications are available at end of January during information session

Requirements:

  • Hired as resident assistants
  • Part-time or full-time student at Nova Southeastern University, meeting the minimum academic requirements of the academic department
  • Undergraduates with a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Graduate students with the minimum cumulative GPA required for that graduate program
  • One semester live-in experience prior to application, not necessarily at NSU; OR significant leadership experience
  • Good judicial standing with the University
  • Willingness to make a commitment through the academic year (i.e. August - May).

Additional Information:

  • Contact: The Office of Residential Life and Housing
  • Phone: (954) 262-7061
  • Website

Award:

  • Varies.
  • Scholarship amount will be directed toward either housing or tuition costs but cannot exceed total tuition and room/board cost of attendance.
  • Renewal: Yes, based on available funds.

Deadline: Closed

Requirements:

  • Open to all graduate and undergraduate majors.
  • Current 2.5 NSU Cumulative Undergraduate GPA or 3.0 Graduate GPA (or based on current passing percentage for Law School).
  • Current record of club or organization involvement or other type of engagement such as Student Employment, Honors, Razor’s Edge, etc.
  • Good conduct and organizational standing.
  • Chief Student Officer approval (If President or other CSO, NSU Advisor must sign).

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Christina Rajkumar
  • Phone: (954) 262-7283
  • Email

Award Amount: $500

Deadline: Closed

Requirements:

  • Registered for the fall term
  • Undergraduate and Graduate students
  • International students are welcomed to apply
  • Academic excellence will be considered in the awarding process

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: June 14, 2013

Requirements:

  • Female and international student pursuing an education at NSU
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Currently enrolled at NSU
  • Demonstrates financial need in the letter of application

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Lynn Larose
  • Phone: (954) 262-2116
  • Website

Award Amount: $1000

Deadline: Not specified

Requirements:

  • Incoming students are selected who have been accepted into the Professional and Liberal Studies Program
  • Full-time enrollment

Additional Information:

  • Contact: The Undergraduate Admissions Office
  • Phone: (954) 262-8000

Award: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • All undergraduate and graduate students are eligible

Additional Information:

  • The Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships through the use of internet-based quiz competitions.
  • Students who answer the most number of questions in the shortest amount of time are declared winners.
  • Website

Award Amount: Tuition-only awards. NSU Freshman Dean's Award ($2,000-$9,500). NSU Dean's Transfer Award ($2,500-$5,500).

Deadline: Awards are made at the time of admission to NSU based on prior academic achievement.

Requirements:

  • New full-time freshman and transfer PALS students attending the day program at the main campus.
  • The Office of Admissions for the Farquhar College makes awards to incoming students in the Professional and Liberal Studies Program.
  • Renewal is based on the completion of 24 credits during the previous academic year the scholarship was received and maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Students will lose eligibility for these awards if they leave the Professional and Liberal Studies Program before graduation to enroll in a graduate program, move to the Health Professions Division, enroll in the Career Development Program, or receive tuition waiver benefits from the university.
  • If student drops below full-time during the term then their award is canceled.

Additional Information:

  • First year Contact: Office of Undergraduate Admissions – Phone: (954) 262-8000
  • Renewal awards: Dean's Office, Director of Student Services – Phone: (954) 262-7918

Award Amount:

  • Annual Stipend: $10,000
  • Tuition Scholarship: $10,000
  • Meal Scholarship: $1,000
  • Fees: $500

Deadline: Closed

Requirements:

  • Areas of Sports Information, Strength and Conditioning, and Business Operations/Game Management
  • Bachelors/masters degree and matriculate into a graduate program at NSU
  • Require 30-35 hours per week, may include flexible hours, evenings and weekends, and are 10-month renewable appointments

Additional Information:

Award Amount: $2,000 (one year)

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds

Requirements:

  • Academically superior undergraduate or graduate students
  • Demonstrate financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Current Broward County resident, if a dependent, parents must be a current Broward County resident
  • Graduated from a Broward County high school
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Submit unofficial high school transcripts including any college course work or degree completed with your application

Additional Information:

Award Amount: $2,000

Deadline: CLOSED

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate or graduate continuing students
  • Established GPA of 3.0 or higher at NSU
  • The scholarship committee will consider leadership ability, community/volunteer activities, and academic excellence
  • Demonstrate financial need with a valid FAFSA

Award Amount: $1,250.00

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds

Requirements:

  • Preference is given to graduates from St. Thomas Aquinas High School who have been accepted to Nova Southeastern University's undergraduate program
  • Leadership ability, community/volunteer activities, and academic excellence will be considered in the awarding process
  • Submit applications along with your high school transcripts to the Office of Student Financial Assistance. If transcripts are not enclosed your application will not be considered.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: $1000

Deadline: Open

Requirements:

  • Have a disability
  • Broward County resident
  • Be accepted at or be a current full-time undergraduate student
  •  U.S. citizen or legal resident
  •  Submit an essay of not more than 300 words

Additional Information:

  • The essay should explain how their disability impacted them while in school, and how they would use the knowledge gained through education to improve the lives of people with disabilities
  • Center for Independent Living of Broward Inc. will make the final selection of the winner and determine whether the applicant has a qualifying disability, if needed
  • Rae Begley
    NSU - Scholarship Department
    3301 College Ave.
    Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 33314

Award Amount: $2,000.00

Deadline:

  • Students must complete a FAFSA/Renewal by April 15 and must have established a GPA in a university program
  • No Application required
  • Renewal: Yes, 3.2 GPA, depending on available funds

Requirements:

  • Demonstrates high financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Highest GPA and financial need are selected based on available funds and meeting the priority deadline
  • All students that meet the requirements will be automatically considered for this fund. Those randomly selected will be notified

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds. Renewal: Yes. Up to an additional three years.

Requirements:

  • Maintain full time enrollment
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Completed a strong college preparatory program in high school
  • Demonstrate need with a valid FAFSA
  • Minimum combined SAT Critical Reading and Quantitative score of 1150
  • Minimum high school or college GPA of 3.0 for a transfer student
  • Submit unofficial transcripts from high school, or submit unofficial transcripts from high school and college if a transfer student

Additional Information:

Award Amount: $1,000.00

Deadline:

  • Students must complete a FAFSA/Renewal by April 15 and have established a GPA in a university program
  • No Application required
  • Renewal: Yes, 3.2 GPA, depending on available funds

Requirements:

  • Male students.
  • Demonstrate financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Students are randomly selected based on available funds, meeting the priority deadline, and with the highest GPA and financial need
  • All students that meet the requirements will be considered for this fund
  • Selected in July and will be notified

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate or Graduate continuing students
  • Established GPA of 3.5 or higher at Nova Southeastern University for at least 12 credits at NSU
  • One-time award for tuition only
  • Academic excellence
  • Demonstrate need with a valid FAFSA

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies, one time award

Deadline: May 30, 2013

Requirements:

  • Continuing graduate students with a minimum of 15 NSU credits in current program
  • Minimum GPA of 3.8
  • Demonstrate need with a valid FAFSA
  • Full time enrollment
  • Tuition only

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies. Renewable: Yes, up to 4 years based on available funds and maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.8 in a graduate degree seeking program.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds

Requirements:

  • Continuing graduate student enrolled in a degree seeking program
  • Demonstrate financial need from a valid FAFSA
  • Minimum GPA of 3.8 as a graduate student
  • Submit 200-word personal statement regarding hopes and dreams and where you see yourself in the next 10 years
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Preference given to students who are parents of children under the age of 18

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled NSU student-athletes
  • Funded through contributions made to the Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
  • Meet all NCAA and Sunshine State Conference regulations to be eligible for this award

Additional Information:

  • There will be additional factors considered in awarding these scholarships as follows: student leadership, athletic ability, participation in community/volunteer activities and academic progress toward a degree
  • Contact: Maile Keeney
  • Phone: (954) 262-8266
  • Email

Award Amount:

  • 1st Place Undergraduate: $2500
  • 1st Place Graduate: $2500

Deadline: Quiz is available from April 14 – 28, 2013

Requirements:

  • All NSU students are eligible
  • Full-time NSU employees are not eligible to win

Additional Information:

  • The NSI IQ Scholarship is administered by the Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation
  • Register at www.cksf.org, learn interesting facts about NSU, and take an internet-based, multiple-choice quiz on the information they learned
  • Students who answer the most number of questions in the shortest amount of time are declared winners
  • Information including quiz questions is available at Website

Award Amount: $2500.00

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds

Requirements:

  • Graduate students only
  • Demonstrate financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Enrolled in programs that prepare you to work with individuals having physical and/or emotional problems
  • Minimum of 9 credit hours enrollment is required in order to receive the award
  • GPA of 3.5 or higher

Additional Information:

Award Amount:  full tuition including other designated tuition only funds

Deadline: As specified on application

Requirements: Three ways to qualify for this limited award as stated below under eligibility 1-3.

Eligibility 1:
Out-of-State
Please Note: There is a limited number of available scholarships. To ensure your receipt of the award it is in your best interest to submit the application in a timely manner.

  • Meet scholarship program academic requirements (3.5 cumulative grade point average combined with 28 composite ACT/ 1280 math/critical reading SAT scores).
  • First-time freshman enrolled at NSU in the fall semester.
  • Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate program at NSU's Main Campus in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
  • Must be a non-Florida resident. 

Application

Eligibility 2:
Formerly known as the NSU Trustee Florida Academic Scholarship
Please Note: There is a limited number of available scholarships. The award is given to students on a first come first served basis. To ensure your receipt of the award it is in your best interest to submit the application in a timely manner.

  • Meet eligibility requirements of the Florida Academic Scholars Award.
  • First-time enrollee for the fall semester.
  • Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate program at NSU's main campus in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
  • Must complete the state aid application prior to the first day of the fall term
  • Must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Application

Eligibility 3:
Transfer Scholarship
Please Note: There is a limited number of available scholarships. The award is given to students on a first come first served basis. To ensure your receipt of the award it is in your best interest to submit the application in a timely manner.

  • 3.75 GPA (min. 24 college credits)
  • Provide log or certification of 75 hours of community service or college involvement.
  • First-time enrollee for the fall semester.
  • Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate program at NSU's main campus in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Application

Renewable:

  • Maintain a 3.0 cum average.
  • Maintain full-time enrollment by completing 12 credit hours in the fall semester and 12 credit hours in the winter semester.
  • Renewable for up to four years or 130 credits.
  • Students in Dual Admission programs lose their eligibility when they progress to the professional/graduate portion of their program.

Contact Information:

Nova Southeastern University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Attn: Shane Johnson, Coordinator of Special Programs
3301 College Avenue,
Horvitz Administration Building
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
jshane@nova.edu
Phone: (954) 262-8113
Fax: (954) 262-3811

Award Amount: $500

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate fulltime sophomore year or above, in any program at NSU
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Demonstrate financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Present evidence of service to the NSU Chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority by a personally written essay describing their service to the sorority at NSU

Additional Information:

  • Please send essay to:
    ESS Scholarship department
    3301 College Ave
    Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 33314

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Open for 2013 academic year.

Requirements:

  • Current senior students from Weston and Cypress Bay High Schools who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply
  • Incoming new full-time, fully accepted Main Campus Day undergraduate students
  • Minimum 3.5 high school GPA
  • 1100 SAT / 24 ACT
  • Actively engaged member of the NSU Rotaract student community service based organization and remain active for the duration of their student status at NSU
  • Weston Rotary Club application process and should contact their BRACE or guidance counselor for more information

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate full time HSBE student majoring in business.
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA.
  • One time award.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate HSBE students, majoring in business.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Full time enrollment.
  • Demonstrates above average ability and academic performance.
  • One time award.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies. Renewable up to 1 year based on available funds.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate HSBE students.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Full time enrollment.
  • Demonstrate need through a valid FAFSA.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies, based on available funding. Renewable: Yes, up to 3 years and depending on available funds. Must maintain full time status and a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds

Requirements:

  • First time, first year, or transfer undergraduate HSBE day student attending full time.
  • Completed a challenging college preparatory program in high school.
  • Minimum SAT critical reading and Quantitative score of 1150 or ACT score of 25.
  • Minimum high school GPA of 3.0.
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies based on available funds.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds. Renewable: Yes, for one additional year, must reapply.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate HSBE students, including transfer students.
  • Full time enrollment.
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA.
  • U.S. citizen of the United States.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: At least $1,000. Can receive up to 4 years, must reapply.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds.

Requirements:

  • Matriculated, or accepted, at NSU as a Undergraduate HSBE student.
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA.
  • Full time enrollment.
  • Good academic standing.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies, based on available funds.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds.

Requirements:

  • High achieving undergraduate HSBE students.
  • Full time enrollment.
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA.
  • One time award.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate full time Day HSBE students majoring in business.
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA.
  • One time award.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: $5,000. One time award.

Deadline: CLOSED.

Requirements:

  • First year HSBE undergraduate day students.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Minimum SAT score of 1200 or ACT score of 27.
  • Minimum high school GPA of 3.4.
  • Two (2) signed letters of recommendation (one professional/business and one educational recommendation), attesting to candidate’s character, accomplishments, and where applicable candidate's participation in school and community activities.
  • Full time enrollment.
  • U.S. Citizen.

Award Amount: $5,000. One time award. (Must maintain 3.5 GPA).

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds.

Requirements:

  • Incoming or current HSBE undergraduate students.
  • Minimum SAT score of 1200 or ACT score of 27 (incoming freshman only).
  • Minimum high school or college GPA of 3.5. (official transcripts).
  • Full time enrollment.
  • U.S. Citizen.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Serve a one (1) year term as Student Leader of Council's mentorship group; Student Leader will be liaison between mentees and Council.
  • Assist with creation and execution of one (1) event in collaboration with Council members and Office of Development.
  • Attend one (1) Council meeting as Student Leader (Council holds quarterly meetings annually) and able to attend award/scholarship event(s) where applicable.
  • Demonstrate leadership and strong desire to become an entrepreneur.
  • Applicant may be required to attend an interview session with Council Chair and Council member(s) and/or give presentation to Council member.

Additional Information:

  • Essay Requirement (see application for details)
  • Application

Award Amount: $3,000. Must reapply each year to be considered.

Deadline: CLOSED.

Requirements:

  • Current HSBE undergraduate day students, majoring in sport and recreation management.
  • Minimum NSU GPA of 3.5.
  • Full time enrollment.
  • Contributes extensively to the sport and recreation management community through volunteerism and/or work experience.

Award Amount: Varies up to $3,000/year, renewable up to 4 years.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate full time HSBE student majoring in business.
  • Minimum HS GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
  • Minimum SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 24.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: $10,000 one time award – For Undergraduate Students

Deadline: May 1, 2013

Background: The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship and the Horatio Alger Association have established the Horatio Alger Huizenga Business School Scholarship. Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars will be awarded to ten (10) current Huizenga Business School students who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. The scholarship is funded by association member H. Wayne Huizenga to provide financial assistance to students seeking a degree in Business. Members of the Horatio Alger Association are committed to supporting students and believe the scholarship program is an investment in America's future.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate student in sophomore standing enrolled in the H. Wayne Huizenga Business School
  • Full time enrollment
  • Critical financial need, based on the Student Aid Report (SAR)
  • Submit a copy of the SAR (You can view this by going to www.fafsa.ed.gov and logging on as a returning user)
  • Currently a resident of the State of Florida
  • Demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
  • Academic achievement (minimum cumulative grade point average is 2.0 for consideration)
  • Citizen of the United States
  • Submit unofficial college transcripts reflecting the most recent cumulative GPA and credit hour totals

For details and to apply online, please go to: www.horatioalger.org/scholarships.

Additional Information:

To access the application:

  • Click Apply located at the top left of screen;
  • Click on Scholarship Programs
  • Look for Nova Southeastern University by scrolling down
  • Create an account by clicking on Start an Online Application at bottom of the screen;
  • Complete required fields, click Register;
  • Complete the application and click Save.

Award Amount: Varies.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds. Renewable: Yes, for one year only based on available funds with a 3.2 GPA or higher and remain at full time status.

Requirements:

  • Second year undergrad students or transferring students who have a two year degree and entering as a third year student for the fall term.
  • Majoring in business.
  • Full time enrollment.
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA.
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
  • Minimum NSU GPA of a 3.5 or a transfer GPA of 3.7 or higher; and have completed a strong college preparatory program in high school.
  • Minimum SAT critical reading and Quantitative score of 1250 or ACT score of 28.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: At least $2,500.

Award: $1,000/Renewable based on fund availability, maintaining full time status, minimum 2.5 GPA, and majoring in business at HSBE

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds

Requirements:

  • First generation college student
  • Continuing undergraduate HSBE student, majoring in business
  • Cumulative NSU GPA of 2.5
  • Full time enrollment
  • Demonstrate need with a valid FAFSA
  • Preference given to students who attended: Blanche Ely High School, Boyd Anderson High School, Deerfield Beach High School, Dillard High School, Fort Lauderdale High School, Piper High School, or Stranahan High School

Additional Information:

Award Amount: At least $2,500.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate fulltime HSBE student.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
  • Minimum SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 24.
  • One time award.

Additional Information:

Award Amount: Varies, based on available funds.

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate full time HSBE student majoring in business who is beginning their junior or senior year.
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA.
  • Leadership ability and involvement in community/volunteer activities showing the potential of becoming a successful entrepreneur.
  • International students may apply.
  • One time award.

Additional Information:

Award Amount:

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds

Requirements:

  • 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year continuing NSU Undergraduate students
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Demonstrate financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • The scholarship committee will consider academic excellence and financial need as determined by your FAFSA and your expected family contribution
  • Submit applications and letters of recommendation to the Office of Student Financial Assistance Scholarship Department
  • We will not accept faxes

Additional Information

Award Amount: one time award of $1000

Deadline: May 30, 2013 – per available funds

Requirements:

  • Current or entering undergraduates
  • Demonstrate financial need with a valid FAFSA
  • Successful applicants, who remain eligible, may apply for the scholarship again in the future

Additional Information:

Award Amount: $2500

Deadline: CLOSED

Requirements:

  • First year entering Graduate and first year entering Undergraduate
  • Full time enrollment
  • Leadership ability, community/volunteer activities and academic excellence will be considered in the awarding process
  • Minimum GPA is 3.5
  • Submit applications along with prior schools unofficial transcripts to the Office of Student Financial Services Scholarship Department
  • Due to the number of students applying, we will only notify the students selected

Award Amount: Varies based on unmet financial need and expected family contribution (EFC)

Deadline:

  • Award for new students and renewals are based on available funds. Award is determined at the time of admission and based on if a completed FAFSA is on file at NSU by the deadline of March 15th.
  • Renewal: Yes, if maintain a 2.5 GPA, and fulltime enrollment for fall and winter. FAFSA deadline is March 15th for renewals

Requirements:

  • Incoming undergraduate students in the traditional undergraduate day program
  • Full-time enrollment
  • Demonstrate financial need with a valid FAFSA.  FAFSA must be filed each year by March 15
  • If students drop below full time during the term, their awards are canceled

Additional Information:

  • Contact: Scholarship Department Enrollment and Student Services

Award Amount: One award for all cost of tuition for up to four years

Deadline: Not specified

Requirements:

  • A daughter or son of a victim in the September 11, 2001, tragedy (New York World Trade Center, Pentagon, Pennsylvania field)
  • Professional and Liberal Arts Undergraduate Program on main campus
  • Minimum high school GPA of 3.5
  • SAT score of 1100 or higher
  • Full time enrollment
  • Degree-seeking student

Additional Information:

  • Contact: The Undergraduate Admissions Office
  • Phone: (954) 262-8000