Presidential Scholars Program Application

Congratulations! You have been invited to interview for the Presidential Scholars program, the most prestigious scholarship award offered at NSU during a Shark Preview. You are also encouraged to review our Premier Programs below and apply for additional opportunities. Your Presidential Scholars interview will be scheduled with your selected Premier Program interviews during Shark Preview.

In order to receive consideration for Presidential Scholars and/or Premier Program(s), you must:

Submit the supplemental Premier Programs application.
Participate in and interview during a Shark Preview.

NOTE: Within the next few weeks, you will receive an email invitation to tentatively schedule your Shark Preview online. This will not serve as your official Shark Preview date until you receive an official confirmation email.

If you have questions about your supplemental Premier Programs application or Shark Preview status, please contact the Shark Preview team at sharkpreview@nova.edu.
The Premier Programs application will close on February 1 ^st, 2026.

Section 1: Personal Information and Permanent Address

First Name

Middle Initial

Last Name

NSU ID This field is optional

Email Same email used in application for admission

Gender

Estimated number of transferring college credits

Student Status

Home Phone

Mobile Phone

International Cell

Address

If you have already submitted a Premier Programs application, or have already been confirmed, please email sharkpreview@nova.edu to inform the Shark Preview team that you are adding programs.

Section 2: Presidential Scholars

Presidential Scholars Interview Only I choose to interview for the Presidential Scholars program only during Shark Preview.
Presidential Scholars and Premier Program(s): I choose to interview for the Presidential Scholars program, and I am applying to interview for the selected Premier Programs below during Shark Preview.

Section 3: Premier Programs

Below is a listing of NSU's Premier Programs. Requirements for each program vary and can be found at http://www.nova.edu/sharkpreview. Please note application progress cannot be saved.

Select any of the following Premier Programs and up to two Razor's Edge Scholars Programs:

Select one option. Dual Admission Program: For students interested in a reserved seat in one of NSU’s graduate or professional schools while earning their bachelor's degree. Some of NSU's accelerated Dual Admission Program options offer a faster path to a professional degree by allowing earlier transition to professional school (2+4 and 3+4 options)
More information: www.nova.edu/undergraduate/academics/dual-admission/

Note: Students are only able to apply to one Dual Admission program.

Selection

Huizenga Business Innovation Academy: The Huizenga Business Innovation Academy is a '3+1' combined bachelor's and MBA program, which means students graduate with a bachelor's and master's degree in just four years. The Huizenga Business Innovation Academy invests in future entrepreneurs with new business ideas that will change the world. It's NSU's very own innovation hub, with courses built around business startup principles in the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
More information: www.business.nova.edu/innovation/index.html

Farquhar Honors Program: The Farquhar Honors Program places an emphasis on research, small class sizes, and unique hands-on learning experiences so that our most motivated and high-achieving students receive tailored support to excel beyond the classroom.
More Information: https://honors.nova.edu/
NOTE: The Farquhar Honors Program requires a separate application. By checking this box, you will be emailed an invitation to apply to the Farquhar Honors Program once you have been admitted to NSU and your Premier Programs application has been processed.

Hochberg-Miniaci Razor's Edge Scholars Program First Choice
Requirements for these programs are a 3.0 Weighted GPA and a 1200 SAT or 25 ACT. Please note that we will accommodate an interview for your first-choice program, and your second choice program interview is subject to availability::

Razor's Edge Global: For students with a strong interest in global current events, international relations, leadership, change-making, and cross-cultural understanding.
More information: https://undergrad.nova.edu/academics/premier-programs/razors-edge/global.html

1. Please list any global citizenship projects/events you have been part of. These can be through school, internships, competitions or personal initiative. Please include a brief description of the activity along with your role/what contributions you made to the project.

2. Please list any volunteer experiences you completed during high school. Include the name of the organization and the approximate number of hours of service. If you held any formal position within a volunteer organization please include that information as well (e.g., President of XX organization).

3. Please provide a list of any school-based activities you were a part of during high school. These can include any clubs, sports, or artistic pursuits and the dates of those activities. If you held a leadership position (e.g., captain) please include that information as well.

Razor's Edge Leadership: For students who are highly involved in their high school and/or local community with a demonstrated track record of leadership roles and success
More information: www.nova.edu/studentleadership/razorsedge/

Please list your leadership experiences.

Razor's Edge Research: For students with a strong interest in research, scholarship inquiries, problem solving, and the desire to work hands-on with today's research projects.
More information: https://undergrad.nova.edu/academics/premier-programs/razors-edge/research.html/

1. Please list any research projects you have been part of. These can be through school, internships, competitions or personal initiative. Please include a brief description of the project along with your role in the research/what contributions you made to the project.

Hochberg-Miniaci Razor's Edge Scholars Program Second Choice

Please note that we will accommodate an interview for your first-choice program, and your second choice program interview is subject to availability.

Razor's Edge Leadership: For students who are highly involved in their high school and or local community with a demonstrated track record of leadership roles and success.
More information: www.nova.edu/studentleadership/razorsedge/

Please list your leadership experiences.

Section 4: Statement of Understanding

By checking this box, I have read and understood the instructions. I certify that the information submitted in this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. False and/or omitted information will invalidate this application and could result in rejection of the applicant or dismissal from the university if the applicant has already been admitted. Any Offer to join a Premier Program is predicated on the receipt of all final official documents required for full admittance to the university and successful completion of high school graduation requirements. Permission is hereby given to make any necessary inquiries. I voluntarily and knowingly authorize any former school, government agency, employer, person, firm, corporation, its officers, employees and agents, or any other person or entity making a written or oral request for such information. I agree that this information may be used by Nova Southeastern University for research and development purposes aimed at improving education and admissions programs.

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