Academic Scholarships

NSU recognizes the significance of academic achievement through merit-based scholarships for incoming students. Students considered for an academic scholarship have significant academic achievement. For the 2021-22 admission cycle, merit-based scholarships will not require SAT or ACT scores for consideration.

Freshman Academic Scholarships

Entering Fall Semester
SCHOLARSHIP	AMOUNT
Dean's Scholarship¹	Ranges from $5,000 to $19,000 annually
PREMIER SCHOLARSHIPS⁴
Razor's Edge Leadership ²	$24,000 Awarded as $20,000 tuition $3,500 campus housing $500 meal plan
Razor's Edge Global²
Razor's Edge Research²
Razor's Edge Shark Talent²
Razor's Edge Shark Teach²
The Fischler Academy²	$20,000 annually
Huizenga Business Innovation Academy²	$20,000 annually
Presidential Scholars³	Full tuition
¹ Awarded at point of admission ²Requires an additional Premier Program application - students must interview during a Shark Preview Weekend. ³Consideration for a President's level scholarship is by invitation only. Students must complete an interview during a Shark Preview Weekend. ⁴ A student may only utilize one academic scholarship from NSU. A Dean's Scholarship and Premier Scholarship may not be combined. Students applying for future terms should use this scholarship information as a general guideline. Scholarships are subject to change for future applicants. Scholarships, when combined with other tuition-restricted awards, may not exceed tuition for the award period. The total financial assistance awarded to a student from all sources, including scholarships, grants, loans, and need-based employment, cannot exceed the total cost of attendance for the award period as defined by the Office of Student Financial Assistance. In the event a student's awards exceed either of these limits, the financial aid awards, including the scholarship will be adjusted to eliminate the over-award.

Transfer Academic Scholarships

Entering Fall or Winter Semester
SCHOLARSHIPS	AMOUNT
Dean's Scholarship¹	Ranges from $5,000 to $16,000 annually
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship	$1,000 annually - must provide proof of PTK membership
¹ Awarded at point of admission Students applying for future terms should use this scholarship information as a general guideline. Scholarships are subject to change for future applicants. Scholarships, when combined with other tuition-restricted awards, may not exceed tuition for the award period. The total financial assistance awarded to a student from all sources, including scholarships, grants, loans, and need-based employment, cannot exceed the total cost of attendance for the award period as defined by the Office of Student Financial Assistance. In the event a student's awards exceed either of these limits, the financial aid awards, including the scholarship will be adjusted to eliminate the over-award.

Additional Financial Assistance

A quality education is affordable at NSU. In addition to academic scholarships, the University awards need-based financial aid. We encourage all applicants to consider applying for financial assistance in order to be considered for the maximum merit AND need-based financial aid.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, offers federal grants, loans and work-study opportunities to help finance your education based on financial need and eligibility. Apply online at fafsa.gov.

Aid for Florida Residents

Florida residents have additional financial assistance opportunities. NSU accepts the Florida Pre-Paid Plan and awards Florida Bright Futures as well as the Effective Access to Student Education (EASE) Grant and the Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG). Learn more about aid for Florida residents.