There are many paths to earning a graduate degree at FAU.

This scholarship will award up to $2,000 to eligible FAU students enrolled in combined or advanced standing graduate degree programs. The scholarship is distributed in two increments of $1,000 during the first and last semesters of the graduate program. It's recommended that students apply during their junior year of undergraduate study.

Award Eligibility Criteria
Students should apply early but will not receive funds until the below criteria are met:

• Be officially accepted to a combined program;
• Complete the undergraduate program within four years (first increment);
• After the bachelors is earned, complete the graduate program within two years (second increment); and
• Complete a minimum of three graduate credits during the senior year.

APPLY FOR A PATHWAYS SCHOLARSHIP

Did you know you may be eligible to use your Bright Futures scholarship towards graduate school? Florida Academic Scholars earning a baccalaureate degree in seven semesters or fewer (or the equivalent in credit hours) may receive funding for one term of graduate study, up to 15 semester hours, paid at the undergraduate rate. For more information, please visit Florida Bright Future's website.

Did you earn college credits in high school?

If you dual-enrolled in high school, earning college credits, and will complete your baccalaureate degree early, use Bright Futures funds to earn a graduate degree in one of the accelerated master's programs.

Graduate Assistantships are intended to provide paid learning opportunities to graduate students that will prepare them for their future careers. Benefits can include a partial or full tuition waiver and an hourly stipend. You can be mentored by professors and other experts as you teach university classes, work in a lab, or participate in other learning opportunities beneficial to your career. Approximately one in four graduate students receive assistantships and fellowships.

Visit our Graduate Assistantships webpage for more information.