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A scholarship application is required for all transfer student scholarships. All Office of Undergraduate Admissions scholarships are limited in number, competitive, and are awarded annually on a rolling basis early in the scholarship cycle to admitted transfer students. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee a scholarship. Applicants must meet minimum requirements to be considered for each award. Admissions transfer scholarships are not stackable, meaning a student cannot be awarded more than one of the scholarships. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee a scholarship. Scholarship Application Deadlines: TERM DATE Summer April 1 Fall April 1 Spring November 1 Awardees will be determined once the application deadline has passed.
A scholarship application is required for all transfer student scholarships.
All Office of Undergraduate Admissions scholarships are limited in number, competitive, and are awarded annually on a rolling basis early in the scholarship cycle to admitted transfer students. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee a scholarship. Applicants must meet minimum requirements to be considered for each award. Admissions transfer scholarships are not stackable, meaning a student cannot be awarded more than one of the scholarships. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee a scholarship.
Awardees will be determined once the application deadline has passed.
Honors/Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$2,500 per year for incoming junior transfers with minimum 3.5 GPA. Eligible students are graduates of the Honors Program or member in the Phi Theta Kappa chapter at a Florida College System institution. A letter of recommendation from an Honors or PTK advisor is required. The scholarship is renewable for up to five semesters.
Depan International Scholasrhip
$2,000 awarded annually for up to 4 semesters for a transfer student on a student or scholar visa. Eligibility criteria include: outstanding academic achievement (3.0 GPA or higher), English proficiency, and evidence of community service.
The following Undergraduate Admissions scholarships require a FAFSA to be on file with the Financial Aid department in addition to a scholarship application, as demonstrating financial need is an eligibility requirement. This award cannot be combined with any other merit-based Admissions scholarship.
LINK Scholarship
Limited awards of $2,000 per year to LINK participants. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Renewable for up to two years while a full-time student at FAU. A scholarship application is not required for this award, however, students must be registered in the LINK Transfer Success Program, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and meet with their LINK Advisor at least two times prior to transferring for consideration. Applicants will also need to submit an essay of no more than 300 words, stating how you plan to make a difference in your career field with your FAU degree. Essays should be sent to admissions@fau.edu and in the subject line "Link Scholarship"
Discover more about the LINK Program here.
NSF LEARNTM Program
Awards $500 in the fall semester once accepted into the program and $1,500 in the spring once research is secured, available for undergraduate transfer students with a declared major in the following colleges: College of Science or College of Engineering and Computer Science. Eligibility criteria includes a minimum GPA of 3.0, transfer from another institution, previously awarded an A.A or A.S degree, and submission of the program application. The scholarship is nonrenewable. The application is located at learn.fau.edu. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry.
Additional Scholarships
Additional scholarships are available through the FAU Alumni Association, FAU’s Office of Financial Aid, and through individual academic colleges.
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