Scholarships

Scholarships are an excellent way to fund your education. Scholarships can come from many sources, and can be awarded based on a variety of criteria. The key is to make the effort, respond fully and accurately, and don't give up! Remember to begin your search one year prior to your attendance. Then you will need to continue your research each year.

Types of scholarships and additional information

The following are types of scholarships and additional information on each type:

Private -

Private scholarships are available from many sources.

Check our list here for just some of the many organizations that offer scholarships to students.

Also check locally with businesses, civic groups, banks, credit unions, schools, associations, churches, etc. Many of these local groups will offer annual scholarships, so keep your eyes open for opportunities throughout the year.

Check nationally through valid, free search sites that will point you to scholarships that may match your interests or attributes. Some of the best web searches include:

• MACH25
• FastWeb Search
• Scholarships.com

Scholarship Scams!

Beware of any scholarship search service that charges a fee.  The information that you are paying for could be obtained through another source at no cost. This  Scholarship Scam web page at finaid.org  offers excellent guidance on how to identify and avoid scholarship scams.

 

State -

The State of Florida provides scholarships through several programs, the most well known being the Bright Futures scholarship program. Full information on all State Programs is available online through the Florida Department of Education/Office of Student Financial Assistance website

If you are an out of state student check with your state's department of education to see if you are eligible for any state grant that they might administer.

• Bright Futures

  To apply for a Bright Futures Scholarship, submit a completed Florida Financial Aid Application during your last year in high school (after December 1 and prior to graduation). It is your responsibility to know and meet the requirements of the Bright Future Scholarship Program before high school graduation. You may apply online at http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/
  
  

  IMPORTANT NOTE* You must apply during your last year in high school, before graduation, or you will forfeit all future eligibility for a Bright Futures Scholarship.

For more information call TOLL FREE: 1-888-827-2004 or visit the
WEB SITE: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/

Institutional

Florida State University awards many scholarships based on merit and talent to resident and non-resident, undergraduate, graduate and international students. Upon admission to FSU , all incoming and transferring students are can considered for an admission scholarships. For more details visit http://www.fsu.edu/students/prospective/undergraduate/finances/scholarships.html

Foundation

Many students apply for and are awarded scholarships from private sources, such as civic groups or businesses.  Florida State University administers some scholarships established by private donors, based on donor criteria. These criteria may include original residency location, academic merit, specific major, and/or other criteria. Foundation scholarships may be designated to specific departments or majors, or may be open to all students. 

For more information on fellowships and scholarships, contact your respective college or department at Florida State University.

OFA Foundation Financial Aid scholarships

The are scholarships made possible through the generous donations of private donor to the FSU Foundation, which are administered and awarded through the FSU Office of Financial Aid.

For these scholarships you will need to submit an FSU Financial Aid Foundation Scholarship Application. This application will be available to download online March 16, 2009- March 31, 2009 with a submission deadline of 5:00 p.m. March 31, 2009.

The Application period is now closed.

To review a list of FSU Foundation Scholarships that may be available to apply for through the FSU OFA Foundation Scholarship process, please review this website.

Resulting awards from these scholarships will be posted the the student's FSU Financial Aid Student Toolkit before the fall term begins.

Last Updated December 24, 2009

Featured Scholarships:

Southern Scholarship Foundation - Housing Scholarship :

Scholarship housing for qualified students

The Southern Scholarship Foundation provides the opportunity for students to live in a community of 9-29 scholars in a home like environment.

Students pay a minimal stipend for their living expenses, while sharing the some of the responsibility for the day-to day living.

Residents work cooperatively to plan meals and maintain the house, and students have the opportunity to make friends, and study together.

Qualifications:

• Acceptance to the University -applicants must be accepted to the university.

• Financial Need - Students must demonstrate financial aid as calculated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Please see the Southern Scholarship website for additional detail.

• Academic Merit - Applicants must have at least a 3.00 GPA (unweighted).

• Outstanding Character - Applicants must demonstrate character through their essay submission and through character references (see website for additional detail)

• Motivation - Applicants should be highly motivated to contribute to a cooperative living atmosphere.

Please see the website for additional details and application information. This is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated students.