Scholarships & Funding Opportunities

Scholarship or Funding Opportunity Description Application Link
President’s International Student Scholarship
(Undergraduate Students)

Florida Atlantic University offers a limited number of President’s Scholarships specifically for international students on F-1 or J-1 visas. 

Freshmen:
$6,000 awarded annually and renewable up to four years for qualified freshmen students on F-1 or J-1 visa. Eligibility requirements include: 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 U.S. grading scale, SAT, ACT or CLT scores, and proof of English proficiency. 

Transfer:
$6,000 awarded annually and renewable up to three years for qualified transfer students on F-1 or J-1 visa. Eligibility requirements include: 3.5 transfer GPA or higher, two years of university (up to 60 credits), or an AA degree, and proof of English proficiency.

No scholarship application is required. These scholarships are competitive and all eligible candidates are automatically considered upon admission to the University. 

To be considered for these international merit scholarships, students must submit a complete admissions application by these deadlines:

Fall:      January 15 (priority); March 15 (regular)

Spring:  August 15 (priority); October 15 (regular)

Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) Scholarship
(Undergraduate Students)

This scholarship provides an opportunity for high achieving students from Latin America and the Caribbean (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) to study at Florida Atlantic University while receiving in-State tuition. In addition to in-State rates, this award provides students with a $500 per semester scholarship.

The LAC scholarship is currently available through the following Colleges at Florida Atlantic:

No scholarship application is required. These scholarships are competitive and all eligible candidates are automatically considered upon admission to the University. 

To be considered for the Latin American & Caribbean scholarship, students must be on an F-1 student visa and have at least a 3.0 admissions GPA. Students must submit a complete admissions application by these deadlines:

Fall:        January 15 (priority); March 15 (regular)

Spring:    August 15 (priority); October 15 (regular)

Graduate College Fellowships and Awards
(Graduate Students)
There are various fellowships and awards through the Graduate College that you may be eligible for. These are limited in number and competitive. Students can apply for any award that they are eligible for. http://rdo8.ventadoors.com/graduate/resources/fellowships-and-awards/ 
Graduate Assistantships
(Graduate Students)
Assistantships are intended to attract high-quality, degree-seeking students and provide them with professional experiences while at FAU that will prepare them for their future work.  http://rdo8.ventadoors.com/graduate/resources/graduate-assistantship-information/  

Institute of International Education (IIE)(Undergraduate and Graduate Students)

IIE manages more than 200 programs with participants from more than 180 countries. Visit their website to browse their complete list of Scholarships, Programs, and Opportunities. http://www.iie.org/scholarships-programs/?pag=1 
IELTS USA Andrea Scott International Graduate Scholarship
(Graduate Students)
This award is given in honor of the late Andrea Scott, a dedicated international education colleague, and Senior Product Champion at IELTS USA.  http://go.ieltsusa.org/AndreaScottInternationalGraduateScholarship  
The Dr. Alejandra Parra Higher Education Scholarship
(Undergraduate and Graduate Students)
FAIE is partnering with Study Florida to support two $2,000 scholarships annually for international students pursuing higher education at a college or university in Florida. http://www.studyflorida.net/higher-ed-scholarship  
Florida Israel Institute
(Undergraduate and Graduate Students)
Florida Statute 288.8175 establishes linkage institutes between state postsecondary institutions and certain foreign countries/regions. Each institute may provide non-resident fee exemptions for up to 25 full-time equivalent students from the respective countries/regions. http://rdo8.ventadoors.com/global/fils/ 
Florida Linkage Institutes
(Undergraduate and Graduate Students)
A linkage institute waiver is an agreement between state universities/community colleges and foreign countries.  http://www.studyflorida.net/linkage-institutions 
The Western Union Global Scholarship Program
(Undergraduate Students)
The Western Union Foundation and IIE partner to advance global scholarship and improve the education and employment opportunities for students around the world by providing tuition funds to students from low-income countries, primarily in the STEM, Business, and Entrepreneurship fields. Students must be in their last or 2nd to last year of undergraduate study. 

Scholarship Information:

http://www.iie.org/programs/western-union-global-scholars/ 

 
FAU Nomination Application: http://forms.office.com/r/jZytfvYTvL  

IIE Quad Fellowship
(Graduate Students)
The Quad Fellowship sponsors exceptional master's and doctoral students to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the United States. http://www.quadfellowship.org/  
Opportunity Funds + Education USA Ukraine

The program provides funds to Ukrainian students at any level of higher education who received full financial aid for their studies in the US  or need to cover up to $5,000 from their own funds but who do not have the financial means to cover visa and travel costs.

Application Form: http://bit.ly/3ZX5EFs  
AAUW Education Foundation The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented. http://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/ 
Rotary Foundation's Ambassadorial Scholarship The Rotary Foundation's Ambassadorial Scholarship is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program.  http://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/scholarships 
IEFA International Scholarship Search  International Education and Financial Aid (IEFA) is the premier resource for international scholarship and grant information for students. You'll find the most comprehensive listing of scholarships for international students. http://www.internationalscholarships.com/ 
HSF Scholarship Finder The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher educatioThis scholarship finder is a great tool for students to explore various of scholarship opportunities. http://www.hsf.net/scholarship-finder