💰 Florida Atlantic University Merit Scholarships

Official Scholarship Information

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Full cost of attendance is covered including grants or scholarships for Fall & Spring semesters up to 4 years or 8 semesters, or until undergraduate degree is awarded.

Eligibility: 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT 3.7 GPA & 1200 SAT /25 ACT/ 83 CLT Florida Resident: Must be classified as Florida resident for tuition purposes. Non-Florida Resident: Must be classified as a Non-Resident for tuition purposes To be considered for merit-based scholarships from the Office of Admissions, students must submit a complete admissions application by January 15 with all supporting documents (application, application fee, SSAR, and test scores).

How to apply: ["complete admissions application by January 15 (application, application fee, SSAR/SSAR equivalent)", "official SAT or ACT or CLT scores", "must be admitted to FAU before being offered Admissions scholarships", "continuous enrollment: full-time status (15 credits or more at FAU) and 30 credits per academic year for renewal"]

📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA Source ↗

Full cost of attendance is covered including grants or scholarships for Fall & Spring semesters up to 4 years or 8 semesters, or until undergraduate degree is awarded.

Eligibility: 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT Benaquisto Scholarship: Receive designation as a National Merit Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and name FAU as your first-choice school By May 1.

How to apply: ["admission to Wilkes Honors College", "confirm attendance by May 1 (incoming first year students)", "some donor-based scholarships require supplemental materials (see Financial Aid/Scholarships)"]

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FAU 100 Scholarship/Honors College Scholarship | 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT | $24,000 ($6,000/yr for 4 years) Honors College Scholarship | 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT | $14,000 ($3,500/yr for 4 years) Honors College Scholarship | 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT | $12,000 ($3,000/yr for 4 years) Benaquisto Scholarship | Receive designation as a National Merit Finalist ... name FAU as your first-choice school By May 1. | Full cost of attendance is covered ...

Eligibility: 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT Benaquisto Scholarship: Receive designation as a National Merit Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and name FAU as your first-choice school By May 1.

How to apply: ["admission to Wilkes Honors College", "confirm attendance by May 1 (incoming first year students)", "some donor-based scholarships require supplemental materials (see Financial Aid/Scholarships)"]

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Funds may include either or both of these awards: FAU 100 Scholarship/Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship | 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT | $20,000 ($5,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT | $8,000 ($2,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT | $4,000 ($1,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.7 GPA & 1200 SAT /25 ACT/ 83 CLT | $2,000 ($500/yr for 4 years) Non-FL Resident (must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident) ... Funds may include either or both of these awards: Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship/Hoot Scholarship | 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT | $40,000 ($10,000/yr for 4 years)

Eligibility: 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT 3.7 GPA & 1200 SAT /25 ACT/ 83 CLT Florida Resident: Must be classified as Florida resident for tuition purposes. Non-Florida Resident: Must be classified as a Non-Resident for tuition purposes To be considered for merit-based scholarships from the Office of Admissions, students must submit a complete admissions application by January 15 with all supporting documents (application, application fee, SSAR, and test scores).

How to apply: ["complete admissions application by January 15 (application, application fee, SSAR/SSAR equivalent)", "official SAT or ACT or CLT scores", "must be admitted to FAU before being offered Admissions scholarships", "continuous enrollment: full-time status (15 credits or more at FAU) and 30 credits per academic year for renewal"]

📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits Source ↗

FAU 100 Scholarship/Honors College Scholarship | 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT | $24,000 ($6,000/yr for 4 years) Honors College Scholarship | 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT | $14,000 ($3,500/yr for 4 years) Honors College Scholarship | 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT | $12,000 ($3,000/yr for 4 years) Benaquisto Scholarship | Receive designation as a National Merit Finalist ... name FAU as your first-choice school By May 1. | Full cost of attendance is covered ...

Eligibility: 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT Benaquisto Scholarship: Receive designation as a National Merit Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and name FAU as your first-choice school By May 1.

How to apply: ["admission to Wilkes Honors College", "confirm attendance by May 1 (incoming first year students)", "some donor-based scholarships require supplemental materials (see Financial Aid/Scholarships)"]

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FAU 100 Scholarship/Honors College Scholarship | 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT | $24,000 ($6,000/yr for 4 years) Honors College Scholarship | 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT | $14,000 ($3,500/yr for 4 years) Honors College Scholarship | 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT | $12,000 ($3,000/yr for 4 years) Benaquisto Scholarship | Receive designation as a National Merit Finalist ... name FAU as your first-choice school By May 1. | Full cost of attendance is covered ...

Eligibility: 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT Benaquisto Scholarship: Receive designation as a National Merit Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and name FAU as your first-choice school By May 1.

How to apply: ["admission to Wilkes Honors College", "confirm attendance by May 1 (incoming first year students)", "some donor-based scholarships require supplemental materials (see Financial Aid/Scholarships)"]

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Competitive FAU scholarship packages for out-of-state National Merit Finalists (out-of-state Finalists are not eligible for Benacquisto).

Eligibility: National Merit Scholarships are awarded to students who have been designated as Finalists by the National Merit Corporation. Out of state Finalists are not eligible for the Benacquisto Scholarship Program. They will receive competitive scholarships, although they will be partially responsible for covering cost of attendance.

How to apply: ["designation as a National Merit Finalist by the National Merit Corporation", "Florida residents who wish to receive Benacquisto must name FAU as first-choice institution (by May 1)"]

📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA Source ↗

President’s International Scholarship - $6,000. $6,000 awarded annually and renewable up to four years for qualified freshmen students on F-1 or J-1 visa.

Eligibility: $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.

How to apply: ["admit as degree-seeking international student (F-1 or J-1)", "complete admissions application by international deadlines (priority/regular)", "3.5 GPA or higher (freshmen) or 3.5 transfer GPA (transfers)", "SAT/ACT/CLT scores and proof of English proficiency"]

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$6,000 awarded annually and renewable up to three years for qualified transfer students on F-1 or J-1 visa.

Eligibility: $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.

How to apply: ["admit as degree-seeking international student (F-1 or J-1)", "complete admissions application by international deadlines (priority/regular)", "3.5 GPA or higher (freshmen) or 3.5 transfer GPA (transfers)", "SAT/ACT/CLT scores and proof of English proficiency"]

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Funds may include either or both of these awards: FAU 100 Scholarship/Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship | 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT | $20,000 ($5,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT | $8,000 ($2,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT | $4,000 ($1,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.7 GPA & 1200 SAT /25 ACT/ 83 CLT | $2,000 ($500/yr for 4 years) Non-FL Resident (must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident) ... Funds may include either or both of these awards: Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship/Hoot Scholarship | 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT | $40,000 ($10,000/yr for 4 years)

Eligibility: 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT 3.7 GPA & 1200 SAT /25 ACT/ 83 CLT Florida Resident: Must be classified as Florida resident for tuition purposes. Non-Florida Resident: Must be classified as a Non-Resident for tuition purposes To be considered for merit-based scholarships from the Office of Admissions, students must submit a complete admissions application by January 15 with all supporting documents (application, application fee, SSAR, and test scores).

How to apply: ["complete admissions application by January 15 (application, application fee, SSAR/SSAR equivalent)", "official SAT or ACT or CLT scores", "must be admitted to FAU before being offered Admissions scholarships", "continuous enrollment: full-time status (15 credits or more at FAU) and 30 credits per academic year for renewal"]

📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits Source ↗

Funds may include either or both of these awards: FAU 100 Scholarship/Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship | 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT | $20,000 ($5,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT | $8,000 ($2,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT | $4,000 ($1,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.7 GPA & 1200 SAT /25 ACT/ 83 CLT | $2,000 ($500/yr for 4 years) Non-FL Resident (must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident) ... Funds may include either or both of these awards: Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship/Hoot Scholarship | 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT | $40,000 ($10,000/yr for 4 years)

Eligibility: 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT 3.7 GPA & 1200 SAT /25 ACT/ 83 CLT Florida Resident: Must be classified as Florida resident for tuition purposes. Non-Florida Resident: Must be classified as a Non-Resident for tuition purposes To be considered for merit-based scholarships from the Office of Admissions, students must submit a complete admissions application by January 15 with all supporting documents (application, application fee, SSAR, and test scores).

How to apply: ["complete admissions application by January 15 (application, application fee, SSAR/SSAR equivalent)", "official SAT or ACT or CLT scores", "must be admitted to FAU before being offered Admissions scholarships", "continuous enrollment: full-time status (15 credits or more at FAU) and 30 credits per academic year for renewal"]

📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits Source ↗

Funds may include either or both of these awards: FAU 100 Scholarship/Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship | 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT | $20,000 ($5,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT | $8,000 ($2,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT | $4,000 ($1,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.7 GPA & 1200 SAT /25 ACT/ 83 CLT | $2,000 ($500/yr for 4 years) Non-FL Resident (must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident) ... Funds may include either or both of these awards: Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship/Hoot Scholarship | 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT | $40,000 ($10,000/yr for 4 years)

Eligibility: 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT 3.7 GPA & 1200 SAT /25 ACT/ 83 CLT Florida Resident: Must be classified as Florida resident for tuition purposes. Non-Florida Resident: Must be classified as a Non-Resident for tuition purposes To be considered for merit-based scholarships from the Office of Admissions, students must submit a complete admissions application by January 15 with all supporting documents (application, application fee, SSAR, and test scores).

How to apply: ["complete admissions application by January 15 (application, application fee, SSAR/SSAR equivalent)", "official SAT or ACT or CLT scores", "must be admitted to FAU before being offered Admissions scholarships", "continuous enrollment: full-time status (15 credits or more at FAU) and 30 credits per academic year for renewal"]

📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits Source ↗

Funds may include either or both of these awards: FAU 100 Scholarship/Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship | 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT | $20,000 ($5,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT | $8,000 ($2,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT | $4,000 ($1,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.7 GPA & 1200 SAT /25 ACT/ 83 CLT | $2,000 ($500/yr for 4 years) Non-FL Resident (must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident) ... Funds may include either or both of these awards: Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship/Hoot Scholarship | 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT | $40,000 ($10,000/yr for 4 years)

Eligibility: 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT 3.7 GPA & 1200 SAT /25 ACT/ 83 CLT Florida Resident: Must be classified as Florida resident for tuition purposes. Non-Florida Resident: Must be classified as a Non-Resident for tuition purposes To be considered for merit-based scholarships from the Office of Admissions, students must submit a complete admissions application by January 15 with all supporting documents (application, application fee, SSAR, and test scores).

How to apply: ["complete admissions application by January 15 (application, application fee, SSAR/SSAR equivalent)", "official SAT or ACT or CLT scores", "must be admitted to FAU before being offered Admissions scholarships", "continuous enrollment: full-time status (15 credits or more at FAU) and 30 credits per academic year for renewal"]

📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits Source ↗

Funds may include either or both of these awards: FAU 100 Scholarship/Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship | 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT | $20,000 ($5,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT | $8,000 ($2,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT | $4,000 ($1,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.7 GPA & 1200 SAT /25 ACT/ 83 CLT | $2,000 ($500/yr for 4 years) Non-FL Resident (must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident) ... Funds may include either or both of these awards: Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship/Hoot Scholarship | 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT | $40,000 ($10,000/yr for 4 years)

Eligibility: 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT 3.7 GPA & 1200 SAT /25 ACT/ 83 CLT Florida Resident: Must be classified as Florida resident for tuition purposes. Non-Florida Resident: Must be classified as a Non-Resident for tuition purposes To be considered for merit-based scholarships from the Office of Admissions, students must submit a complete admissions application by January 15 with all supporting documents (application, application fee, SSAR, and test scores).

How to apply: ["complete admissions application by January 15 (application, application fee, SSAR/SSAR equivalent)", "official SAT or ACT or CLT scores", "must be admitted to FAU before being offered Admissions scholarships", "continuous enrollment: full-time status (15 credits or more at FAU) and 30 credits per academic year for renewal"]

📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits Source ↗

Funds may include either or both of these awards: FAU 100 Scholarship/Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship | 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT | $20,000 ($5,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT | $8,000 ($2,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT | $4,000 ($1,000/yr for 4 years) Spirit of Atlantic | 3.7 GPA & 1200 SAT /25 ACT/ 83 CLT | $2,000 ($500/yr for 4 years) Non-FL Resident (must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident) ... Funds may include either or both of these awards: Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship/Hoot Scholarship | 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT | $40,000 ($10,000/yr for 4 years)

Eligibility: 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT 3.7 GPA & 1200 SAT /25 ACT/ 83 CLT Florida Resident: Must be classified as Florida resident for tuition purposes. Non-Florida Resident: Must be classified as a Non-Resident for tuition purposes To be considered for merit-based scholarships from the Office of Admissions, students must submit a complete admissions application by January 15 with all supporting documents (application, application fee, SSAR, and test scores).

How to apply: ["complete admissions application by January 15 (application, application fee, SSAR/SSAR equivalent)", "official SAT or ACT or CLT scores", "must be admitted to FAU before being offered Admissions scholarships", "continuous enrollment: full-time status (15 credits or more at FAU) and 30 credits per academic year for renewal"]

📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits Source ↗

Out of state tuition & fees waived up to 4 years, or when the undergraduate degree is awarded. Ten waivers available for new first-year students.

Eligibility: 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT 3.7 GPA & 1200 SAT /25 ACT/ 83 CLT Florida Resident: Must be classified as Florida resident for tuition purposes. Non-Florida Resident: Must be classified as a Non-Resident for tuition purposes To be considered for merit-based scholarships from the Office of Admissions, students must submit a complete admissions application by January 15 with all supporting documents (application, application fee, SSAR, and test scores).

How to apply: ["complete admissions application by January 15 (application, application fee, SSAR/SSAR equivalent)", "official SAT or ACT or CLT scores", "must be admitted to FAU before being offered Admissions scholarships", "continuous enrollment: full-time status (15 credits or more at FAU) and 30 credits per academic year for renewal"]

The Henry Morrison Flagler Scholarship ... Its value exceeds $72,000 over four years, which includes up to $7,500/semester (Fall/Spring) for on-campus room and board and tuition (after Bright Futures), plus summer enrichment funds.

Eligibility: The Henry Morrison Flagler Scholarship is a merit scholarship awarded to Florida-residing incoming freshmen. Students admitted to the Wilkes Honors College by February 14, 2025 are eligible to apply for the Flagler Scholarship. Students must be incoming freshmen and Florida residents.

How to apply: ["scholarship application (submission deadline February 21, 2025)", "interview (first round and second round virtual interviews for finalists)", "must be admitted to the Wilkes Honors College", "Florida residency (Florida-residing incoming freshmen)", "confirm attendance by May 1 (incoming first year students)"]

10/15/2025

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