$3,000 per year up to three years
Eligibility: Successful completion of the ACE Honors program with an FGCU GPA of 3.0; Must be recommended by ACE Program Director.
How to apply: ["successful completion of ACE program", "FGCU GPA 3.0", "recommendation by ACE Program Director"]
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ACE Honors Graduates
$5,000/yr
$5,000 per year up to three years
Eligibility: Successful completion of the ACE Honors program with an FGCU GPA of 3.0; Students may also be considered if they have a 1320 rSAT or 28 ACT or 88 CLT at time of initial enrollment; Must be recommended by ACE Program Director.
How to apply: ["successful completion of ACE Honors program", "FGCU GPA 3.0 or qualifying test scores", "recommendation by ACE Program Director"]
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Eagle Collegiate School
$3,000/yr
$3,000 per year up to three years
Eligibility: Florida Southwestern Collegiate School or State College of Florida Collegiate School graduate with an AA degree and 3.0 GPA.
How to apply: ["AA degree from specified collegiate school", "minimum 3.0 GPA"]
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$1,000 per year, up to 2 years; Fall and Spring semesters only
Eligibility: Have a minimum transfer GPA of 3.0. Have completed an AA or AS degree from an accredited Florida State or Community College. Have submitted a completed FAFSA form to the U. S. Department of Education by the published deadline. Recipients are awarded on the basis of financial need as determined by the results of the FAFSA application.
How to apply: ["minimum transfer GPA 3.0", "AA or AS degree from accredited Florida college", "submit FAFSA by published deadline"]
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Florida Academic Scholars
This state-funded scholarship is based on high school academic achievement and is awarded to students enrolled in an eligible Florida public or private post-secondary educational institution within two (2) years of graduation from a Florida high school.
Eligibility: Eligibility and application criteria are available on the Florida Bright Futures Program website.
How to apply: ["apply via Florida Financial Aid Application", "meet program-specific academic and timing requirements"]
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Florida Medallion Scholars
This state-funded scholarship is based on high school academic achievement and is awarded to students enrolled in an eligible Florida public or private post-secondary educational institution within two (2) years of graduation from a Florida high school.
Eligibility: Eligibility and application criteria are available on the Florida Bright Futures Program website.
How to apply: ["apply via Florida Financial Aid Application", "meet program-specific academic and timing requirements"]
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FGCU Foundation Scholarships (various)
Through the generosity of many individuals, alumni, local philanthropists, nonprofit organizations and corporations, the Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation has established academic merit and financial need-based scholarships for FGCU students. The Foundation provided over $6 million dollars in scholarships this past year.
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen and transfer students who have applied to the university and all currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate FGCU students. Non-degree and certificate students are not eligible for scholarships.
How to apply: ["complete FGCU Foundation Scholarship application (single application covers multiple scholarships)", "complete yearly scholarship application for renewal", "submit FAFSA if applying for need-based Foundation scholarships", "additional documents must be submitted within 10 days of award notification"]
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Global Learning Grant
$500/semester
The Global Learning Grant Program provides up to $500.00 per semester to pay for tuition and fees for undergrad students in programs affiliated with the Global Engagement Office, provided they meet the eligibility requirements.
Eligibility: Applicants must be on F-1, F-2 or H1-B visas (International). Must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing in an undergraduate degree program at FGCU. If chosen, you will need to have completed two semesters at FGCU with satisfactory academic progress prior to the use of the award. Domestic students: need to demonstrate engagement in FGCU campus internationalization programs/events.
How to apply: ["meet eligibility requirements (visa/status for international students)", "completed two semesters at FGCU with satisfactory academic progress", "demonstrate engagement in campus internationalization activities (for domestic students)"]
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Grandparent Waiver - awarded up to allocation
Students who receive the Grandparent Waiver will be treated as Florida residents and will only be charged fees charged to resident students. Beginning with out-of-state undergraduate first-year students admitted for the 2022-23 academic year, students with grandparents residing in Florida may be eligible for a waiver of the Non-Resident (out-of-state) fee.
Eligibility: Have a grandparent who is a legal resident of Florida. Earn a high school diploma comparable to a Florida standard high school diploma, or its equivalent, or completes a home education program. Achieve an SAT combined score of 1330 or greater, or an ACT composite score of 29 or greater, or a CLT combined score of 95 or greater (taken July 1, 2023, or later). Enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in the summer or fall term immediately following high school graduation and continuously enroll full-time every fall and spring term until the requirements for the bachelor’s degree have been completed.
How to apply: ["apply using Grandparent Waiver Application", "provide documentation of grandparent Florida residency", "meet SAT/ACT/CLT score thresholds (SAT 1330 / ACT 29 / CLT 95)", "submit $200 admissions deposit or deposit fee waiver (first-come, first-served up to allocation)"]
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Out-of-State Waiver
$10,500/yr
$10,500 per year, up to 2 years; will cover the difference in tuition between out-of-state and in-state tuition. This waiver will cover nine (9) credit hours per semester for the Fall and Spring semesters only.
Eligibility: Must be classified as Non-Florida Resident for tuition purposes. Must meet the published waiver application deadlines. Minimum transfer GPA of 3.4. All applicants will be reviewed and ranked according to GPA. The review committee will also take into consideration other factors as presented on the application; these factors may include: outstanding leadership, civic engagement, demonstrated talents or other activities.
How to apply: ["meet waiver application deadlines", "minimum transfer GPA 3.4", "answer three essay questions in application", "apply via scholarship transfer portal (Apply Now)"]
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Perez Family Study Abroad Scholarship
Up to $1500 USD for students participating on an FGCU Faculty Led Study Abroad program or an FGCU partner university exchange program OR up to $3000 for students participating on an independent program of 4 weeks or more with a direct enroll institution or education abroad organization.
Eligibility: Qualified candidates will be currently enrolled full or part time degree seeking undergraduate students with financial need whose study abroad program or courses will apply toward degree completion. Qualified candidates will be in good academic standing and hold a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher.
How to apply: ["admitted to or applying for a study abroad program before applying for scholarship", "complete Perez application including essay and program costs", "applicants encouraged to have FAFSA on file", "award recipients must complete a separate Foundation application"]
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Seidler Fund Study Abroad Grant
$4,000
Award Amount: Up to $4000 USD for students participating on an FGCU Faculty Led Study Abroad program or another FGCU approved study abroad program with a direct enroll institution or education abroad organization.
Eligibility: Qualified candidates will be currently enrolled full or part time degree seeking undergraduate students whose study abroad program or courses will apply toward degree completion. Grants will be awarded to students who desire to participate in a study abroad program sponsored by Florida Gulf Coast University or another FGCU approved education abroad organization. Qualified candidates will be in good academic standing and hold a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher.
How to apply: ["admitted to or applying for a study abroad program before applying", "information must be on file with the FGCU Study Abroad Office", "hold cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher"]
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St. Andrew's Society Scholarship (Scotland Summer)
$4,200 one-time
Award Amount: up to full tuition and housing for 1-course during Summer 2025 study at Stirling University (estimated $4200 value)
Eligibility: Qualified candidates will be full or part time degree seeking undergraduate students whose study abroad program or courses will apply toward degree completion. Recipients must currently have and maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA; Recipients must demonstrate community service as required by FGCU.
How to apply: ["maintain minimum 2.8 GPA", "demonstrate community service", "already be admitted or in process of applying to Stirling University's International Summer School"]
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