Presidential Honors Scholarship

The Presidential Scholarship is available to incoming Honors College students that are graduates of select * Florida community colleges, this award covers the full cost of in-state tuition and registration fees. Students who are interested in this award must submit a letter of recommendation from their community college President or designee. A minimum entering cumulative grade point average of 3.5 is required.

Applicants from Miami-Dade College and Broward College already have designated presidential full-tuition scholarships (ie. Eduardo Padron and Holcombe), and therefore are not eligible for this award.

Eligibility:
• Admission and active status in the Honors College
• Fall admits – Fall 2024 admission is required for all scholarship awards
• Maintain minimum enrollment of 15 credits per term
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5
• Students awarded a transfer scholarship may only receive one transfer award per academic year
• Be a citizen of the United States, a U.S. lawful permanent resident or an international student on an aid eligible visa
• Students must fulfill annual Honors College engagement and service requirements

To apply:
• Completed application for FIU admission
• Completed Honors College application (visit http://honors.fiu.edu/apply for instructions on how to apply and requirements)
• Essay Topic Submission (300-500 word essay)
• Optional: students may submit evidence of Honors awards or academic achievements
• Two letters of recommendation from previous instructors

Questions – contact the Office of Scholarships at scholarships@fiu.edu or click here to learn more.