Eduardo Padron Scholarship

The Eduardo Padron Scholarship is available to incoming Honors College students, only to graduates of Miami-Dade College. This award covers the full cost of in-state tuition and registration fees. A minimum entering cumulative grade point average of 3.5 is required.

Students must be a citizen of the United States, a U.S. lawful permanent resident or an international student on an aid eligible visa. Award is renewable for up to two years, as long as renewal criteria is met.

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.

Award
Varies
Scopes
Honors College
Deadline
05/15/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Have you completed an FIU admission and Honors College application?
  2. How will the Honors College and this selected scholarship help you achieve your academic and career goals?
  3. Students may submit evidence of Honors awards or academic achievements.
  4. Please request two letters of recommendation.
    • Enter name and email address of first recommender here.
    • Enter name and email address of second recommender here.