Miami Bayside Foundation First Generation Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements :

• First generation in family to attain a college degree (neither of the student’s parents earned a college degree at the baccalaureate level or higher; students whose siblings have attained or are pursuing a degree are eligible). FASFA must indicate that neither parent’s education level is above high school.
• Qualify as a Florida resident for tuition purposes.
• Enrolled for a minimum of 6 credit hours per term as a degree-seeking undergraduate student. Some First Gen Scholarships will require full-time enrollment.
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the national Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be eligible for a Pell Grant.
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
• Live in the City of Miami with one of the following Zip Codes- 33127, 33137, 33136, 33131, 33145, 33135, 33125, 33130, 33128
• Preference to minority students

Questions- Contact the Office of Scholarships at scholarships@fiu.edu or 305-348-0349.