Mary L. Miller ’90 Scholarship

Mary L. Miller ’90 Scholarship for CASE students (College of Arts, Sciences, and Education).

Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet all the below:
1) Full-time freshman Undergraduate students
2) Be a first-generation; Florida Residents
3) Students must be aid eligible for scholarship awarding
4) Have declared a major within the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education
5) Demonstrate significant academic accomplishments and demonstrate financial need as it relates to the Financial Aid system (must file a current year FASFA)

Instructions to Applicants:
Please respond to each of the questions below (maximum 250 words per response). Your responses will be evaluated on depth, clarity, and alignment with the values of academic excellence and potential for continued achievement.

1. Academic Accomplishments and Involvement
Describe your most meaningful academic accomplishments and how they have shaped your interests or goals. Include any recognitions, research projects, advanced coursework, or leadership roles in academic settings (e.g., clubs, competitions, or programs).
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2. Commitment to Learning and Growth (select one of the options below)
Option A – Overcoming Academic Challenges:
Share an example of a time when you faced an academic challenge and how you overcame it. What did you learn about yourself as a student and learner?
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Option B – Pursuit of Excellence:
Describe how you have continuously pushed yourself to grow as a learner. What motivates you to excel academically, and what steps do you take to keep learning at a high level?
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3. Future Academic and Career Goals
Explain your academic and professional goals for college and beyond. How will this scholarship help you achieve them and contribute to your success at the university?

Questions? Email scholarships@fiu.edu.