Scholarships
Each year, Nova Southeastern University offers countless scholarship opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and first professional students aimed at recognizing the academic achievement and leadership potential of future students. Thanks to generous donations from alumni, corporations, donors, and friends, NSU offers significant university and college scholarships each academic year, including awards for first-year and continuing students.
Search and apply for as many scholarships as you qualify for and be sure to regularly visit this site for newly added opportunities which are highlighted below. Most institutional scholarships become available in March and have deadlines in May/June. If you are an NSU employee using a tuition waiver, you are ineligible for institutional scholarships. Please note that institutional scholarship funds can only be paid toward NSU tuition charges incurred. Provided renewal requirements are met, institutional scholarships can be renewed annually for a maximum of four academic years or until degree completion, whichever comes first.
Select from the categories below or conduct your own search.
FEATURED NEW SCHOLARSHIPS
This category includes institutional and external opportunities that have an upcoming deadline. Many provide only one or two awards and are not offered every year. This listing is updated often, so keep checking for new scholarship postings!
Featured New Scholarships
UNDERGRADUATE INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
In this category, you will find undergraduate scholarships offered by the various NSU colleges, centers, and departments.
Undergraduate Institutional Scholarships
GRADUATE INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
In this category, you will find graduate scholarships offered by the various NSU colleges, centers, and departments.
Graduate Institutional Scholarships
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS
In this category, you will find scholarships offered by various entities outside of the university. This list is arranged in alphabetical order by name of the scholarship. These particular opportunities are normally offered every year, and most are well known.
External Scholarships
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
NSU offers our international student population scholarship opportunities based on academics.
International Scholarships
ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROFILE
NSU’s scholarship office realizes how busy you are, so we’ve made it very easy for you to apply for scholarships at NSU. By completing the scholarship profile each year, you are automatically considered for thousands of dollars in institutional awards. Once you have the documentation listed below at hand, it will take a mere 3 minutes for you to complete the online scholarship profile.
- Test scores
- Unofficial transcript
- GPA if you are a continuing student
- Volunteer or community service experience
- Two letters of recommendation
Annual Scholarship Profile
Academic Scholarships
NSU recognizes the significance of academic achievement through merit-based scholarships for incoming students. Students considered for an academic scholarship have significant academic achievement. For the 2021-22 admission cycle, merit-based scholarships will not require SAT or ACT scores for consideration.Freshman Academic Scholarships
| ENTERING FALL OR WINTER SEMESTER | |
|---|---|
| SCHOLARSHIPS | AMOUNT |
| Dean’s Scholarship1 | Ranges from $5,000 to $16,000 annually |
| Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship | $1,000 annually – must provide proof of PTK membership |
| 1 Awarded at point of admissionStudents applying for future terms should use this scholarship information as a general guideline. Scholarships are subject to change for future applicants.Scholarships, when combined with other tuition-restricted awards, may not exceed tuition for the award period. The total financial assistance awarded to a student from all sources, including scholarships, grants, loans, and need-based employment, cannot exceed the total cost of attendance for the award period as defined by the Office of Student Financial Assistance. In the event a student’s awards exceed either of these limits, the financial aid awards, including the scholarship will be adjusted to eliminate the over-award. |
Additional Financial AssistanceA quality education is affordable at NSU. In addition to academic scholarships, the University awards need-based financial aid. We encourage all applicants to consider applying for financial assistance in order to be considered for the maximum merit AND need-based financial aid.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, offers federal grants, loans and work-study opportunities to help finance your education based on financial need and eligibility. Apply online at fafsa.gov.
Aid for Florida Residents
Florida residents have additional financial assistance opportunities. NSU accepts the Florida Pre-Paid Plan and awards Florida Bright Futures as well as the Effective Access to Student Education (EASE) Grant and the Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG). Learn more about aid for Florida residents.
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