Florida Atlantic University
- 18,892 Students
- Public
Description
Florida Atlantic University (FAU), located in Boca Raton, Florida, with additional campuses across the state, is a dynamic public research university known for its programs in business, engineering, nursing, and marine biology. Offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees, FAU is committed to student success, innovation, and community engagement. The university's diverse student body, comprehensive academic offerings, and location in a vibrant and culturally rich region of South Florida make it an attractive choice for students seeking a robust educational experience in a supportive and scenic environment.
National Merit
National Merit Scholarships are awarded to students who have been designated as Finalists by the National Merit Corporation. National Merit Scholarship recipients who are Florida Residents are eligible for the Benacquisto Scholarship Program, which awards a National Merit Finalist up to the cost of attendance.
While out-of-state students are unable to be considered for the Benacquisto Scholarship Program, they will receive competitive FAU scholarship packages. We encourage out-of-state students and their families to explore the many financial aid opportunities within Florida Atlantic.
National Merit Scholars are eligible for awarded scholarships for 8 semesters, or until graduation from their bachelor's degree at Florida Atlantic, whichever comes first.
Various
- All Office of Undergraduate Admissions scholarships are limited in number, competitive, and are awarded annually on a rolling basis early in the scholarship cycle. Students must be admitted to FAU before applying. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee a scholarship.
- Florida Resident
- FAU 100 Scholarship/Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship
- Criteria: 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT
- Amount: $20,000 ($5,000/yr for 4 years)
- Spirit of the Atlantic
- Criteria: 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT
- Amount: $8,000 ($2,000/yr for 4 years)
- Spirit of the Atlantic
- Criteria: 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT
- Amount: $4,000 ($1,000/yr for 4 years)
- Benaquisto Scholarship
- Criteria: National Merit Finalist and name FAU as first-choice school by May 1.
- Amount: Full cost of attendance for Fall & Spring semesters up to 4 years or 8 semesters.
- FAU 100 Scholarship/Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship
- Non-Florida Resident (US Citizen or Permanent Resident)
- Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship/Hoot Scholarship
- Criteria: 4.00 GPA & 1410 SAT / 32 ACT / 101 CLT
- Amount: $40,000 ($10,000/yr for 4 years) + HOOT ($23,000 total, covering 6 credits per year of non-resident tuition).
- Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship/Hoot Scholarship
- Criteria: 3.90 GPA & 1340 SAT / 29 ACT / 96 CLT
- Amount: $32,000 ($8,000/yr for 4 years) + HOOT (as above).
- Spirit of the Atlantic
- Criteria: 3.85 GPA & 1270 SAT / 27 ACT / 90 CLT
- Amount: $4,000 ($1,000/yr for 4 years).
- State University System of Florida Grandparent Waiver
- Criteria: Must meet SAT/ACT/CLT scores and have a grandparent who is a Florida resident.
- Amount: Out-of-state tuition & fees waived up to 4 years. 25 Waivers available.
- Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship/Hoot Scholarship