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Scholarships can help you lower the cost of attending Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and do not need to be repaid. Depending on the scholarship, the requirements may be related to academics, financial need, talent, leadership or a mix of things.

Florida Atlantic offers you many scholarship opportunities along with tools to help you search for, apply to and understand how awards work with your financial aid.

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Florida Atlantic University Merit and Achievement Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded by Florida Atlantic and are often based on academic performance and other university-related criteria.

Examples include:

• Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship
• Florida Atlantic 100 Scholarship
• HOOT Scholarship
• National Merit Scholarships

Each scholarship has its own requirements, award amount and rules for keeping the award.

Learn more and browse scholarships with Scholarship Universe

FAU College and Department Scholarships

Many academic colleges and departments offer scholarships for students in specific majors or programs.

These scholarships often depend on:

• What you’re studying
• How many credits you’re taking
• Requirements set by the college or department

Check with your academic college to learn what may be available.

FAU Athletic Scholarships

Athletic scholarships are awarded through Florida Atlantic Athletics and are based on participation in a varsity sport.

If you have questions about athletic scholarships, you can contact Florida Atlantic Athletics.

FAU Scholarships for International Students

Florida Atlantic offers scholarship opportunities for international students.

These scholarships have specific requirements, and there may be some limits depending on your visa type or enrollment status. You can learn more by visiting the International Admissions page.

External and Private Scholarships

External scholarships are offered by organizations outside Florida Atlantic, such as foundations, employers and community groups.

These scholarships:

• Are awarded by the outside organization
• Have their own application process
• Must be reported to Florida Atlantic if you receive one

If you receive a scholarship from an outside organization follow these steps to make sure it is processed quickly:

• Let the Office of Student Financial Aid know
• Provide documentation from the organization
• Ensure the scholarship check(s) lists Florida Atlantic University as the Payee
• Mail the scholarship check(s) via U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to: Financial Aid Scholarships Payments
  P.O. Box 7411685
  Chicago, IL 60674-1685 
• For local or national overnight courier delivery:
  Bank of America Lockbox Services
  Financial Aid Scholarships Payments 7411685
  540 W. Madison St., 4th Floor
  Chicago, IL 60661 
• Please include the following details with the check to ensure accurate and prompt processing: 
• Student’s full name 
• Student’s FAU ID number (Z-number) 
• Name of the organization/donor 
• Donor contact information (name, phone number, and email address) 
• Scholarship requirements, if applicable (including preferred semester(s) for awarding funds) 

Need Help? Just Ask! Contact our Scholarship team: Shaveta Dabas sdabas@fau.edu 561-297-1250

Scholarship Universe

Scholarship Universe is Florida Atlantic’s scholarship search and application tool. It helps match you with scholarship opportunities based on the information you provide.

Using Scholarship Universe, you can:

• See Florida Atlantic University and outside scholarship opportunities
• Review requirements for each scholarship
• Apply for selected scholarships through the system

Access Scholarship Universe

How Scholarships Work With Your Financial Aid

Scholarships are part of your overall financial aid package. In some cases, receiving a scholarship may change the award amount of other types of aid, so that your total aid doesn’t exceed your cost of attendance.

Scholarships can also change if you:

• Switch between full-time and part-time enrollment
• Study abroad
• Take classes at another school during the same term
• Change your major or academic program

Learn how scholarships affect your aid

Receiving and Processing External Scholarships

If you receive a scholarship from an outside organization:

• Let the Office of Student Financial Aid know
• Provide documentation from the organization
• Follow Florida Atlantic’s instructions for submitting payments

External scholarship checks must be mailed according to Florida Atlantic guidelines that you can find here.

Keeping Your Scholarship – Renewal Requirements

Some scholarships require you to meet certain conditions to keep the award, such as:

• Maintaining a minimum GPA
• Enrolling full time
• Staying in an eligible major or program

Always review the renewal rules for each scholarship you receive.

Scholarship Tips from Financial Aid

You will often get the best results when you apply for scholarships by:

• Applying early and meeting all deadlines
• Completing the FAFSA each year
• Writing clear and thoughtful responses
• Keeping copies of application materials

Some scholarship offers are scams that ask for payment or sensitive personal information. If something doesn’t seem right, check with Financial Aid before applying.

Need Help?

If you have questions about scholarships, applications or how awards may affect your financial aid, we’re here to help.

Contact Financial Aid