Florida International University

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Miami, FL

University Website:  www.fiu.edu/
Apply Online:  onestop.fiu.edu/

Florida International University (FIU) is an American public research university in Greater Miami, Florida, in the United States, with its main campus in University Park in Miami-Dade County. Florida International University is classified as a top-tier Research University with high research activity by the Carnegie Foundation, and is a first-tier research university as designated by the Florida Legislature. Founded in 1965, FIU is the youngest university to be awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter by the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the country's oldest academic honor society.

FIU is one of Florida's primary graduate research universities, and awards over 3,400 graduate and professional degrees annually. The university offers 191 programs of study with more than 280 majors in 23 colleges and schools. FIU offers many graduate programs, including architecture, business administration, engineering, law, and medicine, offering 81 master's degrees, 34 doctoral degrees, and 3 professional degrees.

FIU is the largest university in South Florida, the 2nd-largest in Florida, and the 7th-largest in the United States. Total enrollment in 2012 was 50,394 students, including 14,177 graduate students, and 2,974 full-time faculty with over 180,000 alumni around the world. In 2012, FIU's research expenditure was $104.6 million, with an endowment of $140 million. The university has an annual budget of $1.07 billion.

FIU has the lowest admissions rate amongst Florida public universities, making admissions into the university very competitive. Since 2007, more valedictorians from South Florida choose to attend FIU than any other university in the country. As Miami's public research university, competition to enroll at FIU has heightened as more students apply each year.

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Florida International University College Scholarships

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Balanced Man Scholarship - Florida International University

Sigma Phi Epsilon - Florida International University

Up to $3,000 August 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Balanced Man Scholarship is available to male entering freshmen at Florida International University. You must exemplify the ideals of Sound Mind and Sound Body, and virtue, diligence, and brotherly love to be considered for this award.

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Balanced Man Scholarship - Florida International University

Sigma Phi Epsilon - Florida International University

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Up to $3,000

deadline

August 01, 2025
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Description

The Balanced Man Scholarship is available to male entering freshmen at Florida International University. You must exemplify the ideals of Sound Mind and Sound Body, and virtue, diligence, and brotherly love to be considered for this award.

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HACU-IES Abroad Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The HACU-IES Abroad Scholarship is available to students who are currently attending a Hispanic-Serving Institution that is a member of Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU). You must be a US citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.3, and demostrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Priority given to...

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HACU-IES Abroad Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

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Up to $5,000

deadline

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Description

The HACU-IES Abroad Scholarship is available to students who are currently attending a Hispanic-Serving Institution that is a member of Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU). You must be a US citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.3, and demostrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Priority given to...

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Women's Executive Council Scholarship

Women's Executive Council

$1,972 June 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The Women's Executive Council Scholarship is available to full-time female students who are entering or attending colleges in the Central Florida area. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Women's Executive Council Scholarship

Women's Executive Council

award

$1,972

deadline

June 30, 2025
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Description

The Women's Executive Council Scholarship is available to full-time female students who are entering or attending colleges in the Central Florida area. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Out And Proud LGBTQIA+ Scholarship

Florida International University

$1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Out And Proud LGBTQIA+ Scholarship is available to students at Florida International University who identify as LGBTQIA+. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be actively involved in the FIU LGBTQIA+ community to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic merit, leadership, service, and a 500-word essay on how the...

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Out And Proud LGBTQIA+ Scholarship

Florida International University

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$1,000

deadline

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Description

The Out And Proud LGBTQIA+ Scholarship is available to students at Florida International University who identify as LGBTQIA+. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be actively involved in the FIU LGBTQIA+ community to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic merit, leadership, service, and a 500-word essay on how the...

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Dr. David A. Kopenhaver Scholarship

Florida International University

$1,000 May 05, 2025 See Details

Description

The Dr. David A. Kopenhaver Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students enrolled in the Department of Journalism at Florida International University. You must be have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Dr. David A. Kopenhaver Scholarship

Florida International University

award

$1,000

deadline

May 05, 2025
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Description

The Dr. David A. Kopenhaver Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students enrolled in the Department of Journalism at Florida International University. You must be have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Benacquisto Scholarship Program

Florida Department of Education

100% of tuition Varies See Details

Description

The Benacquisto Scholarship Program is open to full - time students attending Florida Atlantic University, Florida State University, New College of Florida, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of Miami, and University of South Florida. You must have received recognition as a National Merit Scholar to be eligible for...

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Benacquisto Scholarship Program

Florida Department of Education

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100% of tuition

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Benacquisto Scholarship Program is open to full - time students attending Florida Atlantic University, Florida State University, New College of Florida, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of Miami, and University of South Florida. You must have received recognition as a National Merit Scholar to be eligible for...

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Costas G. Lemonopoulos Scholarship

National Association of Letter Carriers

Varies June 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Costas G. Lemonopoulos Scholarship is available to the children of National Association of Letter Carriers members in good standing. You must be attending a public, four - year college or university supported by the state of Florida, or St. Petersburg Junior College to be eligible for this award.

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Costas G. Lemonopoulos Scholarship

National Association of Letter Carriers

award

Varies

deadline

June 01, 2025
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Description

The Costas G. Lemonopoulos Scholarship is available to the children of National Association of Letter Carriers members in good standing. You must be attending a public, four - year college or university supported by the state of Florida, or St. Petersburg Junior College to be eligible for this award.

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