The Student Aid Resource (STAR)Center
Scholarships are an excellent way to fund your education. Scholarships come from many sources, and can be awarded based on a variety of criteria. The key is to make the effort, respond fully and accurately, and don't give up! Remember to begin your search one year prior to your attendance. Then you will need to continue your research each year. The following are types of scholarships and additional information on each type:
State of Florida Scholarships
The Florida Department of Education administers many scholarships (including Bright Futures Scholarships) for Florida residents attending Florida institutions. For criteria and application procedures, please go to the Florida Department of Education.
If you are an out of state resident, check the Department of Education in your home state for scholarship possibilities.
Florida State University Scholarships
FSU Scholarships are a great way to fund your education. Florida State University awards many scholarships based on merit and talent to resident and non-resident, undergraduate, graduate and international students. Information here includes references to admission, transfer, and departmental scholarships. For more information, please follow the link above.
FSU Foundation Scholarship (private donor scholarships)
Many students apply for and are awarded scholarships from private sources, such as civic groups or businesses. Florida State University administers some scholarships established by private donors, based on donor criteria. These criteria may include original residency location, academic merit, specific major, and/or other criteria, such as the Deeb Memorial scholarship, which is a scholarship for Adopted or Orphaned students. Foundation scholarships may be awarded by various departments. To apply for Foundation Scholarships please first search the database links below to identify scholarships that you may qualify for then contact the appropriate department as indicated on the scholarship information.
FSU Foundation Scholarships -- please refer to scholarship information for specific application procedures and contacts
The FSU Office of Financial Aid administers some foundation scholarships, for which a specific application is required. For a listing of these scholarships please use the following link.
FSU Office of Financial Aid Foundation Scholarships -- For these scholarships you must also submit an FSU Office of Financial Aid Foundation Scholarship Application. Please check back here for availability and deadlines for the FSU Foundation Scholarship application.
FSU Financial Aid Scholarships For Fall 06 & Spring 07
Apply: March 20 – March 24 DEADLINE March 24, 2006
Note: Funds are limited; restrictions apply;
Scholarship Searches
There are ways to search for scholarships. Your research might start in your own school or community library, or with your guidance counselor at your present school. Check out local civic organizations and businesses to see if they currently offer any scholarships. Beyond the local level, you can search through several Internet scholarship search programs. The following are some legitimate scholarship search services on the web:
Scholarship Scams
Beware of any scholarship search services that charges a fee. The information that you are paying for could be obtained through another source at no cost. The following web page offers excellent guidance on how to identify and avoid scholarship scams. www.finaid.org/scholarships/scams
Last updated: October 16, 2006 |
