The Honors College is inviting applications for the Lucille E. Snaith Memorial Honors College Scholarship. The scholarships are open to all eligible Honors College students; however, preference will be given to incoming freshmen. The scholarships will be in the amount of $2,500.00 for the 2008-2009 academic year and will be renewed each year, provided that the recipients remain full‑time Honors College students in good standing, make satisfactory progress towards a Bachelor's degree, maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA at FIU and that funds are available in the Endowment.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Admission to the Honors College;
- U.S. Citizenship;Legal residency in Miami-Dade or Broward County;
- Financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office;
- Outstanding academic performance in high school/college;
- Evidence of motivation, good character, leadership potential and community service.
Also, a personal interview may be required of finalist applicants.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Write a three-page essay stating your academic and professional goals, including your intended field of study, and explain why you believe you should be selected as the recipient of the scholarship. Include a copy of your resume.
- Download and complete a Financial Aid Form (FAFSA) if you have not already done so, and submit it electronically to the FIU Financial Aid office. An electronic submission allows your form to be processed rapidly.
- Download and return the application with your essay. The form is located at http://honors.fiu.edu/downloads/snaithapplication.pdf
Lucille E. Snaith Memorial Honors College Scholarship
The Honors College, DM 233
Florida International University
Miami, FL 33199
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: OCTOBER 10, 2008
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