Because of their outstanding academic performance and service record, many transfer students from Florida community colleges qualify for financial support under one of several transfer scholarship programs. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of transfer GPA (special attention is paid to prior performance in honors courses), extra-curricular activities, and letters of recommendation. To be considered for these awards, students must submit the following documents:

• a completed application for membership in the Honors College
• two letters of recommendation from previous instructors
• an application for FIU admission to the University's Office of Admissions

Students who submit these documents will be considered for applicable awards. All scholarship recipients must participate in the Honors College and maintain enrollment in 15 credits per term with a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.3. Students who apply by February 15 will be given priority consideration. Initial awards will be made on March 1.

Willis Holcombe Scholarship
Available only to graduates of Broward College, this award covers the full cost of in-state tuition and registration fees. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 is required.

Eduardo Padron Scholarship
Available only to graduates of Miami-Dade College, this award covers the full cost of in-state tuition and registration fees. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 is required.

Presidential Scholarship
Available to graduates of all Florida community colleges, this award covers the full cost of in-state tuition and registration fees. Students who are interested in this award should submit a letter of recommendation from the college President. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 is required.

FIU / Community College Honors Scholarship
Recognizing the academic achievement of transfer students who have received the A.A. degree from a Florida community college, this award provides $750 per semester for a maximum of four semesters. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 is required.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Each year, one outstanding member of PTK is awarded $2000 per year for a maximum of two years. Students who are interested in this award should submit a letter of recommendation from their PTK faculty advisor. A minimum grade point average of 3.3 is required.

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POLICIES GOVERNING HONORS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
FIU/CC Honors and Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships

1. Award is available to transfer students holding A.A. degree from Florida community colleges.
2. Students must have completed the A.A. with an overall GPA of at least 3.3 and must have the support of his/her community college Honors Director.
3. The FIU/CC Honors Scholarship is for $750 per semester for no more than four semesters of full-time study.
4. The PTK Scholarship is for $ 1,000 per semester for a maximum of two years. A minimum enrollment of 15 credits per term is required for both scholarships.
5. Recipients must be members in good standing of the Honors College.
6. Awards will begin only during the fall semester of each academic year and will not be available during the summer terms.
7. All students (except for international students) will submit a current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the Federal Processor (available from any Community College or University Financial Aid Office.)
8. Students who without prior approval do not enroll in 15 FIU credits, cease participation in the Honors College, or do not maintain at least a 3.3 overall GPA (reviewed annually) will not receive the award and will not be eligible for future support.
9. Any appeal of these policies must be made in writing to the College Scholarship Committee.
10. Fall admission required for all scholarship awards.

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Willis Holcombe, Eduardo Padron, and Presidential Scholarships

1. Awards available to students transferring from Florida Community Colleges
   (Holcombe: BC only; Padron: MDC only; Presidential: any)
2. Fall admission required for all scholarship awards.
3. Students must have completed the A.A. degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 and must have the support of the appropriate community college Honors Director.
4. Awards will cover the full cost of in-state tuition and the health and athletic fees. Minimum enrollment of 15 FIU credit hours per term (Fall/Spring is required). Awards will cover a maximum of 15 credits per term.
5. Awards will begin only during the fall term of each academic year and will not be available during summer terms.
6. Continuation of the award is contingent upon the student's maintaining an overall FIU GPA of at least 3.3 (reviewed annually), earning a minimum of 30 credits per academic year.
7. Scholars must maintain membership in the Honors College.
8. All students (except for international students) will submit a current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the Federal Processor (available from any Community College or University Financial Aid Office.)
9. Students who do not meet these requirements will not receive the award and will not be eligible for future support.
10. Any appeal of these policies must be made in writing to the Honors College Scholarship Committee.
    
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