Current and Newly Admitted Students

Alberto Garcia Marrero First Generation Honor College Scholarship

This scholarship is open to all eligible Honors College students. However, preference will be given to students enrolled in their first year of the Honors College and majoring in International Business.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Entering or current Honors College student in good standing (min. 3.3 GPA);
• In the first generation of their family to complete a college degree (students whose siblings have attained or are pursuing a degree are eligible);
• Resident of the state of Florida;
• Enrollment for a minimum of six credit hours per semester;
• Have financial need as determined through the FAFSA and be eligible for a Pell Grant;
• Preference will be given to students enrolled in their first year of the Honors College and majoring in International Business.

Amount (one-time): Up to $1,000 a year

Duration:

• Not automatically renewable; recipient can re-apply

Bilzin Sumberg Scholarship In Memoriam of Damion Dunn, ‘05

The scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in or accepted for admission to the Honors College, who has demonstrated leadership ability in extracurricular activities. Preference will be given to a student who is a current or former resident of Jamaica and who intends to pursue a career in law.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Entering or current Honors College student in good standing (min. 3.3 GPA);
• Demonstrated leadership ability in extracurricular activities;
• Preferably pre-law;
• Preferably a current or former resident of Jamaica.

Scholarship is renewable for an additional three years if he or she maintains a 3.2 GPA. The student will receive the following amount of support annually:

i.      Year One: $2500
ii.     Year Two: $2000
iii.    Year Three: $1500
iv.    Year Four: $1500

Carlos M. Castellon First Generation Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

• Entering or current Honors College student in good standing (min. 3.3 GPA);
• In the first generation of their family to complete a college degree (students whose siblings have attained or are pursuing a degree are eligible);
• Outstanding academic performance;
• Preferably a student pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with a major in Accounting.

 Amount (one-time): Up to $2,000 a year

Duration:

• Not automatically renewable; recipient can re-apply

Dean’s Advisory Board Scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled in the Honors College, making significant progress in their degree program. Recipients will be chosen principally on the basis of academic performance and financial need, as determined by the Dean of the Honors College.

Amount: Up to $5,000 for the Spring semester

Duration:

Not automatically renewable; recipient can re-apply

Elsa Rodriguez Memorial First Generation Scholarship

This scholarship is open to all eligible Honors College students. Students must be either an entering or current Honors College student in good standing who are in the first generation of their family to complete a college degree. To learn about Elsa Rodriguez and her legacy, click here.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Entering or current Honors College student in good standing (min. 3.3 GPA);
• In the first generation of their family to complete a college degree (students whose siblings have attained or are pursuing a degree are eligible);
• Resident of the state of Florida;
• Must be enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours per semester;
• Demonstrated financial need by completing the national Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be eligible for a Pell Grant.

Additional Criteria:

• Applicants must submit an essay sharing their personal experience of what it means to be a first-generation student and their experience as part of an immigrant family.

Amount: Minimum of $5,000 per semester (Fall/Spring)

Duration:

• Automatic renewal for four years, as funds allow, if recipient:
  • remains an Honors College student in good standing
  • makes satisfactory progress towards a 4-year bachelor’s degree
  • maintains a 3.3 cumulative FIU GPA

Learn more about Elsa Rodriguez

Gerald C. Grant, Jr., Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

• Entering or current Honors College student in good standing (min. 3.3 GPA);
• Evidence of motivation, character, and potential;
• Preferably of African-American descent.

Amount (annual):

• $1500

Duration:

Not automatically renewable; recipient can re-apply

Harvey L. Young Family Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

• Entering or current Honors College student in good standing (min. 3.3 GPA);
• Demonstrated financial need in a written statement to the Honors College Scholarship Committee;
• Florida residency;
• Evidence of motivation, character, and potential.

Amount: $2000

Duration:

• Automatic renewal for four years, as funds allow, if recipient:
  • remains a full‑time Honors College student in good standing
  • makes satisfactory progress towards a 4-year bachelor’s degree
  • maintains a 3.3 cumulative FIU GPA

Honorpreneurship Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

• Entering or current Honors College student in good standing (min. 3.3 GPA);
• Open to all majors and tracks, however, preference will be given to students pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration;
• Provide copy of an updated resume;
• Submit a description of a new startup or new business idea you are planning to pursue. Format is in essay form (max one page, single space).

Amount: $500

Jorge and Darlene Perez Scholars Endowment

Eligibility Criteria:

• Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and must maintain this GPA to continue to receive this scholarship. The scholarship may be renewed, for a maximum of 4 years.
• Recipients must submit an essay about the following: The purpose of the FIU Honors College is to educate, prepare, and motivate tomorrow’s leaders who generate value. What trials did you encounter and what knowledge did you acquire to generate value? How do you plan to use this talent or value to change South Florida? How do you envision creating a better city and state? How will your FIU education and this scholarship allow you to accomplish your goals and make a difference? How will you give back?
• Recipients must submit a paragraph to the Donor at the end of each semester explaining their future leadership potential and updating the Donor as to how the scholarship is helping the recipient achieve his or her goals.
• Preference will be given to those with a desire to stay in the South Florida community upon graduation.
• The scholarship will be given to students demonstrating outstanding scholastic aptitude and accomplishments and, secondarily, financial need.
• Recipients must be enrolled as full-time, degree seeking Honors College students.

Amount: $10,000 a year

Duration:

Automatic renewal for a maximum of four (4) years, if recipient:

• Remains a full-time degree-seeking Honors College student.
• Maintains a 3.5 cumulative GPA at FIU
• Submits written updates each semester per Donor’s request

José Martí First Generation Honors College Scholarship*

These scholarships will be awarded to Honors College students in good standing who are Hispanic-American or of Spanish culture with origins in Mexico, South America, Central America, or the Caribbean.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Neither parent has a college degree;
• Resident of the state of Florida;
• Enrollment for a minimum of six credit hours per semester;
• Have financial need as determined through the FAFSA.

Amount (one-time): Up to $5,000 a year

Duration:

• Not automatically renewable; recipient can re-apply

*Scholarship donor is José Martí Foundation Chairperson Arnhilda Badia

Lucille E. Snaith Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Eligibility Criteria:

• Entering or current Honors College student (preference is given to entering freshmen);
• Outstanding academic performance in high school/college;
• U.S. citizenship;
• Legal residency in Miami-Dade or Broward County;
• Financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office;
• Evidence of motivation, good character, leadership potential, and community service.

Amount: $2500

Duration:

• Automatic renewal for three years, as funds allow, if recipient:
  • remains a full-time Honors College student in good standing
  • makes satisfactory progress towards a bachelor’s degree
  • maintains a 3.3 cumulative GPA at FIU

Pamela Silva First Generation Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

• Entering or current Honors College student in good standing (minimum 3.3 GPA);
• Have financial need as determined by the FAFSA;
• Enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours per semester;
• Preferably majoring in the College of Business Administration or the School of Journalism and Mass Communications
• Two letters of recommendation
• A 2-page typewritten (double-spaced) essay about your career goals, reasons for choosing the profession, and where you would like to work in the future.

 Amount: $2000

Two Pamela Silva Scholars will be selected each academic year. For more information about this scholarship, please click here.

Panorama Travel First Generation Honors College Scholarship

This scholarship is open to all eligible Honors College students. However, preference will be given to students who are Hispanic-American or of Spanish culture with origins in Mexico, South America, Central America, or the Caribbean.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Entering or current Honors College student in good standing (min. 3.3 GPA);
• In the first generation of their family to complete a college degree (students whose siblings have attained or are pursuing a degree are eligible);
• Resident of the state of Florida;
• Enrollment for a minimum of six credit hours per semester;
• Have financial need as determined through the FAFSA and be eligible for a Pell Grant;
• Be Hispanic-American or a person of Spanish culture with origins in Mexica, South America, Central America, or the Caribbean, regardless of race;
• Preference will be given to students of Nicaraguan descent;
• Preference will be given to students with a strong community service background.

Amount (one-time): Up to $1,000 a year

Duration:

• Not automatically renewable; recipient can re-apply

The Prospanica SFL Honors College Award

Prospanica SFL is partnering with the Honors College at Florida International University (FIU) in developing a real-life case study for students at the FIU Honors College.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Currently attending Florida International University Honors College
• Student pursuing a Business degree
• Provide copy of an updated resume
• Be a citizen of the United States, a U.S. lawful permanent resident or an international student with intention of receiving the F-1 visa to study in the United States

You are to select a local business, preferably predominantly Hispanic-owned or Hispanic-facing with whom to work with. Information about this firm is to be included in a cover letter/introduction to your case. Said information should contain the name, address, contact information, and contact person within the firm. Prospanica South Florida reserves the right to contact this business to confirm participation in the Case Competition.

Please make sure to read all the information provided in this case and develop recommendations for one of the following options:
Choose one of these 3 Focus Areas for your recommendation(s), given your choice of a local, preferably Hispanic firm, with whom to work:

1. Your firm wants to expand to another location within the next five years; make a recommendation on what makes a great location for this business and highlight some potential areas within the greater South Florida area.
2. Develop new Marketing Ideas to promote your firm’s services but not limited to: (social media, rewards, and online campaigns)
3. Creating a Management Structure for the Owner’s transition from Employee to Manager – for example, how would you recommend for the owner to stop doing the day-to-day activities and start leading a highly efficient team?
4. How do you recommend your firm transition more fully into the business environment caused by COVID-19?

Write your recommendations in a concise manner and no longer than one page.

The following awards will be announced at a year-end celebration, hosted by Propanica, as follows:

1st place: $3,000 
2nd place: $1,500 
3rd Place: $500

For more information, contact scholarships@fiu.edu or (305) 348- 0349.

Rogelio B. Figueroa and Aracely M. Figueroa Scholarship Endowment

Eligibility Criteria:

• Entering or current Honors College student in good standing (minimum 3.3 GPA);
• Preferably a student pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with a major in Accounting or Finance;
• If no student meets the above criteria, it may be awarded to students seeking a degree in the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs.

 Amount: $1000

Duration:

• Automatic renewal for four years, as funds allow, if recipient:
  • remains a full-time Honors College student in good standing
  • makes satisfactory progress towards a bachelor’s degree
  • maintains a 3.3 cumulative GPA at FIU

Ruth Andrade-Jose Alberto Maldonado Zavala First Generation Honor College Scholarship

This scholarship is open to all eligible Honors College students. However, preference will be given to students who are planning on pursuing a degree in computer science or engineering.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Entering or current Honors College student in good standing (min. 3.3 GPA);
• In the first generation of their family to complete a college degree (students whose siblings have attained or are pursuing a degree are eligible);
• Resident of the state of Florida;
• Enrollment for a minimum of six credit hours per semester;
• Have financial need as determined through the FAFSA and be eligible for a Pell Grant;
• Preference will be given to first generation freshmen students who are planning on pursuing a degree in computer science or engineering.

Amount (one-time): Up to $1,000 a year

Duration:

• Not automatically renewable; recipient can re-apply

Sarah R. Gaylord First Generation Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

• Entering or current Honors College student in good standing (min. 3.3 GPA);
• In the first generation of their family to complete a college degree (students whose siblings have attained or are pursuing a degree are eligible);
• Resident of the state of Florida;
• Have financial need as determined by the FAFSA.

 Amount: $10,000 per academic year

Duration:

• Automatic renewal for four years, as funds allow, if recipient:
  • remains a full-time degree-seeking Honors College student in good standing
  • enrolls in a minimum of six credit hours per semester (Fall and Spring)
  • makes satisfactory progress towards a bachelor’s degree
  • maintains a 3.3 cumulative GPA at FIU

Sheri Anne Graham Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

• Entering Honors College freshman with a high school GPA of 3.5 or greater;
• Demonstrate financial need in a written statement to the Honors College Scholarship Committee;
• U.S. citizenship;
• Resident of Miami-Dade County;
• Intend to major in “arts and sciences” (i.e. any major in the physical sciences, social sciences, liberal studies, or the fine and performing arts.)

Amount: $2500

Duration:

• Automatic renewal for four years, as funds allow, if recipient:
  • remains a full-time Honors College student in good standing
  • makes satisfactory progress towards a bachelor’s degree
  • maintains a 3.3 cumulative GPA at FIU

Swietelsky Family First Generation Honors College Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

• Entering or current Honors College student in good standing (min. 3.3 GPA);
• In the first generation of their family to complete a college degree (students whose siblings have attained or are pursuing a degree are eligible);
• Resident of the state of Florida;
• Enrollment for a minimum of six credit hours per semester;
• Have financial need as determined through the FAFSA and be eligible for a Pell Grant.

Amount (one-time): Up to $1,000 a year

Duration:

• Not automatically renewable; recipient can re-apply

The Tony Menendez Computer Scholarship

This scholarship awards a laptop computer with all the pertinent programs, along with IT support from the College’s computer lab staff when needed.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Freshman enrolled in the Honors College;
• Minimum high school GPA of 3.5 or greater;
• Financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office.

Duration:

• Keep the assigned laptop computer, if recipient:
  • remains a full-time Honors College student in good standing
  • makes satisfactory progress towards a bachelor’s degree
  • maintains a 3.3 cumulative GPA at FIU

Vidal-Duart First Generation Scholarship

This scholarship is open to first generation Honors College students. Preference will be given to students majoring in Business and/or Engineering. Students must be either an entering or current Honors College student in good standing who are in the first generation of their family to complete a college degree.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Entering or current Honors College student in good standing (min. 3.3 GPA);
• In the first generation of their family to complete a college degree (students whose siblings have attained or are pursuing a degree are eligible);
• Resident of the state of Florida;
• Degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours per semester;
• Demonstrated financial need by completing the national Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be eligible for a Pell Grant.

Additional Criteria:

• Preference will be given to students majoring in Business and/or Engineering.
• Recipients will be offered internship opportunities at CDR Maguire, Inc.

Amount: Varies (Fall/Spring)

Duration: Not automatically renewable; recipient can re-apply

Vidal-Duart Scholarship

This scholarship is open to Honors College students majoring in Business and/or Engineering. Students must be either an entering or current Honors College student in good standing.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Entering or current Honors College student in good standing (min. 3.3 GPA);
• Awarded to two Honors College students who are majoring in Business or Engineering.

Additional Criteria:

• Recipients will be chosen principally on the basis of academic performance or potential;
• Recipients will be selected by a committee composed of representatives of the College and CDR Maguire, Inc.;
• Recipients will be offered internship opportunities at CDR Maguire, Inc.

Amount: Varies (Fall/Spring)

Duration: Not automatically renewable; recipient can re-apply

The Vivian and Vanessa Melgoza Scholarship

This scholarship is open to all eligible Honors College students. Students must be either an entering or current Honors College student in good standing. Preference will be given to First Generation students.  Here is an FIU News story about the scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Entering or current Honors College student in good standing (min. 3.3 GPA);
• Recipients will be chosen principally on the basis of academic performance or potential;
• Preference will be given to first generation students. First generation is defined as the first in their family to attain a college degree (students whose siblings have attained or are pursuing a degree are eligible).

Amount (one-time): Varies

Duration:

• Not automatically renewable; recipient can re-apply

William T. Jerome III Community Service Scholarship 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Honors College Senior (or rising Junior) in good standing (min. 3.3 GPA);
• Evidence of motivation, character, and potential through community service; demonstration of an effort to integrate university learning with civic engagement.
• Financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office.

Amount (one-time): $500.00