FGCU students may be eligible for multiple types of financial assistance and scholarships.

It is strongly recommended that students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for competitive scholarships and other financial aid opportunities. Applicants can fill out the FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.gov/ (step-by-step instructions provided).

FGCU Scholarship Opportunities

Foundation Scholarships

University Foundation Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, and/or other specifications set by donors.  To apply for FGCU Foundation Scholarships, students must fill out the online scholarship application.  

Application Available	November 15th - Annually
Application Deadline	March 1st - Annually
Award Value	Varies

Honors Program Scholarships

 

For specific information regarding the FGCU Honors Program and Honors Scholarships; please click on the following link:  Honors Scholarships.

Latin American Caribbean Scholarship 

For specific information regarding the Latin American Caribbean Scholarship; please click on the following link: LACS Scholarship.

Theodore R. & Vivian M. Johnson Scholarship

The Johnson Scholarship is a competitively awarded program available to undergraduate students with disabilities who enroll in Florida Gulf Coast University and contingent upon annual funding by the Theodore R. and Vivian M. Johnson Foundation and matching funding by the Florida Legislature.

Please contact the Office of Adaptive Services for a scholarship application and specific award criteria.

Minority Community College Transfer Scholarship

A competitive program, for qualified minority (Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Pacific Islander) Florida residents, awarded on the basis of financial need, academic merit, both need/merit, and other select criteria.  This program is contingent upon continued annual support by the State of Florida.  To qualify, student applicants need to gain admission as a degree-seeking student into their junior year (FGCU) and complete an A.A. or A.S. degree from an accredited Florida Community College between December 2009 and August 2010.

Please submit the completed Minority Community College Transfer Scholarship Application and all required documentation to the FGCU Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance by May 31, 2010. 

State Grant and Scholarship Programs

A list of state of Florida Grant and Scholarship Programs administered by the Office of Student Financial Assistance.  Please contact the State Grant and Scholarship Programs for more details.