Who Can Apply: The Florida 10 for 10 Scholarship Initiative will award ten (10) $1,000 scholarships to eligible FIU undergraduate students. Awards will be applied to Spring 2027 financial aid.
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be currently enrolled as a full-time (12+credits) degree seeking undergraduate student at FIU at the time of disbursement (Spring 2027)
- To receive scholarship aid at FIU students must be a citizen of the United States, a U.S. lawful permanent resident, an international student with an F-1 visa, or an eligible non-citizen*.
- 2.0 Minimum GPA
- Students receiving need-based aid may not receive total funding—including federal, state, FIU scholarships or stipends, and external scholarships—that exceeds their Cost of Attendance. If total aid goes beyond this limit, FIU will adjust the student’s financial aid package to remain in compliance and protect the student’s eligibility.
Submission:
- Upload a written essay of 500 words or fewer addressing why you chose to pursue higher education in Florida, and why you selected FIU. You must include your first and last name, major and anticipated graduation date. Must be in English. Use of AI is prohibited.
- Upload a video essay maximum 2 minutes (MP4, MOV, MPG; Max 1 GB) addressing why you chose to pursue higher education in Florida, and why you selected FIU. You must include your first and last name, major and anticipated graduation date. Must be in English. Use of AI is prohibited
Deadline: October 2, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Learn More: https://fiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/22481