Scholarships
The Office of Financial Aid is committed to helping make higher education affordable to our students. This aid complements state and federal funds available to students. In order to receive institutional, need-based aid from the Office of Financial Planning, please complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE Application. With a knowledgeable staff, we are always available to answer your questions and help finance your education.
Keep in mind that though we've listed some scholarships below, there are many other scholarship opportunities out there. We encourage you to search the Internet for opportunities and apply to any to which you qualify.
Merit
These scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the high school record, standardized testing and community service. These awards are given to incoming first-year students and will cover the next four years. The scholarships can range from $5,000 to full tuition. Eligibility for these awards is decided by the admissions committee.
Transfer Scholarships
Students who transfer to Stetson University are eligible for this award. Recipients of this award receive it for a specified number of semesters, usually the length of their studies before graduation.
J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship
This is an academically competitive scholarship which pays all expenses for students who exhibit top academic and personal leadership potential. It includes a summer internship stipend between the sophomore and junior years, which can be transferred to a study abroad program.
Donor-Funded Scholarships
Donor-funded scholarships have an immediate impact on the lives of deserving students. They are awarded annually according to the criteria established by the donor.
Bright Futures
For qualifying Florida high school graduates, there are opportunities for state scholarship funding. The Florida academic scholarship pays $100 per credit hour and the Florida Medallion Scholarship pays $75 per credit hour.
Travel Scholarship
Deadline: Accepted by February 15 and visit by April 14
The travel scholarship is a one-time $1,000 scholarship awarded to first-year or transfer, out-of-state students who are accepted to Stetson University by February 15, 2014 and who visit Stetson University for an official Office of Admission visit by April 14, 2014. Apply to Stetson University and schedule a visit. Athletes who receive an athletic grant-in-aid are not eligible to receive this scholarship. Any athlete in an equivalency sport with a signed Grant in Aid is not eligible to receive this scholarship.
Early FAFSA Filer Grant
Deadline: February 15
The Early FAFSA Filer Grant is available to all incoming students as a one-time $1,000 scholarship when accepted to Stetson University who is accepted and submits a FAFSA by February 15, 2014. Apply to Stetson University. Any athlete in an equivalency sport with a signed Grant in Aid is not eligible to receive the this scholarship.
Legacy Scholarship
Deadline: February 15
An undergraduate applicant to Stetson University is considered to have legacy status and eligible for the legacy award if a member of the applicant's family is currently enrolled or attended and graduated from any branch of Stetson (including the graduate and/or law school). Family is defined as a brother, sister, parent, stepparent, grandparent, aunt, uncle and/ or legal guardian. This scholarship is for $1,000 per academic year and will cover the next 4 years. Eligible students must be applied and accepted by February 15, 2014. Students are only eligible to apply prior to their first semester at Stetson. Please notify Financial Aid of your status by this deadline and your award package will be adjusted accordingly pending legacy verification. Any athlete in an equivalency sport with a signed Grant in Aid is not eligible to receive the Legacy Scholarship.
Talent
Students who qualify for talent scholarships include music majors, music minors and non-music majors participating in the School of Music. The award amounts vary and are dependent on an audition. Please contact the School of Music admission counselor at 800-688-0101 ext. 8975 to schedule an audition.
Athletic
Athletic scholarships are extremely competitive and are provided for a variety of sports. Interested students should contact a coach or the Department of Athletics for additional information.
Bonner
Bonner Scholars receive financial assistance and scholarships from Stetson University and the Bonner Foundation. In return, these students commit eight hours per week to a service project or agency of their choice, and must continue with that service relationship throughout their Stetson University career.
ROTC
Students participate in the Stetson University ROTC program and are selected for scholarship through the program.
Sullivan Writing Scholarship
The Sullivan Writing Scholarship Program at Stetson University assists academically qualified students with strong writing skills to attend the university. Preference is given to English majors with demonstrated strengths in creative writing who possess a verbal SAT score of 600 and a high school GPA of 3.0.
Student Life Scholarships
Scholarships offered to first-year and transfer students from student life departments across campus. Each scholarship requires the student to submit an application.
Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship
Deadline: March 4
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad. Such international study is intended to better prepare students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world.
Arts for Life! College Matching Program
Winners of the Arts for Life! $1,000 cash award will be automatically eligible to receive a matching in-kind scholarship worth $1,000 once committed to attend Stetson University.
Outside Scholarships
Outside scholarships are available from many sources and require the student to submit an application.
