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. 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
The travel scholarship is a one-time $1,000 scholarship awarded to first-year, out-of-state students who are accepted to Stetson University by February 15, 2013 and who visit Stetson University for an official Office of Admission visit by April 14, 2013. Apply to Stetson University and schedule a visit. Athletes who receive an athletic grant-in-aid are not eligible to receive this scholarship.
Early FAFSA Filer Grant
The Early FAFSA Filer Grant is available to all incoming students as a one-time $1,000 scholarship when accepted to Stetson University whose FAFSA is submitted by February 15, 2013. The FAFSA will be available on January 1, 2013. Apply to Stetson University. Athletes who receive an athletic grant-in-aid are not eligible to receive this scholarship.
Legacy Scholarship
If a member of the student's family is currently enrolled or attended and graduated from Stetson University, the student will receive a $1,000 scholarship for four years. The student must be accepted by February 15, 2013 and is only eligible to apply prior to his/her first semester at Stetson University.
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.
Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship
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.