Florida International University Scholarships Ambassador Merit Scholarships-2021

The Florida International University – USA is awarding the Ambassador Merit International Awards to high achieving applicants who are interested in pursuing a degree program at the Institution.

About Scholarship Institution

The Undergraduate Admissions Ambassador Scholarship is open to qualified first time in college U.S. citizens, permanent residents and international students only. To qualify for academic merit scholarship consideration, students must be admitted to FIU prior to January 15, 2021, for Early Fall/Fall 2021. Students are strongly encouraged to submit a completed admissions application by December 31st to allow time for the application to be processed.

Note- FIU is closely monitoring SAT and ACT test cancellations and will continue to amend deadlines to ensure students have the opportunity to gain eligibility for scholarship consideration.

Brief Description

FIU provides opportunities for students, academic, and administrative staff to benefit from library services by joining for free. It offers a world of possibilities to students from all parts of the globe.

To be considered, students must submit a completed scholarship application no later than January 31, 2021. A complete application includes having received the required two letters of recommendation by this date.

Award: 75% tuition, fees, plus books

Deadline: 01/31/2021

Eligibility Status

• Be enrolled as a high school student progressing normally toward completion of high school and planning to enroll full-time in college following the completion of high school;

• 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

• Meet minimum scholarship requirements.
• 4.0 GPA (weighted)
• 1280 SAT Score or 27 ACT

How to Apply

1. At FIU we pride ourselves on our sense of community and the impact we have in our own. However, communities aren’t built overnight but rather, through the compounded efforts of an exceptional few. FIU students come from all walks of life with varying interests and values. In 250 words or less, tell us about your journey to become who you are today. We want to know where you’ve been, what drives you as an individual, and where you see yourself in the future. Dig deep. Show us the version of yourself you’d like us to help you achieve. Show us the version of yourself you WILL be at FIU.
2. Please submit TWO letters of recommendation. The scholarship committee will read and review each letter of recommendation thoroughly so make sure you are putting forth the best representation of you!
   • Please enter the name and e-mail address of reference provider 1.
   • Please enter the name and e-mail address of reference provider 2.
3. If you have been recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar by The College Board, please upload a copy of the certificate your received.
4. If you have been named a National Merit Semi-Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, please upload a copy of your notification letter.
5. Applicants are enforced to take admission in the undergraduate degree coursework at the Florida International University. After that interested students should apply through their MyFIU portal.