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Farquhar Honors College

There's no additional cost to being an honors student. In fact, we provide you with more financial support to reach your academic and professional goals. Discover all the scholarship and fellowship opportunities available to you as an honors student at Nova Southeastern University.

 

Honors Scholarships

Scholarships awarded through the Honors College are distinct from the Dean's Scholarship, the President's Scholarship, and other NSU merit-based awards. You can receive several institutional scholarships (which may be capped at the total cost of tuition). Your standing in the Honors College will be taken into account when awarding scholarships. 

  • Amount: $500

  • Automatically awarded in your first year in the Honors College and renewed each year if you maintain good standing in the college. This scholarship is one of few at NSU that can be stacked with other institutional scholarships. 

  • Amount: $500

  • Awarded to up to 10 new students for the current school year. Only students who are new to the Honors College are eligible to apply. We provide application details at the beginning of the fall semester. Awards are conferred at the annual Honors College Fall Reception.

  • Amount: up to $1000

  • Awarded to several students who have utilized the honors experience for academic, personal, professional, and civic growth. Awards are conferred at the annual Honors College Spring Celebration and apply toward undergraduate tuition for the next school year. We provide application details in the winter semester. 

  • Amount: $2,500/year (for up to two years)

  • Awarded to one graduating honors student who will pursue a graduate degree at NSU. Eligible for honors students who complete their undergraduate degree at NSU, plan on attending an NSU Graduate Program during the year of application, maintain good standing in the Honors College, and fulfill the requirements for either the Honors Transdisciplinary Studies minor or one of the honors citations. Students with a history of community service and financial needs are prioritized. We provide application details in the fall and winter semesters. The award is conferred at the annual Honors College Spring Celebration. 

  • Amount: varies
  • Awarded on a case-by-case basis to honors students interested in Travel Study. This fund is only available to honors students pursuing the Honors Transdisciplinary Studies minor or one of the honors citations. To apply for travel study assistance, contact Andrea Nevins, Ph.D., M.F.A., Dean of the Farquhar Honors College, at (954) 262-8208 or andrshaw@nova.edu. 

 

Distinguished Fellowships and Scholarships

Distinguished fellowships and scholarships are opportunities outside of NSU to fund your education. Along with providing additional financial assistance, these external programs benefit you long after graduation and open doors to unique opportunities. The Honors College supports the following national and international distinguished fellowships and scholarships.

To learn how a distinguished fellowship or scholarship may fit into your academic program and goals, contact the Dean of the Farquhar Honors College at (954) 262-8208 or andrshaw@nova.edu. 

 

Financial Aid

Visit the NSU Office of Financial Aid website for other financial aid and scholarship opportunities.