Nova Southeastern University

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Fort Lauderdale, FL

University Website:  www.nova.edu/
Apply Online:  www.undergrad.nova.edu/admissions

Nova Southeastern University, commonly referred to as Nova, is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian, research university located in Broward County, Florida, United States, with its main campus in the town of Fort Lauderdale. The university is the eighth-largest not-for-profit private university in the nation. NSU operates eight Student Educational Centers in Florida, the largest being a 300 acres (120 ha) campus located approximately 24 miles (39 km) north of Downtown Miami.

The university was founded as the Nova University of Advanced Technology on a former Naval Outlying Landing Field built during World War II. The university first offered graduate degrees in the physical and social sciences.Leo Goodwin, Sr. left a $16 million bequest to the university in 1971 which funded its expansion throughout the 1970s and 1980s. In 1994, the university merged with the Southeastern University of the Health Sciences and assumed its current name.

NSU currently consists of 18 colleges and schools offering over 175 programs of study with more than 250 majors. The university offers professional degrees in law, business, osteopathic medicine, allied health, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, and nursing. Nova Southeastern enrolled 28,457 students in the 2011-2012 academic year and has produced over 145,000 alumni.

In 2008, the middle 50% of SAT scores submitted by the incoming freshman class was between 1010 and 1210 on the traditional SAT scale. With the addition of the writing section on the new SAT, the middle 50% of scores was between 1400 and 1700. The freshmen acceptance rate for the first 2011 semester was 50%. For the fall of 2011, 2,818 prospective first-time, first-year undergraduate students applied and 1,433 were accepted. Out of the 59 colleges and universities in Florida Nova Southeastern's 45% acceptance rate makes NSU the fourth-most selective private university in the state and the sixth-most selective university in Florida overall.

NSU is classified as a high research and community engaged university by the Carnegie Foundation, and is a first-tier research university as designated by the Florida Legislature. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and also has numerous additional specialized accreditations for its colleges and programs.

The NSU Sharks compete in the NCAA Division II Sunshine State Conference in seventeen intercollegiate athletic programs.

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Nova Southeastern University College Scholarships

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Razor's Edge Scholarship

Nova Southeastern University

$24,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Razor's Edge Scholarship is available to high school seniors who plan to enroll in Nova Southeastern University for the upcoming fall semester. You must display experience of substantial leadership and have a minimum high school GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for this award.

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Razor's Edge Scholarship

Nova Southeastern University

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$24,000

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The Razor's Edge Scholarship is available to high school seniors who plan to enroll in Nova Southeastern University for the upcoming fall semester. You must display experience of substantial leadership and have a minimum high school GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for this award.

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Huizenga Business Innovation Academy Scholarship

Nova Southeastern University

$20,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Huizenga Business Innovation Academy Scholarship is available to students at Nova Southeastern University who are interested in earning a bachelor's and master's degree in business in four years. To be eligible for this award, you must hae employment or internship experience and have been a member of a local/national student business club...

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Huizenga Business Innovation Academy Scholarship

Nova Southeastern University

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$20,000

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The Huizenga Business Innovation Academy Scholarship is available to students at Nova Southeastern University who are interested in earning a bachelor's and master's degree in business in four years. To be eligible for this award, you must hae employment or internship experience and have been a member of a local/national student business club...

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Dean’s Transfer Scholarship - NSU

Nova Southeastern University

Up to $20,000 May 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Dean’s Transfer Scholarship is available to incoming transfer students at Nova Southeastern University who have demonstrated strong academic achievement.

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Dean’s Transfer Scholarship - NSU

Nova Southeastern University

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Up to $20,000

deadline

May 01, 2025
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The Dean’s Transfer Scholarship is available to incoming transfer students at Nova Southeastern University who have demonstrated strong academic achievement.

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Minority Teacher Education Scholarship

Florida Fund for Minority Teachers

$4,000 December 02, 2024 See Details

Description

The Minority Teacher Education Scholarship is available to upper-division undergraduate and graduate students who have been admitted into a teacher education program at a participating college or university. You must have earned 60 credit hours or have earned an AA degree to be considered for this award. You must also be a resident of Florida...

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Minority Teacher Education Scholarship

Florida Fund for Minority Teachers

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$4,000

deadline

December 02, 2024
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The Minority Teacher Education Scholarship is available to upper-division undergraduate and graduate students who have been admitted into a teacher education program at a participating college or university. You must have earned 60 credit hours or have earned an AA degree to be considered for this award. You must also be a resident of Florida...

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HACU-IES Abroad Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The HACU-IES Abroad Scholarship is available to students who are currently attending a Hispanic-Serving Institution that is a member of Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU). You must be a US citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.3, and demostrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Priority given to...

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HACU-IES Abroad Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

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Up to $5,000

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The HACU-IES Abroad Scholarship is available to students who are currently attending a Hispanic-Serving Institution that is a member of Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU). You must be a US citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.3, and demostrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Priority given to...

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Gold Circle Scholarship

Nova Southeastern University

$2,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Gold Circle Scholarship is available to students at Nova Southeastern University. You must demonstrate financial need and have established a GPA in a university program to qualify for this renewable award.

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Gold Circle Scholarship

Nova Southeastern University

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$2,000

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The Gold Circle Scholarship is available to students at Nova Southeastern University. You must demonstrate financial need and have established a GPA in a university program to qualify for this renewable award.

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Metropolitan Environmental Training Alliance Michael T. Morrow Memorial Environmental Scholarship

Metropolitan Environmental Training Alliance

$1,500 November 11, 2024 See Details

Description

The Metropolitan Environmental Training Alliance Michael T. Morrow Memorial Environmental Scholarship is open to undergraduate juniors or seniors and graduate students in Central Florida. You must be pursuing a career in the environmental field at UCF, UF, USF, Eckerd, Embry-Riddle, FAU (Harbor Branch campus), Florida Polytechnic, Florida...

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Metropolitan Environmental Training Alliance Michael T. Morrow Memorial Environmental Scholarship

Metropolitan Environmental Training Alliance

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$1,500

deadline

November 11, 2024
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Description

The Metropolitan Environmental Training Alliance Michael T. Morrow Memorial Environmental Scholarship is open to undergraduate juniors or seniors and graduate students in Central Florida. You must be pursuing a career in the environmental field at UCF, UF, USF, Eckerd, Embry-Riddle, FAU (Harbor Branch campus), Florida Polytechnic, Florida...

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Professor Trudy Abramson Endowed Scholarship

Nova Southeastern University

$1,000 November 01, 2024 See Details

Description

The Professor Trudy Abramson Endowed Scholarship is open to graduate students at Nova Southeastern University. You must be enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral Program at NSU's College of Computing and Engineering, have a a minimum 3.0 GPA, be employed by a branch of the United States Federal Government and submit a 500-word essay explaining the...

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Professor Trudy Abramson Endowed Scholarship

Nova Southeastern University

award

$1,000

deadline

November 01, 2024
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Description

The Professor Trudy Abramson Endowed Scholarship is open to graduate students at Nova Southeastern University. You must be enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral Program at NSU's College of Computing and Engineering, have a a minimum 3.0 GPA, be employed by a branch of the United States Federal Government and submit a 500-word essay explaining the...

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Professor Laurie Dringus Endowed Scholarship

Nova Southeastern University

Up to $2,000 November 01, 2024 See Details

Description

The Professor Laurie Dringus Endowed Scholarship is open to graduate students at Nova Southeastern University. You must be enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral Program at NSU's College of Computing and Engineering, have a a minimum 3.0 GPA, submit a 500-word essay explaining the topic provided by the sponsor in order to be considered for this...

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Professor Laurie Dringus Endowed Scholarship

Nova Southeastern University

award

Up to $2,000

deadline

November 01, 2024
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Description

The Professor Laurie Dringus Endowed Scholarship is open to graduate students at Nova Southeastern University. You must be enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral Program at NSU's College of Computing and Engineering, have a a minimum 3.0 GPA, submit a 500-word essay explaining the topic provided by the sponsor in order to be considered for this...

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Edward Lieblein Memorial Fund Scholarship

Nova Southeastern University

Up to $2,000 November 01, 2024 See Details

Description

The Edward Lieblein Memorial Fund Scholarship is open to graduate students at Nova Southeastern University. You must be enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral Program at NSU's College of Computing and Engineering, have a a minimum 3.0 GPA, be employed by a branch of the United States Federal Government and submit a 500-word essay explaining the...

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Edward Lieblein Memorial Fund Scholarship

Nova Southeastern University

award

Up to $2,000

deadline

November 01, 2024
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Description

The Edward Lieblein Memorial Fund Scholarship is open to graduate students at Nova Southeastern University. You must be enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral Program at NSU's College of Computing and Engineering, have a a minimum 3.0 GPA, be employed by a branch of the United States Federal Government and submit a 500-word essay explaining the...

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