Incomplete applications will not be accepted. All applications and reference letters become the property of Hodges University. Any scholarship application found to contain false or misleading information will be eliminated from further consideration by the Scholarship Committee. Essays, if required, will be judged on a rubric which will include style/content as well as writing skills that are clear, articulate, logically organized, and demonstrates an outstanding grasp of the philosophical issues involved in the assigned topic(s). A phone and/ or in-person interview process may be required
(1) scholarship per 4-month session. Scholarship amounts will be based on the total tuition/fee cost minus federal and/or state grants that a student may be eligible for. Students awarded a scholarship will only receive the full amount of their scholarship award after all scholarship requirements have been met. Please note: the aforementioned process does not replace a donor’s intent as outlined in specified donor scholarship criteria. The Scholarship Committee will receive all scholarship applications electronically via the Hodges University online scholarship application system, AwardSpring. Scholarship Applications are due by the 3rd Friday of each 4-month session start. Within the scholarship software, students are matched to a scholarship or given recommendations based on information provided on what scholarships to apply for. AwardSpring will then give specific information on what is needed in order to complete the scholarship application in full.
for various scholarships. Selection Process
Scholarship awards are made for one academic year with the exception of renewable scholarships, such as the President’s Scholarship. Awards are made on a per-session basis, unless the criteria specify otherwise. Students may receive up to three (3) institutional scholarships per academic year with eligibility limited to one
The Scholarship Committee will score candidates on a point system in the following manner:
Scoring Topic
Maximum Points
Points Distribution
Academic Performance
10
Automatic
Enrollment Status
10
Automatic
Financial Need
10
Automatic
Required Essay/Interview
10
Manual
Total Max Score
40
Scholarships that do not require an essay and/or interview will be scored based on 1–3 with a possible maximum score of 30 points. Scholarships will be awarded based on the highest scores and the availability of scholarship funding per 4-month session. Students may email scholarships@hodges.edu for more information. ICUF Scholarships
Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF). It secures scholarships from private donors, industry and businesses, as well as from the state of Florida. FICF scholarships have specific forms and criteria for consideration. The Hodges University Scholarship Committee reviews student applications for HU private scholarship
As a member of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF), Hodges University has the opportunity to apply for scholarships provided by the Florida Independent College Fund (FICF). The FICF is a non-profit foundation for program and resource development for the Independent
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