Florida International University Merit Scholarships 2026 Open

If you’re aiming for a top-tier education without the weight of tuition fees, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for.

Florida International University (FIU)—ranked among the most prestigious public research institutions in Florida—has just opened the floodgates for its Merit-Based Scholarships for the Early Fall/Fall 2026 intake. And the best part? No separate scholarship application is required.

That’s right. If you’re a first-time-in-college (FTIC) student with strong academic credentials, you’re automatically in the running for these game-changing awards just by submitting a complete undergraduate application—which includes your test scores—by the designated deadline.

Your future is calling. FIU is ready to invest in it. Are you?

1# Presidential Merit Scholarship – Full Tuition Coverage for Top Students

The Presidential Merit Scholarship is the most prestigious merit award offered by FIU. It guarantees exceptional benefits to top-performing students.

For Florida residents, the scholarship covers 100% of undergraduate tuition and fees, includes a book stipend, and offers guaranteed admission to the Honors College. Students also gain priority registration and access to the Early Assurance Program at FIU’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.

For non-Florida residents, the Presidential Merit Scholarship provides a merit-based out-of-state tuition waiver, estimated at $12,000 per year (based on 30 credit hours). However, this award applies only toward out-of-state tuition. If a student’s residency status changes to in-state, the waiver will be canceled. This scholarship also cannot be combined with other tuition-waiving awards like the Grandparent Waiver.

2# Gold and Blue Scholarship – Recognizing Academic Excellence

The Gold and Blue Scholarship honors incoming students with outstanding academic records. This award is disbursed over four years and varies based on residency:

• Florida residents can receive between $1,000 to $12,000
• Non-Florida residents are eligible for awards ranging from $4,000 to $24,000

However, recipients of the Gold and Blue Scholarship may not combine it with other FIU merit-based scholarships.

Who Is Eligible?

To be eligible for consideration for FIU’s merit scholarships, applicants must:

• Be a first-time-in-college (FTIC) student
• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or an international student planning to study on an F-1 visa (or other eligible visa)
• Submit a complete undergraduate application for admission, including:
  • Application form and fee or waiver
  • Official SAT, ACT, or CLT test scores sent directly to FIU.

Merit-based scholarship decisions are made using the same academic records submitted for admission. No additional scholarship application is needed.

Important Application Timeline

To be considered for scholarships, students must complete their FIU admissions application and submit all supporting documents by the following dates:

• Florida Residents:
  Application Deadline: November 3, 2025.

• Non-Florida Residents:
  Application Deadline: December 17, 2025.

Students must ensure their official test scores are received by FIU before these deadlines. The recommended last test dates for eligibility are:

• SAT: October 4, 2025
• ACT: October 18, 2025
• CLT: September 22, 2025

Scholarship funds are limited and allocated on a rolling basis. The earlier a student applies and is admitted, the greater their chances of receiving funding.

Apply: https://scholarships.fiu.edu/browse-scholarships/merit-scholarships/#tab-N1034C-3.

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