Scholarships for international students at Florida Institute of Technology

Hi everyone, I'm exploring scholarships at the Florida Institute of Technology for international students. What financial aid options are available, and what's the application process like? Any advice from current students would be fantastic!

The Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) does offer some scholarships to international students. For example, the FIT International Student Merit Scholarship is available to all incoming international students, regardless of their major. These merit-based scholarships are based on individual academic performance, including GPA and standardized test scores (if available), and awarded at the time of admission. There is also a Presidential scholarship that is awarded to International students who hold leadership roles, are involved in community service, and demonstrate significant achievements.

Moreover, FIT has scholarships for specific majors, like the Ocean Engineering and Marine Science scholarship, the Panther Fund Merit Scholarship (for Business Administration students), and the Diversity Scholarship (that considers race and ethnicity, among other factors).

Generally, there is no separate process to apply for these scholarships. Once you apply to the university and are admitted, you'll be considered for these scholarships. It's automatically part of the admissions process, although some scholarships may require a separate essay or application form. You'll want to verify these guidelines by checking the scholarship page on FIT's website or contacting their financial aid office directly.

A good strategy is to also look for external scholarships or financial aid opportunities in your home country that could be used for studying abroad. These might not be directly associated with FIT, but could still be applied to your education expenses there.

Remember, your financial aid package at FIT could also include loans, work-study opportunities, and grants in addition to scholarships. So ensure you have a thorough understanding of your financial need and resources before committing to any college.