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Grants and Scholarships for Graduate and Professional Students

Pursuing a graduate or professional degree is an investment in your future. Nova Southeastern University is committed to helping you achieve your educational goals by offering a variety of grants and scholarships. From state-funded programs like the Bright Futures Scholarship to university-specific awards, we provide financial support options to assist you in your academic journey. Explore our scholarship opportunities and discover how to maximize your financial aid package.

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship is available to graduate students who are enrolled in a dual admission program up until earning their bachelors’ degrees. In addition, students who graduate with a baccalaureate degree in seven semesters or fewer (or the equivalent in credit hours) and wish to pursue graduate study, may apply the unused portion of their Florida Academic Scholars or Florida Medallion Scholars award toward one semester of graduate study, not to exceed 15 semester hours paid at the undergraduate rate.

Students must

  • apply during their last year in high school by completing a Florida Financial Aid Application (after December 1 and prior to graduation) or forfeit all future eligibility for a Bright Futures Scholarship;
  • select NSU as their postsecondary institution on the Florida Financial Aid Application;
  • complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually; and
  • have a completed NSU State Aid Application on file with the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

For more details on the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program visit the Florida Department of Education

Florida Tuition Differential Grant

The Florida Tuition Differential Grant is a financial aid opportunity specifically designed to support students pursuing a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. By committing to a service obligation in Florida public schools upon graduation, eligible students can receive significant tuition assistance. This grant is a valuable resource for those dedicated to serving the communication needs of Florida's children and youth.

Contact the NSU Speech-Language Pathology Program

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant

The TEACH Grant is a federal grant awarded to students who commit to teaching in a high-need field at a low-income school for at least four years after graduation. In exchange for this service, recipients receive up to $4,000 per year to help cover the cost of their education. It's a great option for aspiring teachers looking to make a difference while reducing their student loan debt.

Students must

  • complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov;
  • be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen;
  • be enrolled as an undergraduate or a graduate student in a postsecondary educational institution that participates in the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant program;
  • be enrolled in coursework necessary to begin a career in teaching;
  • be enrolled in an eligible, state-approved program;
  • meet specific academic achievement requirements (e.g., score above the 75th percentile on a college admissions test, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25, be a current or former teacher, or qualify under the "retiree" provision);
  • sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve as well as complete initial, annual subsequent, and exit counseling at studentaid.gov;

Students enrolled in the following state-approved NSU programs may be eligible to receive the TEACH Grant:

  • Master of Science in Education Programs:

    • Reading Education
    • Secondary Mathematics Education
    • Exceptional Student Education
    • Elementary Education with ESOL/Reading Endorsement*
    • Exceptional Student Education with ESOL Endorsement*
    • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)*
    • Spanish Language Education with Bilingual Endorsement*
    • Spanish Language Education*
    • Mathematics*
    • Middle Grades Mathematics Education*
    • Science Education*

*These programs are currently not accepting new students. TEACH Grant-eligible students already enrolled in these programs will retain eligibility for the remainder of their program.

The original statutory TEACH Grant amount provides up to $2,000 per semester to students who are enrolled in a TEACH Grant-eligible program and intend to teach full-time in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income students. Due to sequestration required changes to this program, the following award amounts apply: 
Impacted Awards Statutory Maximum Scheduled Award Amount Percentage Reduction From Statutory Award Amount Dollar Reduction Amount Adjusted Maximum Scheduled Award Amount
first disbursed on or after Oct. 1, 2020,
and before Oct. 1, 2025
$4,000 5.7 percent $228.00 $3,772.00

Aggregate (Lifetime) Limit

$8,000

Within 120 days of ceasing enrollment in the program for which TEACH Grant funds were received, students must notify the Direct Loan Servicing Center in writing that they are either employed as full-time teachers, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the TEACH Grant service obligation, or that they are not yet employed, but intend to meet the terms and conditions of the service obligation.

After ceasing enrollment, TEACH Grant Certification must be completed annually unless a subsequent TEACH Grant is received, the TEACH Grant is discharged, or a temporary suspension for completing the service obligation is granted. If this is not completed, all TEACH Grants funds received will convert to Direct Unsubsidized Loans with interest charged from the date of each initial disbursement.

Other Scholarships and Grants

NSU offers a diverse range of scholarships tailored to our graduate and first-professional students. From merit-based awards to scholarships tied to specific academic programs or backgrounds, we're committed to helping you achieve your educational goals.

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