Florida Tech Scholarships And Grants
What is Florida Tech willing to invest in your undergraduate education? More than you may know. University aid comes in the form of merit-based academic Scholarships, Florida Tech Family Grants, and Need-Based Grants.
Both in-state and out-of-state U.S. students may earn university aid packages that cover up to 50% of tuition. Florida resident students may alternatively be eligible for awards covering up to 100% of tuition as well as certain fees.
Florida Tech Scholarships
Your complete application for admission to full-time undergraduate study at the university's Melbourne campus is your application for most of the merit-based opportunities that follow. There is no separate application to be considered for merit-based aid, but you may need to include certain documentation with your application. Please make sure to provide all the necessary materials.
Scholarships are awarded at the time of admission. A student must be admitted and enroll as a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student in Melbourne in order to claim an awarded scholarship. Scholarships listed below are available to domestic (U.S.) freshman unless otherwise indicated; and are listed separately.
Florida Resident Scholarships and Academic Scholarships are mutually exclusive; they do not "stack" and cannot be combined. If a student qualifies for more than one of the scholarships below, the student will be offered the higher scholarship, but not the sum of two or more. Scholarships in an amount less than full tuition may, however, be combined with Incentive Scholarships, Florida Tech Family Grants, and Need-Based Grants.
Florida Tech scholarships can be combined with state and federal scholarship and grant programs.
Florida Tech Distinguished Scholar Award
High school students who qualify for the Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) award are eligible to be considered for a Florida Tech Distinguished Scholar Award, a combination of scholarships and grants that covers full tuition plus the facilities and activities fees to attend Florida Tech. The Florida Tech Distinguished Scholar Award is only available to first-time freshmen. To be considered, applicants must:
- Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application while still in high school
- Qualify for the Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars award
- Apply and be admitted to Florida Tech as a full-time, on-campus, degree-seeking student by February 1 of the year immediately preceding your first semester.
- Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) listing Florida Tech as a receiving institution (financial aid code: 001469) by February 1 of the year immediately preceding your first semester.
- Complete the Florida Tech Distinguished Scholar Application by February 1
Farmer Scholars Programs
Annually, Florida Institute of Technology selects one exceptionally qualified student to receive a Farmer Scholarship, which includes full tuition, housing and meals, and fees.
Panther Fund Merit Scholarship
All applicants will be considered for a Panther Fund Merit Scholarship. Academic, or merit scholarships, are based on an applicant's academic performance in high school (weighted GPA plus standardized test scores) and are determined at the time of admission. These scholarships are available to all domestic (U.S.) students, whether in-state or out-of-state. Panther Fund Merit Scholarship awards range in value but may cover up to 50% of tuition, regardless of financial need.
Panther Fund NCSSS Scholarship
NCSSS high school graduates are eligible for a minimum Panther Fund Scholarship for 50% of tuition if they are admitted and enroll full-time. Students must meet the minimum merit scholarship requirements and submit a complete admission application indicating attendance at an NCSSS high school.
Participation in certain extracurricular programs makes you eligible for the following add-on scholarships.
FIRST Robotics & Vex Robotics Award
Current members of an official high school FIRST Robotics or Vex Robotics team will be awarded an additional $2,500 Panther Fund Scholarship per year if they are admitted and enroll full-time. Students must submit a letter from their FIRST team adviser verifying participation during the year of application prior to their admission to the university, and complete the admission and financial aid process by May 1st of their senior year in high school.
Scouting - Eagle Scout And Girl Scout Gold Award
Any new first-year student who has either earned the rank of Eagle Scout or achieved the Girl Scout Gold Award, and is accepted as a full-time undergraduate at Florida Tech’s Melbourne campus is guaranteed an additional scholarship of $2,500 Panther Fund Scholarship per year. Students must submit a copy of the certificate verifying their achievement prior to their admission to the university, and complete the admissions process by February 1 of the year immediately preceding their first semester.
Florida Tech Transfer Scholarship
Up to $14,000 per year if the student’s cumulative GPA is 2.8 or higher at the university level. This scholarship may be combined with the Florida Tech Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.
Florida Tech Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
An additional $2,500 per year if the student applies and is admitted to Florida Tech and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership must be submitted at time of application.
Florida Tech competes in 15 NCAA Division II sports. The following sports offer athletic scholarships: baseball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men's cross country, men's indoor track, men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, men's outdoor track, men's rowing, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, softball, men’s swimming, women’s swimming and volleyball. For more information on athletic scholarships, please contact the athletic department.
Family grants are available to both domestic (U.S.) and international students.
Legacy Grant
Sons and daughters of Florida Tech alumni, enrolling in a full-time undergraduate program at Florida Tech, are eligible for a $2,500 grant. This award is renewable for up to four years. This award is given in addition to any merit scholarship earned by the student.
Family Grant
Sisters and brothers of students who are currently enrolled simultaneously as full-time undergraduates at Florida Tech are eligible for a $2,500 grant. This grant is renewable for up to four years. This grant is given in addition to any merit scholarship earned by the student.
Only students who complete the FAFSA and select Florida Tech to receive their Student Aid Report may be considered for Florida Tech need-based grants. International students are not eligible for need-based grants from Florida Tech.
Florida Tech Fund Grant
The Florida Tech Fund Grant is available to students who have a demonstrated financial need, as determined by the FAFSA. All applicants with a completed FAFSA will be considered for a Florida Tech Fund Grant. Grant amounts are based on a student's EFC and other gift aid. As such, grant amounts are not fixed and may vary from year to year depending on variable data.
Boundless Opportunity Grants
Boundless Opportunity Grants help make Florida Tech more financially accessible for high-achieving students with unmet financial need. These grants are limited to students residing in select counties in Florida. Currently, Florida Tech offers the following:
- Brevard Boundless Opportunity Grant
- Indian River Opportunity Grant
- Osceola Boundless Opportunity Grant
- Volusia Boundless Opportunity Grant
Qualified recipients of one of the above Boundless Opportunity Grants receive additional funds in the amount of the difference between tuition and fees and the student's other gift assistance (including merit-based university and state scholarships). With one of these grants, an eligible student who enrolls at Florida Tech will owe the university zero dollars for tuition and fees.
In order to receive a Boundless Opportunity Grant as part of a comprehensive financial aid package, a student must:
- Reside in Brevard County, Indian River County, Osceola County or Volusia County, Florida
- Complete the FAFSA and be Federal Pell Grant eligible
- Qualify for the Florida Academic Scholarship or the Florida Medallion Scholarship (Bright Futures)
- Apply and be admitted to Florida Tech by May 1
Army ROTC Scholarship winners will receive a university grant for housing (equal or lesser to Southgate 3 Bedroom) and meals (A1 or A2 plan) during the terms of their ROTC scholarship at Florida Tech. These scholarships are available to freshmen and transfer students.
Florida Tech Scholarships
Your complete application for admission to full-time undergraduate study at the university's Melbourne campus is your application for most of the merit-based opportunities that follow. There is no separate application to be considered for merit-based aid, but you may need to include certain documentation with your application. Please make sure to provide all the necessary materials.
Scholarships are awarded at the time of admission. A student must be admitted and enroll as a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student in Melbourne in order to claim an awarded scholarship. Scholarships listed below are available to domestic (U.S.) freshman unless otherwise indicated; and are listed separately.
Florida Resident Scholarships and Academic Scholarships are mutually exclusive; they do not "stack" and cannot be combined. If a student qualifies for more than one of the scholarships below, the student will be offered the higher scholarship, but not the sum of two or more. Scholarships in an amount less than full tuition may, however, be combined with Incentive Scholarships, Florida Tech Family Grants, and Need-Based Grants.
Florida Tech scholarships can be combined with state and federal scholarship and grant programs.