Bethune-Cookman University recognizes outstanding academic by offering a range of scholarship programs to students enrolled at Bethune-Cookman University. Incoming students will be considered for scholarship based on credentials submitted with the application for admission. Students who meet the criteria specified for a scholarship and have been accepted for admission to the University will be recommended to the scholarship committee for consideration. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP for New Freshman
The Presidential Scholarship is offered to student who will complete high school the spring prior to enrolling into B-CU in the subsequent Fall Semester. The award covers university expenses ( full-time tuition, room, board and $500 per semester book voucher) not covered by federal and/or state financial aid and other non-institutional scholarship. Students must earn and maintain a 3.50 cumulative grade point average to renew the award. Awards may be renewed for a maximum of 10 semesters of study.
ACADEMIC MERIT AWARD
The Academic Merit Award is offered to students who will complete high school in the spring prior to enrolling into B-CU in the subsequent Fall Semester. The amount of the award which is applied toward the tuition costs not covered by federal and/or state financial aid and other non-institutional scholarships, is determined by the students academic profile. This award, valued
at $4,000-$5,000 is awarded for one year: therefore, students must reapply annually. Renewed awards are valued at $2,400 for a maximum of 8 semesters of study
FSGC supports these scholarships by providing $500 per student to cover expenses for text books