Scholarships
We Honor Excellence…
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship recognizes and honors the academic strengths, leadership roles, community involvement, and skills of its students. We encourage students to achieve new heights in intellectual and personal development and we are committed to rewarding these achievements through many scholarship programs.
Please visit the Office of Student Financial Assistance for a listing of Nova Southeastern University scholarships.
Undergraduate Scholarships
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Tuition Awards &
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Undergraduate Scholarships
Clarence Pohlman Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies, based on available funds
Deadline: Closed
Requirements:
- High achieving undergraduate HSBE students.
- Full time enrollment.
- Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA.
- One time award.
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Emerald Asset Scholarship
Award Amount: one time award of $5,000
Deadline: Closed
Requirements:
- First year HSBE undergraduate day students.
- Good academic standing.
- Minimum SAT score of 1200 or ACT score of 27.
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.4.
- Two (2) signed letters of recommendation (one professional/business and one educational recommendation), attesting to candidate’s character, accomplishments, and where applicable candidate's participation in school and community activities.
- Full time enrollment.
- U.S. Citizen.
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Marlins Community Foundation Scholarship
Award Amount: Award Amount: $3,000. Must reapply each year to be considered.
Deadline: Closed
Requirements:
- Current HSBE undergraduate day students, majoring in sport and recreation management.
- Minimum NSU GPA of 3.5.
- Full time enrollment.
- Contributes extensively to the sport and recreation management community through volunteerism and/or work experience.
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H. Wayne Huizenga Scholarship
Award Amount: Award Amount: Varies up to $3,000/year, renewable up to 4 years.
Deadline: Closed
Requirements:
- Undergraduate full time HSBE student majoring in business.
- Minimum HS GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Minimum SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 24.
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Changing Lives Vernon Williams Scholarship
Award Amount: Award Amount: At least $1,000. Can receive up to 4 years, must reapply.
Deadline: Closed
Requirements:
- Matriculated, or accepted, at NSU as a Undergraduate HSBE student.
- Demonstrate financial need through a valid FAFSA.
- Full time enrollment.
- Good academic standing
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Entrepreneurs Council Scholarship
Award Amount: $5,000 one time award (Must maintain 3.5 GPA).
Deadline: Closed
Requirements:
- Incoming or current HSBE undergraduate students.
- Minimum SAT score of 1200 or ACT score of 27 (incoming freshman only).
- Minimum high school or college GPA of 3.5. (Official transcripts).
- Full time enrollment.
- U.S. Citizen.
- Good academic standing.
- Serve a one (1) year term as Student Leader of Council's mentorship group; Student Leader will be liaison between mentees and Council.
- Assist with creation and execution of one (1) event in collaboration with Council members and Office of Development.
- Attend one (1) Council meeting as Student Leader (Council holds quarterly meetings annually) and able to attend award/scholarship event(s) where applicable.
- Demonstrate leadership and strong desire to become an entrepreneur.
- Applicant may be required to attend an interview session with Council Chair and Council member(s) and/or give presentation to Council member.
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Graduate Scholarships
Femfessionals "Aspiring Business Leader" Scholarship
Award Amount: $5,000 one time award
Deadline: To Be Announced
The Femfessionals "Aspiring Business Leader" Scholarship is an annual award offered to a student who demonstrates a desire to improve his/her economic and career opportunities. Giving back to the community is an important goal of Femfessionals and the organization seeks a recipient that is involved in his/her community. The applicant is a graduate student who:
- Values learning and expanding educational horizons
- Envisions and establishes goals for success, personally and professionally
- Possesses a character of resilience
- Demonstrates a passion for life
- Exhibits a great potential for growth and success
Requirements:
- The scholarship will be awarded to a Graduate business student enrolled, or planning to enroll, at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship.
- Students must have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) The most recent GPA will be the one considered for eligibility.
- Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Essay (minimum 500 words) describing a woman who is a prominent world figure and why she inspires you. Include discussion about a woman who is currently in your life and who you admire and aspire to emulate.
- Four (4) signed letters of reference (Two (2) Personal and Two (2) Academic)
- Students must provide written explanation of financial need
- Provide proof of involvement in causes and programs which supports women’s growth, economic development and/or opportunities for women to enhance their careers
- Student must be in good academic standing with the University.
Required Documentation:
- Completed Application
- Official transcript (in sealed envelope)
- Essay (Minimum 500 words)
- Proof of involvement in extracurricular groups and/or involvement in the community
- Two (2) Signed Letters of Personal Reference and Two (2) Signed Letters of Academic Reference
- Written explanation of financial need
South Florida Interactive Marketing Association (SFIMA) Scholarship
Award Amount: $3,500 one time award
Deadline: To Be Announced
Requirements:
- Award is open to graduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in full time study at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship.
- Preference will be given to students enrolled in M.B.A. in Entrepreneurship or M.B.A. in Management programs.
- Current student must be in good academic standing with the University.
- Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Most recent GPA at time of application will be used to determine eligibility.
- Submit official transcript (provided in sealed envelope, otherwise application will be considered incomplete).
- Minimum GMAT score of 500 (Graduate Management Admission Test—in sealed envelope, otherwise application will be considered incomplete).
- Provide an essay (400 words) answering following questions:
- How I would benefit from SFIMA Scholarship.
- How I foresee the award as an opportunity to excel in my chosen field of study.
- How I intend to maximize the benefits of this Scholarship.
* Applicant must be author of essay.
- Provide two (2) signed Letters of Recommendation (from a professor, professional contact and/or colleague).
- Recipient will serve a one (1) year term as Student Representative for SFIMA.
- Recipient must assist with event coordination at minimum of two (2) SFIMA events and attend minimum of two (2) SFIMA Board meetings.
- Recipient must be available to attend award/scholarship event where applicable.
Required Documentation:
- Completed Application
- Official transcript (in sealed envelope)
- Official GMAT score (in sealed envelope)
- Essay
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
*Only completed applications will be considered and need to be postmarked by July 2, 2012.
Vernon B. Williams Changing Lives Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000 one time award
Deadline: To Be Announced
Requirements:
- Must be an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled at the H. Wayne Huizenga Business School.
- Undergraduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Graduate students must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Essay describing either how your NSU degree will change your life and/or the lives of others or the impact the Changing Lives Scholarship will have upon you.
- Demonstration of financial need through FAFSA.
- Open to international students (FAFSA not applicable to international students).
Required Documentation:
- Completed Application
- Official transcripts in sealed envelope
- Essay
- Student Aid Report (SAR) or financial aid award letter
Tuition Awards & Other Aid Opportunities
Government Employee Tuition Award
Award Amount: Up to 20% reduction off ground full tuition rates as published in the student catalog (does not include prerequisites, fees, or other student expenses)
Deadline: OPEN
Requirements:
- Awards are made to students currently enrolled in the Masters in Public Administration (MPA) program at the Huizenga School.
- Students must be a city, county, federal, or other U.S. government employee. (Must provide employment verification letter or a photocopy of government ID picture badge.)
- Scholarship is applied to every term.
- No application necessary.
- Award open to international students.
- Please submit information to your Academic Advisor.
- Contact your Academic Advisor for questions regarding this award.
High School Business Club Award
Award Amount: $1000.00 one-time award towards a Huizenga Business School Undergraduate Degree Program
Deadline: OPEN
Requirements:
- Awards are made to first time, undergraduate, freshman day students planning to enroll in a business program at NSU
- Students must show confirmed membership in DECA, FBLA, or BPA with a recommendation letter from their club advisor
Horatio Alger Huizenga Business School Scholarship
Award Amount: $10,000 one time award - For Undergraduate Students
Deadline: To Be Announced
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship and the Horatio Alger Association have established the Horatio Alger Huizenga Business School Scholarship. Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars will be awarded to ten (10) current Huizenga Business School students enrolled in his or her final two (2) years of study. The scholarship is funded by association member H. Wayne Huizenga to provide financial assistance to students. Members of the Horatio Alger Association are committed to supporting students and believe the scholarship program is an investment in America’s future.
Requirements:
- Attend Nova Southeastern University and be enrolled in the Huizenga Business School;
- Critical financial need, based on the Student Aid Report (SAR);
- Currently be a resident of the State of Florida;
- Demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity;
- Academic achievement (minimum cumulative grade point average is 2.0 for consideration); and
- Be a citizen of the United States
For details and to apply online, please go to: www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
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NSU Alumni Tuition Award
Award Amount: $139.40 off per credit hour off of the current published tuition rates (does not include foundation courses, fees, or other student expenses)
Deadline: OPEN
Requirements:
- Awards are made to Graduate students enrolled in a business program at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship.
- Students must have completed their Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctoral/Ph.D. degree at NSU.
- An application is required. Contact an Admissions Manager above.
- Tuition award is applied every term.
- Award is available to international students.
- $50 application fee is waived, upon enrollment.
- Award may not be used in conjunction with any other type of award or discount.
- Please refer to additional requirements in the current graduate catalog.
50% off Graduate Certificate Programs
(Huizenga Business School certificate programs only)
Award Amount: 50% tuition reduction off of the current published tuition rates (does not include foundation courses, fees, other student expenses, Master’s degree programs)
Deadline: OPEN
Requirements:
- Students must have completed their Master's degree at the Huizenga Business School.
- Awards are made to Graduate students enrolled in a Graduate Certificate program at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship.
- Tuition award is applied every term.
- Award may not be used in conjunction with any other type of award or discount.
- An application is required. Contact the Admissions Manager above.
- $50 application fee is waived, upon enrollment.
- Award is open to international students.
- Please refer to additional requirements in the current graduate catalog.
Senorita Strachan Memorial Tuition Award
Award Amount: 50% reduction off published tuition rates (does not include prerequisites, fees, or other student expenses)
Deadline: To Be Announced
Requirements:
- Awards are made to new students planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate business program at the Huizenga School, BAHAMAS locations ONLY.
- Students must attend Bahamas based campus.
- Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) from previous higher education institution.
- Must maintain a GPA of 3.5 in order to retain scholarship.
- Must show financial need.
- Must be highly involved with volunteer work and active within the Bahamian community.
- Undergraduate students must also have completed a minimum of 30 credits earned from previous higher education institution.
Strategic Forum Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,500 one time award
Deadline: To Be Announced
Requirements:
- Student must be an active member of Strategic Forum.
- Student must demonstrate leadership and involvement in a club or organization.
- Applicant may be required to attend an interview with Strategic Forum Board.
- Student must demonstrate financial need.
- Award is open to International students.
Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship Fund
Award Amount: $1,250.00 award ($30,000.00 in JTMGBSF scholarships will be available)
Deadline: February 1, 2013
Requirements:
- Must be African-American (students, faculty, and staff)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be a resident of South Florida
- Must be Enrolled in a graduate or doctoral business degree program
- Must have earned 12 or more credit hours (3 of these credits must be earned in the 2012-2013 academic year)
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.3 in the graduate program
- Must pursue professional career in South Florida.
Required Documentation:
- Submit a one-page essay entitled "Why I Should Be Awarded A Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship"
*Essay should be relevant to Jacki Tuckfield’s legacy (make sure to visit www.jackituckfield.org to research information)
- Submit an official transcript
- Submit a current resume
- Provide a color passport photo (which presents your professional image) for inclusion on www.jackituckfield.org and other publicity documents
- Mail the completed signed application and all required documents in one package to:
JACKI TUCKFIELD MEMORIAL GRADUATE BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Attention: Scholarship Committee
1160 NW 87 Street
Miami, Florida 33150-2544
Scholarship News
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Jacki Tuckfield Scholarship Deadline Extended Feb. 1, 2013
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The Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship Fund (JTMGBSF) has announced the extension of scholarship applications to the new deadline date of Friday, February 1, 2013. For the 2013 Spring/Summer Terms, $30,000.00 in JTMGBSF scholarships will be available for qualified candidates (for a total of 25 tuition scholarships to be offered at $1,200.00 each).
In memory of Founder/Former President Dr. Jack G. Tuckfield, in 2011-2012 the JTMGBSF awarded its largest recipient group since its inception in 1997. Fifty-two (52) South Florida residents were granted a total of $65,000.00 ($1,250.00 awards). The two largest groups of awardees were Nova Southeastern University and Florida International University students (27 recipients for a total of $33,750.00 and 8 recipients for a total of $10,000.00). As a result, the JTMGBSF has allotted these two institutions with one additional tuition reward for 2013 in the amount of $1,250.00 each.
With the inclusion of these recipients, the Fund will have granted 363 tuition scholarships totaling $382,000.00 to recipients acquiring advanced business degrees from twelve Florida Universities.
The scholarships are open to African-American U.S. citizens who are residents of South Florida, enrolled in any graduate business degree program at a Florida university. Applicants must have earned 12 or more credit hours with a minimum 3.3 CGPA in their graduate business degree program. A minimum of three graduate business credits must be earned in the 2012-2013 academic year. Applicants must plan to pursue professional careers in South Florida. The scholarship was established to foster intellectual wealth-building to fulfill Jacki’s vision to improve diversity in the executive, administrative, and managerial levels of the South Florida workforce.
For more information regarding this scholarship, please visit www.jackituckfield.org and www.miamifoundation.org or contact The Miami Foundation at (305) 371-2711. Also see scholarship outline and application details under Tuition Awards and Other Aid Opportunities.
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Huizenga Business School Hosts Jacki Tuckfield Scholarship Awards
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From left to right: Dr. Gloria Tuckfield, Joe Pineda, Jade Chen
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Scholarship recipients representing the Huizenga Business School
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On Saturday, March 10, 2012, the 14th Annual Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship Fund Awards reception was held at the Huizenga Business School’s Executive Conference Center, Sales Institute. The Scholarship Fund awarded 52 recipients from 12 Florida universities with 27 recipients representing the Huizenga Business School. A total of $65,000 in scholarship funds was distributed, each recipient was awarded $1,250. The scholarship is awarded to students in the masters, doctoral programs or related business fields. The scholarship was established to foster intellectual wealth-building, fulfill Jacki’s vision to improve diversity in the executive, administrative and managerial levels of the South Florida workforce. For more information regarding this scholarship, please visit www.jackituckfield.org.
In addition to the awards proceedings, the Huizenga Business School presented Dr. Gloria Tuckfield with a special appreciation plaque recognizing her as a champion of diversity and expressing gratitude for her vision, extraordinary support and lifetime of dedication.
Scholarship recipients representing the Huizenga Business School at NSU include:
Kiesha LaShawyne Alexander
Emmanuel Carrie
Carlton Alexander Cunningham
Veronica M. Davis
Chiquite L. Dingle
Carol A. McCook Dixen
Siobhan Alicia Freeman
Cynthia Graham
Arlene A. Griffiths
Nancy Jean-Charles
Carmen Montez Jones
Maximilian Joselin
Kerrie Olivia Lawrence
Regina Lynn Martin-Lynch
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Christina Danita McKinney
Victoria A. Milton
Thedly Nicolas
Angelina Dorsey Person
Tania K. Rampaul-Grant
James J. Richardson
Brittney Richelle Robinson
Tara Joi Rumph
Sonia Telusnord
Vilus Telusnord
Stephanie Thomas
Willie H. Wood
Kimberly Wright
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Marlins Foundation Presents Scholarship to Huizenga Business School
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L to R: Billy the Marlin; Jeffrey Fountain, Ph.D., associate professor of sport management; Jade Chen, manager of scholarships and special events; Michael Fields, Ph.D.; and Peter Finley, Ph.D.; associate professor of sport management.
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The Florida Marlins Community Foundation presented the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship with a scholarship check for $3,000.00 prior to the Marlins’ home game on August 4th. The scholarship will be given to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management program at the Huizenga Business School. It is the sixth scholarship the Marlins’ Foundation has granted to an NSU business student.
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Emerald Asset Advisors, LLC Offers New Scholarship
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The Emerald Asset Advisors, LLC is delighted to announce the Emerald Asset Scholarship for students of the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship at Nova Southeastern University. The scholarship is open to undergraduate students currently pursuing a degree in business. A Five Thousand Dollar ($5,000.00) one time scholarship will be awarded to a student who requires financial assistance and can demonstrate a history of academic excellence.
Emerald Asset Advisors, LLC was formed in 1998 when its founders saw the need to offer clients flexible and adaptive solutions for managing their money. Emerald Asset serves more than 100 families located in the US and abroad. The company’s mission is to provide a practical alternative to traditional asset allocations typically offered to investors on Wall Street; such as creating portfolios which produce benefits from hedge fund investing.
More information and the application form can be found under Undergraduate Scholarships.
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NSU employees & their dependents are not eligible to apply for scholarships
Award funds are applicable for TUITION FEES ONLY, unless otherwise stated per scholarship. Award funds do not cover Registration fees or Student Activity fees.
Scholarship awards are made for FALL and WINTER terms only. Summer term tuition is not covered by scholarships.
Applications must be mailed and complete in order to be considered.
Scholarships, when combined with other tuition restricted awards, may not exceed tuition for the award period. The total of financial assistance awarded to a student from all sources, including scholarships, discounts, third party payments, grants, loans, and federal work study, cannot exceed the student’s financial need and/or the total cost of attendance for the award period. In the event a student's award exceeds these limits, and where applicable based on scholarship specifications, NSU’s Office of Enrollment and Student Services will adjust term award to eliminate any over award.
The Huizenga Business School, the Scholarship Chair and Scholarship Committee reserve the right to modify any financial aid award at any time due to eligibility, policy and administration, or donor wishes.
The Scholarship Chair and Scholarship Committee will make the final determination on all scholarship awards.
Please mail applications along with required documents to:
Office of Development
H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship
Carl DeSantis Building, Nova Southeastern University
ATTN: Jade Chen
3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314
Please visit the Office of Student Financial Assistance for a listing of Nova Southeastern University scholarships.
