Generations Ahead Scholarship Dependents

The Division of Human Resources is pleased to inform you of enhancements to our “Generations Ahead” Scholarship Program – generously sponsored by Gabor Financial Solutions. This scholarship is designed for dependents of FIU’s benefits-eligible faculty and staff.

This opportunity is another way to demonstrate appreciation for our valued faculty and staff who support and serve our 58,000 students. As a result of your continued commitment to create positive experiences for our students, the Division of Human Resources is dedicated to creating positive experiences and opportunities for you.

Eligible scholarship recipients must:
1. Be a dependent child of an FIU, full-time, benefits-eligible faculty or staff member employed for a minimum of one year.
2. Be currently enrolled as a degree-seeking, full-time student at FIU, taking a minimum of 12 credits as an undergraduate or 9 credits as a graduate student.
3. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better as an undergraduate or 3.0 as a graduate.

Special Note: The Generations Ahead Scholarship is limited to one award per family, even if both parents are employed at FIU.

Submission of an application does not guarantee an award. Recipients who have completed a FAFSA, may not exceed Cost of Attendance with Federal aid and scholarships.

For more information, contact the Office of Scholarships via email scholarships@fiu.edu or call (305) 348-0349.

Award
$2,000 for undergraduates, $3,000 for graduates
Deadline
11/15/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Submit a 500 word essay addressing the prompt: Describe something that has served as inspiration to make a difference in the community and how it relates to your academic pursuits.
  2. Submit a second 500 word essay depicting the financial importance of this scholarship and how it will help them obtain their degree.
  3. Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from either faculty members and/or academic advisors.
    • First Letter of Recommendation
    • Second Letter of Recommendation
  4. Include the name, email and Panther ID of parent/guardian who is an FIU full time benefits eligible employee in the essays.