Generations Ahead Scholarship Faculty/Staff

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 FIU’s benefits-eligible faculty and staff who are also enrolled as full-time students at FIU.

This opportunity is another way to demonstrate appreciation for you, 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 faculty and staff scholarship recipients must:
1. Be employed at FIU for a minimum of one year in a Full-Time benefits-eligible position.
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 already completed a semester of classes within the last 12 months.
4. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better as an undergraduate or 3.0 as a graduate student.

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: one from a faculty member and one from an administrator.
    • Administrator Letter of Recommendation
    • Faculty member Letter of Recommendation