Hodges University Scholarships

Scholarship Opportunities for Students

We are dedicated to assisting students in finding financial aid and scholarship opportunities to help them on their paths to success. In addition to the 11 million dollars in EASE grant awards we have distributed, we have a number of institutional scholarships, rate reduction programs, and payment plans as well.

Institutional Scholarships

Additional Scholarships

Nursing Scholarships

Scholarship Programs

How Do I Apply For Institutional Scholarships?

Award Spring is our electronic system where students can login (single sign-on) and fill out the application for any scholarship. Prior to applying, students can see detailed information about each of our scholarships and the criteria needed to potentially receive requested funding. It’s a great tool that allows students to apply for one or multiple scholarships at the same time. We are currently working on upgrading our Award Spring system so students can see even more details about scholarships, criteria needed, deadlines for each scholarship application, and when to apply for each scholarship – these upgrades will be coming for the January 2019 session and beyond.

Apply for Institutional Scholarships

Eligibility Criteria For All Scholarships

  • An undergraduate- or graduate-level student in good standing in their current session with at least a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate and a 3.0 GPA for graduate students minus all available grants and fees.
  • All scholarships below may require additional criteria in order for a student to be eligible for said scholarship.
  • Students receiving tuition discounts and/or tuition waivers as a part of other university agreements or policies will be ineligible to receive institutional scholarships as this type of funding is also classified as institutional aid.
  • All applications and reference letters become the property of Hodges University and will not be returned.
  • Any scholarship application found to contain false or misleading information will be eliminated from further consideration by the Scholarship Committee.
  • Essays, if required, will be judged on a rubric scale which will include style/content as well as writing skills that are clear, articulate, logically organized, and demonstrates an exceptional grasp of the philosophical and psychological issues involved in the assigned topic(s).

Florida Independent College Fund

As a member of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF), Hodges University has the opportunity to apply for scholarships provided by the Florida Independent College Fund (FICF). The FICF is a non-profit foundation for program and resource development for the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF). It secures funds from private donors, industry, and businesses, as well as from the state of Florida. FICF scholarships have specific forms and criteria for consideration. The Hodges University Scholarship Committee reviews student applications for HU private funding assistance as well as the overall student body to find appropriate nominations for the FICF awards.

If a student is awarded a FICF scholarship and the amount exceeds the cumulative private scholarship dollar amount expressed in guideline number two, then the student may not be considered eligible for any further assistance from the Hodges University Scholarship Committee.

Criteria:

  • The appearance, presentation, and completeness of the application form will be taken into account in the awarding of scholarships. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applications and reference letters become the property of Hodges University and will not be returned.
  • Any scholarship application found to contain false or misleading information will be eliminated from further consideration by the Scholarship Committee.
  • Essays, if required, will be judged on style and content as well as writing that is clear, articulate, logically organized, and demonstrates an outstanding grasp of the philosophical and psychological issues involved in the assigned topics.
  • The Hodges University Scholarship Committee may interview applicants as part of the process in the event additional information is required for the decision process.
  • In awarding the scholarships, the Hodges University Scholarship Committee judges the applicants based upon (1) academic performance, (2) the candidate’s application essay, if required, (3) personal interviews, if required, (4) financial need, and (5) application completeness.
  • Scholarships provided by the FLORIDA INDEPENDENT COLLEGE FUND (FICF) are considered the same as other private scholarships of Hodges University. Students are nominated for the FICF awards by the Hodges University Scholarship Committee. Award amounts established by the FICF may vary.

Hawks Fund Scholarship

The Hawks Fund Scholarship (also known as the general scholarship fund) includes general donations from generous donors who give to the university regularly. This funding consists of the following named scholarships:

  • Hawks Fund Scholarship
    • o Including donations made in honor of or in memory of Earl Hodges, Thelma Hodges, Lavern Gaynor, Elliot Katz, among others.
  • Gaynor Hawks Fund Scholarship
  • Thelma Hodges Hawks Fund Scholarship
  • CenturyLink Hawks Fund Scholarship
  • Pettit Hawks Fund Scholarship

Criteria

  • Subject to all specifications, as stated above, regarding “Eligibility Criteria for ALL Scholarships.”

Awarding Schedules

Undergraduate degree-seeking students are limited to the following amounts per session:

  • Enrolled in 1-8 credit hours: up to $500
  • Enrolled in 9-11 credit hours: up to $1000
  • Enrolled in 12 or more credit hours: up to $1500

Graduate degree-seeking students are limited to the following amounts per session:

  • Enrolled in 1-5 credit hours: up to $500
  • Enrolled in 6-8 credit hours: up to $1000
  • Enrolled in 9 or more credit hours: up to $1500

Limitations

  • We have a large number of students applying to the Hawks Fund Scholarship every month, due to monthly-starts; however, the Scholarship Committee is conscious regarding the current balance of funds and may limit the funding that can be disbursed every month.

Scholarship Assistance for Veterans Education (SAVE) Fund

Criteria

  • Subject to all specifications as stated above regarding “Eligibility Criteria for ALL Scholarships”.
  • Must be a veteran or spouse/dependent of a disabled or deceased veteran pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.

Awarding Schedules

Undergraduate degree-seeking students are limited to the following amounts per session:

  • Enrolled in 1-8 credit hours: up to $500
  • Enrolled in 9-11 credit hours: up to $1000
  • Enrolled in 12 or more credit hours: up to $1500

Graduate degree-seeking students are limited to the following amounts per session:

  • Enrolled in 1-5 credit hours: up to $500
  • Enrolled in 6-8 credit hours: up to $1000
  • Enrolled in 9 or more credit hours: up to $1500

Limitations

  • In past years, this funding was held until summer terms in order to designate funding for the federally mandated match for VA Yellow Ribbon benefits; however, veterans needing VA Yellow Ribbon funds in the past year has reduced meaning that we can begin disbursing more SAVE funds moving forward.

Jerry F. Nichols Accounting Scholarship

Criteria

  • Subject to all specifications as stated above regarding “Eligibility Criteria for ALL Scholarships”;
  • The academic degree program must be in Accounting;
  • Full-time enrollment status (12 or more credits for UG; 9 or more credits for GR); and
  • At least a 3.0 GPA for either undergraduate- or graduate-level students.

Awarding Schedule

  • Students may be awarded up to $1500 per session.

Limitations

  • Funding availability is significantly limited while there are also specific criteria that a large number of accounting-major students are not currently maintaining.
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Jerry F. Nichols Veterans Accounting Scholarship

Criteria

  • Subject to all specifications as stated above regarding “Eligibility Criteria for ALL Scholarships”;
  • The academic degree program must be in Accounting;
  • Veteran/military status preferred, but may be given to a student without a military/veteran status if no student is deemed to be eligible;
  • Full-time enrollment status (12 or more credits for UG; 9 or more credits for GR); and
  • At least a 3.0 GPA for either undergraduate- or graduate-level students.

Awarding Schedules

Undergraduate degree-seeking students are limited to the following amounts per session:

  • Enrolled in 1-8 credit hours: up to $500
  • Enrolled in 9-11 credit hours: up to $1000
  • Enrolled in 12 or more credit hours: up to $1500

Graduate degree-seeking students are limited to the following amounts per session:

  • Enrolled in 1-5 credit hours: up to $500
  • Enrolled in 6-8 credit hours: up to $1000
  • Enrolled in 9 or more credit hours: up to $1500

Limitations

  • Funding availability is significantly limited while there are also specific criteria that a large number of accounting-major students plus veteran-status are not currently maintaining.

Naples North Rotary Scholarship

Criteria

  • Subject to all specifications as stated above regarding “Eligibility Criteria for ALL Scholarships”;
  • Student graduated from Collier County Schools or reside in Collier County;
  • Attend a minimum on one (1) Naples North Rotary meeting, coordinated through Hodges University (Director of University Advancement) and a club member; and
  • Participate in one (1) Naples North Rotary service project within the year funding was received.

Awarding Schedules

Undergraduate degree-seeking students are limited to the following amounts per session:

  • Enrolled in 1-8 credit hours: up to $500
  • Enrolled in 9-11 credit hours: up to $1000
  • Enrolled in 12 or more credit hours: up to $1500

Graduate degree-seeking students are limited to the following amounts per session:

  • Enrolled in 1-5 credit hours: up to $500
  • Enrolled in 6-8 credit hours: up to $1000
  • Enrolled in 9 or more credit hours: up to $1500

Limitations

  • The specifications of the scholarship as designated by the donor reduces the amount of scholarship applications that are received by the Scholarship Committee specific to this scholarship. Unfortunately, students feel that they may not be able to attend specified meetings and/or participate in a service project(s) due to their personal lives and work schedules.

Meftah Foundation Scholarship for Single Mothers

Criteria

  • Subject to all specifications as stated above regarding “Eligibility Criteria for ALL Scholarships”;
  • Must be a single mother with minor children living at home;
  • Female
  • Enrolled in an on-campus or online academic program; and
  • Pursuing a college degree to increase their job opportunities and family income.

Awarding Schedule

  • One (1) recipient may be awarded $2500, annually, during the Fall session.

Limitations

  • There is a significant amount of funds available; unfortunately, due to the regulations from the donor, $2500 of funds with only one (1) recipient is the maximum amount that may be disbursed on an annual basis.
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Moorings Park Foundation Scholarship in Nursing

Criteria

  • Subject to all specifications as stated above regarding “Eligibility Criteria for ALL Scholarships”;
  • A student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; and
  • Priority will be given to recipients residing in Collier County, but not required.

Awarding Schedules

Students are limited to the following amounts per session:

  • Enrolled in 1-5 credit hours: up to $500
  • Enrolled in 6-8 credit hours: up to $1000
  • Enrolled in 9 or more credit hours: up to $1500

Limitations

  • The scholarship is based on specifications of a program which has a substantial amount of students in the program while there is a limited amount of funding received on an annual basis.

Moorings Park Foundation Scholarship in Clinical Mental Health

Criteria

  • Subject to all specifications as stated above regarding “Eligibility Criteria for ALL Scholarships”;
  • A student pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling; and
  • Priority will be given to recipients residing in Collier County, but not required.

Awarding Schedules

Students are limited to the following amounts per session:

  • Enrolled in 1-5 credit hours: up to $500
  • Enrolled in 6-8 credit hours: up to $1000
  • Enrolled in 9 or more credit hours: up to $1500

Limitations

  • The scholarship is based on specifications of a program which has a substantial amount of students in the program while there is a limited amount of funding received on an annual basis.

Peter & Stella Thomas Veterans Scholarship

Criteria

  • Subject to all specifications as stated above regarding “Eligibility Criteria for ALL Scholarships”;
  • A veteran that has been honorably discharged;
  • Essay addressing personal military service record including post-graduation career goals and plans;
  • Full-time enrollment status (12 or more credits for UG; 9 or more credits for GR);
  • A resident of Collier, Lee or Charlotte County; and
  • At least a 2.5 GPA for either undergraduate- or graduate-level students.

Awarding Schedules

  • The scholarship amount will be equal to the tuition-only cost of one (1) course per session.
  • Scholarship limited to twelve (12), annually.

Limitations

  • Scholarship specifications bring a limited number of applications, especially regarding the essay portion. While many students do not enjoy writing/creating essays, the Office of Student Financial Services’ Veterans Services team have begun having conversations with veteran students regarding writing essays and assisting them with the process.
  • Maximum amounts per year of scholarships disbursed also presents a concern; if the Scholarship Committee is able to award 12 students, the maximum amount being used would be $27,000 per year.

John & Joanne Fisher Veterans Scholarship

Criteria

  • Subject to all specifications as stated above regarding “Eligibility Criteria for ALL Scholarships”;
  • Veteran or spouse of a veteran that has been honorably discharged;
  • Essay addressing personal military service record or spousal perspective of the impact thereof including post-graduation career goals and plans;
  • Full-time enrollment status (12 or more credits for UG; 9 or more credits for GR);
  • A resident of Collier, Lee or Charlotte County; and
  • At least a 2.5 GPA for either undergraduate- or graduate-level students.

Awarding Schedules

  • The scholarship amount will be equal to the tuition-only cost of one (1) course per session.
  • Scholarship limited to twelve (12) awards, annually.
  • If qualified veterans or spouses of veterans are not available, scholarship funds may be awarded to a Fisher School of Technology (FSOT) student.

Limitations

  • Scholarship specifications bring a limited number of applications, especially regarding the essay portion. While many students do not enjoy writing/creating essays, the Office of Student Financial Services’ Veterans Services team have begun having conversations with veteran students regarding writing essays and assisting them with the process.
  • Maximum amounts per year of scholarships disbursed also presents a concern; if the Scholarship Committee is able to award 12 students, the maximum amount being used would be $27,000 per year.

Earl & Thelma Hodges Scholarship

Criteria

  • Subject to all specifications as stated above regarding “Eligibility Criteria for ALL Scholarships”;
  • Essay addressing personal challenges prior to enrolled with Hodges University while also including post-graduation career goals and plans;
  • Full-time enrollment status (12 or more credits for UG; 9 or more credits for GR);
  • A resident of Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Glade or Hendry County; and
  • At least a 2.5 GPA for either undergraduate- or graduate-level students.

Awarding Schedules

  • The scholarship amount will be equal to the tuition-only cost of one (1) course per session.
  • Scholarship limited to two (2) awards annually, specific to the fall and winter terms only.

Limitations

  • Scholarship specifications bring a limited number of applications, especially regarding the essay portion. While many students do not enjoy writing/creating essays, the Office of Student Financial Services works closely with the Office of Student Experience to better explain the essay process and how to write an effective essay.
  • Maximum amounts per year of scholarships disbursed also presents a concern; if the Scholarship Committee is able to award 2 students, the maximum amount being used would be $4,500 per year.

Earl & Thelma Hodges Veterans Scholarship

Criteria

  • Subject to all specifications as stated above regarding “Eligibility Criteria for ALL Scholarships”;
  • A veteran that has been honorably discharged;
  • Essay addressing personal military service record including post-graduation career goals and plans; and
  • A minimum of part-time enrollment status (at least 6 or more credits per session).

Awarding Schedules

  • The scholarship amount will be equal to the tuition-only cost of one (1) course per session.
  • Scholarship limited to twelve (12) awards, annually.

Limitations

  • Scholarship specifications bring a limited number of applications, especially regarding the essay portion. While many students do not enjoy writing/creating essays, the Office of Student Financial Services’ Veterans Services team have begun having conversations with veteran students regarding writing essays and assisting them with the process.
  • Maximum amounts per year of scholarships disbursed also presents a concern; if the Scholarship Committee is able to award 12 students, the maximum amount being used would be $27,000 per year.

Jeanette Brock LPN Scholarship

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Criteria

Awarding Schedules

Undergraduate degree-seeking students are limited to the following amounts per session:

Limitations

How Do I Apply For Institutional Scholarships?

Award Spring is our electronic system where students can login (single sign-on) and fill out the application for any scholarship. Prior to applying, students can see detailed information about each of our scholarships and the criteria needed to potentially receive requested funding. It’s a great tool that allows students to apply for one or multiple scholarships at the same time. We are currently working on upgrading our Award Spring system so students can see even more details about scholarships, criteria needed, deadlines for each scholarship application, and when to apply for each scholarship – these upgrades will be coming for the January 2019 session and beyond.

Apply for Institutional Scholarships

Scholarship Funding Disclaimer

The purpose of the Hodges University scholarship program is to supplement the resources of students to the extent possible to enable them to begin or continue university studies. All students are eligible to apply for scholarships. Please remember that if a student is already receiving a tuition discount and/or tuition waiver as a part of other university agreements or policies, this type of funding is classified as institutional aid and those students will be ineligible to receive both tuition discounts/waivers and institutional scholarships.

Global requirements of eligibility for institutional scholarships include, but are not limited to: Students must be undergraduate or graduate students in good standing in their current session with at least a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for undergraduate students and a 3.0 GPA for graduate students. Individual scholarship awards may have additional information and qualifying criteria which can be found below.

Additional Scholarships

Completing the Dream Scholarship - The Sallie Mae Fund, Inc.

Criteria

  • Anticipated program completion in 2023-2024
  • Unpaid school balance of up to $2,500
  • GPA of at least 2.75
  • Be a candidate from an underserved community, or a diverse candidate
  • Demonstrated leadership and good moral character

Awarding Schedules

  • Up to $2,500 for the 2023-2024 school year

Deadlines

  • Submissions open June 10, 2023
  • Available until June 28, 2024 (or until all scholarships have been awarded)
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Utopia Management Scholars Fund

Criteria

  • Applicants are required to have a 3.5 or better GPA
  • Domestic or international students may apply
  • Students attending accredited online universities are welcome to apply

Awarding Schedules

  • Two students will receive a $1000 scholarship: one for the fall semester and one for the spring semester

Deadlines

  • Fall Semester:
    • Submission Deadline: May 1st, 2023
    • Winner Chosen: June 1st, 2023
  • Spring Semester:
    • Submission Deadline: November 1st, 2023
    • Winner Chosen: December 1st, 2023
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Study.com Scholarships

Criteria

  • Scholarships available for:
    • High School Seniors
    • Computer Science Majors
    • Biology Majors
    • Economics Majors
    • Math Majors
    • Accounting Majors

Awarding Schedules

  • Six scholarships totalling $7000

Deadlines

  • Deadline to apply: November 1st, 2023
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Bret Talley Comeback Award

Criteria

  • Current students at a university in the United States or high school students who will enroll in university
  • Anyone who has had a significant setback in their life and has been able to turn their life around and make a comeback on the road to success

Awarding Schedules

  • One student will receive $1,000

Deadlines

  • Deadline to apply: November 15, 2023
  • Winner announced: December 15, 2023
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Scholarships for BSN (Nursing) Students

General Scholarships

HRSA

  • The National Health Services Corps Students to service Loan Repayment Program (NHSCS2S LRP)
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

Florida Nurses Association (FNA)

Scholarships for Minority Nursing Students

AAPINA Scholarship Program*

Sponsored by the Asian American/Pacific Islander Nurses Association, Inc., this $1,000 annual scholarship is *for members of at least 2 years who are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate nursing programs and meet academic and leadership requirements.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Scholarships*

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium offers 10 competitive $5,000 scholarships to Alaska Native and American Indian students enrolled in training or education programs that would allow them to work in the health care field.
*Applicants must be permanent Alaska residents.

American Indian Nurse Scholarship Program

The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America offers a $1,500 scholarship each semester to help students of American Indian descent complete nursing programs and work in health care.
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IHS Scholarship Program

The Indian Health Service offers three scholarship programs of varying amounts for Alaska Native and American Indian students studying health care. Recipients must commit to working in an Indian health program for 2 years.
The next application cycle will be open December 15, 2022 - February 28, 2023.
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M. Elizabeth Carnegie African American Memorial Award

Nurses Educational Fund, Inc., offers a $2,000 endowed scholarship to African American nurses in doctoral nursing programs. The award was named after M. Elizabeth Carnegie, the first Black nurse to serve as a voting member on the board of a state nursing association.
Deadline: Saturday, December 31, 2022
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NAANA Scholarships for Nursing Study

The National American Arab Nurses Association offers an annual scholarship program for applicants of Arab descent who are members of NAANA and enrolled at any level of nursing program. This can include associate's, bachelor's, master's, or RN-to-BSN programs.
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NAHN United Health Foundation Scholarship

These scholarship programs are for members of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) who have enrolled full-time in a nursing program.
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Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program

The National Health Service Corps, part of the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration, offers this scholarship to native Hawaiians pursuing careers in health care. The scholarship covers tuition and other school-related costs and provides a monthly stipend. In return, students must work in a medically underserved area within Hawaii for every year of funding they receive.

NBNA Nursing Scholarships

The National Black Nurses Association, Inc., offers several scholarship programs for NBNA members. Applicants must have at least 1 year of school remaining, and awards vary from $1,000 to $15,000 depending on the specific scholarship.
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Philippine Nurses Association of America Foundation Scholarship

One $1,000 scholarship is offered to PNAA members who are graduate students pursuing a doctorate or post-master's degree. Other academic requirements may apply.
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Thomara Latimer Cancer Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship for African American students under 30 who live in Michigan is designed to help students attend health care programs. Award amounts vary, and students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
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Udall Undergraduate Scholarship

This award of up to $7,000 is earmarked for Native American and Alaska Native college students who are studying a health care field and plan to work with native communities during their careers.
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