Scholarships

A scholarship is a financial aid award that, like grants, does not have to be repaid. Broward College offers scholarships based on merit, financial need, degree choice, and more. Scholarship funding is limited and completion of the application does not guarantee an award.

You will not need to specify a particular scholarship on the application; we will match you to those for which you may be eligible.

To be considered for a scholarship you must:

  1. Complete all steps on Apply for Financial Aid (International students are not required to complete the FAFSA)
  2. Be admitted to the College in a degree or eligible certificate program of study
  3. Be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits
  4. Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  5. Complete the online scholarship application You must log in to the application using your BC email and password
Review our many scholarships then apply below

 

Over 2,200 scholarships were awarded to Broward College students last year.

THE 2024-2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN!

​Featured Scholarships

  • Provides an opportunity for students that have completed at least 75% of their degree program.
  • Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
  • Applicants must have an EFC score of 2,100 to 6,500 (as determined by FAFSA completion).
  • Applicants must reside in the tri-county area (Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County).

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Provides funding for out-of-pocket tuition expenses. 

The Bridge Scholarship provides gap funding assistance for new and current students who receive financial aid but still need remaining assistance toward their tuition.

Fill Your Payment Gap with Zero Out of Pocket Expenses.

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  • Provides an opportunity for high school graduates with high academic achievement.
  • Students must meet eligibility requirements while in high school and inform the Florida Department of Education of the school he/she will attend; the Bright Futures school code for Broward College is 062.

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  • Enroll in a degree seeking or eligible certificate program and begin their studies at Broward College on or before their 22nd birthday.
  • Covers the cost of tuition and institutional fees up to 30 credit hours and contributes towards the cost of books and supplies for each academic year.
  • Applicants must obtain a referral from an approved mentorship organization.

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If you are a Broward County resident you may be eligible to receive a scholarship for up to 12K to help cover your tuition, books, and supplies for occupational training leading to an exciting high wage, in-demand career!

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Career & technical scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution.

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Are you a 2024 high school or GED graduate from Broward County?

If so, you may be eligible for a tuition-free Associate degree! Whether you are pursuing an Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, you can potentially start your college journey without the burden of tuition.

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Studying abroad is an academic program that provides students the opportunity to travel the world while earning credit toward their degree. 

Before you start planning your trip, take a moment to check and see if you fulfill the study abroad eligibility requirements:

  • You must be 18 years old or older.
  • You need to have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher (some programs may have additional GPA requirements).
  • You need to be a degree-seeking student with 12 semester hours (including ENC 1101).
  • You need to have a passport that is still valid 6 months after the date of your return to the United States.

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  • Provides an opportunity for undocumented immigrant youth.
  • Covers the cost of tuition and institutional fees up to a maximum of $14,500 for an associate degree and $29,000 for a bachelor's degree.
  • Students must complete an application through TheDream.US.

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The William E. Greene Scholarship covers program costs for one term of study abroad at one of the Broward College study abroad programs:

  1. International College of Seville (ICS) in Seville, Spain
  2. Universidad Veritas in San Jose, Costa Rica
  3. Salzburg College in Salzburg, Austria

Every year, two scholarships are awarded: one for the Spring, and one for the Fall term. Students who apply for the scholarship will be asked to indicate their preference for one of the locations by specifying their first, second, and third choice, and why they have made this selection.

To be considered for the scholarship, please email the completed WEG scholarship application form to the Study Abroad Office at abroad@broward.edu.

The application deadlines are as follows:

  • Spring 2024 - Application closes on September 22nd, 2023 at 12 a.m. (EST)
  • Fall 2024 - Application closes on April 8th, 2024 at 12 a.m. (EST)

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Waggle Human-Pet Bond Scholarship Opportunity

The Waggle Human-Pet Bond Scholarship was created to help lower the financial strain on college and university students so they have more money available to care for the four-legged friends that emotionally support them in their school endeavors.

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Additional Scholarship Information

If you received a scholarship, a 'Thank You' letter may be your next step.

As a scholarship donor, receiving a well-written 'thank you' letter from a student is special. Your letter will encourage the donor to continue to support the educational endeavors of students like you.

Please Note: The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, Broward Futures, and TheDream.US are excluded from the Scholarship 'Thank You' Letter requirement. The Scholarship Office will let you know if a thank you letter is necessary.

Sample Scholarship Award 'Thank You' Letter (PDF)

You may send your letter as an attachment to thankmydonor@broward.edu

If you receive a scholarship that is not awarded by Broward College, please take your scholarship check to the Cashier's Office. This applies to ALL checks, including those you may receive as a result of a scholarship award posted to your account. Do not send any checks to the Financial Aid Office, as the Financial Aid Office does not process checks. Doing so will cause a delay in posting your scholarship award. You must be currently enrolled at Broward College or the Cashier's Office will not accept the check. Please refer to the 'How to Pay' tab on the Cashier page for more information on this process.

  • All communication regarding scholarship awards will be through your BC email. If you have a question, you may email us at scholarships@broward.edu.
  • You may also be eligible for external scholarships.
  • Broward College is required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to determine the tax status of all students receiving payments from the college. Student payments may include financial aid grants, scholarships, prize monies, and/or rent. Upon determination of tax status, the college may be required to report and/or withhold federal income tax from a payment.
  • Refer to IRS Publication 970 for Scholarships, Fellowship Grants, Grants, and Tuition Reductions regulations.
  • You may use this tool, provided by the IRS, to determine if the educational assistance you receive is taxable.

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