Academic Advantage Scholarship

Full Sail University is dedicated to the encouragement and development of future generations of entertainment media and technology professionals.

In an effort to further this encouragement and development, Full Sail University introduces the Academic Advantage Scholarship Program.

To apply for a scholarship, speak to your admissions representative by calling 800.226.7625.

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Awards

Academic Advantage Scholarship for eligible campus degree program candidates will vary:

  • Associate degree students may earn up to $5,000 for their first academic year, and a total of $7,500 for all academic years.
  • Bachelor's degree students may earn up to $6,000 for their first academic year, and a total of $15,000 for all academic years.
  • Master's degree students may earn up to $4,000 for their first academic year, and a total of $6,000 for all academic years.

Applicants are able to meet eligibility each Full Sail academic year based on academic performance as outlined below.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

In order to be eligible for consideration, those applying for a Academic Advantage Scholarship must:

  • Complete and submit the application and transcripts or test scores as applicable (see next) prior to first day of class.
  • Applicants who do not meet first academic year eligibility may still apply and be eligible for an award in a future academic year based on their Full Sail University GPA.

Undergraduate degree program applicants may:

  • Receive an award in their first academic year if they have earned at least one of the following: a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale in their secondary or postsecondary education (minimum of 30 semester credits); an SAT score of 840 or higher; an SAT score prior to 2016 of 1120 or higher; or an ACT score of 17 or higher.
  • Receive an award in any subsequent academic year if their Full Sail University cumulative GPA is 2.5 or higher.

Graduate degree program applicants may:

  • Receive an award in their first academic year if they have earned at least one of the following: a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in their secondary or postsecondary education (minimum of 30 semester credits); an SAT score of 927 or higher; an SAT score prior to 2016 of 1250 or higher; or an ACT score of 19 or higher.
  • Receive an award in a subsequent academic year if their Full Sail University cumulative GPA is 3.0 or higher.

Ready to take the next step? You can request more information about our programs and an admissions representative will be in contact with you soon.

How To Apply

  • Read the application thoroughly and complete the required information below.
  • As applicable, submit high school or postsecondary transcripts with final GPA, SAT score, or ACT score prior to the first day of class. Your Full Sail Enrollment Guide can provide additional information on submission of these items.
  • Submit the completed scholarship application using the Upload feature or: Email [email protected] OR Fax: 407.215.9526 Attn: Admissions

Award Determination

  • Applicant’s high school or postsecondary transcripts, SAT score, or ACT score will be evaluated to determine eligibility for the first academic year award amount. Applicants do not have to be eligible for the first academic year award in order to be awarded in subsequent academic years.
  • Recipients will be notified by the Financial Aid department prior to beginning each academic year, provided the eligibility requirements above are met.

Provisions

  • Applicant must be a first-time student and have applied for a Full Sail University campus degree program.
  • A change of degree program, interruption of training, or withdrawal may result in cancellation of scholarship award and disbursement. Student understands that a change of student status may impact eligibility.
  • Scholarship funds will be disbursed by semester throughout the student’s enrollment at Full Sail University.
  • Funds from the Academic Advantage Scholarship may only be used toward the tuition of a Full Sail University campus degree program.
  • The Academic Advantage Scholarship is nontransferable and has no redeemable cash value.
  • The Academic Advantage Scholarship may be combined with most Full Sail University scholarships; some restrictions apply.
  • Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
  • Scholarship funds are limited and will remain available until depleted.