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SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE PURSUING YOUR EDUCATION At Full Sail University, we understand that deciding where and how to pursue higher education is an important and life-changing decision. This guide is designed to help you evaluate your financial options when it comes to Full Sail University by exploring a scholarship that may be available to you, as well as the details and eligibility requirements applicable to this scholarship. If you have any questions about the information in this guide or would like to apply for the scholarship opportunity within, please contact an Admissions Representative at 800.226.7625. 2 CAMPUS SCHOLARSHIPS 3 ACADEMIC ADVANTAGE SCHOLARSHIP MISSION STATEMENT Full Sail University is dedicated to the encouragement and development of future generations of entertainment and media professionals. In an eff ort to further this encouragement and development, Full Sail University introduces the Academic Advantage Scholarship Program. This scholarship is designed to off er assistance to deserving individuals passionate about a career in the entertainment and media industry. Through the Academic Advantage Scholarship Program, eligible participants may receive up to $15,000 toward the tuition of any Full Sail campus degree program. 4 ACADEMIC ADVANTAGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in their secondary or postsecondary PROVISIONS education (minimum of 30 semester credits); an SAT score of 927 or The Academic Advantage Scholarship will award up to higher; an SAT score prior to 2016 of 1250 or higher; or an ACT score • Applicant must be a fi rst-time student and have applied of 19 or higher for a Full Sail University campus degree program. $15,000 to eligible campus degree program candidates. • Receive an award in a subsequent academic year if their • A change of degree program, interruption of training, Applicants are able to meet eligibility each Full Sail Full Sail University cumulative GPA is 3.0 or higher or withdrawal may result in cancellation of scholarship award and academic year based on academic performance as disbursement. Student understands that a change of student status may impact eligibility. outlined below. • Scholarship funds will be disbursed by semester throughout the HOW TO APPLY student’s enrollment at Full Sail University. • Read the application thoroughly and complete the • Funds from the Academic Advantage Scholarship may only be used MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS required information below. toward the tuition of a Full Sail University campus degree program. • As applicable, submit high school or postsecondary transcripts with • The Academic Advantage Scholarship is nontransferable and has no In order to be eligible for consideration, those applying fi nal GPA, SAT score, or ACT score prior to the fi rst day of class. Your redeemable cash value. for a Academic Advantage Scholarship must: Full Sail Enrollment Guide can provide additional information on • The Academic Advantage Scholarship may be combined with most submission of these items. Full Sail University scholarships; some • Complete and submit this application and transcripts or test scores restrictions apply. as applicable (see next) prior to fi rst day of class • Submit the completed scholarship application using the Upload feature or: Email [email protected] OR • Financial aid is available for those who qualify. • Applicants who do not meet fi rst academic year eligibility may still Fax: 407.215.9526 Attn: Admissions • SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE LIMITED AND WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE apply and be eligible for an award in a future academic year based UNTIL DEPLETED. on their Full Sail University GPA Undergraduate degree program applicants may: AWARD DETERMINATION • Receive an award in their fi rst academic year if they have earned at • Applicant’s high school or postsecondary transcripts, SAT score, least one of the following: a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 or ACT score will be evaluated to determine eligibility for the fi rst scale in their secondary or postsecondary education (minimum of 30 academic year award amount. Applicants do not have to be eligible semester credits); an SAT score of 840 or higher; an SAT score prior for the fi rst academic year award in order to be awarded in to 2016 of 1120 or higher; or an ACT score of 17 or higher subsequent academic years. • Receive an award in any subsequent academic year if their Full Sail • Recipients will be notifi ed by the Financial Aid department prior to University cumulative GPA is 2.5 or higher beginning each academic year, provided the eligibility requirements above are met. Graduate degree program applicants may: • Receive an award in their fi rst academic year if they have earned at least one of the following: a cumulative GPA SCHOLARSHIP 5 THE FULL SAIL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP MISSION STATEMENT Full Sail University is dedicated to the encouragement and development of current and future generations of media professionals. In an eff ort to further this encouragement and development, Full Sail introduces the Full Sail Alumni Scholarship Program. This program is designed to off er assistance to deserving alumni passionate about advancing their career and education in the entertainment media industry. Through the Full Sail Alumni Scholarship Program, eligible participants may receive up to $3,000 toward the tuition of any Full Sail campus degree program. 6 THE FULL SAIL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS HOW TO APPLY PROVISIONS The Full Sail Alumni Scholarship Program will award • Full Sail will reference the student’s overall grade • Applicant must be a returning Full Sail University graduate up to $3,000 to eligible Full Sail students enrolled for as of the deadline date to confi rm grade eligibility. and have applied for a Full Sail campus degree program. an additional campus degree program as a returning • To apply for this scholarship, please contact your • Applicants must have fi lled out a FAFSA or confi rmed student. Scholarship amounts will vary. Admissions Representative at 800.226.7625. cash payments. • Funds from the Full Sail Alumni Scholarship may be AWARD DETERMINATION used only towards the tuition of a Full Sail campus MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS degree program. In order to be eligible for consideration, those Recipients will be notifi ed by the Admissions • The scholarship is nontransferable and has no applying for an Alumni Scholarship should: department prior to beginning their degree redeemable cash value. program, provided the eligibility requirements • Have achieved a minimum overall grade of B • Financial aid is available for those who qualify. above are met. or better in previous Full Sail coursework • SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE LIMITED AND WILL REMAIN (80 overall numeric grade average) AVAILABLE UNTIL DEPLETED. • Have graduated or will graduate from their previous Full Sail campus degree program as a student in good academic and fi nancial standing • Have demonstrated an exceptional ability and dedication to their desired path in the entertainment media industry SCHOLARSHIP 7 DEDICATION SCHOLARSHIP MISSION STATEMENT The Full Sail Dedication Scholarship is designed to encourage and develop future entertainment and media professionals who demonstrate true dedication to achieving excellence within their chosen career path. Through the Dedication Scholarship, eligible participants may receive $1,000 toward the tuition of their Full Sail campus degree program. Students may receive up to $1,000 in additional funding after beginning their education. 8 DEDICATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS HOW TO APPLY PROVISIONS The Dedication Scholarship will award $1,000 to eligible • The Dedication Scholarship application must be submitted • Applicants must have applied for a start date as a new student to the Full Sail Scholarship Committee prior to the desired to Full Sail University. campus degree program candidates during their fi rst start date. academic year. Eligible students may be awarded • Applicants must have applied for a Full Sail University campus • To apply for this scholarship, please contact your Admissions degree program. up to $1,000 in additional Dedication Scholarship in Representative at 800.226.7625. • A change of degree program, interruption of training, their second academic year. This scholarship fund is or withdrawal may result in cancellation of scholarship limited, and will be awarded to all applicants who meet award and disbursement. Student understands that a change the eligibility requirements according to the award AWARD DETERMINATION of student status may impact eligibility. determination process as outlined below. • Applicants’ essays will be evaluated by a scholarship committee • The Dedication Scholarship may be combined with most Full on the following criteria: originality, composition, clarity, and Sail University scholarship programs. Some restrictions apply. relevance to the topic. Applicants’ documentation will be referenced to verify their date of attendance at and completion • Funds from the Dedication Scholarship may be used only MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS of a Behind the Scenes Tour. Upon completion of the fi rst toward the tuition of a Full Sail campus degree program. In order to be eligible for consideration, those academic year, applicants’ GPA and GPS will be referenced for • The scholarship is nontransferable and has no eligibility to receive subsequent awards as applicable. applying for a Dedication Scholarship must: redeemable cash value. • Recipients will be notifi