General Scholarships

IMPORTANT: All College of Business scholarships must be applied to via the Scholarship Universe platform. This webpage only showcases the scholarships offered.

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Requirements
Alvin & Lenore Katz General Scholarship (Spring scholarship)	This scholarship was established by retired FAU professor Dr. Alvin Katz and his wife, Lenore. This award is presented to College of Business students who demonstrate excellent academic achievement and financial need.
Barzilay Scholarship (Fall scholarship)	The Barzilay Scholarship was established in 1972 to provide scholarships to Broward Community College transfer students enrolled in FAU’s College of Business. The recipient is awarded the scholarship for two years at $500 per semester, not to exceed two semesters per year. Student must maintain eligibility and College of Business enrollment to receive funds Broward Community College unofficial transcript is required upon applying.
Bok Scholarship in Business (Spring scholarship)	This scholarship was established by Robert and Diane Bok, both 1980 graduates of FAU. This scholarship is awarded to students with financial need in the College of Business who demonstrate high academic performance and who are not being considered for any other scholarships.
College of Business Scholarship (Spring scholarship)	The College of Business Scholarship is compiled from funds contributed by numerous donors who support the College of Business. It supports student success and experiential learning within the college. The recipient of this scholarship must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and the review committee will also be deciding recipients based on the personal statement, community service, other extra-curricular activities, and resume.
FAU Foundation Scholarship (Fall & Spring scholarship) *This application open and closes per the Office of Financial Aid dates. More information can be found here.	A collection of scholarships that have a common application, whose funds are distributed by the FAU Foundation. The Virginia & Douglas Stewart Scholarship, the Haychel Gomez Melli & Patrick Melli Scholarship, and the Bernard Kozel & Molly Foreman Kozel Endowed Scholarship are awarded through this scholarship.
FAU Business Leader of the Year (Selected in the semester prior to scholarship disbursement)	These scholarships are dollars raised from the FAU Business Leader of the Year annual event to provide financial assistance to College of Business students at FAU. This award is given to students enrolled in FAU College of Business with a minimum 3.25 GPA. Recipients must also demonstrate leadership qualities through service. Scholarship recipients are selected in the semester before the the funds are awarded. Usually they are selected in the fall semester and are awarded in the spring semester. Recipients must be registered in the upcoming semester, attend a “thank you” video recording, and attend the FAU Business Leader of the Year event to receive the scholarship.
FPL Fund (Spring scholarship)	This scholarship is awarded to a student who is enrolled in the College of Business at FAU. The recipient of this scholarship must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and must demonstrate leadership qualities through service.
Frances and Victor Ginsberg Scholarship Fund (Fall scholarship)	The Frances and Victor Ginsberg Scholarship was established in 1991 to support students in the College of Business. Student can meet the donor on an annual basis. The scholarship is renewable for 1 year, meaning it will be awarded again next fall, pending the recipient meets the same scholarship criteria and is still enrolled as a College of Business student at FAU.
Greater Boca Raton Estate Planning Council - Michael Gersten Memorial Scholarship (Spring scholarship)	The scholarship is awarded to a full-time student that excelled in Finance, Accounting or Estate Planning.
JM Family Enterprises, Inc. Scholarship (Fall scholarship)	The JM Family Enterprises, Inc. Scholarship was established in 2004 to support students in the College of Business. This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student (minimum of 12 credits for undergraduate or 9 credits for graduate) in the College of Business who has verifiable financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Juanita Brown Scholarship (Fall scholarship)	The Juanita Brown Scholarship was established in 2000 by Stanley Brown and friends, in memory and honor of Dr. Juanita Brown, a professor of marketing. This scholarship is awarded to degree-seeking students in the College of Business who have a minimum of a 3.25 GPA.
Richard and Mary Ann Cook Legacy Fund in Business (Fall scholarship)	This fund was created by Richard and Mary Ann Cook to support students within the College of Business. Recipients must be an undergraduate student with at least a 3.25 GPA. Preference is given to former Richard and Mary Ann Cook Business Endowment Fund recipients, former Richard and Mary Ann Cook Legacy Fund recipients, students who graduated from Northeast High School or students who graduated from St. John Paul 2 Academy. Second preference to those who graduated from Palm Beach or Broward County High schools.
Richard and Mary Ann Cook Study Abroad Fund (Spring scholarship)	This fund was established by Mary Ann and Richard Cook with the purpose of providing educational study abroad opportunities to students in the College of Business. The stipend funds are intended to cover tuition, fees, travel, lodging, food and other per-diem expenses related to an upcoming study abroad trip. Applicants must be an undergraduate College of Business student, be attending the upcoming study abroad trip, and have a 2.75 GPA.
Robert M. and Nadine A. Fitzgerald Endowed Scholarship (Spring scholarship)	This scholarship is awarded to College of Business students who have a minimum 3.8 GPA. The review committee will also be deciding recipients based on the personal statement, community service, other extra-curricular activities and resume.
Rose Memorial Scholarship (Spring scholarship)	This scholarship is established by Mrs.Charles Rose in memory of her husband. It is awarded to outstanding students in the College of Business who have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
The David W. Matte Scholarship (Fall & Spring scholarship)	Mr. Matte, a U.S. Navy veteran is a 1989 graduate of the College of Business. The David W. Matte scholarship was established in 2024 and is intended to provide financial assistance to current College of Business students. Recipients must be a full time undergraduate student (minimum of 12 credits) with a 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to International Business majors.
The Shaun M. Davis Scholarship (Fall scholarship)	The Shaun M. Davis Scholarship is offered to students from donations made by Florida Atlantic University Trustee, Shaun M. Davis. It is intended to be awarded to disadvantaged College of Business students. The recipient of this scholarship must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and the review committee will also be deciding recipients based on the personal statement, community service, other extra-curricular activities, and resume.
The Steven zum Tobel Scholarship (Fall & Spring scholarship)	A scholarship intends to support semester long expenses, such as in-state tuition and textbooks, to deserving full-time undergraduate students. This scholarship will provide funds to deserving students in the College of Business at Florida Atlantic University each spring and fall semester. Students who wish to apply must share why they think they should be awarded this scholarship, how a scholarship would assist them in completing their degree as well as their aspirations upon graduating. They must showcase the community service and extracurricular activities they are involved in.
The Suheyla Gencsoy Scholarship (Spring scholarship)	This scholarship is awarded to students studying in International Business with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference given to verifiable financial need and to students who have an interest in Turkish studies. Recipient must be a graduate of an American or Turkish High school, fluent in English and supply three letters of recommendation.
William E. Pollier Scholarship (Fall scholarship)	The William E. Pollier Scholarship was established in 1987 by Mrs. B.B. Pollier in honor and memory of her son, William, a former FAU staff member. The award is given to an outstanding, graduating senior enrolled in the College of Business who will continue as a full-time student in a master’s program. Proof of acceptance to a FAU master’s degree program is required for scholarship consideration.
W.S. Brown Scholarship (Fall scholarship)	The W.S. Brown Scholarship was established in 1984 to provide scholarships to students in the College of Business who are interested in real estate. Student must have declared either a major or minor in Real Estate to be considered.