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Undergraduate Merit Scholarships

First-Year Merit Scholarships

Named for long-time college benefactors, these merit-based awards provide the most dedicated and talented students the opportunity to study at one of the nation’s best private colleges. You will be considered automatically for these scholarships when you apply for admission.

E.T. Roux Scholarship

From $10,000 to $14,000 per year

Edna Mae Pearce Lockett Scholarship

From $12,500 to $17,000 per year

Thad G. Buckner Scholarship

From $14,000 to $18,500 per year

Lucius P. Ordway Scholarship

From $15,500 to $20,500 per year

Emile E. Watson Scholarship

From $16,000 to $22,000 per year

William H. Danforth Scholarship

From $18,000 to $24,000 per year

Henry and Annie Merner Pfeiffer Scholarship

From $20,000 to $26,000 per year

Transfer Student Scholarships

We also have scholarships available for transfer students.

Other Scholarships

Departmental Scholarships

We award departmental scholarships to students pursuing certain academic programs - including business, nursing, music, and education.
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Faith-Based Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities are available for those students pursuing careers in Christian ministry, education and healthcare.
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Special Interest Scholarships

A variety of scholarships are available to students who meet a designated set of criteria, such as the Hazel Haley and Buelah Kahler scholarships.
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Raise Me Scholarships

Participate in Raise Me to earn scholarship money based on achievements throughout high school. Students will receive their Florida Southern College Merit scholarships and grants OR the Raise Me scholarship, whichever is higher.
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