2018 INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

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1 2018 INTERNATIONAL GUIDE

2 FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY 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

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4 THE FULL SAIL ALUMNI MISSION STATEMENT Full Sail University is dedicated to the encouragement and development of current and future generations of media professionals. In an effort to further this encouragement and development, Full Sail introduces the Full Sail Alumni Scholarship Program. This program is designed to offer 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. 4

5 THE FULL SAIL ALUMNI AWARDS The Full Sail Alumni Scholarship Program will award up to $3,000 to eligible Full Sail students enrolled for an additional campus degree program as a returning student. Scholarship amounts will vary. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS In order to be eligible for consideration, those applying for an Alumni Scholarship should: Have achieved a minimum overall grade of B or better in previous Full Sail coursework (80 overall numeric grade average) Have graduated or will graduate from their previous Full Sail campus degree program as a student in good academic and financial standing Have demonstrated an exceptional ability and dedication to their desired path in the entertainment media industry HOW TO APPLY Full Sail will reference the student s overall grade as of the deadline date to confirm grade eligibility. To apply for this scholarship, please contact your Admissions Representative at AWARD DETERMINATION Recipients will be notified on Propeller: Launch the Tuesday following the application deadline date. PROVISIONS Applicant must be a returning Full Sail University graduate and have applied for a Full Sail campus degree program. Applicants must have filled out a FAFSA or confirmed cash payments. Funds from the Full Sail Alumni Scholarship may be used only towards the tuition of a Full Sail campus degree program. The scholarship is nontransferable and has no redeemable cash value. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. FUNDS ARE LIMITED AND WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL DEPLETED. 5

6 ANNIVERSARY MISSION STATEMENT Full Sail University is dedicated to the encouragement and development of future generations of entertainment and media professionals. Through the Anniversary Scholarship, eligible participants may receive up to $10,000 toward the tuition of most Full Sail 20-month campus bachelor degree programs. 6

7 ANNIVERSARY AWARDS The Anniversary Scholarship program will award up to $10,000 to eligible Full Sail 20-month campus Bachelor degree program candidates. This scholarship fund is limited and will be awarded to all applicants who meet the eligibility requirements and according to the award determination process as outlined below. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS In order to be eligible for consideration, those applying for an Anniversary Scholarship must: Complete an Anniversary Scholarship application and an original 250-word essay on Your Place in the Entertainment Media Industry in Ten Years prior to the first day of class. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this scholarship, please contact your Admissions Representative at AWARD DETERMINATION Applicants essays will be evaluated by a scholarship committee on the following criteria: originality, composition, clarity, and relevance to the topic. Essays judged outstanding will be awarded. Recipients will be notified by the Full Sail University Admissions department prior to beginning their degree program, provided eligibility requirements above are met. Scholarship amount will be disbursed throughout student s academic years, amount to be divided equally between semesters, as applicable. PROVISIONS Applicants must have conducted a formal interview with their Full Sail Admissions representative. Applicants must have applied for a start date beginning April 30, May 28, or June 25, 2018 as a new student to Full Sail. Applicants must have met the entrance requirements for the desired 20-month Full Sail bachelor degree program. Applicants must have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or confirmed cash payments. An interruption of training, change of degree program, or withdrawal may result in cancellation of scholarship award and disbursement(s). Student understands that a change of student status may impact eligibility. The Anniversary Scholarship may be used with other Full Sail University scholarship programs; some restrictions apply. Final award of scholarship is contingent upon receipt of all required Admissions and Financial Aid documents by start date. Students who delay their start date will forfeit eligibility. Funds from the Anniversary Scholarship may be used only toward the tuition of an eligible Full Sail 20-month campus Bachelor degree program. The scholarship is nontransferable and has no redeemable cash value. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. FUNDS ARE LIMITED AND WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL DEPLETED. 7

8 DEDICATION 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

9 DEDICATION AWARDS The Dedication Scholarship will award $1,000 to eligible campus degree program candidates during their first academic year. Eligible students may be awarded up to $1,000 in additional Dedication Scholarship in their second academic year. This scholarship fund is limited, and will be awarded to all applicants who meet the eligibility requirements according to the award determination process as outlined below. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS In order to be eligible for consideration, those applying for a Dedication Scholarship must: Have attended one of Full Sail University s monthly Behind the Scenes tours or qualifying International Experience Center events prior to and no longer than one year before beginning class. Complete this application and an original 250-word essay on Dedication and My Career Dream. Submit these prior to the first day of class in order to be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship award for the first academic year. Maintain a minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.0 for first academic year for an additional $500 award. Maintain a minimum, cumulative Global Professionalism Standards (GPS) score of 100% for first academic year for an additional $500 award. HOW TO APPLY The Dedication Scholarship application must be submitted to the Full Sail Scholarship Committee prior to the desired start date. To apply for this scholarship, please contact your Admissions Representative at AWARD DETERMINATION Applicants essays will be evaluated by a scholarship committee on the following criteria: originality, composition, clarity, and relevance to the topic. Applicants documentation will be referenced to verify their date of attendance at and completion of a Behind the Scenes Tour. Upon completion of the first academic year, applicants GPA and GPS will be referenced for eligibility to receive subsequent awards as applicable. Recipients will be notified by the Full Sail University Admissions Department prior to beginning their degree program, provided eligibility requirements above are met. Active students will be notified by the Academic Success department of any subsequent awards earned. The initial $1,000 scholarship award will be disbursed in the first academic year, divided equally between semesters. The additional $500 award/s for attaining the prescribed GPA and/ or GPS will be disbursed in the last semester of the second academic year, as applicable. PROVISIONS Applicants must have applied for a start date as a new student to Full Sail University. Applicants must 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. The Dedication Scholarship may be combined with most Full Sail University scholarship programs. Some restrictions apply. Funds from the Dedication Scholarship may be used only toward the tuition of a Full Sail campus degree program. The scholarship is nontransferable and has no redeemable cash value. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. FUNDS ARE LIMITED AND WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL DEPLETED. 9

10 FULL SAIL ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY FOR WOMEN MISSION STATEMENT Full Sail University maintains its commitment to taking dreams seriously by offering the Entertainment & Media Industry Scholarship for Women. This program is designed to offer assistance to deserving women with the potential to make a positive impact on the entertainment industry based on their demonstrated talent, passion, and skills. Through the Full Sail Entertainment & Media Industry Scholarship for Women Program, eligible participants may receive up to $2000 toward the tuition of any Full Sail campus degree program. 10

11 FULL SAIL ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY FOR WOMEN AWARDS The Full Sail Entertainment & Media Industry Scholarship for Women Program will award up to $2000 to eligible candidates. Scholarship amounts will vary. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS In order to be eligible for consideration, those applying for an Entertainment & Media Industry Scholarship for Women should: Be a female first-time student starting a Full Sail University campus degree program. Have demonstrated an exceptional ability and dedication to their desired path in the entertainment media industry by submission of a 250-word essay. Original essay is on How Women Can Have a Positive Impact on the Entertainment and Media Industry. HOW TO APPLY The Entertainment & Media Scholarship for Women Application must be submitted to the Full Sail Scholarship Committee the Tuesday prior to the desired start date. To apply for this scholarship, please contact your Admissions Representative at AWARD DETERMINATION Applicants submissions will be evaluated by a scholarship committee on the following criteria: originality, composition, clarity, and relevance to the topic. Recipients will be notified via Propeller: Launch, Full Sail s enrollment portal, on the Tuesday following the application deadline date. Scholarship will be disbursed throughout the student s academic years, amount to be divided equally between semesters, as applicable. PROVISIONS Applicants must have applied as a new student to Full Sail University for a 2018 start date. Applicants must have filled out a FAFSA or confirmed cash payments. Funds from the Full Sail Entertainment & Media Scholarship for Women may be used only towards the tuition of a Full Sail campus degree program. The scholarship is nontransferable and has no redeemable cash value. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. FUNDS ARE LIMITED AND WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL DEPLETED. 11

12 GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT MISSION STATEMENT The Full Sail Global Achievement Scholarship is designed to encourage and develop future international entertainment and media professionals throughout the world. Through the Global Achievement Scholarship, eligible participants may receive up to $5,000 toward the tuition of their Full Sail campus degree program. 12

13 GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS The Global Achievement Scholarship will award up to $5,000 to eligible campus degree program candidates. This scholarship fund is limited, and will be awarded to all applicants who meet the eligibility requirements and according to the award determination process as outlined below. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS In order to be eligible for consideration, those applying for a Global Achievement Scholarship must: Be a non-us citizen or nonpermanent resident, as defined by Full Sail University. Complete and submit the Global Achievement application, and an original 250-word essay on How My Full Sail Education Will Help Me Achieve My Career Dream prior to the first day of class. Applicants must have applied for one of the following immersive campus degree programs: Computer Animation, Creative Writing, Digital Arts & Design, Entertainment Business, Film, Game Art, Media Communication, Music Business, Recording Arts, Show Production, or Sports Marketing & Media. HOW TO APPLY The Global Achievement Scholarship application must be submitted to the Full Sail Scholarship Committee prior to the desired start date. To apply for this scholarship, please contact your Admissions Representative at AWARD NOTIFICATION Applicants essays will be evaluated by a scholarship committee on the following criteria: originality, composition, clarity and relevance to the topic. Essays judged outstanding will be awarded. Recipients will be notified by the Full Sail University Admissions Department prior to beginning their degree program, provided eligibility requirements above are met. Scholarship amount will be disbursed throughout student s academic years, amount to be divided equally between semesters, as applicable. PROVISIONS Applicants must have conducted a formal interview with their Admissions representative. Applicants must have applied to Full Sail University for a start date of April 4, 2016 or later. Applicants must have applied for a Full Sail University campus degree program. Applicants must have met the entrance requirements for the desired 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. Students who delay their start date may forfeit eligibility. The Global Achievement Scholarship may be used with most other Full Sail University scholarship programs. Funds from the Global Achievement Scholarship may only be used toward the tuition of a Full Sail University campus degree program. The scholarship is nontransferable and has no redeemable cash value. FUNDS ARE LIMITED AND WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL DEPLETED. 13

14 FULL SAIL MERIT MISSION STATEMENT Full Sail University is dedicated to the encouragement and development of future generations of media professionals. In an effort to further this encouragement and development, Full Sail introduces the Full Sail Merit Scholarship Program. This program is designed to offer assistance to deserving individuals passionate about a career in the entertainment media industry. Through the Full Sail Merit Scholarship Program, eligible participants may receive up to $3,000 toward the tuition of any Full Sail campus degree program. 14

15 AWARDS FULL SAIL MERIT The Full Sail Merit Scholarship Program will award up to $3,000 to eligible candidates. Scholarship amounts will vary. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS In order to be eligible for consideration, those applying for a Merit Scholarship should: Be a minimum of 18 years old or have the consent of a parent(s)/ guardian(s) to attend Full Sail Have earned a standard high school diploma Have achieved a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 (B average) scale during their secondary education, or postsecondary (30 semester credits minimum) education HOW TO APPLY The Merit Scholarship Application must be submitted to the Full Sail Scholarship Committee at least two weeks prior to the desired start date. Official Final Transcripts must be submitted to the Full Sail Enrollment Department and on file at least two weeks prior to start date. Full Sail will reference official transcripts to confirm GPA eligibility. To apply for this scholarship, please contact your Admissions Representative at Recipients will be notified on Propeller: Launch the Thursday following the application deadline date. The scholarship will be disbursed during the student s final academic year, as applicable. PROVISIONS Applicants must have applied as a new student to Full Sail University for a 2018 start date. Applicants must have filled out a FAFSA or confirmed cash payments. Funds from the Full Sail Merit Scholarship may be used only toward the tuition of a Full Sail campus degree program. The scholarship is nontransferable and has no redeemable cash value. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. FUNDS ARE LIMITED AND WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL DEPLETED. 15

16 STEM MISSION STATEMENT The STEM Scholarship is designed to encourage and develop future international professionals seeking careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Through the STEM Scholarship program, eligible participants may receive up to $5,000 toward the tuition of their Full Sail University STEM campus degree program. 16

17 STEM AWARDS The STEM Scholarship program will award up to $5,000 to eligible campus degree program candidates. This scholarship fund is limited and will be awarded to all applicants who meet the eligibility requirements according to the award determination process outlined below. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS In order to be eligible for consideration, those applying for a STEM Scholarship must: Be a non-us citizen or nonpermanent resident, as defined by Full Sail University. Complete and submit the STEM Scholarship application, and an original 250-word essay, How My Full Sail Education Will Prepare Me for a STEM Career, prior to the first day of class. HOW TO APPLY The STEM Scholarship application and essay must be submitted to the Full Sail Scholarship Committee prior to the desired start date. To apply for this scholarship, please contact your Admissions Representative at AWARD DETERMINATION Applicants essays will be evaluated by a scholarship committee on the following criteria: originality, composition, clarity, and relevance to the topic. Essays judged outstanding will be awarded. Recipients will be notified by the Admissions department prior to beginning their degree program, provided the above eligibility requirements are met. The scholarship amount awarded will be disbursed throughout student s academic years, divided equally between semesters as applicable. PROVISIONS Applicants must have conducted a formal interview with their Admissions representative. Applicants must have applied to Full Sail University for a start date of April 4, 2016 or later. Applicants must have applied for one of the following immersive STEM campus degree programs: Cloud Technologies, Game Design, Game Development, Mobile Development, Simulation and Visualization, Software Development, or Web Design and Development. Applicants must have met the entrance requirements for the desired 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. Students who delay their start date may forfeit eligibility. The STEM Scholarship may be used with most other Full Sail University scholarship programs. Funds from the STEM Scholarship may only be used toward the tuition of a Full Sail University campus degree program. The scholarship is nontransferable and has no redeemable cash value. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. FUNDS ARE LIMITED AND WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL DEPLETED. 17

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19 FULL SAIL EDUCATION MEDIA FOR TEACHERS MISSION STATEMENT Full Sail University is dedicated to the encouragement and development of current and future generations of teachers who want to incorporate the tools of media professionals to create a dynamic learning environment. In an effort to further this encouragement and development, Full Sail introduces the Full Sail Education Media Scholarship for Teachers Program. This program is designed to offer assistance to deserving teachers passionate about advancing their career knowledge and educational role. Through the Full Sail Education Media Scholarship for Teachers Program, eligible participants may receive up to $12,000 toward the tuition of the Full Sail Creative Writing Master of Fine Arts, Instructional Design & Technology Master of Science and the Media Design Master of Fine Arts degree programs. 19

20 FULL SAIL EDUCATION MEDIA FOR TEACHERS AWARDS This scholarship provides awards of up to $12,000 to eligible students who meet specific criteria based on financial need. To determine initial eligibility, all applicants must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ( and review their Federal Student Aid Report with a Full Sail Financial Aid Advisor. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS In order to be eligible for consideration, those applying for an Education Media Scholarship for Teachers must: Currently reside in the United States or Puerto Rico. Be certified as a teacher, any grade, Kindergarten through 12. Proof of certification required. Teachers at private or charter schools not requiring certification must submit an official letter from their principal stating their current teaching position and job responsibilities on school letterhead. Guidance counselors and other administrators in public education Kindergarten through grade 12, impacting students and teachers on a continual educational basis, may apply with an official letter from their principal or manager stating current position and job responsibilities on school letterhead. HOW TO APPLY Check with your Admissions Representative or Financial Aid Administrator for the deadline date applicable to your start date. Deadlines are typically the Friday two weeks prior to the first day of your degree program. Full Sail will reference student s date of application for admission, documentation of teaching certificate, or submitted official letters of position, to confirm eligibility. To apply for this scholarship, please contact your Admissions Representative at AWARD DETERMINATION Recipients will be notified by the Full Sail University Admissions department prior to the student beginning their degree program, provided eligibility requirements above are met. Scholarship will be disbursed throughout the student s academic years, amount to be divided equally between semesters, as applicable. AWARD NOTIFICATION Recipients will be notified on Propeller: Launch the Tuesday following the application deadline date. Recipients will be notified by the Full Sail University Financial Aid department prior to student beginning their degree program, provided eligibility requirements are met. PROVISIONS Applicants must have applied as a new student to Full Sail University for a 2018 start date. Applicants must send in Full Sail s application for enrollment for the Creative Writing Master of Fine Arts, Instructional Design & Technology Master of Science, or Media Design Master of Fine Arts Degree. Applicants must fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicants must meet all admission requirements for acceptance into the degree program by the chosen start date. Funds from the Full Sail Education Media Scholarship for Teachers may be used only towards the tuition of the Full Sail Creative Writing Master of Fine Arts, Instructional Design & Technology Master of Science, or Media Design Master of Fine Arts Degree Program. The Education Media Scholarship for Teachers may be used with other Full Sail scholarship programs. The scholarship is nontransferable and has no redeemable cash value. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. FUNDS ARE LIMITED AND WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL DEPLETED. 20