Florida State University utilizes a centralized scholarship management system. The system, called FS4U, offers many useful online features and benefits for students as well as faculty and staff who are involved in awarding scholarships. Students can view available scholarships for which they are eligible, apply for scholarships, and view and accept scholarship offers. The following scholarships are administered through the Dean’s Office and applications are available through FS4U at fsu.academicworks.com. Call Melissa Ray at (850) 644-4949 with questions.

Study Abroad Scholarship

The $4,000 Study Abroad Scholarship is available to students in the College of Arts and Sciences who are participating in a FSU Study Abroad Program offered through the International Programs Office. Apply online through FS4U and search for "College of Arts and Sciences Study Abroad Awards" from the home page.

Eligibility

• Applicants must have completed at least 52 credit hours at the time of travel, including at least 15 credit hours at Florida State University.
• Applicants must be officially listed as an undergraduate major in a degree program offered through the College of Arts and Sciences.
• Applicants must have been accepted to the FSU study abroad program offered through the International Programs Office. Note- If the applicant is on the waitlist for the study abroad location, a scholarship application can still be submitted. Final awards will only be processed for applicants that are moved off the waitlist and participate in the study abroad program. 

Application deadlines 

• Spring 2024 Travel — applications accepted in the FS4U system from July 17 through August 25, 2023
• Summer 2024 Travel — applications accepted in the FS4U system from Oct. 2 through Nov. 10, 2023
• Fall 2024 Travel —  applications accepted in the FS4U system from Feb. 19 through April 26, 2024

Douglas Peterson Vietnamese Scholarship

The Douglas Peterson Vietnamese Scholarship in Arts and Sciences is intended to provide financial assistance to Vietnamese, Laotian or Cambodian graduate students who are either entering into or continuing with any graduate program within the College of Arts and Sciences. At least one scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student each year. Apply online though FS4U and search for "Douglas Peterson Vietnamese Scholarship in Arts and Sciences" from the home page.

• Applicants must be Vietnamese, Laotian or Cambodian graduate students in good standing in a graduate program in the College of Arts and Sciences.
• Recipients must be registered graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences, or prospective graduate students who have been admitted to Florida State University and a College of Arts and Sciences department or program.

Application deadline

• Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Travel Awards

Ermine M. Owenby, Jr., Fund to Promote Excellence – Travel Awards

Following receipt of a generous gift, the College of Arts and Sciences created the Ermine M. Owenby Jr. Fund to Promote Excellence. This fund provides support for women enrolled in any of the graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences to present papers at professional meetings or conferences. Virtual conferences are also eligible for funding.

• Applicants must be a female student enrolled and in good standing in any graduate program in the College of Arts and Sciences.
• It is anticipated that 10 awards of $500 each will be provided to worthy students during each application cycle.

Nancy Isidoro Sharkus Memorial Endowment – Travel Awards

In memory of Nancy Isidoro Sharkus, the endowment serves a  lasting tribute to the vision and commitment of Don and Nancy Sharkus and their philanthropic passion for women in the sciences.
This fund provides support for women enrolled in any of the science area graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences to present papers at professional meetings or conferences. Virtual conferences are also eligible for funding.

• Applicants must be a female student enrolled and in good standing in any science area graduate program in the College of Arts and Sciences.
• It is anticipated that at least 2 awards of $500 each will be provided to worthy students during each application cycle.

Additional Requirements for Both Travel Awards

• If awarded funding from Ermine M. Owenby Jr. Fund to Promote Excellence or the Nancy Isidoro Sharkus Memorial Endowment previously, applicants may apply again after two application cycles. Example, if awarded funding in Spring 2022, the next application opportunity is Fall 2023.
• A paper must have been officially accepted for presentation at the conference for which funding is requested. Presentations during a virtual conference are allowable.
  • Note: If you have not received notification of acceptance of your paper, provide proof of submission. Funding will not be granted until proof of acceptance has been provided.

How to Apply?

One application form is used to select recipients for both the Ermine M. Owenby, Jr. Travel Award and the Nancy Isidoro Sharkus Travel Award. Applicants will be considered for the eligible opportunities based on their major. It is not anticipated that an applicant will be given both awards during the same application cycle.

• Download the application PDF and save the form to your computer, then complete the information (to ensure your changes are saved).
• Get the signature/endorsement of Department Chair/Director.
• Request a letter of recommendation from your faculty adviser, endorsing your application and commenting on the importance of the conference to your research and professional plans. The letter of recommendation may be sent under separate cover and must be received on or before the application deadline.
• Gather documentation showing you have been invited/accepted to present a paper at a professional meeting or conference. Emailed confirmations are acceptable.
• Submit the application form, the letter of recommendation and documentation that you have been invited/accepted to participate in a conference to as-awards@fsu.edu. If you have questions, call Melissa Ray at (850) 644-4949.

Application deadlines

• Fall Travel (July 1 - Dec. 31, 2023) - October 20, 2023
• Spring Travel (Jan. 1 - June 30, 2024) - March 8, 2024