Academic Scholarships for First-Time Freshmen
General Criteria: To continue receiving these scholarships, you must be enrolled as a full-time SEU student and maintain a cumulative minimum GPA of at least 2.5. May qualify for up to eight consecutive semesters.
2021–2022 Awards
These scholarships are renewable up to 4 years and are automatically applied based on the below criteria.
First-Time Freshmen
| Weighted High School GPA | Scholarship | Amount |
| 4.20 & Above | Chancellor’s Scholarship | $16,000 |
| 3.85– 4.19 | President’s Scholarship | $14,000 |
| 3.15– 3.849 | Regent’s Scholarship | $12,000 |
| 2.75– 3.149 | Southeastern Scholarship | $8,000 |
| 2.749 & Below | Founder’s Scholarship | $5,000 |
A Note About Test Scores
SEU has pivoted to new methods for determining scholarship amounts for the 2021–2022 school year.
- If you do not take the SAT or ACT, your weighted high school GPA will determine your scholarship tier (see above).
- If you do take the test(s), a strong score will benefit your scholarship level.
- Test scores will only be factored in if they help you reach a higher scholarship level.
- Students who are receiving scholarships through the SEU School of Honors or Florida Bright Futures are still required to submit test scores.
Contact your SEU enrollment counselor with any questions regarding your scholarship opportunities.
General Criteria: Available to transfer students with 12 credit hours or more after high school graduation who are transferring credits from an accredited university. Full-time SEU enrollment is required, and a student may qualify for up to eight consecutive semesters. Scholarship is renewable by maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
Eligibility Deadlines: Fall semester is July 1 and spring semester is December 1, unless noted otherwise in individual scholarships.
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Awards / Specific Criteria
- Quest Scholarship – Cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 – $10,000 (divided over first two semesters)
- Journey Scholarship – Cumulative GPA between 2.25–3.24 – $8,000 (divided over first two semesters)
- Venture Scholarship – Cumulative GPA 2.249 & below – $5,000 (divided over first two semesters)
These scholarships are not applicable to nontraditional or graduate programs.
Acceptance into the Honors Program as a first-year freshman or as a transfer student who has at least four semesters remaining and was an active participant in an honors program at a prior institution. Invitation into the program by committee review and selection. Program participants must be full-time students (taking a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.6. Renewable each year a student is in the program and has successfully completed his or her honors course requirements with a minimum B+ grade. – $3,000 (added to academic scholarship and divided over first two semesters)
Eligibility Deadlines: For the Pastor’s Dependent Scholarship: Fall semester deadline is July 1; Spring semester deadline is December 1. For the SEU Ministry Grant Program, the deadline is February 15.
Awards / Specific Criteria
Available to dependent children of a licensed or ordained minister who works full time for a church. Need-based as determined by the required Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Full-time SEU enrollment is required. – Award varies (based on need and available funds.) Reach out to your admission counselor for more information, as this scholarship is not automatically applied.
Renewable tuition grants for Barnett College of Ministry & Theology, media ministry, and church music majors. To receive the base-level renewable aid of $500 per semester students must be a declared Practical Ministries; Children, Youth, & Family Ministries; Worship Ministries; Biblical Studies; Intercultural Studies; Multidisciplinary Studies; Church Music; or Media Ministry major in good standing with a GPA of at least 3.25 AND remain involved in the ministry of the local church. Students will have opportunities to earn an additional $250 per semester through ministry, service, or other experiences at Southeastern. All students in the majors listed above will receive an application email at the beginning of each semester. Contact Dr. Daniel McNaughton (dlmcnaughton@seu.edu) for more information or questions.
*These scholarships are not applicable to nontraditional or graduate programs.
This scholarship will match a church’s contribution towards its pastor’s graduate degree at SEU up to $2,000 of the total program cost. Must be a full-time licensed or ordained minister and be accepted into and enrolled in an SEU graduate program. Must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours per semester. – Up to $2,000 of the total program cost
General Criteria: Available to first-time freshmen only. Full-time SEU enrollment required.
Eligibility Deadlines: Fall semester is July 1 and spring semester is December 1, unless noted otherwise in individual scholarships.
Applications: Some of these programs require a separate application. Please see the details below for links and additional information.
Awards / Specific Criteria
Available to first-time freshmen with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Essay required with application. Application deadline is February 15. Awards are limited and based on committee selection. May qualify for up to eight consecutive semesters. – $2,000 (divided over first two semesters). Apply here.
Available to first-time freshmen with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 who are graduates of a private Christian high school. Essay required with application. Application deadline is February 15. Awards are limited and based on committee selection. Must have a 3.0 GPA to qualify. Renewable by maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. May qualify for up to eight consecutive semesters. – $1,000 (divided over first two semesters). Apply here.
Available to dependents of SEU alumni. Need-based. May qualify for up to eight consecutive semesters. Application deadline is February 15. – $500 (divided over first two semesters). Apply here.
Need-based grant available to first-year freshmen and transfer students. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) required. – Award varied as determined by original need and other awards
Available to finalists in any of the above programs. May qualify for up to eight consecutive semesters. Renewable by maintaining a GPA of at least 3.6. – $3,000 (divided over first two semesters)
Available to parents, children, spouses or siblings who are immediate family members and are enrolled in the same semester. (Dependent is defined as “dependent student” for federal financial aid purposes.) Graduate programs and discounted programs, including but not limited to the Forum, evening, online and Academy, are not eligible for this discount. – 10% tuition discount for the student closer to degree completion. Apply here.
*Application required. See details above for application link.
Through Southeastern’s endowed scholarship program, alumni and other individuals have the opportunity to invest in the future of our students. Whether you have a financial need, meet a GPA requirement or satisfy one of the other criteria, you may be eligible to receive an endowed scholarship. Applications are accepted from February 1 through March 1. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before applying. Students may apply for up to 5 of the endowed scholarships listed with the possibility of receiving one. To view the list of endowed scholarships, click here. – Award amount and duration varies as determined by Scholarship Committee.
General Criteria: Full-time SEU enrollment is required.
Eligibility Deadlines: Fall semester is July 1 and spring semester is December 1, unless noted otherwise in individual scholarships.
Awards / Specific Criteria
Performance-based. Audition and separate application required. Full-time SEU enrollment required. Contact the Department of Music chair at 863.667.5645. – Award amount and duration varies as determined by music faculty. Apply here.
Performance-based. Audition required. Contact the Department of Student Worship and Ministry Arts at drcook@seu.edu – Award amount and duration varies as determined by the Department of Student Worship and Ministry Arts
Available to declared film production majors. Full-time SEU enrollment required. A film reel or portfolio must be submitted. Renewable by maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. May qualify for up to eight consecutive semesters if the student remains a film production major. Contact the Department of Communication at 863.667.5119 for deadlines and details. – Award amount and duration varies as determined by the Department of Communication
Full-time SEU enrollment required. Contact the Department of Athletics at 863.667.5046 for details and tryout information. – Awards vary as determined by the Department of Athletics
General Criteria: Available to first-time freshmen or undergraduate transfers who participated in the Assemblies of God National Fine Arts Festival. Full-time SEU enrollment is required, and a student may qualify for up to eight consecutive semesters. Scholarships are renewable by maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Students can only receive one of the listed awards. Click here for more information.
Eligibility Deadlines: Contact your admission counselor for details.
Available to Assemblies of God ministers, chaplains or full-time administrators at Assemblies of God Christian schools (K–12); spouses and dependents also eligible. Need-based. – Award varies based on need and available funds
Available to dependent children of appointed Assemblies of God foreign and national home missionaries who itinerate for their support and serve on a full-time basis. (Dependent is defined as “dependent student” for federal financial aid purposes.) Need-based. Full-time SEU enrollment required. Application deadline: fall semester, February 15; spring semester, December 1. – Award varies based on need and available funds
Available to first-time freshmen or undergraduate transfers who received an Assemblies of God Royal Rangers Gold Medal of Achievement (GMA) or Honor Star Achievement. Full-time SEU enrollment required. Renewable by maintaining a GPA of at least 2.0. May qualify for up to eight consecutive semesters. – $500 per semester
One scholarship is awarded in a specific year of participation (the highest level of achievement per year is accepted). The highest level of achievement is considered for those participating for more than four years. Must attend SEU within two years of high school graduation and remain continuously enrolled for the total scholarship. Renewable for up to four years. Recipients may apply for other institutional and tuition grants (the total may not exceed the tuition and fees for a given semester). Application and verification must be submitted by May 1. – Award varies. Click here for more information.
The submitted applications and essays will be sent to each district youth director, who will select up to four students within his or her district to receive this scholarship. Selected students will then be eligible for the scholarship, which is prorated over eight consecutive semesters, once they have been accepted to and enrolled at Southeastern for fall 2020. To apply for the DYD Leadership Scholarship, click here.
Scholarships apply to traditional programs only and require a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Awards of two, three and four years are available based on merit and grades. Full-time SEU enrollment required. Must maintain a GPA of at least 2.0. Total awards vary but could cover tuition as well as room and board. Contact the Office of Admission for details. For more information on ROTC, click here. – ROTC covers tuition and other incentives; SEU scholarships cover room and board
Need-based. Submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible. Priority deadline date is April 15. – Award varies as determined annually by he U.S. Department of Education
Need-based. On-campus employment with hourly wages paid directly to the student to use for educational expenses. Submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible. Priority deadline is April 15. – Up to $2,000 based on need and available funds
Submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible. Priority deadline for Perkins is April 15. To apply for a federal student loan, visit www.studentloans.gov. – Amount varies by fund
A completed, accurate Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for all state funding.
Awarded to Florida high school graduates who demonstrate high academic achievement. State of Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance determines eligibility. Contact your high school guidance counselor for more information. – Per credit hour as established by the state
Tuition assistance for full-time, undergraduate Florida residents. Completed Student Information Sheet required. Contact SEU’s Office of Student Financial Services. – Award varies as determined by the state
A need-based grant for full-time, undergraduate Florida residents. Must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Priority deadline is April 15. – Up to $1,200
A student who is eligible for the Florida Prepaid program should receive a letter from Florida Prepaid, which will direct the student to complete a transfer form. The form must be submitted to Florida Prepaid in order to authorize Southeastern University to receive payments. – Amounts vary based on program selected
A completed, accurate Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for all state funding.
The following sites are promising places to begin finding other kinds of scholarships and grants for which you might qualify:
- Chegg
- College Board’s Scholarship Search
- CollegeNET
- CollegeToolkit
- Fastweb
- Federal Student Aid
- FinAid
- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
- Scholarships.com
- Scholarship Experts
- StudentScholarships.org
Alternative private loans are available from a variety of lenders and are designed to help cover costs not covered by federal and institutional financial aid. You should apply for federal financial aid (FAFSA) before considering an alternative private loan. – $500 up to total cost of education
FastChoice provides a list of the university’s preferred private lenders and allows current students and prospective students to apply for a private alternative loan. We encourage all students to investigate federal loan options first before making a decision.
