Presidential Fellowships Coverage

This fully funded scholarship for international students covers the following:

• A tuition fee waiver for 24 credits per year
• A stipend of $34,155 per year
• A 2-year health insurance plan

Presidential Fellowships Eligibility Criteria

• A student that is not currently enrolled in a doctoral program at Florida International University
• Able to present their undergraduate or graduate GPA that is greater than or equal to 3.5

Make sure to check out the Florida International University admissions pages and the Presidential Fellowships pages for more information!

Presidential Fellowships Application Procedure

If you meet the eligibility criteria for Florida International University and Presidential Fellowships, you can move forward with the application process!

Remember to apply for admission to Florida International University first before applying for Presidential Fellowships. You can visit the official website found in Florida International University Admissions Section to see the admissions application process.

A separate scholarship application - in addition to Florida International University admission - is needed for Presidential Fellowships, it's essential to know the application requirements and process. Make sure to take note of the important details before you apply!

Presidential Fellowships Deadlines

For Presidential Fellowships, you may apply on these dates:

• Scholarship Application Deadline : January 15, 2026

We also recommend visiting the Florida International University Admissions Section for other university deadlines and requirements.

Presidential Fellowships Page

Want to learn more about Florida International University, Presidential Fellowships, scholarship requirements, deadlines, application process, and other related information? Check the Presidential Fellowships page!

Official Scholarship Page

Presidential Fellowships Recipients

Sidra Riaz

Ph.D. in Public Affairs

Pakistan

Sidra Riaz from Pakistan is pursuing a PhD in Public Affairs at Florida International University, supported by the Presidential Fellowship, which provides full tuition, health insurance, housing, and an annual stipend of around $34,000. She focuses on climate governance and resilience and prepared by aligning her research with faculty interests, building a strong academic profile with publications, and crafting tailored applications with clear goals and strong recommendations.

Read her story to discover how she secured this fully funded scholarship.

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