Physics Scholarships & Internships

Eligibility

• Physics major
• If a freshman: High school GPA greater than 3.2
• If an upperclassman: College GPA greater than 3.2 in physics and mathematics
• Applications will also be judged on economic need

Responsibilities

• Stay enrolled at FIU during the scholarship year
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above
• Participate in public outreach during the scholarship year

Apply

Deadline: March 1

Submit a current transcript and calculate your GPA in science and mathematics courses. Supply an essay outlining your financial need, your past achievements and your future plans in astronomy. Contact Dr. James Webb and submit materials to him.

Past Recipients

Past Southern Cross Astronomical Society Scholarship recipients

Eligibility

• Be fully admitted in the College of Arts, Sciences & Education as a physics major
• Be enrolled as an undergraduate student at the time of application and for the following year
• Have completed or be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours in physics and/or mathematics courses
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Financial need will be considered

Apply

Deadline: March 7, 2022

Apply via fiu.academicworks.com along with the following documents:

• Resume
• Typed, one-page essay addressing why and how you intend to pursue a career in physics as well as how financial assistance will help you achieve these goals
• Financial need statement
• Letter of recommendation from a current or former professor
• Unofficial transcript reflecting all coursework completed or in progress

For any questions please contact Elizabeth Bergano-Smith, Office Manager, Department of Physics, at ebergano@fiu.edu.

Past Recipients

Past Fred Hoover Memorial Scholarship recipients

The Physics Department has been awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation award to provide scholarships for FIU physics majors. Scholarships of up to $10,000 per year for up to 4 years will be awarded to eligible majors who continue to qualify based on their academic performance and financial need each year.

Students who are chosen as FIU S-STEM Scholars will receive one-on-one mentoring and advising, and will be expected to participate in at least two events each semester, including special seminars by guest speakers.

Students must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, nationals or refugees in order to apply. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate both academic ability and financial need based on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Applications are opened each July and December for scholarships to be awarded for the Fall and Spring. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Caroline Simpson at simpsonc@fiu.edu.

By submitting an application, you agree to grant access to the S-STEM evaluation committee information about your citizenship status, academic records, and financial aid information on your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Browse the American Physical Society Internships & Fellowships listings.

The Professional Internship Program is designed to introduce undergraduate, post-baccalaureate and graduate students to the challenges of conducting energy research. It is an opportunity to network with world-class scientists using world-class equipment, to expand knowledge of your major field of study and to expose yourself to new areas of basic and applied research. Participants interact daily with assigned mentors who guide research activities during the internship. These research activities help transition classroom theory into hands-on experience, helping solve today's pressing scientific questions.

Apply via the National Energy Technology Laboratory website.

Visit FIU's Interdisciplinary Nuclear Research & Education website for a list of internship opportunities.

Browse the American Physical Society Internships & Fellowships listings.

Browse the National Science Foundation's listings for undergraduate research experiences.