Creative Minds Scholarship
The Creative Minds Scholarship is designed to identify high school seniors who are exceptionally talented in their written and visual communication, academically successful, and passionate about careers in entertainment, media, and technology. Through the Creative Minds Scholarship program, eligible campus-based Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts program participants may receive up to $40,000 toward the tuition of most of Full Sail University’s campus-based degree programs.
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To apply for a scholarship, speak to your admission representative by calling 800.226.7625 for domestic and +1.407.679.6333 for international.
Awards
The Creative Minds Scholarship program will award up to $40,000 to eligible high school seniors pursuing select Full Sail University campus degree programs. 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. The Creative Minds Scholarship for Seniors fund is limited and will remain available until depleted.
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for consideration, those applying for the Creative Minds Scholarship must:
- Be a 2026 graduating high school senior earning a standard high school diploma.
- Have applied for and met the requirements of a Full Sail University campus Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program by Monday, March 9, 2026.
- Begin their degree program on one of the following start dates: August 3, August 31, or September 28, 2026.
- International seniors attending on an F-1 Visa and graduating July through December are eligible for additional start dates: October 26, 2026, November 23, 2026, January 4, 2027, February 1, 2027, and March 1, 2027.
- Have completed and submitted the scholarship application, along with an unofficial high school transcript to Full Sail University via the Full Sail One website by Monday, April 6, 2026.
- Complete application and an original 500-word essay answering How Has My Creative Mind Led Me to Full Sail University?
Fulfilling your dream requires a journey and a creative mind. Tell us about your creative journey so far and what decisions, experiences, and achievements have brought you to Full Sail University.
How To Apply
In order to be eligible for consideration, those applying for the Creative Minds Scholarship must:
- Read the application thoroughly and complete a 500-word essay answering How Has My Creative Mind Led Me to Full Sail University?
- The Creative Minds Scholarship application and essay must be submitted to the Full Sail University Scholarship Committee by Monday, April 6, 2026.
- Submit the unofficial high school transcript via the Full Sail One website.
- Attach the essay by using the attachment feature and submit the completed scholarship application or: CampusEnrollment@fullsail.com or Fax 407.215.9526 Attn: Admissions
Award Determination
- Applicants’ unofficial high school transcript will be reviewed by a scholarship committee.
- Applicants’ essays will be evaluated by a scholarship committee on the following criteria: originality, composition, clarity, and relevance to the topic. Essays judged meeting criteria will be awarded.
- Recipients will be notified by the Admissions department prior to beginning their degree program, provided eligibility requirements are met.
- Scholarship amount will be disbursed throughout students’ academic years as applicable.
Provisions
- Applicants must have applied as a new student to Full Sail University for their eligible start date.
- Applicants must have met the entrance requirements for the desired Full Sail University campus bachelor’s degree program.
- Applicants must have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or confirmed cash payments.
- A change of degree program, interruption of training, or withdrawal from degree program may result in cancellation of the scholarship award and disbursements. Student understands that a change of student status may impact eligibility.
- Final award of scholarship is contingent upon receipt of all required Admissions and Financial Aid documents by assigned start date.
- Students who delay their start date as determined by Full Sail University will forfeit their eligibility.
- Funds from the Creative Minds Scholarship may only be used toward the tuition of a Full Sail University campus bachelor’s degree program.
- This scholarship is nontransferable and has no redeemable cash value.
- All submissions must abide by Full Sail University’s Nondiscrimination Policy. Applicants who submit an essay that does not abide by this policy will be disqualified.
- The Creative Minds Scholarship may be combined with some Full Sail University scholarships; some restrictions apply.
- Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
- The Creative Minds Scholarship for Seniors Fund is limited and will remain available until depleted.
Your Next Steps
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