HCAS Department Specific Scholarships
Program Scholarships
James and Nan Farquhar Performing and Visual Arts Endowed Scholarship (JFPG)
This scholarship is made possible by the late James and Nan Farquhar. It is available to students seeking a bachelor’s degree in dance, music, theatre, or art and design through the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts. Students must be declared DCMA majors, and have a minimum of 2.0 cumulative GPA. It is talent-based; audition or portfolio review is required.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1 for new and returning NSU students.
Requirements:
- Students seeking a bachelor's degree in dance, music, theatre, or art & design
- Talent based; audition or portfolio review is required
Contact Information
Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts
- (954) 262-8025
- wadams@nova.edu
Additional Information
Scholarship Application
Other: Renewal: NO; awards are not automatically renewed; students must apply for each year's award
The Art of Peace Endowed Scholarship (AAPE)
The Art of Peace Scholarship was established to support research that explores the relationship between art and conflict resolution. The scholarship will be provided to one or more dissertation students each year pursuing a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution or a closely related area of study. The Art of Peace Scholarship was founded by Dr. Robin Cooper, a faculty member and proud alumna of Nova Southeastern University, in memory of Peter A. Berg and Nancy J. Jagel—two artists who lived their lives as peacebuilders.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Requirements:
- Students must have passed the qualifying exam to be eligible for this scholarship.
- The student’s dissertation proposal must reflect the incorporation of the arts in some form into their dissertation research—whether in the research focus or research methodology.
Contact Information
- Contact: HCASScholarships@nova.edu
Additional Information
Applicants should submit a letter explaining how they meet the criteria for the scholarship, as well as a one-page summary of their dissertation research (proposed or in the process). Applications will be reviewed by a scholarship committee made up of NSU Halmos College of Arts and Sciences faculty members.
Students receiving the scholarship will be asked to present their dissertation research to their peers, either at the annual Conflict Analysis and Resolution Residential Institute or at a similar student-centered venue. Students may receive the scholarship multiple years in a row; however, they must reapply every year.
James O. Elmore Fund
Jim Elmore, a federal mediator, and friend of DCRS died in 1998. This fund was established by DCRS as a lasting tribute to Jim. Students, faculty, and friends have contributed. This award is provided in the form of partial reimbursement for travel expenses and conference registrations, up to a certain amount depending on whether the conference is regional or national.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Requirements:
- DCRS students can use funds as partial reimbursement for professional conference presentations, travel, and academic publications
Contact Information
hcasscholarhips@nova.edu@nova.edu
Guy Harvey Endowed Scholarship - Graduate (OGHE)
The Guy Harvey Scholarship is for graduate students who are enrolled full-time and who are conducting research related to the biology, ecology, habitat, or management of fish in the marine environment.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Open
Requirements:
- Graduate (M.S. or Ph.D.) students who are, or will be, both enrolled in marine science graduate degree programs
- Associated with the OC NSU Guy Harvey Research Institute
- Academic merit will be determined by the Director of the OC NSU Guy Harvey Research Institute, in consultation with the OC Director of Graduate Programs
Contact Information
NSU Fishing Tournament Scholarship
The Nova Southeastern University Fishing Tournament Scholarship is a competitive scholarship awarded to high-achieving graduate students at NSU’s Halmos College of Arts and Sciences. All recipients are engaged in active research related to marine organisms, ecosystems, health, and conservation.
Award Amount: Varies, up to $25,000 and can be used as a salary or towards tuition.
Deadline: Open
Requirements:
- Graduate (M.S. or Ph.D.) students who are, or will be, both enrolled in marine science graduate degree programs
- Academic merit will be determined by the scholarship committee made up of NSU Halmos College of Arts and Sciences faculty members
Contact Information