Flagler Scholarship

The most prestigious Wilkes Honors College award, The Henry Morrison Flagler Scholarship, is a merit scholarship awarded to Florida-residing incoming freshmen. It provides extraordinary student-leaders with financial freedom to pursue higher education goals and participate in annual enrichment programs. Its value exceeds $72,000 over four years, which includes up to $7,500/semester (Fall/Spring) for on-campus room and board and tuition (after Bright Futures), plus summer enrichment funds. The Henry Morrison Flagler Scholarship is available to Florida residents only. More information is available on the Flagler Scholarship webpage.

FLAGLER SCHOLARSHIP 2026

Interviews for the 2026 Flagler Scholarship will take place virtually this year. Select students will be invited to a first-round of virtual interviews. There will be a second round of virtual interviews for finalists. While interviews are virtual, we strongly encourage Flagler applicants to visit the Jupiter campus. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Students admitted to the Wilkes Honors College by February 13, 2026 are eligible to apply for the Flagler Scholarship. Students must be incoming freshmen and Florida residents. The submission deadline for the scholarship application is February 20, 2026. Only complete applications will be considered. Completion of the application does not guarantee an invitation to interview.

TIMELINE

Application Opens

January 15, 2026

Application Deadline

February 20, 2026

Notification of First Round Interviews

February 27, 2026

First Round-Short Interviews (Virtual)

March 9-17, 2026

Second Round-Finalist Interviews (Virtual)

March 23-26, 2026

Scholarship Decisions Begin to be Released

April 3, 2026

Contact Information

For more information, contact the Wilkes Honors College Office of Admissions at hcadmissions@fau.edu or 561.799.8646.