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About the Program

Established in 2017 by FAU President Emeritus John Kelly, Ph.D., and Carolyn Kelly, together with Boca Raton philanthropists Aubrey and Sally Strul, The Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program provides financial support and the opportunity for qualified Florida high school students to graduate from Florida Atlantic debt-free. The amount each student receives, depends on the student’s expected family contribution as determined by FAFSA, along with other grants or scholarships the student receives

Eligibility Requirements

1. Be a First-Generation Student, defined as a student whose parent(s)/ guardian(s) have not attended college.
2. Be a full-time college student (registered for at least 12 credit hours).
3. Be a 2025 high school graduate.
4. Complete a FAFSA application, be Pell eligible and have a SAI (Student Aid Index) of 6655 or less. FAU’s school code is: 001481.
5. Be admitted to Florida Atlantic University for the Fall 2025 semester.
6. Commit to completing a minimum of 30 credits per year to graduate in four (4) years or less.
7. Commit to living on campus (Fall & Spring Semesters)