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Hochberg-Miniaci Razor's Edge Scholars offers unique, hands-on experiences inside and beyond the classroom through innovative cocurricular projects and opportunities. These programs at Nova Southeastern University are a perfect complement to any career path: health care, humanities, technology, business, education, and more. And since every program awards a $22,00-$25,000 scholarship, you can focus more on preparing for your future and less on how to pay for it.
Razor's Edge is all about relationships and building connections. Jessica R. | Business Administration
Why should you apply to Hochberg-Miniaci Razor’s Edge?
The connections built in Hochberg-Miniaci Razor’s Edge become a strong career network—and help build lifelong friendships.
Hochberg-Miniaci Razor's Edge Scholars Programs
If you're seeking an extraordinary college experience where you can channel your unique interests and talents, Hochberg-Miniaci Razor’s Edge could be your perfect fit.
These programs combine coursework with extracurricular activities to help you fully explore what you're passionate about-whether that's teaching, performing, starting a business, researching, leading your community or the world. Students within the Hochberg-Miniaci Razor's Edge program are encouraged to live on campus during their freshman year.
As you gain experience, you’ll also develop close relationships with peers whom you’ll live and learn with for all four years. These classmates will become lifelong friends and valuable career connections.
For students with a strong interest in global issues, international relations, global leadership and cross-cultural understanding. Graduates earn a minor in Global Engagement.
Learn More About Razor's Edge Global
Contact: razorsedgeglobal@nova.edu
For students who are highly involved in their high school and/or local community with a demonstrated track record of leadership roles and success. Graduates earn a minor in Experiential Leadership.
Learn More About Razor's Edge Leadership
Program Contact: Daren Capirchio, Director of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement, razorsedgelead@nova.edu
For students with an interest in research and the desire to work hands-on with today’s research projects. Graduates earn a minor in Research Studies.
Learn More About Razor's Edge Research
Program Contact: Dana Mills, program coordinator, dmills@nova.edu
For those students who are active in community or high school arts programs and who are passionate about using the arts to bring people together. Students must major or minor in a visual and performing arts discipline. Graduates earn a major or minor in Art and Design, Dance, Music, or Theatre.
Learn More About Razor's Edge Shark Talent
Program Contact: Dan Gelbmann, program coordinator, gelbmann@nova.edu
Dates and Deadlines
Ready for the Next Step?
Here’s how to apply.
After you’ve decided which Hochberg-Miniaci Razor’s Edge Scholars Program interests
you, applying is as easy as 1-2-3.
Note that you can apply to any two Hochberg-Miniaci Razor’s Edge programs. You can
also apply for our other Premier Programs with your supplemental application:
- Dual Admission
- The Fischler Academy of Education
- Huizenga Business Innovation Academy
Connect with an Admissions Counselor
Questions? Browse the FAQ
Apply for Undergraduate Admission
You can use the Shark Select Application or the Common Application to apply to Nova Southeastern University.
Submit a Supplemental Application
Complete the supplemental Premier Programs application. Submission of standardized test scores is highly encouraged.
Interview During Shark Preview
If you’re admitted to NSU and submit the supplemental application, you will be invited via email to choose which Shark Preview works for your schedule.
