Scholarships

In response to the significant and historic impact of Hurricane Irma in 2017, UF created the “Aid-a-Gator” program as an emergency fund to provide limited assistance to students who experienced a temporary financial hardship due to the hurricane and its aftermath. Undergraduate students and graduate students not on assistantship who experience financial hardship may visit the https://www.sfa.ufl.edu/aidagator/ SFA Aid-a-Gator webpage for additional information.

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The Josephine West Memorial Service Scholarship provides an annual grant of $1,000 to an outstanding undergraduate student at the University of Florida. It was established by the Office of Student Affairs in 1985 after her untimely passing, in memory of her fine contributions to the University.

Machen Florida Opportunity Scholarships (MFOS) are designed to ensure that those who meet eligibility requirements will not have to work or borrow to attend UF, but rather will have their need fully met with grants and scholarships. Awards are offered to Florida resident first-time-in-college freshmen students and undergraduate renewal students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds whose parents have not earned a bachelor’s degree. This program, an initiative of the University of Florida, was supported by the Florida legislature in early June 2006 when it created the First Generation Matching Grant Program.

To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:

be a Florida resident
be admitted as a first-time-in-college freshman to an undergraduate program
UF must receive your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by December 15 prior to Fall term enrollment*
have financial need as determined from information provided on the FAFSA
be enrolled for at least twelve credit hours/semester
maintain satisfactory academic progress
not have defaulted on or owe a refund to any previous aid program
neither parent may have earned a bachelor’s degree
total family income is less than $40,000 and total family assets, other than the home, are less than $25,000**
*Although you must be accepted for enrollment at UF before you are considered for financial aid, you should apply for aid before being admitted. Complete the FAFSA at https://fafsa.ed.gov/fafsa.ed.gov. You can file a 2020-21 FAFSA as early as October 1, 2020. UF’s 2020-2021 “On-Time” deadline to receive the results of your FAFSA from the federal processor is December 15, 2020. Apply well before December 15 to ensure that the federal processor has time to analyze and send the results of your FAFSA to our office. Financial aid is awarded on a first come, first served basis so apply as early as possible to be considered for the most, and best aid. In order for us to consider you for a financial aid package, you must be an admitted student and have met the “On-Time” deadline.

** These are basic income requirements. Student Financial Affairs may choose to complete a more in depth look at family financial circumstances, including home value, business income and losses, other assets, non-custodial parent’s financial situation, etc. to make a final eligibility determination.

Students who are selected for this scholarship must agree to participate in support programs to assist them in a successful transition to UF.

Machen Florida Opportunity Scholarship Renewal Requirements:

Earned 24 academic credits in previous year
Maintain 2.0 GPA
FAFSA received by December 15th
Family Income not to exceed:
2nd Year: $44,000
3rd Year: $48,000
4th Year: $52,000
Participate in Peer Mentor Activities (1st year students only)
Satisfactory Completion of SLS 1102 (1st year students only)
Attend two (2) Career Workshops (2nd year students only)
Complete one Life Planning Workshop (3rd year students only)

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Scholarship in Memory of Scott Beigel supports on campus undergraduate students of the University of Florida who graduated from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Broward County, Florida.

This application is currently closed.

Click here to learn more http://www.honors.ufl.edu/current/prestigious-fellowships

Established in 1922, the University Women’s Club (UWC) is an organization comprised of University of Florida faculty, staff and other women who actively support the mission and goals of the Club (www.universitywomensclub.ufl.edu). From it’s Endowment Fund the Club has for many years awarded scholarships to deserving women and men in honor of the wives of past presidents of the University of Florida, as well as the wives of a few former distinguished campus leaders. These women served the University during their husband’s careers at the University of Florida and their service has been recognized by the University Women’s Club through scholarships awarded in the spring.

In celebration of its 100 years of existence and service to the University the University Women’s Club, beginning in the spring of 2022, will award five (5) scholarships in the amount of $5000 ($5.000) each to exceptional women or men who apply. Applicants can be from any undergraduate area of study. Selections are made by the Admissions Committee of the Division of Student Life.

Please visit the UWC Scholarship webpage to learn more.

The Glenn. A Butler Leadership and Service Award is designed to recognize outstanding leadership and service of a University of Florida on-campus resident. Applicants for the Glenn. A Butler Leadership and Service Award must be a full-time student in good standing with the University of Florida; must have achieved a high academic success (minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA upon application); demonstrate outstanding leadership through residence all involvement, exemplify community service through the completion of 20 hours of service at the Bread of the Mighty Food Bank (or UF Food Pantry), and be returning as an on-campus resident in the fall.

To apply for this scholarship please visit: Glenn Butler Leadership and Service Award

The Kelly Martz Scholarship is designed to recognize and reward outstanding leadership and scholarship of a UF Department of Housing and Residence Education student-leader or student-staff member. Applicants for the Kelly Martz Scholarship must be an active representative of an Area Government, Inter-Residence Hall Association, National Residence Hall Honorary, Student Advisory Board or staff; must be a full-time student in good standing with the University of Florida; must have achieved a high academic success (minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA upon application); must be directly involved in residence hall activities and have made outstanding contributions and must be returning to the University of Florida in fall.

To apply for this scholarship please visit:
Kelly Martz Scholarship

The Bodner/Faircloth Scholarship is designed to recognize and reward outstanding leadership and scholarship of a member of the Inter-Residence Hall Association (IRHA). Applicants for the Bodner/Faircloth Scholarship must be an active representative of the University of Florida IRHA; must be a full-time student in good standing with the University of Florida; must have achieved a high academic success (minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA upon application); must be directly involved in residence hall activities and area/hall government, and must be returning to the University of Florida in fall.

To apply for this scholarship please visit: Bodner/Faircloth Scholarship

The Rob Holland Scholarship recognizes and rewards and Inter-Residence Hall Association (IRHA) member not on the IRHA Executive Board who is actively involved with IRHA and the campus community; completes volunteer service in the Gainesville Community; and demonstrates Gator and Community Spirit. Applicants must be active IRHA members; full-time students in good standing with the University of Florida; and be continuing residents living on campus the following fall semester. The application criteria reflect Rob’s love of UF, Gainesville, community involvement, and photography.

To apply for this scholarship please visit: Rob Holland Scholarship

The Cathie Ponikvar Memorial scholarship is an annual $500 scholarship award given to an outstanding student leader living in the residence halls. The purpose of the scholarship is to increase awareness of the need to balance academic excellence with community involvement and leadership. Award recipients will have their name inscribed on the perpetual plaque located in the UF National Residence Hall Honorary office on campus.

To apply for this scholarship please visit: Cathie Ponikvar Memorial Scholarship

The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Scholarship is a scholarship for students who are graduates of the “Play It Smart” acdemic mentoring program in Atlanta, GA.

Application

The Long Scholarship is a one-time scholarship for an entering first-year student who played an athletic sport in high school. Preference is for a student from Hardy County.

Application

This scholarship supports the Department of Recreational Sports at UF by helping students involved in RecSports to receive certifications, attend conferences, or other professional development opportunities.
Application

The Guth scholarship is for students demonstrating financial need. Students must be a Florida resident and must qualify for the Pell Grant, with a high school GPA of no less than a 3.5, and a UF GPA of no less than 3.0. The Guth scholarship is available for up to 5 years, provided the student continues to meet the criteria.

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