University Women’s Club Scholarships
The University Women’s Club awards scholarships each spring to undergraduate juniors and seniors. The requirements for consideration include full time enrollment at the University of Florida, current junior or senior status, a minimum 3.6 GPA, and participation in campus and/or community activities. In addition, there are two awards specifically designated for undergraduate or graduate students with a disability that are presented from the Rita O’Connell Scholarship Foundation.
For more information, please go the Dean of Students website.
Dean’s Office Scholarships
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office is pleased to award a variety of scholarships to its undergraduate students every Fall semester. In order to apply for a scholarship, you must:
- Be enrolled at UF as a full-time undergraduate student (minimum of 12 credits hours) in the Fall following your Spring application
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Transfer students who have completed at least one (1) semester at UF are eligible to apply for any scholarship requiring “Junior” status.
Please note that you may only apply for one (1) scholarship through the CLAS Dean’s Office. To review the qualifications for each scholarship, please see below.
A completed scholarship packet will consist of the application and a copy of your unofficial transcript (these can be accessed for free on ONE.UF). Please make sure all applications are typed. Hand-written applications will not be accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scholarship applications will be made available on December 1, 2018 and are due by 4:30pm in 2014 Turlington Hall on February 1, 2019. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
You must be an undergraduate student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in order to apply for one of these scholarships.
The Scholarships
Anderson Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Qualifications:
- Full-time Junior status (must be in fifth or sixth semester at UF)
- Recipient of the Anderson Scholar Award
William G. Carleton Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Qualifications:
- Full-time Junior status (must be in fifth or sixth semester at UF)
- Completion of at least 48 UF undergraduate credit hours
Carol B. Currier Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate student status
- Liberal Arts and Sciences major
CLAS Dean’s Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Qualifications:
- Full-time Junior status (must be in fifth or sixth semester at UF)
- Completion of at least 48 UF undergraduate credit hours
W.W. Massey, Sr. Presidential Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Qualifications:
- Recognized as a National Merit OR National Achievement Scholar in high school OR qualify as an honors student at UF
Russell and Mary Hyatt McCaughan Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate student status
- Liberal Arts and Sciences major
William G. Nash Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Qualifications:
- Majoring in a science (astronomy, biology, biochemistry, botany, chemistry, geology, microbiology and cell sciences, neurobiological sciences, physics, zoology)
- Demonstrate financial need
Hazen E. Nutter Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Qualifications:
- Active involvement in extracurricular activities
Herbert and Edith Peterson Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Qualifications:
- Full-time junior status (must be in fifth or sixth semester at UF)
- Completion of at least 48 UF undergraduate credit hours
Peter J. Sones, Jr. Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Qualifications:
- Not majoring in a science (Ex. Biology, Chemistry, etc.)
- 3.8 GPA or higher
- Currently enrolled in pre-med courses at UF
John E. and May B. Turlington Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Qualifications:
- Full-time junior status (must be in fifth or sixth semester at UF)
- Completion of at least 48 UF undergraduate credit hours
- Have participated in the UF lower-division Honors Program
Memorial Scholarships
O. Ruth McQuown Scholarship Award
In memory of this friend and colleague (1920-1984), the O. Ruth McQuown Scholarship Award has been established to aid scholars who best exemplify her values, achievements, and commitment to social issues (including addressing issues and fostering opportunities for women, racial minorities and those of low socio-economic background).
For undergraduate students, awards of varying amounts will be available. In recent years, awards have ranged from $500 to $3,000.
Deadline
All materials are due by February 23 of each year.
Requirements
- Application (PDF)
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- Personal essay
Please submit complete applications electronically to Arlene Williams by the deadline. Only emailed submissions will be accepted. Letters of recommendation may be sent separately by email directly to Arlene Williams. Previous recipients are not eligible to apply.
Successful applicants must demonstrate excellence in academic achievement in one or more of the qualifying disciplines. Among other qualifications, reviewers will favorably consider, regardless of an applicant’s own race or gender:
- an applicant’s commitment to break down barriers, create a welcoming environment, and include individuals who are racial minorities or women (or otherwise reflect broad diversity) in academic, co-curricular, and/or research endeavors;
- an applicant’s success in overcoming barriers—or helping others to overcome barriers (including low socio-economic background)—to academic achievement; and
- an applicant’s commitment to contribute to the student’s university, local or larger community.
We will holistically and individually assess applicants under all criteria to select those students who best qualify.
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Cynthia W. Colangelo Award for Breast Cancer Awareness
This award supports students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences who are actively involved in the fight against breast cancer through community service and activities.
Award amounts will vary from $250 to $1000 per recipient, depending on the number of selected recipients. Recipient(s) will be selected each Spring semester on the basis of a personal essay.
Deadline
All materials are due by February 22 of each year.
Requirements
- Application
- Curriculum Vita (CV)
- Essay detailing their breast cancer awareness activities and thoughts (500 words or fewer)