Scholarships

Who is eligible: New or continuing graduate and professional students. Self-nominations and faculty nominations are accepted.

Criteria: Students are selected based on the following priority
1. Former undergraduate Florida Opportunity Scholars (FOS) whose current or future research focuses on obesity and/or nutrition.
2. Former undergraduate Florida Opportunity Scholar regardless of research interest.
3. Student who has research interests in obesity and nutrition but is not currently conducting obesity/nutrition research and is not a former Florida Opportunity Scholars
4. Student who would best benefit from financial assistance

Who is eligible: Although undergraduate juniors and seniors are considered, preference is given to graduate and professional students. Self-nominations and nominations by others are accepted.

Criteria:
1. Pursuing a health-related field as a profession
2. Demonstrates strong leadership qualities, such as through service to the community, school, church, etc.
3. Although not required, priority is given to applicants who have lived, worked or volunteered in Duval County.

Criteria:
1. Students who are conducting research
2. Must be conducting research with individuals with severe disabilities and/or research in the furtherance of the process of life care planning
3. Chronic disease is excluded in the research on catastrophic disability

Nomination materials: Self-nominations that include the materials listed below will be accepted:
1.  Completed FAFSA or UF Determination of Need Form and Scholarship Application Form
2.  As part of the application, you will be asked to provide the following:
a. Brief description of the study (must include population, specific objectives, method, and statement of relevance to the field) b. Explanation of how your research supports an area of catastrophic disability or the process of life care planning
c.  One- to three-line statement on your career plans related to working with individuals with disabilities
3.  Copy of  your CV

Who is eligible: Juniors, seniors, graduate, and professional students recently involved in service activities. Self-nominations are acceptable, but preference is given to those nominated by others. Nominations are accepted from faculty, staff, students, and peers and supervisors in community service organizations.

Criteria: Students are selected based on the following priority
1. Service in student organizations associated with the College (e.g., LEAP, student chapters of professional organizations linked to our majors (SPTA, SOTA, NSSLHA, etc.)
2. Service contributions in health areas (e.g., through UF Health/Shands, community organizations offering health services/information)
3. General service contributions in the community
4. Financial need will break a tie; length of involvement, level of responsibility, and types of contributions are all part of the selection criteria

Who is eligible: Undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Preference is given to undergraduate seniors and graduate/professional students who have completed at least 24 credits.

Criteria:
1. Evidence of current college leadership experience. This must include either: (a) leadership within the college, such as on college affiliated organizations, boards, or college-sponsored activities, or (b) leadership that directly benefits the college, such as leadership in professional organizations
2. Evidence of professional promise, such as: (a) participation in student departmental activities; (b) leadership achievements in the Community and University; and/or (c) exceptional clinical or other related professional development activities enhancing leadership skills.
3. Strong academic record
4. Completed FAFSA or UF Determination of Need Form and Scholarship Application Form

Who is eligible: New or continuing graduate students. Self-nominations and nominations by others are accepted

Criteria:
1. The student must have been the first in their family to attend a college or university at the undergraduate level
2. The student must be in good academic standing
3. Ph.D. students are given priority

Who is eligible: Social and Behavioral Sciences students (M.P.H. and Public Health Ph.D.)

Criteria:
1. Student is interested in working with people with disabilities (psychiatric and/or physical) or chronic disease
2. Preference given to those individuals whose career path support community reintegration

Who is eligible: Graduate and professional students with more than 50 hours of volunteer service. Self nominations and nominations by others are accepted.

Criteria:
1. Documented volunteer service of 50 or more hours to the University and Community
2. Service hours must be unpaid and not associated with an academic or work requirement; service to immediate or extended family members does not count
3. Priority is given to students whose service focuses on health (e.g., health prevention and promotion, organization serving people with health needs, etc.)

Who is eligible: Ph.D. in Public Health-Social Behavioral Sciences concentration

Criteria:
1. Focus on community engagement, community reentry, or vocational rehabilitation

Criteria:
1. Open to students enrolled in health sciences programs.
2. Must demonstrate financial need based on institutional or federal guidelines.