Student Awards, Scholarships and Grants 

The following awards, scholarships, and grants are sponsored by the UNF Alumni Association. Information or applications for any of the awards may be obtained by contacting contact The Office of Engagement and Annual Giving at (904) 620-4723 or send an e-mail to unf-alum@unf.edu. 

Senior Service Award  

The Alumni Association presents the Senior Service Award each commencement ceremony to a graduating senior who has made significant contributions to the University and/or the community through volunteerism while maintaining an outstanding academic record. The recipient receives a commemorative plaque, a check for $300, an engraved paver location in the Student Union Plaza and is recognized at the commencement ceremony.    

Meet the Fall 2017 recipient, Elizabeth "Nikki" Adams. 

View previous recipients  

 

Club Grants 

The UNF Alumni Association is proud to offer grant funding for student clubs searching for sponsors to fund a specific project, trip, or cause. Two Club Grants, up to $1,000 per club, can be awarded. 

Fall 2017 Recipients:

UNF Coast, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute (COPRI) – UNF Chapter 

In the spring they are planning to travel to New Orleans. Their current plan includes a visit with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regional Office, a guided discussion of Hurricane Katrina damage with Dr. Resio, meetings with officials from the Port of New Orleans, and a visit to Naval Facilities Command Facilities to discuss civil and port engineering projects. 

Food Fighters: Student-Powered Hunger Relief – UNF Chapter 

They will use the funding to purchase biodegradable containers to serve the food, reusable trays to store the food waste in, and quality reusable serving utensils. Those improvements will help them make the food recovery program more sustainable in order to maximize their positive impact on campus and around the Jacksonville community.