Irene Helen McGinley Memorial Scholarship for Urban Education

CRITERIA

• Meet admissions requirements and be accepted to the University of North Florida 
• Enroll as an undergraduate junior or senior in the College of Education and Human Services 
• Reside in Florida for tuition purposes
• Earn a minimum GPA of at least 3.0 
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Demonstrate financial need as defined by the University’s Office of Financial Aid
• Major in an area leading to Florida teacher certification, with preference given to students wishing to teach in an urban school

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY: 

• Enroll full time (12 credit hours) each semester and earn a minimum of 24 credits by the end of each academic year
• Maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 for the junior and senior years 
• File the FAFSA form with the federal government each year
• Comply with all University regulations, rules and codes of conduct governing students on campus 
• Consent to release grades to the Division of Institutional Advancement for the purpose of reporting to the donor 
• Remain in good standing as a student 

SPECIAL ESSAY REQUIREMENT: 

• Within the essay attached to your application, explain why you want to pursue a teaching career in an urban school

RENEWAL: 

• Current recipients may reapply for scholarship support, pending availability of funding, if all of the preceding requirements have been met.   However, current recipients will not be given preference.