Community Scholars Program
The Jaguars Foundation/UNF Community Scholars are part of a dynamic community where academic success is pursued and rewarded. High school students who qualify as Community Scholars are matched with a college mentor from the Honors Program at the University of North Florida. The Jaguars Foundation/UNF Community Scholars Program is interested in the scholar's full development as a citizen of the community. As such, the mentoring relationship is just the beginning of the support that the program offers.
Program Components include:
- A Dynamic Ropes Course Orientation
- One–on–One Mentoring
- Weekly Group Tutoring
- Monthly Group Projects that focus on:
- Public Service
- Cultural Awareness
- SAT/ACT Preparation
- Financial Aid Preparation
- College Application Process
- And last but not least, the opportunity to receive…The Jaguars Foundation/UNF Community Scholars Program Tuition Scholarship to attend the University of North Florida for four years!
Community Scholar Requirements:
- Commitment to a drug–free lifestyle
- Must be entering your Junior or Senior year of High School
- Current overall high school GPA of 2.0 or higher
Sound Interesting?
If so, download an application or contact the Service Learning Coordinator for additional information.
New Community Scholars are selected every March/April. The program begins every September and runs through May each year.