First Generation Scholars
"The First Generation Scholarship has been a huge factor in my success at UNF. It has defined my wonderful experience at UNF by ensuring me a great education and a chance to represent my family."
-Herbert 'Chip' Polite, psychology major and First Generation Scholarship Recipient
"There are people who care, who understand, and who can see your potential. Those people are willing to help, and with their help anything is possible."
-Amanda P. Sieusahia, business major and First Generation Scholarship Recipient
First Generation Scholarship
Earning a college degree may seem like an impossible dream to students hoping to be the first in their families to attend college, but it's not anymore.
The University of North Florida participates in Florida's First Generation Matching Grant Program. More than 300 UNF students were awarded First Generation scholarships in 2007, thanks to UNF fundraising efforts and an appropriation from the Florida Legislature.
UNF is trying to raise $400,000 annually in private support, which, when matched by the state, will provide $800,000 in need-based First Generation scholarships for students entering UNF each fall. The students must meet UNF's academic standards.
According to the 2000 U.S. Census, only 21 percent of Duval County residents age 25 and older are college graduates. According to UNF estimates, more than 1,000 students qualify for the First Generation program.
Click on this link to donate directly to this fund.
For more information contact:
Brieanna Quinn
Director, Annual Giving
(904) 620-2112 Office
(904) 620-2169 Fax
email: brieanna.quinn@unf.edu
Lyndse Costabile
Assistant Director, Annual Giving
(904) 620-1672 Office
(904) 620-2169 Fax
email: lyndse.costabile@unf.edu
Brandon McCray
Assistant VP for Development
(904) 620-2557 Office
email: Brandon.mccray@unf.edu