Thomas Dodson Biology Fellowship

Purpose

Established in 2007 by Tom and Jean Dodson, this gift establishes a fellowship for graduate students in the Department of Biology who are majoring in the area of environmental sciences. This is the University’s first endowed Biology Fellowship.

Selection Criteria:

1. Students eligible for such scholarships must:

• Meet Graduate School admissions requirements and be accepted to the University of North Florida,
• Be enrolled as a graduate student in the Department of Biology,
• Declare a major in the area of environmental sciences, and
• Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

2. Students awarded this scholarship must also agree to:

• Enroll full time each semester (at least 9 semester hours),
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0,
• 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, and
• Remain in good standing as a student

3. Required Application Attachments  

• One page essay, including career aspirations.
• Two letters of recommendation.

4. Renewal

• Yes, with preference. No more than four semesters.