College of Education and Human Services Scholarships & Fellowships

This listing identifies scholarships and fellowships specifically designated for students admitted to the College of Education and Human Services. Students may apply for scholarships, fellowships, financial aid, and loans from a variety of sources. The ability to offer all scholarships and fellowships is contingent on available funding. The number of awards available and award amounts are estimated and subject to change. Click scholarship and fellowship names for more details.

The Undergraduate Scholarship Application period opens on January 7 and closes on February 14 at 5:00 p.m.

The Graduate Fellowship Application periodopens on March 1andcloses on April 15at 5:00 p.m.

View nomination information for The Gladys Prior Awards for Career Teaching Excellence

Undergraduate or Graduate

Name

Eligibility

Dannehl and Kevin Twomey Endowed Scholarship

Degree in Education
Preference to students pursuing a teaching career in an urban school

Elizabeth and Irwin Zekaria Endowed Scholarship

All Majors
Preference to Deaf Education
Need-Based (Must complete FAFSA)

Ellis F. White Founding Faculty Endowed Scholarship

Degree in Education

Katherine M. Kasten Endowed Scholarship/Fellowship

Education Majors
Preference to Doctor of Education majors in Educational Leadership and other doctoral programs, and Master of Education majors

Kristi Wilder "Are You My Friend?" Endowed Scholarship/Fellowship

Special Education
Need-Based (Must complete FAFSA)
Reside in Florida for tuition purposes

Marianne B. and Lehman W. Barnes Endowed Scholarship/Fellowship

Secondary Science Education or Middle School Math/Science (Undergrad) or Declared emphasis in Science Education (Grad)
Reside in Florida

Robert and Peggy Ware Community Leadership Council Endowed Scholarship

All Majors
Preference of one scholarship each year be given to a student majoring in Special Education
Need-Based (Must complete FAFSA)
Reside in Florida for tuition purposes

Sir Colville Young Scholarship

All Majors
Citizen of Belize

The St. Joe Company Endowed Scholarship

Degree in Education
Preference to students wishing to teach in urban schools and/or specialize in ESOL teaching strategies

Undergraduate Only

Name

Eligibility

Clarke and Cooper Family Scholarship Endowment: Roy and Hazel Clarke Education Scholarship

Teacher Preparation Track

COEHS Dean's Education Advisory Council Endowed Scholarship

Florida Teacher Certification

COEHS Endowed Scholarship

All Majors - Seniors
Teaching majors must be eligible for student internship the term the scholarship is awarded
Non-teaching majors must be eligible for graduation the term the scholarship is awarded
Preference to students who are working in their field of study or are active members of a community or COEHS student organization (e.g., Big Brothers and Sisters, Student Council for Exceptional Children, etc.)

COEHS Math Education Scholarship

Math Education or Middle School Math/Science
First preference to Math Education
U.S. Citizen

Community First Credit Union Endowed Scholarship

Florida Teacher Certification

Dorothy G. Johnson Family and Friends Endowed Scholarship

Florida Teacher Certification
Preference to UNF student athletes
Reside in Florida for tuition purposes

Dr. Cassandra Etgeton Endowed Math Education Scholarship

Math Education
Need-Based (Must complete FAFSA)

Gary and Laine Silverfield Community Leadership Council Endowed Scholarship

Florida Teacher Certification

Irene Helen McGinley Memorial Scholarship for Urban Education

Florida Teacher Certification
Preference to students wishing to teach in urban schools
Need-Based (Must complete FAFSA)
Reside in Florida for tuition purposes

JT Townsend Endowed Scholarship

Sport Management
Preference given to students with demonstrated record of giving back to their community

Kristin McCall Community Leadership Council (CLC) Endowed Scholarship

Elementary Education
Reside in Florida for tuition purposes

Laine S. Silverfield Special Education Endowed Scholarship

Major in Special Education: Exceptional Student Education or Deaf Education

Luca Dee Soileau Endowed Scholarship

Elementary Education

Pratt-Dannals Family Endowed Scholarship

Secondary Science Education or Middle School Math/Science; or in Elementary Education with an interest in in pursuing a teaching career in math or science
Graduate of a Duval County High School, with preference given to graduates from Duval County Public Schools
Preference to Need-Based (FAFSA) students and those wishing to teach in urban schools
Reside in Florida for tuition purposes

Synovus Bank Board of Directors Endowed Scholarship for Sport Management

Sport Management
Reside in Florida for tuition purposes

Synovus Bank Community Leadership Council Endowed Scholarship

All Majors
Reside in Florida for tuition purposes

The Main Street America Group Endowed Urban Education Scholarship

Florida Teacher Certification
Preference to students wishing to teach in urban schools
Need-Based (Must complete FAFSA)
Reside in Florida for tuition purposes

Graduate Only

Name

Eligibility

Ashley Barnes Memorial Fellowship for School Counseling

School Counseling
Must have completed one full year of coursework at time of award

COEHS Endowed Fellowship

All Majors
Preference to students who are working in their field of study or are active members of a community or COEHS student organization (e.g., Big Brothers and Sisters, Student Council for Exceptional Children, etc.)

D. Chanslor Howell Endowed Fellowship for Special Education

Master of Education
Preference to Special Education

Dr. Terri Stahlman Fellowship

Master of Education in School Leadership, Advanced Teaching and Learning, Educational Technology and School Counseling, Master of Science in Higher Education Administration, or the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program
Preference given to a full-time teacher at Chet's Creek Elementary, Fort Caroline Elementary, or Ruth Upson Elementary

Florida School Book Depository Endowed Graduate Fellowship

Doctor or Master of Education
Portion must be awarded to Doctoral students each year

Gladys Roddenberry Endowed Fellowship (Outstanding Roddenberry Fellow)

Graduate program related to school professionals
Must be one of the five recipients selected for the Gladys Roddenberry Graduate Fellowships for Teaching Excellence and employed as a full-time classroom teacher for at least 3 and no more than 10 years
Additional requirements

Gladys Roddenberry Graduate Fellowships for Teaching Excellence

Master's Degree leading to Florida Educator Certification or Endorsement, or Advanced Preparation for Teachers
Must employed in an accredited Duval County public or private school as a full-time classroom teacher, with preference given for those who have been a full-time classroom teacher for at least three years, but no more than ten years
Additional requirements

Kraft/Moore Family Fellowship

Major in Special Education, Deaf Education or Exceptional Student Education
Reside in Florida for tuition purposes

Other Award(s)

Name

Eligibility

Dr. Marsha H. Lupi TLO International Travel Scholarship

All Majors - participating in COEHS Study Abroad Trip
Preference to first award a selected participant from the Plymouth Study Abroad experience

The Gladys Prior Awards for Career Teaching Excellence

School professionals currently employed as a full-time classroom teacher in an accredited public or private Duval County school and have completed a minimum of 10 years of service