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.

Students may apply for College of Education and Human Services scholarships through UNF's scholarship management system, AcademicWorks. This portal allows students to view eligible scholarships, apply online and manage the acceptance process. Student may sign into the system using their UNF login and password and complete the general application. Updates on the status of an application can found under the 'My Applications' tab.

It is important to note that student information is not immediately updated in the system once the data consent form is complete. Students will have access to AcademicWorks but all eligible scholarships will not appear until the following day.

For questions regarding College of Education and Human Services scholarships, contact coehs.scholarships@unf.edu.
For questions regarding AcademicWorks, email foundationscholarships@unf.edu.

Apply using AcademicWorks

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