Scholarship FAQs

Scholarship:  a sum of money or other aid granted to an undergraduate student because of merit, need, etc. to pursue his or her studies. 

COEHS offers over 50 donor-funded scholarships and fellowships to our students. Many are renewable, as long as the student continues to meet the required criteria.

Only continuing and incoming College of Education and Human Services students are eligible for COEHS donor-funded scholarships.

It’s possible. However, past Selection Committees have typically chosen to maximize the number of deserving students receiving scholarship/fellowship support vs. giving multiple awards to individual students.

2016-2017 academic year

The application period for  2016-2017 scholarships and fellowships is open.  Please visit the master scholarship/fellowship list for more information. The application deadline is Friday, Jan 22, 2016 at 5pm.

Yes, for students who were not selected, but wish to be considered again. 

No, for students who have already received an award, are eligible to have that award renewed and do not wish to apply for additional scholarships or fellowships.

After the application period has closed, a Selection Committee will review completed applications and make final selections. In late spring or early summer, applicants will be notified by mail whether they have or have not been selected for the following school year.

All awards are subject to availability.

The funds will be applied to the recipient's UNF account at the beginning of each semester. If this is not the case, the recipient will be notified of alternative arrangements.

Previous recipients should refer to their existing scholarship/fellowship agreement, which lists the maximum number of semesters of renewal, along with other terms.

If at any time there is a change in the student's status so that the student no longer meets the specific scholarship/fellowship criteria, then the award may be revoked. This could include but is not limited to GPA requirements, full-time vs. part-time status, etc.