Irene Helen McGinley Memorial Scholarship for Urban Education

CRITERIA:

• Meet admission requirements and be accepted by the University of North Florida.
• Enroll as an undergraduate junior or senior in the College of Education and Human Services.
• Reside in Florida for tuition purposes.
• Earn a minimum GPA of at least 3.0.
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate financial need as defined by the University's Office of Financial Aid.
• Major in an area leading to Florida teacher certification, with preference given to students wishing to teach in an urban school.
• Be selected by a committee chosen by the Dean of the College of Education and Human Services.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY:

• Enroll full-time (12 credit hours) each semester and ear a minimum of 24 credits by the end of each academic year.
• Maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 for the junior and senior years.
• File the FAFSA form with the federal government each year.
• Comply with all University regulations, rules, and codes of conduct governing students on campus.
• Consent to release grades to the Division of University Development and Alumni Engagement for the purpose of reporting to the Donor.
• Remain in good standing as a student.

RENEWAL:

• Current recipients may reapply for scholarship support, pending availability of funding, if all of the preceding requirements have been met. However, current recipients will not be given preference.
• Recipients will receive an award letter identifying the maximum number of semesters or credit hours eligible for scholarship support.