Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions

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When are funds awarded?

Your total award will be disbursed in the coming academic year: half in the fall semester, half in the spring.
When can I apply?

Scholarship applications are ONLY accepted in January and February every year for the following academic year awards. Refer to the Home page for specific application deadlines.
Do I fill out more than one application?

If you are seeking an undergraduate award, you need only fill out ONE electronic application via MyWings. You’ll be considered for all awards for which you meet the criteria. If you are seeking a graduate level scholarship, please see the Home page for separate instruction
Can I win more than one award?
Yes!
Are the awards renewable?

Yes, many are. If you are selected, you will receive notice of how many semesters the award can potentially be awarded, should you continue to meet the minimum requirements.
I am a Sophomore, can I apply?

In order to apply you must have declared a major in the Coggin College of Business and have earned at least 36 hours of undergraduate course work.
I am seeking a graduate fellowship, how do I apply?

Graduate fellowships applications are not accepted through MyWings. You’ll instead apply for the individual fellowship via a PDF application that you email to coggin.scholarships@unf.edu. See the Home page for more info.
Who selects the winners?

All applications are reviewed and scholars selected by Coggin College of Business faculty committees.
When will I find out if I've received an award?

Most notifications are sent to students before the end of the spring term. You will receive an email with your offer letter in your student email account (be sure to check your email). On rare occasions students may be notified of an award in the summer or early fall due to extenuating circumstances.
Who do I contact if I have questions?

You can email coggin.scholarships@unf.edu or stop by the Dean’s Office on the 2 floor of building 42.
What are the essay requirements?

Write a short essay describing yourself, your UNF experiences and your future career goals. (two page maximum, double spaced, no smaller than 12 point font). The essay should be saved as either a text (*.txt) file, MS Word (*.doc, *.docx) file or a PDF file.