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Graduate Student Award
The Graduate Student Award is a means to recruit high caliber students who demonstrate financial need. This award provides recipients with $5,000 per academic year ($2,500 per semester; fall/spring) and can be awarded for up to two academic years as long as the student remains eligible. Thus, recipients may receive up to $10,000 for their graduate education.
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Eligibility
To be eligible for the award, applicants must:
- Be a first-time master’s or doctoral student at UNF for the summer or fall term
- Show financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA. (Note: Graduate students are considered independent for FAFSA purposes; students who were not eligible for financial aid as an undergraduate dependent, may be eligible as a graduate student. International students cannot apply for federal student aid and are therefore not eligible for this award.)
- Be enrolled at least 6 credit hours in their degree program
- Remain in Good Academic Standing (GPA of 3.0 or higher) for the duration of the award
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Notes
- Renewal for the second year is automatic if the recipient still meets eligibility criteria (demonstrates financial need via FAFSA, is in good academic standing and enrolled in at least 6 credit hours), and funds are available.
- Full-time university staff are not eligible for awards offered by the Graduate School.
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Application
- All eligible students are automatically considered through Scholarship Universe.
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Important Dates
- Eligible students will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting April 1 and notified as they are selected but no later than August 1.
- Students will not be considered until they are admitted and complete the FAFSA, so it is highly recommended these are completed before April 1.
Ready to Apply?
All eligible students are automatically considered through Scholarship Universe. When you are ready to apply, learn how to sign up by following our Scholarship Universe directions here.