Fellowships, Grants, and Scholarships

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Graduate Research Grant
With support from UNF's Transformational Learning Opportunities (TLO) program, the Graduate School offers a limited number of grants each semester to graduate students pursuing experiences that are potentially transformative, both for advancing their scholarship and creativity and for expanding their future career opportunities.

Students may apply for the grant of $600 in one of two categories:
1. Funding for research, creative activities, or training/clinical experience. Examples of appropriate expenditures include travel for research; expenses for an unpaid internship; and purchase of supplies, equipment, or data sets considered important for scholarly or creative work.
2. Funding for disseminating the results of research. Examples of appropriate expenditures include article processing fees or subventions; and registration and travel for presenting a paper or poster at a professional conference.
To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements when they apply, which must also be maintained during the semester in which the grant funds are disbursed:
- Completion of at least 9 credit hours in their program of study.
- Good Academic Standing, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Enrollment in at least one (1) credit hour (audited coursework will not count towards this requirement) during the term in which the grant will be awarded.
- Submit proof of the activity with the application, e.g., proof of being accepted to present at a conference.
Notes
- Masters students can only receive one award.
- Doctoral students can only receive two awards.
- Funds cannot be used to pay costs associated with tuition and fees.
- Funds can only be used on travel, registration, research expenditures, etc. for the awarded student.
- Funding for the graduate research grant is intended to support independent or small research group student efforts. Students participating in class group activities are not eligible.
- Effective Fall 2019, applications may be submitted for activities taking place in the next term. If approved, funding will be disbursed during the application term. Proof of participation in the form of receipts and a report must be submitted by the end of the term in which the activity is completed. If these materials are not received, or you do not participate in the activity as outlined on the application, the funds will be revoked.
To be considered for this award, the completed application must be:
1. Submitted using Online Forms in myWings:
  Click the Student Records tile
  Select the Student Forms menu option
  Click on Online Forms
  Select the appropriate application under Graduate School
  Please monitor your award application by clicking Online Form Status
2. Submitted no sooner than the start date of the term immediately prior to the term in which the activity will take place. Applications may also be submitted during the term in which the activity will take place, so long as it is before the deadline and funding is still available. Applications submitted more than one term in advance will be denied (refer to deadline information below). E.g., an application for a Fall 2020 activity may be submitted on or after the first date of Summer 2020 classes, or during the Fall 2020 term.
3. Received no later than the deadline for the term in which the grant will awarded. Please note the deadline is dependent on funding availability.
The deadline is always exactly two weeks prior to the final withdrawal deadline of each term. This grant is awarded on a first come, first service basis. Funding is extremely limited and applications may close prior to the deadline.

Applications for the current term and subsequent term may be emailed to the Graduate School on or after the first day of classes of the current term. Applications submitted more than one term in advance will be denied.
Graduate School Grant
The Graduate School Grant provides financial means for graduate programs to recruit high caliber students. Graduate programs should use these funds to recruit prospective students who exhibit commendable academic merit and the highest financial need, or who otherwise make a significant contribution to the program of study. This grant awards first time graduate students with a total of $5,000 each academic year (split between fall and spring semesters) and can be awarded for up to two years as long as the student remains eligible. Thus, students who qualify will be granted a $10,000 award for their graduate education. Students moved from the waitlist may only be eligible to receive the Graduate School Grant for one academic year, and granted a $5000 award for their graduate education.

To be eligible for the grant, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a first time degree seeking graduate student at UNF admitted for the summer 2021 or fall 2021 term. Students who were previously enrolled as post-baccalaureate or in a graduate certificate program at UNF are eligible.
- Show financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA.
- Show academic merit as evidenced by a recalculated graduate admissions GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Be enrolled full time in their degree program (Programs may determine what is considered full time for their nominees but it may be no fewer than 6 credit hours).
- Remain in Good Academic Standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher for the duration of the award
- Are either citizens or permanent resident aliens (a copy of your card must be provided) of the United States.
To be considered for this award, prospective students must have a grant application and an admissions application submitted by the posted deadline below. The student’s admissions application does not need to be complete to be considered for the grant.
1. The grant is submitted using Online Forms in myWings:
  1. Click the Student Records tile
  2. Select the Student Forms menu option
  3. Click on Online Forms
  4. Select the appropriate application under Graduate School
    - Please monitor your award application by clicking Online Form Status
2. To submit an application for graduate admission, please visit our Apply Now website.
Deadline to submit application: March 5, 2021
Delores Auzenne Fellowship
The Auzenne Fellowship is designed to assist Florida's State Universities in increasing the enrollment of students who are enrolled in graduate study in disciplines in which there is under-representation. Under this program, graduate students are nominated to receive awards of $5,000 each ($2,500 per semester; fall/spring or both) for year-long, full-time study. Awards will not be granted to the same Auzenne Fellows for more than two academic years for those in Master's programs or four academic years for doctoral students. Students who were awarded previously and are eligible to renew need to submit a new application (supplemental documents do not need to be submitted).

To be eligible, students must meet all of the following criteria:
- Have been accepted into select graduate disciplines and professional programs where minority graduate students are disproportionately under-represented;
- Have demonstrated initiative in pursuing educational goals and possess the qualifications to assure satisfactory progress toward future educational goals;
- Are either citizens or permanent resident aliens (a copy of your card must be provided) of the United States.
- Have been classified as a Florida resident for tuition purposes for at least 1 year preceding the award of aid (Florida Statute 1009.21).
To be considered for this award, the application and supporting documentation must be submitted as a complete packet. After the application has closed, a review committee will convene. Applicants should be notified in May or June. Please note, due to limited funding, there are limited new awards for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1. Submitted using Online Forms in myWings:
  1. Click the Student Records tile
  2. Select the Student Forms menu option
  3. Click on Online Forms
  4. Select the appropriate application under Graduate School
    - Please monitor your award application by clicking Online Form Status
2. Documents submitted in-person, e-mail, or by mail will not be accepted
Deadline to submit application: April 30, 2021
Jim and Millie Milligan Family Foundation Presidential Fellowship
The Jim and Millie Milligan Family Foundation Presidential Fellowship is a fellowship awarded to outstanding University of North Florida graduate students. Eligible students must meet graduate admission requirements and be accepted to the University of North Florida, earn and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00, and be enrolled full-time (9 credit hours). The Graduate School will administer an application and selection process. The Provost, through the Graduate School, will identify and recommend a nominee to the President. For the 2021-2022 academic year, fellowship recipient(s) will receive an award in the amount of $5,000.

To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be an active graduate student admitted and enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
- Are either citizens or permanent resident aliens (a copy of your card must be provided) of the United States.
- Have an overall graduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.
- Be enrolled full-time (9 credit hours)
To be considered for this award, applicants must:
1. Complete the Data Sharing Consent Form. Instructions can be found on the Foundation Scholarships website.
2. Visit UNF Academic Works. Please note, you will be required to complete the Consent Form and General Application before applying to awards from specific colleges and units.
3. Submit a one-page written statement explaining how the fellowship will assist you in meeting your academic goals will be required with the award application.
Deadline to submit application through UNF Academic Works : June 25, 2021

Deadline for Graduate Program Directors to submit nominations to the Graduate School: June 29, 2021
Key Bradbury STEM Fellowship
The Key Bradbury STEM Fellowship provides financial means for graduate programs to recruit high caliber students. Graduate programs should use these funds to recruit prospective students who exhibit commendable academic merit and a history of leadership. This fellowship awards first time graduate students with a total of $10,000 each academic year (split between fall and spring semesters) and is awarded for up to two years as long as the student remains eligible. Thus, students who qualify will be granted a $20,000 scholarship for their graduate education.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a first time degree seeking graduate student at UNF admitted for the summer 2020 or fall 2020 term. Students who were previously enrolled as post-baccalaureate or in a graduate certificate program at UNF are eligible.
- Show academic merit as evidenced by a recalculated graduate admissions GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Provide a letter of recommendation from a professor or dean.
- Write essay of no more than 500 words that describes your leadership experience.
- Be enrolled full time in a STEM designated degree program (Programs may determine what is considered full time for their nominees but it may be no fewer than 6 credit hours per semester). STEM programs are defined based on the Florida Board of Governors Strategic Plan. At UNF, this currently includes graduate programs in biology, engineering, computing and mathematical sciences.
- Remain in Good Academic Standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher for the duration of the award.
To be considered for this award, applicants must:
1. Complete the Data Sharing Consent Form. Instructions can be found on the Foundation Scholarships website.
2. Visit UNF Academic Works. Please note, you will be required to complete the Consent Form and General Application before applying to awards from specific colleges and units.
3. Complete the Key Bradbury Endowed STEM Fellowship application.
4. A letter of recommendation from a professor or dean and an essay of no more than 500 words that describes your leadership experience will be required with the award application. Leadership experience includes, but is not limited to, athletic team involvement, school club or greek organization officer, youth group leader, volunteer service leadership, etc
5. Complete an application for graduate admission. The admissions application does need to be on file by the posted award deadline, but does not need to be complete
Deadline to submit application: Not accepting applications for the 2021-2022 academic year