Additional Funding
Additional Funding Opportunities
Phi Kappa Phi
Since 1932, Phi Kappa Phi has supported the educational pursuits of its members through robust award and grant programs. The Society awards more than $1 million each year to outstanding students, members, chapters and institutions. You must be an active Phi Kappa Phi member in order to receive funding.
Apply for Phi Kappa Phi Awards
The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)
The Council on Undergraduate Research offers various different awards to recognize the exceptional achievements of students across disciplines. These awards highlight outstanding scholarship, creativity, and inquiry, and can be used to fund research and creative inquiry projects, as well as domestic and international presentation opportunities.
Hicks Honors College
Hicks Honors College Fellows Awards Program Hicks Honors College Fellow Awards are scholarships awarded to UNF Hicks Honors students to help them complete unique educational experiences such as, but not limited to, conducting research, travel to domestic and international conferences to present research, participation in career-focused internships, attending a conference to explore future career options, Honors in the Major requirements, etc. Although award amounts may vary, Hicks Honors College Fellows generally receive as much as $1,000 of funding per year ($500 per semester) for up to four years.
- To apply for funding from the Hicks Honors College's Fellow Award Scholarship, please visit AcademicWorks. Make sure you complete the Data Consent, and the General Application and then search for and apply to: "Hicks Honors College Fellow Award Scholarship
- (Hicks Fellows Awards are not to be confused with External Fellowships.)
- To receive funding from the Hicks Honors College's study abroad scholarship, please visit AcademicWorks.
- Complete the Data Consent, and the General Application, and then search for and apply to: "Hicks Honors College Study Abroad Scholarship".
- Note that funding for domestic travel (to conferences, internships, etc.) is normally done through the Hicks Fellows Awards Scholarship.
Apply for Hicks Honors College Scholarships
Silverfield College of Education and Human Services (SCOEHS)
The UNF Silverfield College of Education and Human Services offers multiple scholarships and fellowships specifically for students admitted to the College. Students may apply for scholarships, fellowships, financial aid and loans from a variety of sources. Please note, the ability to offer all scholarships and fellowships is contingent on available funding. The number of awards available and award amounts are estimated and subject to change.
Student Affairs International Learning Scholarship (SAILS)
The UNF Student Affairs International Learning Scholarship provides one-time funding for undergraduate and graduate-approved international educational experiences that enrich academic and individual development. Scholarship recipients may receive either $1,500 to support a short-term (less than ten weeks) international activity or $2,500 for a long-term (ten weeks or longer) international activity (funded by Student Life and Services Fee). Applying for multiple international activities and terms using one application is not allowed. Only one application per international activity per term will be considered. Awarding is contingent upon the rules and regulations of Financial Aid and Conduct, as well as having a study abroad application on file for an approved international activity. Note that Student Travel payments cannot be deferred, meaning SAILS funding will act as a reimbursement for students on faculty-led programs. Late submissions will not be considered.
Student Government
Special Requests (requests more than $1,000) are meant to fund special events and services or projects for students. Any university department, agency or student organization funded department or entity may request this type of funding. All special requests are first heard by the B&A Committee, then approved by SG Senate, and then signed by the SG President as approved legislation. To request these funds, requestors must fill out the Special Request form completely and accurately, attach all quotes and backup documentation, then submit either to the SG Rotunda (Student Union 38 East, room 3300) or via Perch Portal at least seven (7) days before the next B&A Committee meeting. If your request is for an event, you must submit your paperwork five (5) weeks prior to the event date.
Travel Requests are meant to fund student travel where the student traveler(s) is representing UNF. This can include competitions, conferences, out-of-town meetings, seminars, workshops, etc. Individual students may request up to $500 per request, but can only receive $500 in funding per fiscal year (July-June). RSOs can request up to $2,000 per request for group travel, but can only receive $2,000 in funding per fiscal year. All travel requests are heard and approved by the B&A Committee and then signed by the SG President as approved legislation. To request travel funding, requestors must fill out the Travel Request form completely and accurately, attach all quotes and backup documentation, then submit either to the SG Rotunda or Perch Portal at least five (5) weeks before the event or travel date.
Apply for Student Government Funding
College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) Scholarships
Several scholarships are available exclusively for UNF College of Arts and Sciences students, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. These can help fund research, internships, domestic travel and study abroad opportunities through UNF programs.
The UNF Graduate School
The UNF Graduate School has several types of awards available to graduate students including graduate assistantships, tuition waivers, fellowships, and scholarships. Colleges and other university offices also offer a variety of awards. Graduate student awards are offered on a competitive basis.
Apply for UNF Graduate School Awards
William Brown Music Scholarship
The Donors wish to support the Gottlieb Family Scholarships to provide continuing scholarship assistance for students majoring in music. The funds contributed to this program will be restricted to students who meet the criteria set at the establishment of the scholarships in the aforementioned disciplines.