Student Government Decentralized Scholarships

• Student Affairs Scholarship

  Department:

  Office of the Vice President of Student and International Affairs

  Award:

  Award amount will be determined by the VP of Student Affairs Office.

   

  To apply for this scholarship, please contact the VP of Student Affairs Office at (904) 620-2600 or visit them at the Student Union, Building 58 East, Room 2309.

  • Must submit an application to the VP of Student Affairs, which can be found in their office.  
  • Submit an essay describing how this scholarship will assist you in completing your degree.
  • Must have a  GPA of 2.5 or above if an undergraduate.
  • Must be enrolled in at least 12 undergraduate credit hours in current term and demonstrate being on track to graduate in four years or a graduate student with a GPA of 3.0 or above and enrolled in at least six graduate credit hours at UNF.
  • Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
  • Must be in good standing with the University.
  • Must submit application and other required documents by the deadline. 
  • All scholarships based on credit hour are based on Fall 2022 undergraduate, in-state tuition and fees (with differential fee).
  • All application essays must adhere to the following format 1-2 pages, double-spaced, 12pt font Times New Roman, 1 inch margin.

  As a condition of receiving this award, the recipient cannot receive any other SG Scholarship for the academic year in which they have applied. 

   

   
• Cindy Alderson Veteran's Scholarship

  Department:

  Military and Veterans Resource Center

  Award:    

  One recipient will be awarded $2,000. Half will be disbursed in the fall term; half will be disbursed in the spring term. 

  Requirements: 

  • Must be a Veteran with Honorable Discharge.
  • Must submit an application, resume, personal statement, and DD214.
  • Must have a 3.0 minimum cumulative UNF GPA.
  • Must be an enrolled UNF student with a minimum of 6 hours each term, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, at UNF.
  • Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
  • Must be in good standing with the University.
  • Must submit application and other required documents by the deadline.
  • All scholarships based on credit hour are based on Fall 2022 undergraduate, in-state tuition and fees (with differential fee). 
  • All applicant essays must adhere to the following format: 1-2 pages, double-spaced, 12pt. font Times New Roman, 1 inch margins.

  As a condition of receiving this award, the recipient cannot receive any other SG Scholarship for the academic year in which they have applied.

   

   

   

• Student Accessibility Services Scholarship

  Department:

   

  Student Accessibility Services

  Award:   

  One recipient will be awarded $1,500.  Half will be disbursed in the fall term; half will be disbursed in the spring term. 

  Requirements:

  • Must have a minimum UNF cumulative GPA of 2.75.
  • Must be registered with the Student Accessibility Services.  
  • Must submit a resume. 
  • Must provide a typed resume
  • Must provide an essay describing how your educational experience at UNF has prepared you for life after college. 
  • Must be an enrolled UNF student with a minimum of 6 credit hours each term, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, at UNF.
  • Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
  • Must be in good standing with the University.
  • Must submit application and other required documents by the deadline. 
  • All scholarships based on credit hour are based on Fall 2022 undergraduate instate tuition and fees (with differential fee).
  • All applicant essays must adhere to the following format: 1-2 pages, double-spaced, 12pt font Times New Roman, 1 inch margins. 

  As a condition of receiving this award, the recipient cannot receive any other SG Scholarship for the academic year in which they have applied.

   

   

   

   

• Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez International Student Scholarship

  Department:

  International Center 

  Award:

  Two recipients will be awarded $2,000 each.  Half will be disbursed in the fall term; half will be disbursed in the spring term. 

  Requirements:

  • Must be an international student attending UNF for one semester prior to applying for the scholarship. non-US Citizen attending UNF for one semester prior to applying for the scholarship. 
  • Must provide typed responses to the following:
    1. What aspects of your nationality and culture have you shared with the UNF community?    
    2. Have you attended International Student Events on Campus? If so, how did it enrich your experience at UNF? 
    3. How could UNF improve its International Student relations? 
     
  • Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 undergraduate or 9 graduate credit hours each term, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, at UNF.  Exceptions to the course enrollment requirement  may apply if the student's final semester is Spring 2023.
  • Must have a 3.0 minimum cumulative UNF GPA.
  • Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
  • Must be in good standing with the University.
  • Must submit application and other required documents by the deadline. 
  • All scholarships based on credit hour are based on Fall 2022 undergraduate, in-state tuition and fees (with differential fee).
  • All applicant essays must adhere to the following format: 1-2 pages, double-spaced, 12pt font Times New Roman, 1 inch margins.  

  As a condition of receiving this award, the recipient cannot receive any other SG Scholarship for the academic year in which they have applied.

   

   

   
• UNF Preschool Student-Parent Scholarship

  Department: 

  UNF Preschool 

   

  Award:     

  
  

   

    Award amount will be determined by the UNF Preschool.

   

  Requirements: 

   

  • Must qualify as a non-traditional student.
  • Must be an enrolled UNF student with a minimum of 6 undergraduate or 3 graduate credit hours each term, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, @ UNF.
  • Must have successfully completed 6 hours at UNF or be a current transfer student enrolling at UNF without a break of more than one semester.
  • Must demonstrate financial need.
  • Must have a child currently enrolled with the UNF Preschool.
  • Must provide a typed essay discussing obstacles you have had to overcome as a student parent.
  • Must meet any additional criteria established by the Director of the UNF Preschool.
  • Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
  • Must be in good standing with University. 
  • Must submit application and other required documents by the deadline. 
  • All scholarships are based on credit hour are based on Fall 2022 undergraduate, in-state tuition and fees (with differential fee). 
  • All applicant essays must adhere to the following format:1-2 pages, double-spaced, 12pt font Times New Roman, 1 inch margins. 

  As a condition of receiving this award, the recipient cannot receive any other SG Scholarship for the academic year in which they have applied.

   

   

   

   

   

• Women's Center Student Parent Scholarship

  Department:

  Women's Center 

  Award:

  Award amount will be determined by the Women's Center.

  Requirements:

  • Must qualify as a non-traditional student.
  • Must provide an essay discussing obstacles you have had to overcome as a student parent.
  • Must be an enrolled UNF student with a minimum of 6 undergraduate or 3 graduate credit hours each term, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, at UNF..
  • Must have successfully completed 6 credit hours at UNF or be a current transfer student enrolling at UNF without a break of more than one semester.
  • Must demonstrate financial need.
  • The GPA requirement is 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students. 
  • Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
  • Must be in good standing with the University. 
  • All applicant essays must adhere to the following format: 1-2 pages double-spaced, 12pt font Times New Roman, 1 inch margins.

   As a condition of receiving this award, the recipient cannot receive any other SG Scholarship for the academic year in which they have applied.