The College of Professional Studies has many scholarship opportunities available to our students. Below is a list of current scholarships being offered by COPS and the contact person for each department.

For more information about University of West Florida scholarship opportunities for undergraduates, please visit the UWF Admissions page.

College of Professional Studies

Contact: Debbie King

College of Professional Studies Scholarship
Scholarship for students meeting UWF enrollment criteria and seeking a degree in field of study within the College of Professional Studies.

Mabie Criminal Justice
Provides funding and/or instruction, training and research associated with the criminal justice program. Max award equal to tuition/matriculation fees (excludes summer). Renewable.

Dorothy C. Martin Major Gift Endowment
Originally designated and matched by the State for scholarships and/or professorships in the areas of greatest need at UWF as determined by the President. Subsequently amended for use in the College of Professional Studies with awards determined by the Dean of COPS.

Construction Engineering Technology

Contact: Jane Faircloth

RCI, Incorporated Annual Scholarship
Awarded to student meeting UWF enrollment requirements. Preference given to an upper level student in the building construction program/department. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees for academic year. Selection made by UWF Building Construction department based on application process. Renewable.

Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

Contact: Linda Jordan

Steven P. Bolyard Scholarship
Scholarship for students majoring in criminal justice, legal administration, and public administration, classified as juniors or above, with a GPA of 2.5 or over. Maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees for an academic year (excluding summer). Renewable.

Mabie Criminal Justice
Provides funding and/or instruction, training and research associated with the criminal justice program. Max award equal to tuition/matriculation fees (excludes summer). Renewable.

Engineering and Instructional Technology

Hobdy Perkins Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for seniors and graduate students concentrating in vocational education to enhance their professional development through seminars, workshops, conferences and continuing graduate education. Maximum award equal to tuition and fees for one academic term excluding summer.

School of Education

Contact: Sue Dow

ADK, Alpha Delta Kappa, LM/LM
Scholarship for female U.S. Citizen admitted to the teacher education program. Must be of good character, have a GPA of 3.2 or better and some financial need. Renewable.

ADK, Alpha Delta Kappa, Alpha XI Chapter
Scholarship for female U.S. citizen entering the field of education. Must be of good character, have a GPA of 3.0 or better and some financial need. Renewable.

Charlie Clary Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for full time majors in Elementary Education with minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Maximum $500 per semester for tuition/matriculation fees(excluding summer term.)

College of Education Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for degree seeking Florida residents holding a GPA of 3.0 or better and preparing to become teachers. Financial need is considered but not a requirement. Maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees. Awarded for academic year and renewable.

Elizabeth Benedict Riehm Memorial
Scholarship for students majoring in special education with emphasis in teaching the mentally retarded. Maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees for academic year (excluding summer). Renewable.

Pickens Foundation for Education
Scholarships for degree seeking Florida residents holding GPA's of 3.0 or better who are preparing to become teachers. Financial need is considered. Awarded for an academic year with maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees (excluding summer). Renewable.

Social Work

Contact: Deborah Rougas

Jeffrey Scott Henshall Scholarship
Scholarship awards to student with a disability or a student whose focus is disability related. Names of awardees will be placed on a plaque in the Department of Social Work.