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Scholarships
The following scholarships are listed under the department that awards them. For information on applications, availability, and any additional requirements, please contact the person listed for that department.
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Student Disability Resource Center
Accounting & Finance (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Debbie Gilbert
Accounting General Scholarship
Scholarship award for a student majoring in Accounting.
Accounting & Finance Faculty Memorial
Scholarship award for the senior in accounting or finance who best demonstrates the high ideals and principles held by Hite Bennett.
Graduate Accounting General Scholarship
Working scholarship for graduate student in accounting.
The Lisa Wallace Geise Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship preference will be given to a female student in their junior or senior year majoring in Accounting Information Systems.
Institute of Management Accountants Scholarship Fund
O’Sullivan Hicks CPA’s Fund
Scholarship award for accounting majors. Award not to exceed cost of tuition and books per term. Renewable.
Saltmarsh, Cleveland and Gund Scholarship
Scholarship for a U.S. citizen with preference to Florida resident. Maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees for an academic year excluding summer. Renewable.
Athletics (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Delma Cotsonis
Athletic Program “90” Scholarship
Athletic scholarships
G & A Belleau Endow. Scholarship
Athletic scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students with need. Preference is to entering freshman. Maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees. Renewable.
Skeeter Carson Tennis Endowment
Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate student(s) on men’s tennis team who meet UWF requirements.
Peter Dyson Men’s Golf Scholarship Endowment
Awarded to undergraduate and/or graduate student-athletes on the men’s golf team who meet UWF requirements.
Helene Erickson Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate student(s) on women’s tennis team who meet UWF requirements. An annual award/plaque will be presented to the player considered most deserving of Helene Erickson Memorial Award.
Aimee Godwin Scholarship
Scholarships for students on the UWF Women's Basketball team.
Maxine & Ormond Howe Family Scholarship
Academic scholarship to full time students with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Santa Rosa County resident is preferred. Maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees for an academic year (excluding summer). Renewable.
Women's Athletic Trust
Scholarships for women athletes and other activities related to women’s athletics.
Women’s Cross Country Scholarship Endowment
Undergraduate or graduate students on the women’s cross-country team who meet University qualifications.
Admissions (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Eddie Rogers
Alumni/Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to undergraduate student(s) meeting UWF requirements. Preference to child of UWF graduate or returning UWF graduate. Maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees for an academic year (excluding summer). Renewable.
AmSouth Bank
Scholarship for College of Business major. Maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees for an academic year (excluding summer).
Argo Scholars
Scholarships for a select group of highly motivated Pensacola High School students who also have significant financial or other barriers to success. The ARGO Scholars will be mentored, participate in a variety of cultural experiences and receive scholarship support for tuition, books and room board while at UWF.
Braden Lee Ball Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship to students meeting enrollment requirements and having a 2.5 GPA in any academic discipline. Preference given to a full-time or part-time student meeting the following criteria (in order of preference): a) resident citizen of NW Florida, b) resident citizen of Florida, c) resident citizen of the United States. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees. Renewable.
Baptist Health Care Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship for UWF students seeking to advance careers in health care.
Barnett Bank
Scholarship awarded to student meeting UWF requirements. Maximum award equal to tuition/ matriculation fees for an academic year (excluding summer).
Baptist Hospital Employee Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship to a Baptist Hospital employee (preference) whose employment is verified or to a dependent of an employee. Renewable. Maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees over/above 6 undergrad or 3 grad hours. Students must reapply each term. No restrictions on major, credit hours, or classification.
Baskerville/Donovan Scholarship
Pre-professional scholarship award to student meeting UWF guidelines.
Paul Campbell Scholarship
Scholarship for accounting major meeting UWF’s requirements. Renewable. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees for an academic year (excluding summer).
Alma G. Carney Scouting Scholarship
Scholarship to students who have achieved the distinction of “Life Scout” or “Eagle Scout” within the Boy Scout’s Gulf Coast Council. May award multiple scholarships each semester.
C & P National Bank
Scholarship awarded to student meeting UWF requirements. Maximum award equal to tuition/ matriculation fees for academic year (excluding summer).
Chadbourne Foundation Major Gift Scholarship Endowment
Scholarships for full time or part time upper level undergraduates from Escambia or Santa Rosa counties (Florida) who have been recipients of the Chadbourne Scholarship at Pensacola Junior College. Financial need is considered but not the determining factor. PJC Chadbourne Scholarship recipients must meet UWF admission requirements and be admitted to UWF at least six months prior to the semester they are to begin, have maintained a 2.5 GPA at PJC and must maintain a 2.5 GPA at UWF to be considered for renewal. Maximum award per academic term equal to tuition and matriculation fees.
Lisa Jo Dickson Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship awards will be made to an upper division initiated female of a UWF Panhellenic sorority who has proven leadership roles in and commitment to the mission of Panhellenic Greek life and her sorority. The recipient must have a 2.8 GPA and record of volunteerism/community service. Students may receive the award only twice. Funds may also be used for award plaques for scholarship recipients.
Alfred I. DuPont Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship to students meeting enrollment requirements and having a 2.5 GPA in any academic discipline. Preference given to a full-time or part-time student meeting the following criteria (in order of preference): a) resident citizen of NW Florida, b) resident citizen of Florida, c) resident citizen of the United States. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees. Renewable.
First Florida Bank
Scholarship for a Florida resident meeting UWF guidelines. Maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees for an academic year (excluding summer).
Cherry Fitch Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship to students meeting enrollment requirements and who are graduating seniors from Gulf Breeze High School. Students must possess a minimum GPA of 2.5, SAT/ACT scores, documented involvement in school and/or community activities, and a 250 word essay on why they would like to be considered for the scholarship.
Gulf Breeze Hospital Employee Scholarship
Awards for part time students with minimum GPA 2.0 (high school or college work). Awarded to Escambia/Santa Rosa County resident with preference to GB Hospital employees and family. Must complete 3 months of satisfactory employment to apply. Maximum $200 per term for use on books or lab fees. Must reapply each semester. Prior approval must be given for GBH employees to use for tuition.
Gulf Power Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship for a deserving Northwest Florida student. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees (excluding summer).
Elsie Jones Hare Scholarship
Scholarship for a Northview High School, Bratt, FL graduate accepted at UWF with the highest GPA among NV High graduates applying for scholarship. Renewable. Preference to entering freshman. Maximum awarded equal to tuition and matriculation fees for an academic year (excluding summer).
Maurice F. Harling Trust
Scholarship awarded in accordance with UWF guidelines.
Herman and Pearl Greenhut Scholarship
Scholarship awarded to a deserving student in accordance with UWF guidelines.
John C. Pace, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships to students (preferably NW Florida) meeting UWF enrollment requirements.
John C. Pace, Jr. Scholars Scholarship
Scholarship restricted to J. C. Pace Jr. Scholars as selected.
S. R. Joyner Scholarship
Scholarship for students from Jay, Florida and immediate vicinity who meet UWF qualifications. Preference given to entering freshman then available for an under-graduate, or graduate. Financial need is considered. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees. Renewable.
Lewis Bear Company Scholarship
Award to an employee or dependent of company employee. Must be a full time undergraduate student with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. In the case of multiple candidates, consideration given to highest GPA and/or demonstrated financial need. Award equal to tuition and books or maximum of $750 per semester (excluding summer term). Renewable.
License Tag Scholarship
General scholarships for students meeting UWF enrollment requirements.
Jane Noonan Scholarship
Scholarship for U.S. citizen, preferably Florida resident, meeting UWF requirements. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees for an academic year (excluding summer). Renewable.
Bill W. Peebles, Jr. Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship to students meeting UWF enrollment requirements. Preference given to full or part-time student seeking a Master of Science in Administration degree specializing in Public Administration. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees. Renewable
Tony & Ruby D. Raibl
Scholarship to students meeting UWF requirements. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees. Renewable.
William Rosasco Scholarship
Scholarship for a U.S. citizen, preferably a Florida resident. Maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees for an academic year (excluding summer). Renewable.
BellSouth Scholarship
Pre-professional scholarship award to student meeting UWF guidelines.
Thrift Family Scholarship (COB)
Scholarship to a student meeting UWF enrollment requirements. Preference given to student in College of Business programs or department. Maximum amount of award equal to tuition and matriculation fees. Renewable.
Thrift Family Scholarship (COPS)
Scholarship to a student meeting UWF enrollment requirements. Preference given to student in College of Professional Studies, elementary or secondary program or department. Maximum amount of award equal to tuition and matriculation fees. Renewable.
Archaeology (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Karen Mims
Pat & Hal Marcus Historical Archaeology
Scholarships to one or more graduate students whose major is historical archaeology. Selection under the direction of the Director of Archaeology. Renewable under UWF guidelines.
T.T. Wentworth Scholarship
Student majoring in History or Anthropology with emphasis on Archaeology. Chairs of History and Anthropology alternately select recipient. Renewable. Maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees (excludes summer term).
Arts (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Stephen Haworth
Mabie Visual Arts
Provides funding for art scholarships. Maximum award is equal to tuition and matriculation fees (excluding summer.) Renewable.
Biology (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Karen Gibbs
Brown Endowment Scholarship
Scholarships for students majoring in Biology, forestry or related disciplines which involve the study, conservation, and preservation of wild bird life in North America. Primarily for residents of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Solutia Environmental Scholarship
An environmental studies scholarship. Financial need and academic achievement considered. Must show satisfactory progress toward completion of course study. Minimum GPA’s required: graduate, 3.5 and undergraduate 3.0. Renewable.
Roger Reid Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for graduate or undergraduate student.
Chemistry (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: M. Huggins
Birdwhistell Chemistry Scholarship
Scholarship for a full time chemistry major who may not otherwise enroll without the availability of a grant as determined by the Chemistry faculty. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees. Renewable.
Chemistry Alumni Scholarship
Scholarship award for a full time chemistry major.
Dr. Grace Po-Yuen Chiu Scholarship
Scholarship to students meeting enrollment requirements. Preference should be given to a full-time international chemistry student entering their junior or senior year with financial need. If there is not an international candidate, preference will then be given to a chemistry student with financial need, followed by a research fellowship.
College of Business (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Mary Holladay
Orville Beckford Endowment for Excellence
Scholarship for Undergraduate or Graduate business major registered for a minimum of two courses with minimum GPA 3.0 (U) or 3.5 (G). Awarded for an academic year. Award not to exceed tuition/matriculation fees (excluding summer). Financial need will be considered. Renewable.
Travis J. Bowden Scholarship in Business Ethics
Scholarship awarded to a business major. Must take a minimum of one hour in approved Business Ethics course. Awarded for an academic year with the maximum award per academic term equal to tuition and enrollment fees. Additional criteria established by COB dean. Renewable.
College of Business Alumni Scholarship
Scholarships for children of College of Business alumni and those alumni returning to school in a degree-seeking program in the College of Business. Students may be either part-time or full-time and must meet all UWF enrollment criteria. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees. Renewable.
College of Business Scholastic Excellence Awards
Awards made annually for Spring semester to junior and/or senior Business undergraduates. Based on cumulative GPA of all courses taken at UWF (minimum 30 completed). Non-renewable. No major may receive more than 30% of the awards per year.
BG & Mrs. Michael L. Ferguson Scholarship for Sons/Daughters Military Vets
Scholarship of $1,000 to the son or daughter of a deceased, active duty or retired (in that priority) veteran who demonstrates leadership capability and commitment to service. (Children of Army veterans should receive priority.) Financial need may be considered. Minimum GPA of 2.5. Candidates should submit two character recommendations. Renewable.
C. L. Fountain Family Scholarship Endowment
Scholarships for business majors registered in minimum of two courses. Awarded according to Business Ethics Match program guidelines (minimum one hour in approved Business Ethics course, show financial need, demonstrate commitment to serving community) and criteria established by the COB Dean. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees. Awarded for academic year. Renewable.
Maria Flewellen Mikel Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship for students meeting enrollment requirements. Preference given to an upper division or transfer female student pursuing a degree in either Business or Finance and maintaining a 2.7 GPA. Award equivalent to the amount of tuition and matriculation fees.
John L. Switzer Business Ethics Scholarship Endowment
Scholarships for business majors registered in minimum of two courses. Awarded according to Business Ethics Match program guidelines (minimum one hour in approved Business Ethics course, show financial need, demonstrate commitment to serving community) and criteria established by the COB Dean. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees. Awarded for academic year. Renewable.
Charles and Fran Switzer Business Ethics Scholarship Endowment
Scholarships for business majors registered in minimum of two courses. Awarded according to Business Ethics Match program guidelines (minimum one hour in approved Business Ethics course, show financial need, demonstrate commitment to serving community) and criteria established by the COB Dean. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees. Awarded for an academic year. Renewable.
College of Professional Studies (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Melanie DiLoreto
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. Maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees. Awarded for academic year and 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.
Communication Arts (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Dr. Bruce Swain
Eric Calcagni Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for a Communications Arts major with a track in Telecommunications and Film. Awards are based on aptitude, promise and passion for field of telecommunications. Also, shows compassion for coworkers and associates. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees for academic year (excluding summer). Renewable.
James J. Marks Forensics Scholarship
Scholarship support for forensics team students and for team expenses.
Pat Lloyd/Panhandle Tiger Bay Club Scholarship
A scholarship of $750 to a junior or first semester senior enrolled in journalism or telecommunication (broadcast news) program. Details of portfolio requirements provided through the Communications Arts Department. Complimentary one year membership in the Tiger Bay Club.
Dr. Eddie Meyer Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships awarded to UWF students in Communication Arts meeting enrollment criteria. Chair of department awards.
Susan L. Morris Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for Communication Arts major, preferably in the concentration of radio, television and film. Must demonstrate service to the department and a commitment to/enthusiasm for the discipline. Awarded in Spring for following academic year. Amount equal to tuition/matriculation fees.
Jeff Newell Journalism Scholarship
Scholarship awarded to a Journalism student.
Pensacola Press Club Scholarship Endowment
Provide scholarship to entering freshman in Communication Arts journalism program. Recipient must have attended high school in Escambia/Santa Rosa County area and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees. Awarded for academic year, exclusive of summer. Renewable.
Computer Science (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: John Coffey
Lancy C. Jen Scholarship for Excellence
Scholarship for full-time student maintaining a minimum B average and showing accomplishment in discipline-related endeavors. Two $500 scholarships per year awarded to qualified students majoring in either Mathematics or Computer Science.
Nick Johnson Academic Computer Science Scholarship
Scholarships for outstanding full time undergraduate computer science students in a degree program. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Awards equal to tuition and matriculation fees (or maximum of $500 per semester) excluding summer term.
Michael Page Douglas Memorial Endowment for Computer Science
Scholarship awards to juniors or above majoring in computer science with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees for an academic year (excluding summer). Renewable.
Criminal Justice and Legal Studies (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Laurie Cihota
Steve 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.
Data Processing (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: John Coffey
DPMA Scholarship
Scholarship for a student in the UWF Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP), formerly DPMA. Must be in good standing. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees for academic year (excluding summer). Renewable.
Division of Fine and Performing Arts (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Dr. Kyle Marrero
Maude B. Smith Scholarship
Students majoring in Fine and Performing Arts holding a GPA of 3.0 or better. Awarded by the department head on a rotating basis among Art, Music and Theater. Financial need considered. Awarded for the academic year, excluding summer term. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees. Renewable.
Electrical and Computer Engineering (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Sherry Whitlock
Electrical & Computer Engineering Alumni Scholarship
Full or part time students in Electrical/Computer Engineering (including pre-electrical/computer engineering) with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Maximum award of $500 excluding summer.
Gulf Power Pre-professional Scholarship
Pre-professional scholarship for student whose academic achievement warrants the award and meets UWF requirements. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees for an academic year (excluding summer).
Dr. Paul & Majes-Maggie Hsu Scholarship
Awards to be made to MTI, Total Parts and Actigraph employees, employee’s family or other individuals meeting criteria. One or more scholarships each year to part-time or full-time students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Awards are for an academic year and may be renewable. Maximum award is equal to tuition and fees.
National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Scholarship
Scholarship for individuals from the greater Eglin community enrolled at UWF. Minimum GPA of 2.5, demonstrated financial need and pursuing a BA in an engineering/technical field.
Stanley E. Stephenson Engineering Scholarship
Scholarship to students in electrical engineering who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and a full-time student. Preference given to electrical engineering students: with dependents, who indicate a desire to teach engineering, and/or first generation college students in engineering.
English (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Karen Haworth
Col. & Mrs. E.M. Miller Jr. Scholarship/Grant
Scholarship for a gifted student pursuing creative writing. Awarded for an academic year and may be renewable. Maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees (excluding summer term.)
Frederick Martin Miller Memorial Scholarship
Graduate student admitted to Master of Arts degree program in English and registered for at least one course. Determining factor is scholarly achievement. Maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees.
Environmental Studies (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Sheila Edgecumbe
Coastal Plains Chapter
Full time entering freshman in environmental studies. Candidates must submit three letters of recommendation and a 500 word paper to Environmental Studies department. Award in the amount of $800.00.
Faculty Senate (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Carol Settle
Faculty Merit Scholarship
Scholarships for highly qualified full-time degree-seeking students. Minimum GPA of 3.5 and SAT or ACT scores in the 80th percentile (1100/24). Awards made on a rotating basis by departments. Each scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000. VP of Faculty Senate administers this award.
Financial Aid (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Georganne Major
Frank & Alice Adams Scholarship Fund
Freshman who is a Florida resident with documentation of specific learning disability and cumulative GPA of 2.5. Renewable through senior year based on cumulative GPA requirements. Maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees for two terms.
Leola S. & Lawrence A. Alexander, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Student enrolled in minimum of two courses and meeting Business Ethics guidelines (minimum one hour approved Business Ethics course, financial need, demonstrate community involvement). Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees for an academic year, exclusive of summer term. Renewable.
Bank of America Scholarship Endowment
First-time-in college student with cumulative high school GPA 3.3 (academic courses required for admission). Student must complete Federal Student Aid application, demonstrate financial need and a history of community service. Student must maintain continuous enrollment with eligibility not to exceed eight semesters. Renewable requirements include: minimum of 50 volunteer hours per academic year (pre-approved by University), maintain annual minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, and comply with all University policies and regulations. (Funds not allocated in Summer.) Scholarship is up to $2,000 and renewable for three years. Recipients must agree to authorize release of his/her name and other information to Bank of America.
Bateman Scholarship
Annual gift restricted to males who are considered worthy of financial assistance and have a good GPA.
Barnett Bank Endowment for Scholarships
Awarded to students meeting UWF requirements. Renewable.
IT Gulf Coast Barry Brosch Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship to students majoring in Information Technology or Computer Science who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and demonstrate a need for financial support. Awards at least $500.00 per student.
J.D. Carroll Trust
Award made based on the need and seriousness of student. Renewable.
Celestine Carroll Trust
Scholarship for full time students for one academic year. Minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated leadership. Minimum of 12 completed credits per semester with no grade below C. Maximum award equal to tuition and books up to $1,500 per year. Renewable for second year if GPA maintained and meets UWF requirements. Selection 1/3 academics, 1/3 leadership, 1/3 need.
Chadbourne Foundation Business Ethics Schp. Endowment
Upper level students in the College of Business from Escambia or Santa Rosa counties. Must have completed or be currently enrolled in an appropriate business ethics course and show financial need. Maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees for an academic year, excluding summer term. Renewable.
First Generation Scholarships
Scholarships for college students who a) meet Florida’s residency requirements for receipt of state student financial aid; b) have not previously received a baccalaureate degree; c) are first generation college students. A student is considered first generation if neither of the student’s parents earned a college degree at the baccalaureate level or higher; d) have completed a FAFSA (Free Application of Federal Student Aid); and e) are eligible for need based financial aid.
Jack Fiveash Sr. Scholarship
Scholarship to students based on need and pursuing an undergraduate degree in Political Science with either a Political Science or Pre-law specialization. Award equal to tuition and matriculation fees or a maximum of $1,000.00 per semester, excluding summer term.
Rachel Heffner Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Need-based scholarship for part-time or full-time student seeking a bachelors’ degree in Nursing. Required to maintain a 3.0 GPA. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees per semester.
Edna and Max Kahn Scholarship
Two need based $500 scholarships per year. Each year, one for a freshmen and one for the previous year’s recipient.
Robert Kahn Scholarship
Entering freshman needing financial assistance with career interest in business related to computer science. GPA of 2.5 and declared major in designated field is required to keep scholarship. Four year scholarship with minimum of 15 hrs/semester. Excludes summer term. $1,500 per year maximum.
The Kerrigan Daughters’ Young Women’s Scholarship
Scholarship for a female student under age 30 (for 1st award) with dependent children. (Preference for those with primary care of children under age 10.) Must be full time maintaining 12 hours/semester. First-time students shall be eligible regardless of GPA. Required to take a Business Ethics course and must meet all other UWF requirements. Award covers tuition, books, lab fees, and matriculation fees plus up to $250 for miscellaneous expenses/semester. Eligible for a maximum of 10 semesters if requirements are met. Primary qualification shall be need and academic achievement considered where need of multiple applicants is equal.
Kugelman Family Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarship aid to deserving UWF students who can demonstrate need. Must qualify in accordance with UWF guidelines and policies. Renewable up to three additional academic years. Students must reapply for each additional award and meet the original qualifying standards.
Nell D. and H. Britt Landrum, Jr. Annual Scholarship
Scholarship to students who a) are degree-seeking, part or full-time students; b) have significant financial need; and c) are “non-traditional students” who are entering or returning to higher education at least five years after graduating from high school. Two $1,000.00 awards made each year.
Dr. James H. Langston and First City Bank Scholarship Endowment
The income from the endowment will provide a scholarship to a student meeting enrollment requirements of The University of West Florida and be equivalent to the amount of tuition and matriculation fees. Preference will be given to students from Okaloosa and Walton counties who have enrolled in an allied health program and may be renewed should they maintain a GPA of 3.5.
John G. Martin Memorial Scholarship
Undergraduate students with financial need who maintain a 3.00 GPA. Renewable up to four academic years if eligible. Maximum scholarship of $1,000 per student per year.
Dr. D. W. McMillan Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship to students meeting enrollment requirements. Preference given to a full or part-time student seeking a nursing degree with financial need from Escambia County, Florida, and Escambia County, Alabama. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees. Renewable.
Pens. Charity Volunteer Bea Grow Memorial Scholarship
Need based for degree seeking U.S. citizen, full time student who declares intent to major in health-related disciplines, social work, counseling, teaching or other “helping” professions. Maximum award equals tuition for academic year (two terms, excluding summer). Renewable.
Pensacola Women’s Alliance
REALTORS Education Foundation Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship for undergraduate student(s) with financial need. Must maintain a GPA of 3.00 or above. Maximum award no greater than $1,000 per academic year. Renewable up to four academic years if student remains eligible.
Rotary Club of Pensacola Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship for full time students from NW Florida (Alabama border to Apalachicola River). Must have completed or be currently enrolled in a businessethics course. Preference to those showing academic promise, demonstrated financial need, or show exceptional academic promise. Also, who exhibit the Rotary value of community service. Maximum award equal to official fall and spring costs of attendance for full time UWF student.
Hildegard Schaer Scholarship
Special Education major maintaining a minimum 2.0 GPA with financial need.
The Shelby Family Scholarship
Scholarship will be made to an upper level, full time student meeting enrollment requirements of UWF. Preference will be given to students from Milton or Pace High Schools who are studying in the College of Professional Studies and maintaining a 3.0 GPA. Awards will be determined by Financial Aid.
Solutia Pre-Engineering Scholarship
Pre-professional scholarship for minority and/or female student with above average grades and in serious financial need.
Dr. Cheryl L. Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships for students meeting UWF enrollment requirements. Preference will be given to need-based upper division female students with GPA of 2.5 or above. Maximum amount of award equal to tuition and matriculation fees. Renewable commensurate with UWF policies.
E/M Tiller Scholarship Endowment
Students meeting UWF enrollment requirements. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees for an academic year (excluding summer.) Renewable.
Henry Wilcox Scholarship
An award of $250 or up to 85% of year’s tuition to worthy students with financial need enrolled in courses leading to a bachelor’s degree. Preference given to teacher candidate from Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, or Walton counties.
Fort Walton Beach (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Margaret Chubb
Allen B. Cowart Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 attending FWB or Eglin Center. Preference to student with financial need. Maximum award not to exceed tuition and matriculation fees. Renewable.
UWF/FWB Center for Lifelong Learning, Inc. Endowed Scholarship
For incoming junior, with a 3.0 GPA attending classes at FWB campus. Award not to exceed matriculation fees and books. Preference is to need. Renewable.
Government (click here to return to index at top)
Donald L. Whitman Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship for students meeting UWF admission requirements.
History (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Gabi Grosse
Michaela Albon Scholarship
Scholarship to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in History. If there are multiple qualified and eligible students, preference given to students with an interest in pursing a career in law. Student participation in service learning will be an additional consideration for the award. Maximum $500.00 per student per semester, excluding summer term.
J. Earle Bowden Scholarship
History majors with GPA's of 3.4 or better in lower division studies. Must demonstrate leadership and proficiency in oral and written communication as determined by Faculty of History. Financial need is considered. Awarded for an academic year with maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees (excluding summer). Renewable.
F. Elisabeth Crowell History Scholarship
History major meeting UWF requirements. If all eligible history majors receive an award prior to commencement of academic year, additional scholarships shall be awarded to those eligible majoring in English, then nursing, then pre-med. Max award equal to tuition/matriculation fees for academic year (excluding summer).
Hereditary Order of Descendants of The Loyalists and Patriots of The American Revolution Scholarship
One to three awards given annually. The topic for the essay/paper research will be American Loyalists.
History Faculty Award for Excellence in Writing
Award to students for best papers written in history at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Scarlett S. King Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for History major who is retraining to reenter the work force. Must show financial need and have a minimum 2.5 GPA based on at least 12 hrs college credit. Maximum award limited to tuition (excluding summer term). Renewable.
History Scholarship
History major with GPA of 3.4 or better in lower division studies demonstrating leadership and proficiency in oral/written communication. Awarded for an academic year with maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees (excluding summer). Financial need is considered. Renewable.
T.T. Wentworth Scholarship
Student majoring in History or Anthropology with emphasis on Archaeology. Chairs of History and Anthropology alternately select recipient. Renewable. Maximum award equal to tuition/matriculation fees (excludes summer term).
Honors (click here to return to index at top)
Jane G. and Fred K. Seligman Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for student enrolled full time in the Honors Program at UWF. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees. Renewable.
International Education Program (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Brenda Groat
President’s Global Connections Scholarship
Scholarships to full-time degree seeking students studying abroad. Priority for those studying abroad for the first time. Award will cover the estimated cost of airfare to the country in which the student is studying.
Mathematics (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Jean Payne
Lancy C. Jen Scholarship for Excellence
Scholarship for a full-time student maintaining a minimum B average and showing accomplishment in discipline-related endeavors. Two $500 scholarships per year awarded to qualified students majoring in either Mathematics or Computer Science.
Music (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Margaret Willers
Department of Music Scholarship
Scholarship for music majors meeting minimum UWF requirements.
Seymour Gitenstein Scholarship
Scholarship for music majors holding GPA’s of 3.0 or better.
Pierre P. Huybregts Piano Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship for piano majors meeting UWF requirements. Preference given to upper division students. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees. Renewable.
M.M. Kelly Music Educational Fund
Scholarships to assist music students in their academic progress. UWF guidelines.
La’Christa C. Knox Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship to students meeting enrollment requirements. Preference given to a full-time, upper level student majoring in voice in the Music Department and maintaining a 3.0 GPA. Maximum award equal to tuition and matriculation fees. Renewable.
Florence Glass Palmer Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships for Music majors. Financial need is considered.
Pensacola Civic Band
Scholarship for full-time student with minimum 3.0 GPA. Maximum award of $250.00 per semester (excluding summer). Student must perform in Civic Band each semester he/she receives scholarship.
Zoe Peterson Memorial Music Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship for undergraduate music majors in string instruments or piano. GPA in Music courses 3.6 and overall 3.5. Student awarded a scholarship may renew if requirements are met. Each new award will rotate to other area of study. No scholarship awarded consecutively to the same instrument. If no eligible recipient for cycle instrument, a classical guitar student may receive a scholarship if all other requirements are met.
Betty Prinz Rubin Scholarship
Scholarships for talented music students.
J. A. Verlaan Vocalist Scholarship Fund
Talented full-time voice major with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selected by audition with preference in following order: bass-baritone, baritone, bass, tenor, soprano, contralto, and alto. If no talented voice major in these categories, a talented voice minor may be selected under same criteria. Plaque bearing recipients names displayed in appropriate Music facilities.
Nursing (click here to return to index at top)
Contact: Carol Hatcher
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Florida Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship for UWF students enrolled in the Nursing program.
Marcelle Dodson Estes Scholarship
Scholarship for a UWF pre-professional major enrolled in health related field with financial need. Preference for nursing student.
Earl Hutto Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships for nursing students meeting UWF enrollment criteria.
Nursing Alumni Scholarships
UWF students in a degreed nursing program meeting the UWF requirements for scholarship awards.
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