UWF Top Scholars
Bright minds and brilliant futures.
And we’re here to set them on the best path.
The University of West Florida attracts high-performing students from across the country—those with potential to become future leaders who will change the world. We’re proud to call them Argos, and we show it by rewarding their hard work with our most prestigious scholarships.
Each year, we award the best and brightest freshmen with the University's top scholarships, valued at more than $50,000 each. We believe in the power of higher education to change lives—and this is one way we’re making it happen.
UWF continues to attract outstanding students and provide the resources they need to excel so they are positioned for success in their future careers.
National Merit Finalists
Each year, more than one million high school juniors enter the National Merit Scholarship Competition and approximately 15,000 meet the requirements for Finalist standing. To date, UWF has welcomed 18 National Merit Scholars into the Argo community. Learn about the National Merit Finalists who chose UWF below.
President’s Scholarship Competition Recipients
UWF hosts an annual, one-day competition where the best and brightest students from across the state vie for the institution’s top scholarships. We believe in rewarding our own talented students of today and providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to become leaders, guiding our state into the future.
Major: Biology
Major: General Business
Major: Music and Outside Field
Major: Software Development
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Major: Pre-BSN
Argo Spirit Scholarship Recipients
This full-ride, competitive scholarship will be awarded to first-time in college freshmen who have shown strength of character, or "Argo Spirit." Argo Spirit involves overcoming obstacles, fighting for something important, and making an impact while in high school. This can be in the form of leadership, family contribution, community engagement, etc.
Major: Elementary Education
Major: Marine Biology
Major: Communication
Major: Psychology
Major: Political Science
Previous National Merit Finalists
- Ayla Bergeron
Hometown: Abbeville, Louisiana
Major: Biochemistry - Garrett Smith
Hometown: Gulf Breeze, Florida
Major: Cybersecurity
- Julia Allgeyer
Hometown: Goshen, Ohio
Major: Marine Biology - Aiden Black
Hometown: Crestview, Florida
Major: Computer Science - Alana Davis
Hometown: Baker, Florida
Major: Chemistry and Art History
- Amanda Serger
Hometown: Milford, Ohio
Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Landon Nelson
Hometown: Gulf Breeze, Florida
Major: Psychology
- Shane Durepo
Hometown: Cape Coral, Florida
Major: Legal Studies - Addi Watson
Hometown: Florence, Alabama
Major: Chemistry
- James Henderson
Hometown: Pensacola, Florida
Major: Physics/Engineering - Mason Hutchinson
Hometown: Niceville, Florida, but grew up primarily in Virginia
Major: Computer and Information Science - Fiama Mastrangelo
Hometown: Gulf Breeze, Florida
Major: Psychology
- Hannah Funk
Hometown: Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Major: Pre-Nursing - Diana Hanks
Hometown: Pace, Florida
Major: Mechanical Engineering - Cara Womacks
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Major: Marine Biology
Learn more about UWF Awards and Scholarships
