Undergraduate Scholarship
Shirley M. Cowans Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate students in the College of Education. Preference given to students from Oak Ridge, Evans, Jones or Pensacola High Schools.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,000
Education Station & Preschool Annual Scholarship
Available to: undergraduate students studying early childhood education at the UF College of Education. Preference will be given to students from Alachua County who demonstrate financial need.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $2,000
Lancaster Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduates admitted to a professional teacher education program in the College of Education.
Requires: Full-time enrollment in the College of Education at the University of Florida.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,250
J. W. Martin and A. M. Martin Phillips Scholarship Fund
Must demonstrate financial need to qualify for this scholarship.
Available to: Full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree in education at the University of Florida. Preference given to students who attended high school in Alachua county (must submit copy of diploma or official high school transcripts).
Amount to be Awarded: 9 @ $3,000
Graduates Scholarship
Barbara and Richard Anderson Scholarship
Available to: Graduate students entering the College of Education. First preference given to graduates of or employees of Florida Gateway College (formerly Lake City Community College). Second preference given to students from Baker, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist or Union counties. Third preference given to residents of Florida entering the College of Education.
Amount to be awarded: 1 @ $1,000
Kent Batchelder School Counselor Scholarship
Available to: Graduate Students in School Counseling who demonstrate financial need. Preference given to students from Vermont (first), Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Tarpon Springs, Florida. Preference also given to students who plan to intern/work as middle school counselors.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,000 + $1,300 for travel
Mildred M. and Robert S. Baynard Fund
Available to: students pursuing an advanced degree in literacy and reading at the College of Education.
Amount to be Awarded: 5 @ $4,750
Dr. Frank C. and Juliette D. Bolser Memorial Fellowship
Available to: Students who have a degree in mathematics and are pursuing a graduate degree in mathematics education with the intent to teach mathematics in the public school system.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $5,000
Glenda Ward Caro Fellowship in Education
Available to: Graduate Students in the College of Education.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,500
The Clark Scholarship, in honor of Laura M. Clark
Available to: Graduate Students in the College of Education who are in the ProTeach program.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $2,000
Denton L. and Vivian H. Cook Scholarship
Available to: Graduate students in teacher education programs in the College of Education. Graduates of the public high schools of Plant City, Mt. Dora and Clermont are to be given scholarship preference.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $2,500
Jennifer L. Coxen Scholarship
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,200
Brian Dassler Transformational Leader Memorial Fund
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $2,000
Delia Mariah Julia Brooks Robinson McKnight Scholarship
Available to:Graduate Students in the College of Education who are in the ProTeach program.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $500
Dr. Jason Gallant and Mrs. Marlene Teitler Scholarship to honor the lives of Harry and Pauline Zaid
Available to: Graduate students in the School Psychology program.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $500
Gerardo M. and Marjorie A. Gonzalez Fellowship
Available to: Graduate students who are conducting work to advance research knowledge and/or professional practice related to the role of freedom of speech, academic freedom, or student rights in academe. Preference given to students in the Higher Education, Student Affairs, and Counselor Education programs.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,000
Lincoln and Lillian Hall in Memory of Albert G. Hall Fellowship Fund
Available to: Early childhood and elementary education graduate students.
Requires: Admission to or full-time enrollment in the Early Childhood or Elementary Education ProTeach programs in the College of Education.
Amount to be Awarded: 2 @ $2,000
Dr. Clemens Lester Hallman Fellowship
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,000
Vernice Law Hearn Scholarship
Available to: Full-time ProTeach graduate students in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Special Education.
Requires: Admission to or full-time enrollment in a professional teacher education program in the College of Education at the University of Florida.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,500
Dr. Charles A. Henderson Fellowship
Available to: Practicing teachers in Florida pursuing advanced degrees in the College of Education. Additional travel award to attend Florida Association of Staff Development (FASD) Conference or similar meeting. Recipient required to write an essay.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $2,500+ $750 for travel
Charles A. and Alma A. Hoffman Scholarship
Must demonstrate financial need to qualify for this scholarship.
Available to: Full-time graduate students preparing to teach mathematics at the middle or secondary level.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $2,000
Gayle and Arthur Horne Education Scholarship
Must demonstrate financial need to qualify for this scholarship.
Available to: Graduate students in the College of Education. Must be from Alachua County with consideration for a graduate of P.K. Yonge or Gainesville High School.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,500
June Dillard Prince Marks Scholarship
Must demonstrate financial need to qualify for this scholarship.
Available to: Graduate students in the ProTeach program.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,000
Maxwell and Doris King Annual Scholarship
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $600
Karen Koegel Annual Scholarship
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,000
Stephanie Kornprobst Wester Endowed Fellowship
Amount to be Awarded: 2 @ $3,000
Elizabeth Larsen Graduate Memorial Scholarship
Available to: Full-time ProTeach graduate students in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Special Education.
Requires: Admission to or full-time enrollment in a professional teacher education program in the College of Education at the University of Florida
Amount to be Awarded: 7 @ $3,000
Chester W. Leathers Annual Scholarship
Requires: Admission to or full-time enrollment in a professional teacher education program in the College of Education at the University of Florida
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $4,800
Elizabeth and William F. Leonard Endowment Scholarship
Requires: Admission to or full-time enrollment in a professional teacher education program in the College of Education at the University of Florida
Amount to be Awarded: 2 @ $6,000
William and Lucille Lindsay Fund
Must demonstrate financial need to qualify for this scholarship.
Available to: Graduate students in the Student Personnel in Higher Education program.
Amount to be Awarded: 3 @ $5,000
Mallonee Early Childhood Fellowship
Must demonstrate financial need to qualify for this scholarship.
Available to: Graduate students at the College of Education focused on Early Childhood Education. Preference given to individuals focused on pre-K who plan to teach.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $2,500
David and Brian Marshall Scholarship
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $500
Dr. Vincent McGuire Scholarship
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $2,500
The Stella Meissner Scholarship Fund
Available to: Graduate students in the College of Education.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $2,000
Rose Meltzer Annual Scholarship
Available to: Graduate students in the College of Education specializing in Special Education. Preference given to those who intend to teach at the secondary education level, Grades 6-12.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,200
The Jessie Hamm Meyer Graduate Award
Available to: Students in the College of Education who are returning teachers, with first preference to career teachers returning for graduate studies, who plan to study gifted education.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,500
Michael William Christopher Haney Annual Scholarship
Available to: Graduate students in a Special Education program. Preference will be given to students from, or aspiring to work in, rural communities.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,000
The Jamee and Gilbert Miller Fellowship
Available to: Graduate students in the ProTeach program with preference given to students with an interest in Educational Technology.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $3,000
Misty and Michael Minton Endowed Special Education Graduate Scholarship in Honor of Camille Greene
Available to: Graduate students in the ProTeach program specializing in Special Education. Preference given to those who intend to teach at the secondary education level, grades 6-12.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,000
Norman and Maggie Nelson Scholarship for Counselor Education
Available to: Graduate Students focusing on Counselor Education in the College of Education.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,500
Thomas Oakland International School Psychology Fellowship Endowment
Available to: Graduate students in school psychology who attended college or high school in another country, or a US student focused on international work.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,000
Polston Family Annual Scholarship
Available to: Graduate students in the ProTeach program. Preference will be given to students from Highlands County and who demonstrate financial need.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,500
J. Ed and Betty Price Scholarship Fund
Available to: Graduate students in Counselor Education who plan to work in college level student affairs.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,500
Robert B. Primack Social Foundation for Education Fellowship
Amount to be Awarded: 2 @ $3,500
Harold and Bette Riker Scholarship
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $2,000
Della Rosenberg ProTeach Scholarship Fund
Amount to be Awarded: 2 @ $11,875
The Lauren C. Sampson Endowed Scholarship in School Psychology
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,000
The Carol Sofarelli Schraml Endowed Scholarship
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $2,000
G. Ballard Simmons Memorial Scholarship
Must demonstrate financial need to qualify for this scholarship.
Available to: Graduate students in the College of Education who received their bachelor’s degree in education.
Requires: Admission to or full-time enrollment in a graduate professional teacher education program at the University of Florida.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $2,000
Dr. Walter Smith Scholarship
Available to: Graduate level minority students for positions in educational leadership, community college, and university administration.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,000
Michael John Solich Scholarship
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,000
Robert O. Stripling Scholarship
Available to: Counselor Education doctoral students who are future counselors in higher education.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $2,500
Dr. Larry W. Tyree Endowed Scholarship
Marjorie Schear Waggoner Fellowship
Available to: Masters students in Elementary Education. Recipient must be a Florida resident, graduate of a Florida high school, and enrolled in a full-time Masters program in Elementary Education. One-time only award.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $2,500
Dr. Hannelore Wass Endowed Scholarship
- Graduate students doing research in sex and gender role socialization in school settings and its effects on students’ career aspirations and choices.
- Graduate work on developing rationale and practical guidelines for incorporating the study of the human life cycle, including aging and death, into the relevant study areas (e.g., life science, psychology and social studies).
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $5,000
Dr. James L. Wattenbarger Fellowship
Requires:
- Pursuit of Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Higher Education,
- Submission of a proposal of 600 words which may be all or part of a dissertation on a subject which will:
- Further knowledge of/about community colleges, and
- Provide a basis for continued improvement of community colleges.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $3,000
Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship
John F. and Marjorie J. Alexander Scholarship
Must demonstrate financial need to qualify for this scholarship.
Available to: Undergraduate and graduate students seeking a degree in the College of Education. First preference given to first generation college students.
Requires: Minimum 2.5 GPA for students applying after the freshman year.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $600
Fenton Family Scholarship
Available to: Students in the UF College of Education
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,000
Everett L. Holden and Marian G. Holden Memorial Scholarship Fund
Must demonstrate financial need to qualify for this scholarship.
Available to: Undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Education.
Amount to be Awarded: Undergraduate: 3 @ $3,000/ Graduate: 3 @ $3,000
The Houde Dyal Endowed Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate and graduate student with preference fiven to students from Hillsborough Count on the basis of need and merit.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,000
Norman F. Nelson Fellowship Fund
Must demonstrate financial need to qualify for this scholarship.
Available to: Undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Education.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $2,000
Dr. Jess Patten and Sharon Van Dame Elliott Scholarship Endowment
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $1,500
William T. Phelps Scholarship Fund
Available to: Full-time ProTeach students in Elementary education.
Requires: Admission to or full-time enrollment in a professional teacher education program in the College of Education at the University of Florida.
Amount to be Awarded: 9 @ $4,000
Ralph D. Turlington Scholarship and Fellowship Fund
Available to: Full-time graduate and undergraduate students in the College of Education.
Amount to be Awarded: 2 Undergrad @ $1,000 / 2 Grad @ $2,000
Amber Vivian Turner Scholarship Fund
Must demonstrate financial need to qualify for this scholarship.
Available to: Undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Education.
Amount to be Awarded: 1 @ $2,000
Evelyn L. Wenzel Memorial Scholarship Fund
Must demonstrate financial need to qualify for this scholarship.
Available to: Students pursuing a degree in the College of Education.
Amount to be Awarded: Undergraduate: 2 @ $1,000/ Graduate: 3 @ $3,000
2025 College of Education Study Abroad Scholarship
The College of Education awards study abroad scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students through an annual scholarship selection process. There will be six (6) study abroad awards available @ $1,000 each. Eligibility for study abroad awards require that students be enrolled in the College of Education. All information submitted will be verified and only complete applications will be considered.
To apply, please complete the attached Study Abroad Scholarship Application along with a 500-750 word essay as described on the application. Complete applications are due via email to scholarships@coe.ufl.edu by 4:00pm, Monday, January 27, 2025.