he José Martíp Challenge Grant Fund provides scholarship assistance to Hispanic-American students who meet scholastic requirements and demonstrate financial need. Applicants for undergraduate study must apply during the senior year of high school. Graduate students may apply; however, priority for the scholarship is given to graduating high school seniors. Application:To be considered, students must submit a completed (error free) Florida Financial Aid Application and provide supporting documentation by April 1. Students must also submit a completed (error free) FAFSA in time to be processed by the U.S. Department of Education on or before May15.

The amount is $1,000. The deadline is May 25, 2007. The Eligibility: High school student living in Florida, minimum 2.0 gpa, zinch profile complete. The Judging: Both need of student and merit considered. Winners chosen based on what the student provides in his/her zinch profile. More info: High school counselor must sign up (to confirm who you are) for you to be considered a finalist (It’s free and easy, but you gotta let them know).

The First Generation Matching Grant Program (FGMG) provides need-based grants to undergraduate students who are enrolled in state universities and whose parents have not earned baccalaureate degrees. Available state funds are contingent upon matching contributions from private sources on a dollar-for-dollar basis. What are the Initial Eligibility Requirements to Receive Funding? The student will: • Meet Florida’s residency requirements for receipt of state student financial aid by maintaining Florida residency for purposes other than education for a minimum of 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of class of the academic term for which funds are requested. A student’s residency status is determined by the postsecondary institution. An applicant who has questions regarding residency status should contact the financial aid office of the institution he/she plans to attend. • Not owe a repayment under any state or federal grant or scholarship program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made. • Not be in default on any federal Title IV or state student loan program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made. • Not have previously received a baccalaureate degree. • Be a first generation college student. A student is considered "first generation" if neither of the student's parents earned a college degree at the baccalaureate level or higher. A student would also be eligible if he/she regularly resided with and received support from only one parent who did not earn a baccalaureate degree. • Be accepted at a state university. • Enroll for a minimum of 6 credit hours per term as a degree-seeking undergraduate student. • Meet additional eligibility requirements as established by the postsecondary institution. How Does a Student Apply? • The student will demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in time to be processed error free by the deadline specified by the institution. • The student will meet the application procedures established by the participating institution. Applications may be obtained at the financial aid offices of state universities.

Digital Media Arts College would like to invite you to participate in their 2007 scholarship competition. This competition is limited to all Florida high school seniors. Two full undergraduate Scholarships will be awarded. To be applied toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design or Computer Animation.

The University is grateful to the donors who have provided these private scholarships. Recipients will be asked to write a thank you letter to the donor acknowledging the awarding of their scholarship. The amounts listed for each scholarship indicate the total amount available for the 2006-2007 academic year. In most instances, the amounts will be divided among several recipients, with half being given in the fall and half in the spring semester. The minimum amount for a scholarship award will be $500.00. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS - See additional specific criteria for each award. Fully admitted, undergraduate OR graduate, degree-seeking student. Undergraduate students must have cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, unless otherwise indicated. Graduate students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher, unless otherwise indicated. Must be enrolled in at least 9 undergraduate credits or 6 graduate credits during the term of the award, unless otherwise indicated. Submission of a typed essay (two-page maximum) about yourself that describes your educational goals and tells how being a recipient of a scholarship will help you fulfill them.

The University Women's Club is an organization comprised of the wives of faculty and staff, and female faculty and staff. Each spring, they award scholarships to honor the wives of past presidents of the University of Florida as well as wives of distinguished campus leaders. Each of these ladies has served the University during her husband's career at the University of Florida and their service is being recognized by the University Women's Club through the Scholarship Awards. The scholarships are for $1000.00. Nomination forms will be sent to all faculty and staff in the beginning of the Spring 2006 term. Completed applications will be due on February 16, 2006, and recipients will be recognized during the University Women's Club annual business meeting in April 2006. Applications can be obtained from the Dean of Students Office, 202 Peabody Hall or online.

In 1997, the Florida Legislature created the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. This Florida Lottery-Funded scholarship rewards students for their academic achievements during high school by providing funding for them to pursue postsecondary educational and career goals in Florida. During the 2003-04 award year, over 120,000 Florida students received funding for a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship. Questions relating to confidential information about student eligibility should be directed to the Bright Futures Hotline toll-free at 1-888-827-2004. To request General Information about Bright Futures, E-mail Us. 2005 high school graduates may apply for a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship with the Florida Financial Aid Application beginning December 1, 2004. Additional documentation is required for Home Education, GED, and Out-of-State applicants.