Overview

What makes these scholarships different from other university scholarship programs?

The University Honors Program invites its members to “Experience the Uncommon,” and our Signature Merit Awards rise to that challenge by providing distinctive programming, personalized attention, and curated experiences. 

Small cohorts of 11 scholars allow for meaningful connections between students, providing a “small school” experience at a top-ranked research 1 university. Interdisciplinary summer enrichment activities push students to study outside of their declared majors, developing cultural competencies and leadership capacity across fields. The Honors Program’s team of nationally recognized advisors ensure individual scholars have access to the resources they need for success. 

Scholars will:

• Hike through a cloud forest to view one of the largest volcanic craters in the world.
• Sea kayak off the coast of Maine with trained outdoor guides.
• Register early for classes throughout their undergraduate career.
• Sample biltong and bobotie at a traditional South African braai.
• Enroll in an Honors Professional Development seminar designed for scholar leaders.
• Conduct field research in a variety of Costa Rican ecological zones.
• Have a team of experienced advisors, faculty, and staff available to support their academic and pre-professional needs.
• Study cultural preservation while visiting Inca and pre-Inca sites in the Sacred Valley.
• Earn a semesterly cash stipend ($3000) which can be used for living expenses or to fund experiential learning.
• Leave UF with lifelong friends with whom they have shared transformative experiences.

"Scholars and faculty outside of Ccorca, Peru. May 2022."