The following scholarships and funding are available exclusively to students in good standing in the Honors Program:
Scholarships
Wentworth Study Abroad Scholarships
These scholarships are available to honors students participating in any UF-approved study abroad program.
Preference is given to the following:
- Honors students participating in a UF Honors-affiliated study abroad program
- Honors students studying in a non-Western European destination
- First or second year Honors students who have not previously traveled abroad
Eligibility: Awarded to active members of the UF Honors Program with a 3.5 UF GPA or higher. Must not complete undergraduate degree before the end of the term in which they are studying abroad.
Application: Available in Scholarship Universe (10/24/25)
Deadlines: November 1 (extended to 11/9 for Fall 25) and March 1 annually
- November 1: Winter, Spring, Spring Break, and (early notification) Summer programs
- March 1: Summer, Summer short-term, Fall, and Academic Year programs
Contact: Dr. Johnson
Albert G. Raybun Scholarship
This is a need-based scholarship for pre-med Honors students who are one year away from graduation. The purpose of the scholarship is to support pre-med students during the final year of their undergraduate degree. Typically 1-2 students are awarded each year, with total amount awarded not to exceed $1000.
Eligibility: UF Honors students who are one year away from completing their undergraduate degree. Must have a minimum UF GPA of 3.0. Must have a current FAFSA on file with Financial Aid.
Application: Updated Scholarship Application coming soon!
Deadline: March 15 at 11:59pm ET, annually
Contact: Dr. Johnson
Special Funding
Wentworth Fund for Experiential Learning
The Wentworth Fund for Experiential Learning provides limited financial assistance for UF Honors students pursuing select experiential learning opportunities (exception: study abroad) during their undergraduate career. Applications are available twice per year to fund opportunities taking place during that academic year (Fall semester through Summer B/C).
Potentially funded experiences:
- Travel to conduct research or to present at an academic conference / meeting (except the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference)
- Unpaid; or public service, government or non-profit focused internship
- Leadership or professional development-focused training or certification (Priority - students receiving need-based aid, including Pell-eligible students)
- Other Honors experiential learning activity or select other UF department-sponsored experiential learning activities, with Honors Director approval
Total Wentworth funds available each year are limited.
Application: Available here for the Fall 2025 funding cycle.
Deadlines:
- Fall: October 1 - for experiences taking place between 8/21/25 and 8/12/26
- Spring: March 1 - for experiences taking place between 1/12/25 and 8/12/26
Notifications: Applicants can expect a response within 2-3 weeks of the deadline.
Post-Experience Requirements: The following components must be submitted here at the conclusion of the experience. Failure to submit these components within 10 business days will result in award repayment:
- Expense receipts (e.g. airfare, lodging, registration)
- Impact Statement: Concisely summarize the experience; Explain the ways in which the experience expanded your understanding, perspective, skills, or preparedness; Describe how the experienced shaped your academic, career, and / or personal goals.
- If eligible, submit your experience for the relevant Academic or Enrichment points towards Honors Completion Requirements in your Honors Canvas Cohort.
Contact: Dr. Johnson
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