Awards, Scholarships, and Travel Grants

Fellowships

The Graduate School Fellowship Program

CALS has been awarded Graduate School Fellowships for the upcoming academic year. The Graduate School Fellowship carries an annual stipend of $22,000 (subject to change) and a tuition waiver for four years (assuming satisfactory progress on the part of the student).

Eligibility
The students must have completed a Masters program and must be entering into a Ph.D. program within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

For more information, please contact the Graduate Coordinator of your intended Ph.D. program.

The Graduate School Grinter Fellowships

Graduate School fellowships are named in honor of Dr. Linton E. Grinter, who was Dean of the Graduate School, 1952-1969. Each year $785,000 is awarded to students in the form of Grinter Fellowships. The intent of the Grinter Fellowship is to facilitate the recruitment of truly exceptional graduate students to the University of Florida.

Eligibility
Currently enrolled UF graduate students are not eligible, except in the particular case in which they will be entering a PhD (or other terminal degree) program for the first time. Ordinarily, the Grinter is limited to PhD students. Exceptions are made for those areas in the University that have a terminal degree different from the PhD (e.g. Master of Fine Arts, Architecture, Building Construction, and Landscape Architecture). Grinter Fellowships are not assistantships. No duties may be required of the student (except those duties associated with an assistantship held concurrently). Grinter Fellowship stipends are normally in the $2,000-$4,000 range. Continuation of the Grinter beyond the first year (up to a total of three years) is contingent upon satisfactory student progress.

For more information, please contact the Graduate Coordinator of your intended Ph.D. program

William C. and Bertha M. Cornett Fellowship Fund

William C. and Bertha M. Cornett Fellowship Recipients

Apply Now: Online Application Will Be Available January 4, 2010

Eligibility
The William C. and Bertha M. Cornett Fellowship endowment is used to support fellowships to graduate students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. The endowment specifies "fellowship" so the graduate student cannot be treated as being on an assistantship and cannot be expected to teach or conduct research other than his/her own work. The graduate student who receives the award does not have to be a new graduate student. Any graduate student enrolled in College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is eligible to apply, except those graduate students on a matching assistantship or those receiving the Alumni Graduate Award from College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

Deadlines
April 15, 2010

Scholarships

Agricultural Women & Vam C. York Grad Scholarships

Agricultural Women & Vam C. York Graduate Scholarship Recipients

Application: [PDF]

Application must be typed, handwritten applications will not be accepted. If you need word document version of application, send an e-mail to Michael Sisk.

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a female graduate student within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

Eligibility:
To be eligible for these Agricultural Women's Club Scholarships, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Eligible candidates should submit the following: application, official UF transcript from Registrar's Office (must be current), transcripts from other universities, and two letters of recommendations from professors. Application needs to be submitted to the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Office of the Associate Dean.

Deadlines
February 26, 2010

D. Glynn Davies-Juice Products Association Scholarship

D. Glynn Davies - Juice Products Association Graduate Scholarship Recipients

Apply Now: Online Application Will Be Available January 4, 2010

The D. Glynn Davies - Juice Products Association Graduate Scholarship is available to juniors, seniors, or graduate students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Students in the following majors are eligible to apply for this award: Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Agricultural Operations Management, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Horticultural Sciences, and Packaging Sciences. The recipients will be selected based on gpa, interest in fruit juice industry, courses in production, processing, packaging, marketing with strong business administration or food technology courses.

Deadlines
April 15, 2010

Doris Lowe and Earl and Verna Lowe Scholarship Fund

Doris Lowe and Earl and Verna Lowe Graduate Scholarship Recipients

Apply Now: Online Application Will Be Available January 4, 2010

The Doris Lowe and Earl and Verna Lowe Scholarship Fund is available to undergraduate or graduate students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Students in the following majors are eligible to apply this award: Environmental Science, Interdisciplinary Ecology, Forest Resources and Conservation, Natural Resource Conservation, Soil and Water Science, and Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. The recipients will be selected based on merit and potential for contribution to agricultural and wildlife environment.

Deadlines
April 15, 2010

George K. and Ruthanna Davis Graduate Scholarship

George K. and Ruthanna Davis Graduate Scholarship Recipients

Apply Now: Online Application Will Be Available January 4, 2010

The George K. and Ruthanna W. Davis Scholarship (i.e. Davis Graduate Nutrition Enhancement Award) is given as an enhancement of $5,000 (subject to change) annually to a graduate student starting a new nutrition degree program at the University of Florida. Graduate students studying human nutrition or any nutrition related area, including animal nutrition, are eligible to apply for this award. This enhancement is for two years for a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science degree and four years for graduate student pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree. Recipients will receive this award as a supplement to an assistantship or fellowship.

Deadlines
April 15, 2010

Grebe-Wahlberg Memorial Fund Scholarship

Grebe-Wahlberg Memorial Fund Scholarship Graduate Scholarship Recipients

Apply Now: Online Application Will Be Available January 4, 2010

The Grebe-Wahlberg Memorial Fund Scholarship is available to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Florida. There is no restriction on what majors are eligible to apply for this award. The recipients will be selected based on the following criteria: outstanding leaders academically and in organizations, grade point average, leadership ability, service and extracurricular activities. Graduate student applicants will be ranked by the Graduate Student Awards, Scholarship, and Fellowship committee. Once the rankings are complete, the highest ranked applicants will be sent to the donor committee for review and selection.

Deadlines
April 15, 2010

Harold E. Kendall, Sr. Endowed Graduate Scholarship

Harold E. Kendall, Sr. Endowed Graduate Scholarship Recipients

Apply Now: Online Application Will Be Available January 4, 2010

The Harold E. Kendall, Sr. Endowed Scholarship is available to worthy and capable “Florida Resident” graduate students enrolled in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Florida. The definition of a “Florida Resident” has been expanded only for this award. Applications will be accepted from graduate students who have the following residency codes:

“F” = Florida Resident
“R” = Florida Resident Alien. Pays Florida Fees
“T” = Florida Resident for Tuition Purposes Only. Pays Florida Fees

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to “Florida Resident” graduate students whose course of study is Subtropical Fruits. Graduate students working on limes, avocados, and mangos will be given preference. This is a non-renewable scholarship and recipients of the scholarship will be selected on the basis of scholastic achievement and professional promise. In addition, recipients of this scholarship must submit a progress report at the end of Fall semester and a final report at the end of the Spring semester. The award will be made in accordance with University of Florida policies.

Deadlines
April 15, 2010

Herlong Endowed Graduate Scholarship

Herlong Endowed Graduate Scholarship Recipients

Apply Now: Online Application Will Be Available January 4, 2010

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to graduate students whose course of study is in citrus. This scholarship provides a stipend for two years for full-time graduate students (9 - 12 credits) conducting research on problems relating directly to the citrus industry.

Eligibility
The A.S. Herlong Endowed Scholarship is available to worthy and capable graduate students enrolled in the departments of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Botany, Entomology and Nematology, Food and Resource Economics, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Horticultural Science, Microbiology and Cell Science, Plant Pathology, and Soil and Water Science in the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida. Recipients of the scholarship will be selected on the basis of academic merit, research plans, leadership ability, and professional potential. The award will be made in accordance with University of Florida policies.

Deadlines
April 15, 2010

Jimmy Cheek Grad Student Medal of Excellence Fund

Jimmy G. Cheek Graduate Student Medal of Excellence Fund Recipients

Application: [PDF]

Eligibility
The Jimmy G. Cheek Graduate Student Medal of Excellence Fund is available to outstanding graduate students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. The recipient will be selected by the Graduate Student Awards, Scholarships, and Fellowship committee. The recipient shall demonstrate high academic potential and achievement, leadership and community involvement, commitment and passion about his/her chosen field of study, personal sacrifice for his/her education and effort above and beyond the call of duty. The medal and the monetary award will be given annually. Preference will be given to students pursuing a PhD or D.P.M. degree.

Deadlines
February 22, 2010

J. R. Greenman Memorial Fund

J.R. Greenman Memorial Scholarship Recipients

Apply Now: Online Application Will Be Available January 4, 2010

Eligibility
The J. R. Greenman Memorial Fund is available to juniors, seniors, or graduate students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences with a major in Food and Resource Economics. Selection will be based on academic merit, professional potential, leadership ability, financial need.

Deadlines
April 15, 2010

William F. Ward Memorial Scholarship Fund

William F. Ward Memorial Scholarship Recipients

Apply Now: Online Application Will Be Available January 4, 2010

Eligibility
The William F. Ward Memorial Scholarship endowment supports two awards. One of these monetary awards is available to an outstanding undergraduate or graduate student in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences majoring in an area of horticulture (fruit crops, vegetable crops, ornamental horticulture). Selection will be based on gpa, financial need in continuance of academic pursuits, outstanding leadership ability as indicated by service and extracurricular activities to the dept/college/university, and potential for making a valuable contribution to horticulture.

Deadlines
April 15, 2010

Teaching Awards

Jack L. Fry Graduate Student Teaching Award

Jack L. Fry Graduate Student Teaching Award Recipient

Application: [PDF]

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide an award to a graduate student for their excellence in teaching.

Eligibility
All CALS graduate students who have been teaching or course assistants are eligible. Appointment on assistantship is not a necessary criterion. The individual must be a graduate student who has taught or assisted substantially in teaching at least one undergraduate class during the current year (Spring, Summer, or Fall). Excellence and effectiveness should be demonstrated by letter(s) of support from the Department/Chair/Center Director and supervisory faculty. Letters of support from students may also be included.

Deadlines
February 8, 2010

For more information, please contact the Graduate Coordinator of your department.

Fall 2009 Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards

Graduate teaching assistants make a major contribution to teaching and learning at the University of Florida. Each academic year, the UF Graduate School recognizes the best, brightest and most industrious of the University of Florida's graduate teaching assistants for their work as instructors in the classroom and laboratory. To see the most recent winners of its Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards, please click on this link:

GTA Website

GTA Award Winners

To nominate an outstanding graduate teaching assistant in your department, please read the following documents for information on qualifications, application procedures and deadlines:

GTA Award Call for Nominations

GTA Award Nomination Packet

These documents are PDF files that you can view, read and print with Adobe Acrobat Reader. If this program is not on your computer already, you can download it for free online by clicking here: Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Deadlines
October 1, 2009

Travel Grants

IFAS/CALS Graduate Student Travel Grant

Application: Click Here To Apply Online

Conference Dates January 1st - March 31st; Application Deadline - November 1st
Conference Dates April 1st - June 30th; Application Deadline - February 1st
Conference Dates July 1st - September 30th; Application Deadline - May 1st
Conference Dates October 1st - December 31st; Application Deadline - August 1st

The IFAS/CALS Graduate Student Travel Grant Program provides matching funds up to $200.00 to each graduate student applicant who is presenting a paper or poster on their original research at a regional, national, or international scientific meeting (one award per fiscal year). This travel grant must be matched 1:1 by funds provided through the student's department/program or advisor. The matching funds (up to $200.00) are reimbursed directly to the department, not the graduate student.

Eligibility
All graduate students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, and School of Natural Resources and Environment are eligible to apply for this travel grant.

James Davidson Graduate Travel Scholarship

James Davidson Graduate Travel Scholarship Recipients

Application: [PDF]

Applications for the James Davidson Graduate Travel Scholarship must be turned in directly to your academic unit/school one week prior to the college deadline.

The purpose of these scholarships is to provide funding to help defray travel expenses for graduate students presenting a paper or poster at a national or international professional meeting or conference. These scholarships are named after Dr. James M. Davidson, former Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, who established the endowment to fund these scholarships.

College Deadlines

November 1st Deadline (Conference Dates of January 1st - June 30th)
May 1st Deadline (Conference Dates of July 1st - December 31st)

UF Graduate Student Council Travel Grant

Information: http://grove.ufl.edu/~gsc/aboutTravelGrant.html

Application: http://grove.ufl.edu/~gsc/travelGrantsApplication.html

For questions or comments about GSC travel grants, please contact our Grants Committee Chair (Crystal Stephens, gscgrants@gmail.com).

Research and Graduate Programs Travel Grant

Application: [PDF]

Travel to conferences, symposia, and special research opportunities are essential for the professional development of advanced research students. The University also benefits by being represented at such events. The Office of Research and Graduate Programs (RGP) has therefore established a program to supplement student travel when other funding sources are insufficient. RGP guidelines for travel funding cap awards at $300 per trip and require 1:1 matching funds from the department and/or college. These funds are primarily for assistance with the cost of travel, particularly airfare. These grants are one-time awards to Graduate Students. RGP can not provide any retroactive reimbursements.

UF International Center Awards

Fall 2009 Alec Courtelis Award

Alec Courtelis Award Recipient

The Alec Courtelis Award is given annually to three outstanding international graduate students.  The award was first given at the 1996 International Student Awards Ceremony by Louise Courtelis in honor of her late husband, Alec Courtelis, a well-known financier and former Chairman of the Board of Regents. A wall plaque bearing the name of the award recipients and the year it was awarded is located at the University of Florida International Center. The University of Florida International Center is pleased to announce they will be presenting three awards this year of $3,000.00, $1,500.00, and $1,500.00 respectively. 

Eligibility/Nominating Criteria
1. Currently enrolled in a Master or Doctoral Program.
2. Demonstrates outstanding academic achievement.
3. Contributions to the department, rec center, and college exceed expectations.
4. Contributions and service to campus life at UF and/or statewide educational facility exceed expectations.
5. A non-immigrant visa holder.
6. Involvement in Gainesville community.
7. Note: If student at statewide educational facility, involvement in local community will suffice.

To nominate international graduate student/s, the academic unit should submit to the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Dean’s Office a nomination packet that includes the following items:

1. 3 letters of recommendation to Dr. Mark W. Rieger (addressing above criteria).
2. Letter of support from Dept. Chair, Program Director, or Graduate Coordinator
3. Student’s Curriculum Vitae.

The CALS Awards, Scholarships, and Fellowships committee will rank the nominees and the top two nominees' packets will then be forward to the University of Florida International Center's selection committee. The recipient and their faculty advisor (for graduate students) must attend the UFIC International Student Awards Ceremony during the Fall semester. 

This award will be presented at the UFIC Awards Ceremony on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the Grand Ball Room.  A selection committee appointed by the University of Florida International Center will choose and rank the submitted nominees.

Nomination Packets are due to Dr. Mark Rieger by Wed. Sept. 30, 2009.

Fall 2009 The Scarborough Scholarship

The Scarborough Scholarship Award Recipient

This is the fourth year for the Scarborough Award.  The Scarborough Agency has provided an insurance option for international students for over 15 years.  The agency established this award to show appreciation for the opportunity to work with international students at the University of Florida.

The Scarborough Scholarship will be given to two international students enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. program in the amount of $1,000.00 each .

The nominees should meet the following criteria:

Upon meeting the above criteria you may nominate yourself or another student by submitting the following:

This award will be presented at the UFIC Awards Ceremony on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the Grand Ball Room.  A selection committee appointed by the University of Florida International Center will choose and rank the submitted nominees.

Please submit your essay to Mabel Cardec by Friday, October 16, 2009.

Fall 2009 Outstanding International Student Awards

Outstanding International Student Award Recipients

During the Fall semester, the Dean’s Office will forward a list of international students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences to all CALS academic units. Each academic unit can nominate one international student (undergraduate and graduate) to be recognized as an outstanding international student. The CALS Awards, Scholarships and Fellowships committee will choose five students from the pool of nominees. The recipient and their faculty advisor (for graduate students) must attend the UFIC International Student Awards Ceremony during the Fall semester. Other faculty and unit administrators are encouraged to attend. This is not a monetary award; students will receive a certificate signed by the College Dean.

Eligibility/Nominating Criteria
1. Minimum GPA of 3.5.
2. Exceptional scholarly research activity.
3. Outstanding participation in the department.
4. Service to the University community.

To nominate an international student, the academic unit should submit a letter of nomination to Dr. Mark W. Rieger (Associate Dean) addressing the eligibility/nominating criteria. The letter of nomination should be signed by the undergraduate coordinator for undergraduate students or the graduate coordinator for graduate students. The Unit Leaders signature is required on the nomination letter for both undergraduate and graduate students.

This award will be presented at the UFIC Awards Ceremony on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the Grand Ball Room.  A selection committee appointed by the University of Florida International Center will choose and rank the submitted nominees.

Nomination Packets are due to Dr. Mark Rieger by Wed. Sept. 30, 2009.

Additional Funding Resources

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Financial Aid Bulletin Board

University of Florida Graduate School's Financial Aid Bulletin Board

University of Florida Graduate School's On Campus Job Openings

University of Florida Graduate Student Financial Affairs

University of Florida Student Financial Affairs Scholarship Finder

University of Florida Foundation Scholarships & Fellowships Available by Unit

UF Graduate School Office of Graduate Minority Programs

For specific information on funding opportunities available at the department level, please contact the Graduate Coordinator of your intended graduate program.

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