Scholarship Opportunities in Health and Public Affairs

• Collegewide
• Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
• Health Care Informatics
• Health Information Management
• Health Services Administration
• Public Administration
• Public Affairs (Doctoral Students)
• Social Work

COLLEGEWIDE

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SCHOLARSHIP
- Must have completed 90 semester hours and be classified a senior enrolled in the College of Health and Public Affairs
- Must have a minimum overall 3.2 GPA
- Must be enrolled in 12 semester hours during semester of award
- Must provide a brief essay (one page, double spaced, 12 point font) on why he/she is applying for the scholarship and what personal and professional goals he/she hopes to achieve in the next 10 years
- Must provide a letter of recommendation from a faculty member from the College of Health and Public Affairs
AWARD: 2 scholarships will be given ($1,000 each)
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
- Must be admitted to one of the following academic programs in COHPA:
    • Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders
    • Master of Science in Health Sciences - Health Services Administration (HSA) Track
    • Master of Social Work (MSW)
    • Bachelor of Science (or Arts) in Communication Sciences and Disorders
    • Bachelor of Science in Radiological Sciences
- Must be enrolled full-time (based on academic program’s enrollment requirements) in the semesters scholarship is received
- Must be in good academic standing at UCF
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Must submit a FAFSA
- Must provide proof of economic disadvantaged background as defined by federal program guidelines
AWARD: Varies – may be up to total amount of tuition and fees
DEADLINE: September 15, 2009
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JOHN L. MICA PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in the College of Health and Public Affairs 
- Must be a sophomore, junior or senior
- Must have a minimum overall 2.5 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for 2009-2010
- Must be actively pursuing a career in public service as demonstrated by involvement in extracurricular activities, volunteer service or employment
- Must provide a brief essay (one page, double spaced, 12 point font) on his/her career aspirations and involvement in public service
AWARD: $1,000
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND LEGAL STUDIES

IN MEMORY OF DEBBIE PHILLIS CRIMINAL JUSTICE LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in criminal justice
- Must have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for 2009-2010
- Must demonstrate involvement in clubs, organizations, volunteer leadership positions and community service
- Must provide a brief essay (one page, double spaced, 12 point font) on his/her involvement in clubs, organizations, volunteer leadership positions and community service
AWARD: $1,000
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student majoring in criminal justice
- Must be a senior and have completed at least twelve (12) hours of criminal justice course work
- Must have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA and a minimum GPA of 3.2 in criminal justice course work
- Preference shall be given to applicants who demonstrate involvement in clubs and organizations, volunteer leadership positions, and community service
- Must provide a brief essay (one page, double spaced, 12 point font) on his/her involvement in clubs, organizations, volunteer leadership positions and professional goals
AWARD: $550
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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GEORGE DESALVIA MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student majoring in criminal justice
- Must have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA
- Must demonstrate involvement in clubs and organizations, volunteer leadership positions, and community service
- Must submit essay (one page, double spaced, 12 point font) on his/her involvement in clubs, organizations, volunteer leadership positions and professional goals
AWARD: $1,000
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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MARGARET M. SAMET MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student majoring in criminal justice or legal studies
- Must be a sophomore, junior or senior
- Must have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA
- Preference shall be given to applicants who demonstrate involvement in clubs and organizations, volunteer leadership positions and community service
- Must provide a brief essay (one page, double spaced, 12 point font) on professional goals and current involvement in extra-curricular activities and community service, including volunteer work
AWARD: $1,000
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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AMY KURITAR LOHRMANN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be enrolled as full-time undergraduate student majoring in criminal justice
- Must be a junior or senior
- Have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for 2009-2010
- Preference shall be given to applicants who demonstrate involvement in clubs and organizations, volunteer leadership positions, and community service
- Must provide a brief essay (one page, double spaced, 12 point font) on his/her involvement in clubs, organizations, volunteer leadership positions and professional goals
AWARD: $1,000
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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IN MEMORY OF DEBBIE PHILLIS LEGAL STUDIES INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Please note this scholarship will be awarded during the fall semester.
- Must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in legal studies
- Must be enrolled in an unpaid internship in the fall semester
- Must have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for 2009-2010
- Must demonstrate involvement in clubs, organizations, volunteer leadership positions and community service
- Must provide a brief essay (one page, double spaced, 12 point font) on involvement in clubs, organizations, volunteer leadership positions and community service
AWARD: $1,000
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student majoring in legal studies
- Must be at least a sophomore
- Must have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA
- Must demonstrate involvement in leadership positions and community service
- Must provide a brief essay (one page, double spaced, 12 point font) on how the receipt of the scholarship will aid in the achievement of his/her personal and professional goals
AWARD: 2 scholarships will be given ($1,000 each)
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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ASIS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in criminal justice
- Must have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for 2009-2010
- Must provide a letter of recommendation from a faculty member
- Must provide a 250 word narrative describing his/her plan for a career in the security profession, including degrees and/or professional development courses, applicable memberships and specific areas of interest
AWARD: $1000 for 1 undergraduate student and $500 for 1 graduate student
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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NOTE: Please fill out both applications when applying for this scholarship.

DREAM FOR A SAFER COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP sponsored by Fifth Third Bank
- Must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student majoring in criminal justice
- Must have a minimum overall 2.5 GPA
-Preference will be given to those students who have passed or currently enrolled in CJE 3444 (Crime Prevention)
- Must be at least a junior or senior
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for 2009-2010
- Must provide a 500 word narrative describing his/her dream career in criminal justice, and how he/she would apply his or her best crime prevention ideas to help the field and community progress in crime prevention
- Preference shall be given to applicants who demonstrate involvement in clubs and organizations, volunteer leadership positions, and community service particularly in crime prevention related activities
AWARD: 3 awards will be given (1 $800, 1 $400, 1 $200)
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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DETECTIVE BARRY PRUETTE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP/ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student majoring in criminal justice
- Must provide a 750 word narrative describing his/her career goals
- Must be pursuing a career in the criminal justice field in law enforcement (local, state or federal) and must not have a criminal record
- Must be available to interview with the scholarship committee and attend a Rotary Club Breakfast for presentation of the award (if selected)
AWARD: $1,000  
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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HEALTH CARE INFORMATICS           

NCG MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP IN HEALTH CARE INFORMATICS     
- Must be enrolled as graduate student in the College of Health and Public Affairs’ masters program in Health Care Informatics.
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for 2009-2010
- Preference shall be given to students who are currently employed health care providers in the field of nursing or other working health professionals
AWARD: $2,000
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

CAROL J. BARR ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be enrolled as full-time or part-time undergraduate student, entering their senior year, in the health information management program
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for 2009-2010
- Must have a minimum overall 2.8 GPA and overall 3.3 HPA in health information management course work
- Must attach a current resume and 2 letters of recommendation
- Must submit 250 word answer to each of the following questions:
1. Please state your views on the importance of each of the following as it may affect your future in the HIM profession:
a. Continuing education (formal or informal)
b. Participation in professional organizations (now and in the future)
c. Developing your leadership abilities through job related or other activities
2. What role do you think technology will play in the future development of the HIM profession?
3. Tell us about your related work/volunteer achievements as they relate to your future career in the HIM profession.
AWARD: $1,000
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ALUMNI CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be enrolled as a graduate student in the College of Health and Public Affairs’ masters program in Health Services Administration
- Must have a minimum overall 3.5 GPA
- Must provide a brief essay (one page, double spaced, 12 point font) on involvement in professional organizations, volunteer leadership positions and community service
AWARD: $500
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

IN MEMORY OF DEBBIE PHILLIS PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Please note this scholarship will be awarded during the fall semester.
- Must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in public administration
- Must be enrolled in an unpaid internship during the fall semester
- Must have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for 2008-2009
- Must demonstrate involvement in clubs, organizations, volunteer leadership positions and community service
- Must provide a brief essay (one page, double spaced, 12 point font) on involvement in clubs, organizations, volunteer leadership positions and community service
AWARD: $1,000
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS

DR. THOMAS T.H. WAN SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be enrolled as a full-time or par-time doctoral student in the College of Health and Public Affairs
- Must have completed at least two years of the doctoral program in the College of Health and Public Affairs
- Must have a minimum overall 3.75 GPA
AWARD: $1,000
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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SOCIAL WORK

DAWN BRETT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student majoring in social work
- Must have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA and a minimum GPA of 3.2 in social work course work
- Preference shall be given to applicants who demonstrate involvement in clubs and organizations, volunteer leadership positions, and community service
- Preference shall be given to applicants who have an interest in child welfare
AWARD: $500
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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MARLENE RICHMOND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in social work
- Must be at least a junior or senior
- Have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for 2009-2010
- Must provide a brief essay (one page, double spaced, 12 point font) on how the scholarship will aid in the achievement is his or her personal and professional goals
AWARD: $500
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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PATRICIA T. BARNES MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
- Must have completed at least two courses in the aging studies certificate program
- Preference shall be given to applicants specializing in Alzheimer’s and/or dementia
- Must have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for 2009-2010
- Must demonstrate involvement in leadership positions and community service
- Must provide a brief essay (one page, double spaced, 12 point font) outlining his/her career and educational goals
AWARD: $500
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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JUDITH G. THAMES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in social work
- Must have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA
- Must provide a brief essay (one page, double spaced, 12 point font) on involvement in clubs, organizations, volunteer leadership positions and community service
AWARD: $1,000
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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MELISSA SINGH SOCIAL WORK SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be enrolled as a graduate student majoring in social work
- Must have a minimum overall 3.5 GPA
- Must provide a brief essay (one page, double spaced, 12 point font) on how will you make an impact on the community or population with a master’s degree in social work
- Must submit a personal statement (1 paragraph) on how this scholarship will help you pursue your career.
- Must provide 1 letter of recommendation
AWARD: $500
DEADLINE: October 2, 2009
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