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: Starting in Fall 2025, the Honors Study Abroad Scholarship process is separate from the UF International Center's scholarship process. Students may apply for and be awarded study abroad scholarships from multiple areas. The application link for the Honors scholarship will be posted here by late September.
Deadlines: November 1 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 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).
Eligible categories:
- Travel to conduct research or to present at an academic conference / meeting
- 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
- Note, students participating in an Honors UnCommon Classroom automatically receive Wentworth funding. The cost of the experience includes the award amount already applied.
Total Wentworth funds available each year are limited.
Application: Will reopen again in September 2025
Deadlines: October 1 and March 1 annually
Note, activity participation must be confirmed before application submission.
Post-Experience Requirements: The following components must be submitted to the Honors Director 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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