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UNF Laine S. Silverfield Special Education Endowed Scholarship

Award Amount
$1,200
Award Amount
Application deadline
March 31, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

University of North Florida (UNF)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  3. Must be enrolled as a junior or senior at the time the award is made.
  4. Must meet admissions requirements and be accepted to the University of North Florida's College of Education and Human Services.
  5. Must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  6. Must major in exceptional student and deaf education.
  7. Must enroll full time (12 credit hours) each semester and earn a minimum of 24 credits by the end of each academic year.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is open to U.S. college juniors and seniors who are majoring in exceptional student and deaf education at the University of North Florida College of Education and Human Services. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Application requirements for the UNF Laine S. Silverfield Special Education Endowed Scholarship are:

  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • Application form
  • Resume/CV
Additional Information: Recipients are chosen by a selection committee. Students will be notified of their selection status in April or May of 2016. Recipients will be recognized at an awards reception in the fall of 2016. Students must attend the awards reception as a condition of receiving the scholarship or fellowship. Recipients must meet the following responsibilities: maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher; consent to release grades to the Division of Institutional Advancement for the purpose of reporting to the donor; comply with all University regulations, rules, and codes of conduct governing students on campus; and remain in good standing as a student.

Award Amount: $1,200 annually, disbursed in two equal installments in fall and spring semesters.Current recipients may apply for renewal and will be given preference, pending availability of funding, and if all scholarship requirements have been met. No student will be eligible to receive more than four semesters of scholarship support.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,200.

About University of North Florida (UNF):
Address: University of North Florida, College of Education and Human Services 1 UNF Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32224-7699

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