Scholarship Application: University of Florida Association of Black Alumni, Central Florida Chapter

2026 Scholarship Application

University of Florida, Association of Black Alumni, Central Florida Chapter
Scholarship Application – Fall 2026 Incoming Students

We invite graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll at the University of Florida for the Fall 2026 semester to apply for our annual scholarship.

Application Deadline: June 14, 2026 (11:59 p.m.)

This is a one-time scholarship. Selected recipient(s) will be notified directly. Winners will also be announced at our Family Reunion BBQ on June 27, 2026, and on our social media platforms.

Application Instructions

Submit a complete application by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:
- Be a graduating high school senior residing in or originally from one of the following counties: Brevard, Orange, Osceola, Lake, or Seminole
- Plan to attend the University of Florida for the 2026–2027 academic year
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Submit all required materials: application, resume, essay, and letter of recommendation by the stated deadline
- All documents must be uploaded in PDF format
Essay Requirement (500 words max)

Respond to the following prompt:

Describe a specific challenge, setback, or issue you identified in your school, community, or personal life. What actions did you take to address it, what obstacles did you face, and what was the outcome? Reflect on what you learned and how you will build on this experience at the University of Florida.

Important: Essays must be the applicant’s original work. Submissions generated by AI tools (including ChatGPT or Copilot) will result in automatic disqualification.

Resume

Your resume should include:
- Community service
- Honors and awards
- Extracurricular activities
- Work experience
- Academic achievements and any college-level coursework
Letter of Recommendation

Submit one letter of recommendation from a professional, academic, or community reference. The letter must:
- Be written by the recommender (not the applicant)
- Be on official letterhead
- Must include the name, title/position, phone number and email address of the recommender
- Include the signature or e-signature of the recommender
- Only submit ONE letter of recommendation
Failure to meet these requirements will result in disqualification.

Additional Eligibility Note

Per NCAA regulations, student-athletes are not eligible for Gator Club scholarships.

Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

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Date
Mobile Phone Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Home Phone Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
E-mail*
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Current Mailing Address*

Street Address

Apt/Unit #

CityState

Zip Code
County of Residence*
UF ID#*
I have been accepted to the University of Florida and will begin my studies Fall 2026.*

YesNo

Parent/Legal Guardian Name*
Parent/Legal Guardian Phone Number*
Include area code

Name of High School:*
SAT Score:*
ACT Score:*
GPA:*

List and describe all scholastic achievements & awards that you would like us to consider as part of your application. (This can include Honor Societies, Scholastic Awards, etc.) Please spell out any Acronyms. If not applicable, put N/A.*

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Share any extracurricular activities you would like us to consider. Include positions held, title, and descriptions of the job, honors, awards, and/or special recognition. (This can include clubs, organizations, athletics, band, etc.) If not applicable, put N/A.*

Explain why you have chosen the University of Florida to pursue your studies.*
Intended Plan of Study at the University of Florida and why you have chosen that intended plan of study:*
Share how receiving a scholarship from the Central Florida Chapter of the UF Association of Black Alumni will help you reach your academic goals.*

Who is your role model and how have they impacted your life?*
I hereby certify that all information submitted to the Central Florida Chapter of the UF Association of Black Alumni Gator Club is true and correct.*

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Acknowledgement: I have read and understand the guidelines required to apply for this Scholarship. By signing this application, I acknowledge that all information listed herein and on the accompanying documents is truthful to the best of my knowledge.*
Upload Personal Essay (PDF only)*

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Upload Resume (PDF only)*

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Upload Letter of Recommendation (PDF only)*

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2026 Scholarship Application