Scholarships for College

University Women of Flagler (UWF) awards scholarships annually.

How do I apply (or reapply) for a scholarship?
High school seniors should contact their Guidance Counselor. Past year recipients will be contacted by Jeanne Nix about re-applying. 
Application Deadline:  January 2023. 
 
Purpose of the Scholarship:
To enable and encourage outstanding high school students to pursue a college degree
 
Type of Scholarship:
An award based on the student’s academic standing and enrollment in an accredited college or university
 
Criteria for Scholarship:

1. Be a female and a resident of Flagler County for at least one year
2. May not be a relative of a UWF member
3. Be a graduating senior of an accredited high school
4. Present a current official transcript of credits indicating a minimum high school average of B or a GPA of 3.0, and SAT/ACT scores 
5. Two letters of recommendation:  one personal (not a relative) and one professional (teachers, religious or community leaders, school administrators, etc.)
6. A brief essay that must include the following:
   a. Educational/career goals
   b. Present accomplishments (special awards, honors, etc.)
   c. Why you are applying for this scholarship (include any financial concerns)
   d. Involvement in school and community activities
   e. Employment experiences
7. Provide proof of acceptance to an accredited college or university when available

Scholarship Award:
            At least $500 and up to $3,000.

 
Criteria for Renewal of the Scholarship:

1. Scholarship recipient may reapply
2. Continued enrollment at an accredited college or university
3. Overall grade point continues at 3.0 or higher
4. Full-time status
5. Good citizen
6. Future scholarships are dependent upon availability of funds
7. Inform UWF of your intentions by contacting the UWF Scholarship Committee

Assessment of Applications (25-point scale)

1. Statement of Professional Intentions (10 points)
   1. Clarity of thought
   2. Grammar, spelling, punctuation
   3. Identification of educational or career goals
   4. Present accomplishments
   5. Why are you applying for this scholarship?
   6. Involvement in school and community activities
   7. Employment experiences
2. Statement of Leadership and Activities (5 points)
   1. In school
   2. Community
   3. Work experience
3. Recommendations (5 points)
   1. Who wrote the recommendations?
   2. What was said in the recommendations?
4. Transcript Information (5 points)
   1. Cumulative grade point:  district   state
   2. Class rank
   3. Standard classes taken
   4. Honors classes taken
   5. Advanced Placement classes
   6. International Baccalaureate classes
   7. Repeated classes
   8. SAT scores
   9. ACT scores
5. Additional Comments by Evaluator

 
Miscellaneous:
1.     The selection committee will consist of current members of the Scholarship
      Committee
2.     The Scholarship Committee will review all complete applications and make its
      selections in a timely manner
3.     If there are any questions, call one of the Vice Presidents for Scholarships:
 
UWF Contact: Scholarship Committee Chairperson Jeanne Nix at 407-247-1830 or email jeannenix@gmail.com. 
To apply, please contact your Guidance Counselor who will direct you to the Flagler Education Foundation portal.  There you will find the online UWF scholarship application.   

2017 Scholarship Awards Luncheon