Explore the funding opportunities available to Gator Engineers, whether you’re looking for merit-based scholarships, research stipends, external awards, or emergency financial resources. Our college and UF partners offer a variety of ways to help you achieve your academic goals.
UF engineering students can apply for academic scholarships through Scholarship Universe, the university’s centralized scholarship platform.
Eligibility
To apply, students must:
- Be enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering.
- Maintain good academic standing.
Timeline
- Fall – Application period to apply for Fall 2026-27 Academic Scholarships: October 31-November 28, 2025. Apply through Scholarship Universe.
- Spring (January 2026) – Award notifications sent
- Fall 2026 – Scholarships are disbursed after final add/drop date
Questions? Contact: Debbie Jones at djones@eng.ufl.edu
Named Academic Scholarships
- John & Mittie Collins Engineering Scholarship
- Robert A. Bryan Scholarship
- Florence & Melvin Eickhorst Scholarship
- Guy C. Fulton Scholarship in Engineering
- Thomas O. Hunter Annual Engineering Scholarship
- Addison Pound Jr. & Annie Cannon Pound Scholarship
- Snelling Scholarship
- Philip D. & Mary Ann Estridge Scholarship
- Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Godron Engineering Scholarship
- John L. & Marie C. Traina Fund
- Wayne H. Chen Endowed Memorial Scholarship
- P.M. Pope Scholarship
- Henry Bauch Scholarship Engineering Fund
- Joseph W. Wunsch Scholarship
- Horatio Alger Engineering Scholarship
Need-Based Scholarships
Requires annual completion of the FAFSA.
- Co-Op Student Assistance Endowed Fund
- Inez Culp Goodrum Fund
- Wheat Engineering
- Thomas O. Hunter Leadership Engineering Scholarship
- Carlos & Olga del Sol Engineering Scholarship
2026–2027 scholarship essay prompts:
Essay #1 (250 words max): Imagine the future of your chosen engineering discipline. What innovations do you foresee? How would those innovations impact society? How do you plan to contribute to these advancements?
Essay #2 (250 words max): Discuss a challenge you have faced on your path to pursuing an engineering degree. How did you overcome it, and how has that experience influenced your future aspirations?
The Fernandez Family Scholars and Pressly Scholars programs support undergraduate engineering students engaged in research. These programs offer:
- $1,500 stipend (split across two semesters)
- Research mentorship
- Opportunities to present at local, state, and national conferences
- Development of research and communication skills
Eligibility
- Full-time UF engineering undergraduate student
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Interest in research and/or graduate studies in engineering
Requirements for Selected Students
- Attend an orientation hosted by Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Student Affairs
- Enroll in EGN 4912: Engineering Undergraduate Research
- Complete two consecutive semesters of research
- Submit a summary of your proposed project (1 page max) as part of the application
- Present at the UF Center for Undergraduate Research Symposium and/or the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference
The Application period for Fall 2025 is September 9-23. Deadline extended to September 30. Access the application through the Scholarship Universe portal. For questions, please email Debbie Jones in Student Affairs.
UF’s Office of Student Financial Affairs maintains a large database of scholarships and aid from outside organizations. These can complement UF and college awards.
When the unexpected happens, these resources are available to help:
- Aid-a-Gator
Mini-grants for emergency travel, financial hardship, or unexpected education expenses.
Learn more » - U Matter, We Care
A UF support program connecting students to emotional, academic, or health-related resources.
Visit U Matter » - Field & Fork Food Pantry
Free, nutritious food support for all UF students, faculty, and staff.
Visit Pantry » - UF OneStop
A one-stop shop for questions about financial aid, billing, registration, and emergency funding.
UF OneStop Website »
Call: 352-392-2244 | Location: Criser Hall, Room S107
Each spring, the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering honors exceptional students at the annual College Awards Banquet. Applications for student awards open every January following the winter break.
Gator Engineering Attribute Awards
These prestigious awards represent the highest honor bestowed upon students by the college. Open to all engineering students, regardless of graduation date, they recognize those who embody one of the six Gator Engineering Attributes:
- Creativity
Imaginative, innovative, versatile, resourceful, curious, and inspired—pursues new ideas and solutions. - Leadership
Visionary, professional, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven—guides with care and integrity. - Integrity
Honest, ethical, hard-working, trustworthy, and persistent—leads by example with humility. - Professional Excellence
Technically skilled, scientifically insightful, and adept at problem-solving and planning. - Service to the Global Community
Socially conscious, humanitarian, respectful, cooperative, and globally engaged—dedicated to making a difference. - Community & Inclusion
Builds a welcoming environment, celebrates diverse perspectives, and advocates for equity and belonging.
These attributes serve as a model for all members of the Gator Engineering community.
These awards honor graduating seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, service, and commitment to engineering values. Students graduating in Spring, Summer, or Fall of the current academic year are eligible.
Outstanding Scholar Awards
- Outstanding Four-Year Scholar – For a student who entered UF as a freshman.
- Outstanding Two-Year Scholar – For a student who entered UF as a transfer student.
- Leadership & Service Awards
- Dean Joseph Weil Engineering Leadership Award
Recognizes a student for exemplary leadership and dedication to the ideals and ethics of the engineering profession. - Dean Jonathan F.K. Earle Engineering Leadership Award
Presented to a student who has shown exceptional service to the UF community and leadership among peers. - Dean Cammy Abernathy Community & Inclusion Award
Honors a student who has built community, promoted belonging, and championed equity and inclusion in engineering.