Scholarships and Awards

Undergraduate Scholarships

CALS awards over $400,000 in scholarships annually.

All students enrolled in or entering the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences or the Agricultural and Biological Engineering major are eligible to apply for CALS scholarships.

Scholarship applications are available online. New applications must be submitted by March 15 and renewal applications must be submitted by March 1 to be considered for awards for the following academic year. Scholarship recipients will be notified after July 31st.

Scholarship applications are now open for the 2012-2013 year. Click on the appropriate link below. Complete only one application to be considered for all IFAS/CALS scholarships. Thank you very much for your submissions!

NOW CLOSED - Undergraduate Scholarship Application for 2012-2013

NOW CLOSED - Renewal Scholarship Application for 2012-2013 (For students who received a 2011-2012 IFAS/CALS scholarship)

Undergraduate Awards

Each spring, CALS recognizes undergraduate students who display outstanding leadership and scholarship with the following awards:

• J. Wayne Reitz Medal of Excellence - presented to the outstanding CALS senior in honor of UF's Provost for Agriculture from 1949 to 1955
• E. T. York Medal of Excellence - presented to the outstanding CALS junior in honor of UF's Vice President of Agriculture from 1963 to 1973
• Larry J. Connor Medal of Excellence - presented to the outstanding senior minority student in the College in honor of the dean of the College from 1991 to 1999
• CALS Alumni and Friends Leadership Award - presented to a CALS senior who exemplifies leadership, scholastic achievement and citizenship

Undergraduate Student Awards applications are due February 24, 2012.

Click here for a list of previous award recipients.

Graduate Scholarships and Awards

Graduate Students may be eligible for other Awards, Scholarships, and Travel Grants.