Thursday, August 10, 2017

THE DIANE FISHER AWARD - Undergraduate Scholarship

2 Winners will receive a plaque with their name and a scholarship of $500 each

Nomination Criteria:
o Currently enrolled full-time in a Bachelors program
o Student is listed on the “Eligible Students” document
o Holds at least a 3.0 G.P.A.
o Exhibits outstanding service/contributions to their department/UF or broader community
o A non-immigrant F-1/J-1 student visa holder in good standing

Submission Requirements:

*Please submit all documents as (1) PDF
o 3 Letters of Recommendation (Additional letters will not be considered)
o 500 – 800 Word essay on the following topic:
“How have you contributed to the University of Florida and the Gainesville community? How has your international background made an impact in your contributions?”

Students must submit documents as (1) PDF to Amanda Apatow; aapatow@ufic.ufl.edu
Please have students title their submissions as:
o “DIANE FISHER; College, First name Last name”
Submission Deadline: Friday, September 1st 2017

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Winners will be selected by a committee of 3 representatives
Winners will be announced on: Friday, October 20th 2017
The advisors to the winning students will be asked to give a 3 to 5 minute speech about their student and present their students award at the ceremony