Carol and Jason Hendren First Generation Endowed Scholarship

• Which collegeCarol and Jason Hendren First Generation Endowed Scholarship - University of Central Florida Scholarships
• Who can applyApplicant must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Who can applyApplicant must have earned a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA .
• Where you liveApplicant must be a resident of the state of Florida.
• CitizenshipApplicant must be a Florida Resident and U.S Citizen or eligible Non-Citizen.
• Who can applyNote: This scholarship is part of our First Generation Matching Grant & First Generation Scholarships Application, which is open to all students who meet First Generation student status based on their General Application. With completion of the First Generation Matching Grant & First Generation Scholarships Application, no additional application is needed to be considered for this scholarship. Criteria: Applicant must be enrolled at the University as an undergraduate student taking at least nine credit hours. Applicant must be the first generation college student.
• Who can applyApplicant must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Applicant must be a resident of the state of Florida. Preference will be given to a student enrolled at the UCF main campus. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities. Scholarships considered for the First Generation Matching Grant Program may change every year.
• Who can applyIf the scholarship is selected to be a part of the First Generation Matching Grant Program, applicants will be evaluated based on additional state criteria, including, but not limited to: Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 UCF credit hours per Fall and/or Spring as a degree-seeking undergraduate student. Applicant must be a Florida Resident and U.S Citizen or eligible Non-Citizen. Applicant must be seeking their first bachelor's degree.
• Who can applyApplicant must be considered as 'First Generation', neither of the student's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have earned a college degree at the baccalaureate level or higher. Applicant must have earned a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA . Applicant must have completed a current-year, error-free FAFSA . Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ).
• Who can applyApplicant must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress ( https://www.ucf.edu/financial-aid/policies/satisfactory-academic-progress/ ) Applicant must not have defaulted on or owe a refund to any previous aid program. Applicant must have attempted hours no greater than 132 credit hours. Limitations: This Scholarship cannot pay over the student's Cost of Attendance ( COA ). COA is the estimated amount it will cost a student to attend the university. Additional information about COA can be found at: https://www.ucf.edu/financial-aid/cost/ . Renewable: No.
• Who can applyContact: Office of Student Financial Assistance sfascholarships@ucf.edu
• Who can applyCollege/Department First Generation Matching Grant

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31 October 2026

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