The Dr. Christopher W. Blackwell Endowed Scholarship for First Generation Nursing Students

• Which collegeThe Dr. Christopher W. Blackwell Endowed Scholarship for First Generation Nursing Students - University of Central Florida Scholarships
• Who can applyHave a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• CitizenshipBe a Florida resident and a 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.
• Who can applyCriteria: Must be a first-generation college undergraduate student Preference will be given to student(s) enrolled in the College of Nursing Scholarships considered for the First Generation Matching Grant Program may change every year. If the scholarship is selected to be a part of the First Generation Matching Grant Program, students must meet the following additional criteria: Be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. Have a complete, error-free FAFSA showing financial need for the current aid year.
• Who can applyBe considered a "First Generation" student (neither parent has earned a bachelor's degree or higher). Be pursuing their first bachelor's degree. Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress ( https://www.ucf.edu/financial-aid/policies/satisfactory-academic-progress/ ). Not have defaulted on or owe a refund to any prior aid program. Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at UCF each Fall and/or Spring as a degree-seeking undergraduate student. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Have attempted no more than 132 credit hours.
• Who can applyDefinitions: Students whose parents completed a college degree abroad would not be considered First Generation students. Transient or study abroad hours may not be considered. Limitations: This Scholarship cannot pay over the student's Cost of Attendance ( COA ) if selected for the First Generation Matching Grant Program. 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. Contact: 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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