Scholarship Universe

Scholarship Universe is a one stop shop for all your scholarship needs. Scholarship Universe reviews each scholarship before being listed, so you can apply worry free. Nearly every department on campus uses this platform to post their scholarship opportunities. If you come across any inconsistencies or concerns about a scholarship you were matched to, you can report it by emailing sfa-help@ufl.edu.

Yes, you will need to be admitted to the University of Florida and have established Gatorlink account and password in order to log in to Scholarship Universe.

There are several types of scholarships available! You can find scholarships based on your major, minor, college, department, academic merits, financial need, hobbies, interests, affiliations, and more. Scholarships can come from two different sources. UF Scholarships are internal and are offered by various departments across campus. External Scholarships are available by sources outside of the University of Florida. These can be offered from local, state, or national organizations. Every scholarship posted in Scholarship Universe comes from a reliable source.

It is recommended that you log in to Scholarship Universe often to stay up to date on any new scholarships that are posted and apply before their deadline. Scholarship Season (November – May) is the peak time when most scholarship opportunities are available for the upcoming academic year, so it is recommended to log in more frequently.

Every year, millions of scholarship dollars are awarded to University of Florida students. While receiving a scholarship is not guaranteed, you can increase your chances by applying to as many scholarships as you can.

Yes! Millions of scholarship dollars are awarded to thousands of University of Florida students every year. Award amounts can vary and can typically be combined with other merit scholarships and financial aid awards. However, a student may not receive aid that exceeds their cost of attendance. If a student is offered aid that exceeds their cost of attendance they will be considered overawarded.

Since each department is responsible for reviewing applications, it will vary. Generally, the review period begins once the deadline closes. If you are selected for a scholarship, you will receive an email from Scholarship Universe informing you of any potential next steps such as submitting a Thank You Letter. You may also receive a separate communication from the awarding department with additional information.

To check the status of a scholarship, navigate to the Scholarships tab from the menu and then select the Application Submitted tab. From there, you can see the status of the scholarship you applied to. If the scholarship does not appear on this page, this means the scholarship review process has been completed for this scholarship.

Any outstanding tasks that you are required to complete such as Thank You Letters or Award Acceptance can be done directly from your Scholarship Universe profile under the Action Required section of your Dashboard. Not sure where to start? Check out the helpful tips in the email to help you write a more meaningful letter to your donor. Follow the prompts to submit your Thank You Letter or Accept Your Award by the deadline posted. Scholarship Universe Thank You Letter Instructions.