Several scholarships, awards, and fellowships are available to undergraduates majoring in English at UF.
Lipsky Awards
Michael A. Lipsky graduated from the University of Florida in 1960 with a bachelor’s degree in English from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and a Juris Doctorate degree in 1962 from the College of Law. He practiced family law until his death in 1996. Michael’s family came to Florida in the late 1800’s and as such, he held a deep appreciation for the State and Floridians. His lifelong passion, though, was literature and learning. As an avid golfer, he served as the Head of the Golf Advisory Counsel for the City of Miami Beach.
Joseph Lipsky, his son, established this endowed scholarship in memory of his father and to help those students seeking to follow his father’s path with an English degree. Joseph Lipsky, also a University of Florida alumnus, received his bachelor’s degree in 1989 from the College of Journalism and Communications.
Michael’s daughter, Kim Lipsky is also a graduate of the University of Florida, earning her bachelor’s degree in 1991 from the College of Journalism and Communications. Kim serves as a mentor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Beyond120 program.
About the Award
Each year, the English Department offers awards restricted to English majors excelling in their studies. These are the Lipsky book awards, the purpose of which is to defray the cost of textbooks. They will be awarded in April. Students applying for the Lipsky awards must have a GPA in upper-division (3000 and 4000 level) English courses of 3.2 or higher. Applicants must submit a personal statement (not exceeding two pages) explaining their need for this support and their own sense of qualification for it. They must also submit at least one letter of recommendation from an English Department faculty member.
Since financial need was specified as a primary criterion by the donor, applicants must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at the Office for Student Financial Affairs (S107 Criser Hall). This must be on file, since that office will determine for us which applicants are eligible for need-based scholarships.
The application materials should be submitted to Dr. John Murchek in 4012-E, Turlington Hall.
O. Ruth McQuown Awards
In memory of this friend and colleague (1920–1984), the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) at the University of Florida has established the O. Ruth McQuown Scholarship Award to honor outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who best exemplify her values, achievements and commitment to the well-being of society.
Applications are due on February 23rd. Recent awards have ranged from $500 to $3000. May be nominated by a faculty member or by self.
MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY
For more information visit the O. Ruth McQuown Scholarship page.
University Women’s Club Scholarships
Junior and Senior Achievement Award Scholarships: The University Women’s Club presents Achievement Award Scholarships to undergraduate Juniors and Seniors each spring. The Awards are named for the wives of past University of Florida Presidents and distinguished administrators, and are given in recognition of student scholarship and leadership. Each of the Awards is for $1,000.
The requirements for consideration include full time enrollment at the University of Florida, current Junior or Senior status, a minimum 3.6 GPA, and earnest participation in community and/or campus activities.
The annual deadline for nominations for the Awards varies, but is usually at the start of the Spring semester.
Other UF Scholarships
See these pages for information regarding scholarships and fellowships offered by UF and by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS):
Scholarship-related materials are also available in printed form in the CLAS Dean’s Office, 2014 Turlington Hall.