Machen Florida Opportunity Scholar Program is a need-based scholarship at the

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. The objective of the scholarship is to retain these particular students and have them graduate at rates equal to or greater than the standard undergraduate population on campus.

History

This program is designed to provide financial support for first-generation, financially disadvantaged students working toward a bachelor's degree. The first need-based scholarship was dispersed in the summer of 2006, and during the 2006-2008 academic years $3.6 million has been given to students at the University of Florida. In 2008, Coach

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and Coach

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agreed to lead the charge to raise $50 million to help support and fund this scholarship on campus.

Objective

This scholarship was designed for First-generation students that have unique needs and financial challenges. The Florida Opportunity Scholars Program was created by President

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to increase the opportunities for academically prepared first-generation students to attend the university with having to struggle with financial burdens. For examples:books and fees, meal and housing, transportation, miscellaneous expenses are all covered by this scholarship.

External links

Official website of the Scholarship

* ttps://www.sfa.ufl.edu/mfos/ University of Florida
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References

University of Florida Student financial aid in the United States Education in Florida 2006 establishments in Florida Scholarships in the United States {{charity-org-stub

History

Objective

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