The 2022 UF Water Institute Symposium Student Diversity Scholarships aim to increase representation of students from historically excluded groups in higher education (i.e. Students who self-identify as members from the Black, Hispanic, Native-American/Native-Alaskan, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, LGTBQ+ communities, as well as persons with disabilities and first-generation students) at the Water Institute Symposium.

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Eligibility

Eligible students include senior undergraduate and graduate students from any U.S. University or College interested in exploring water issues, who self-identify as members of the historically excluded groups in higher education listed above.

What will the Scholarship cover?

• Student Registration fee (includes two lunches)
• For students residing over 50 miles from Gainesville:
• Two nights lodging at the Reitz Union hotel (includes breakfast)
• One sponsored dinner
• Students are responsible for transportation and other costs

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Requirements

• Students must submit an abstract and participate in the student poster competition and/or volunteer to support the poster competition logistics
• Students will be required to fill out UF Travel Authorization Forms

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How to Apply?

To apply for a scholarship, Students must fill out the application form by October 6, 2021.

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Sponsors

Funds to support this program have been provided by the Water Institute, UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, UF/IFAS Research Office, and generous donations to our Gator Nation Giving Day campaign from Amy Goodden, Wendy Graham, Beth Lewis, Elizabeth Perez and an anonymous donor.

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Questions?

Contact:

Paloma Carton de Grammont
Research Coordinator
UF Water Institute
palomacgl@ufl.edu
Phone: 352-294-7744