Overview
The Inspire Scholars Program of the UCF Burnett Honors College, in partnership with Take Stock in Children, provides high-achieving, at-risk, and low-income students access to the opportunities and benefits of an honors education at a major, metropolitan research university.
Requirements
At minimum, the following criteria must be met for admission into the Inspire Scholars program*:
- Must be an active participant in the Take Stock in Children program.
- Must be Pell Grant eligible (see federal student aid requirements).
- Must be eligible for at least the Florida Medallion Scholarship (Weighted GPA of 3.0 and ACT/SAT score
of at least 25/1210). - Must be taking a rigorous high school course schedule.
- Must demonstrate leadership, community service, or family responsibilities.
Benefits
Scholarship recipients receive a four-year Florida Prepaid tuition and residence hall housing award and up to $5,000 for cocurricular opportunities like study abroad, undergraduate research, and internships and other professional development. Scholars join a vibrant community of like-minded students and have specialized advising and mentoring.
Application Process
The application process first starts by applying to UCF by November 1st. Students then consult their Take Stock in Children Affiliate.
Step 1
Take Stock in Children Affiliate submits application and nomination letter by January 31.
Step 2
Zoom interviews with semifinalist are scheduled in February.
Step 3
Inspire Scholar finalists are notified in March.
Your college Take Stock in Children Affiliate will upload the material to the Take Stock in Children Drop Box. Accepted scholars must commit to the Inspire Scholarship and UCF by April 25.
For more information: contact Tre Francis at tre.francis@ucf.edu.