Experiential learning and overseas study can be transformative experiences that offer students valuable new outlooks on career possibilities. Many college students show an early interest in studying abroad, undertaking an internship, or engaging in faculty-supported research, fieldwork, or service learning. But financial barriers often prevent them from carrying out these experiences. The Beyond120 scholarships and Brian and Kate Harfe awards offer significant financial support for students to embark on these life-impacting ventures. They also provide students the opportunity to serve as ambassadors for their programs and share the impact of their experiences with peers.
Beyond120 Scholarship FAQs
Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For most scholarships, eligibility is as follows:
• Must have at least a 2.5 UF GPA to apply.
• Must be in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
• Each applicant must be a UF degree-seeking student to qualify for consideration.
• Students do not need to have been selected for an experiential learning opportunity in order to apply for the scholarship, but must provide proof of acceptance before the scholarship is disbursed.
All scholarships funds will be dispersed directly to your ONE.UF account. Any charges to the student by the university may be taken out of these funds.
The Brian and Kate Harfe International Exchange Award provides financial support to students participating in one of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences exchange programs. The typical award amount is $400.
The deadline is April 8, 2022.
This award provides $3000 in support for a CLAS student participating in research in the field of chemistry. These funds can be used toward summer housing costs associated with a research experience, conference registration, travel, and other research-related costs.
Eligibility:
Applicants must have an overall 3.0 GPA or higher, be enrolled for at least one credit, and have a graduation date of no sooner than May 2023.
Responsibilities:
Recipients are required to present their research at an academic conference and submit a paper for publication to an academic journal by the end of Spring semester, 2023. Students will also be asked to write a brief reflection on their research experience and participate in one Beyond120 Research student panel discussion.
Applicants must submit:
- A Resume or CV
- A research proposal explaining:
- the project and its significance
- your role in the research and a timeline of their proposed involvement
- how you will benefit from this opportunity personally and professionally.
- A detailed budget accounting for how the money will be used (this can include personal expenses such as housing while conducting research)
- A letter of support from a faculty mentor.
Email your materials directly to Dr. Jacob T. Watson (jacobwatson@ufl.edu) no later than March 18th, 2022.
Last Year’s Award Winner
Alivia Ishee
A Dolphin Scholar, CUR Emerging Scholar, and President of the UF Chemistry Club, Alivia received the 2021 Beyond120 Chemistry Scholars Award for her work with Dr. Yousong Ding of the College of Pharmacy. After receiving the award, Alivia was selected to attend the ACS LEADs conference in Washington, D.C., as one of only 50 candidates from a pool of international undergraduates, graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and early career professionals.
Beyond120 Research would like to recognize the excellent work of our humanities faculty in supporting undergraduate research. This award will provide one outstanding faculty mentor with a $1000 cash gift as well as a certificate of recognition. The recipient will also be featured and celebrated on the Beyond120/CLAS Advising website.
I am requesting nominations for this award from undergraduate students currently involved in research under the guidance of—or in collaboration with—a faculty member affiliated with a CLAS humanities unit. Students: this is a great way to show your gratitude to a research mentor who has had a positive impact on your life!
What Counts as Research?
Undergraduate research is broadly defined at UF as any activity that produces knowledge (including new interpretation, analysis or critique) that is new to the world--not just new to the student. This can include not only senior theses or projects for University Scholars, CLAS Scholars, and other formal undergraduate research programs, but also papers produced in a classroom setting that present an original argument in conversation with current scholarship on the topic.
Nomination Prompt
To nominate your mentor, you need to submit a statement describing in detail what the working relationship with your mentor has been like and the impact this relationship has had on your academic, personal, and professional life. Please touch upon both the qualities that make this person an excellent mentor as well as specific examples of learning and growth experiences they have made possible for you. Be sure to also include your mentor’s departmental affiliation and list any research awards, publications, or accepted conference presentations you have earned while conducting research with this mentor.
Send your nominations to Dr. Jacob T. Watson (jacobwatson@ufl.edu).
I will be accepting nominations through April 15, 2022.
Last Year's Winner
Congratulations to Dr. Manoucheka Celeste for receiving the Beyond120 Research Mentorship Award in Humanities. Dr. Celeste is an Associate Professor with the Center for Gender, Sexualities & Women’s Studies Research, Associate Professor with the African American Studies Program, and Affiliate Faculty with the Center for Latin American Studies and the Center for Arts, Migration, and Entrepreneurship. She was nominated by third-year undergraduate student Julianna Panton, a McNair Scholar, CLAS Scholar, and Beyond120 Scholarship recipient. In addition to being an intentional mentor, Dr. Celeste is an award-winning author, educator, and esteemed colleague.
“Dr. Celeste is a great mentor because she is very driven, passionate, approachable, and genuine. Having Dr. Celeste as a mentor has positively impacted my experience at UF because she has introduced me to various research, networking, and personal growth opportunities.”
– Julianna Panton
Experiential Scholarships
We will have another round of funding in the Fall 2022 semester for Spring 2023 experiences, so check back during the Fall semester.
Beyond120 Internship Scholarships provide a $2,000 award to students who are undertaking internship experiences.
Eligibility
- Must have at least a 2.5 UF GPA to apply.
- Must be in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Each applicant must be a UF degree-seeking student to qualify for consideration.
- Students do not need to have been selected for an internship in order to apply for the scholarship, but must provide proof of acceptance before the scholarship is disbursed.
- Internship experiences must be at least 150 hours to be eligible.
Beyond120 International Scholarships provide a $2,000 award to help support students’ participation in a study abroad experiences or international internships.
Eligibility
- Must be participating in a study abroad program in any term from Summer 2021 to Spring 2022.
- Must have at least a 2.5 UF GPA to apply.
- Must be in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Must be a UF degree-seeking student.
- Students do not need to have selected a study abroad program to apply for scholarships but must provide proof of acceptance to an eligible program before the scholarship is disbursed.
Beyond120 Research Scholarships provide a $2,000 award to students who are undertaking undergraduate research.
Eligibility
- Must have at least a 2.5 UF GPA to apply.
- Must be in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Each applicant must be a UF degree-seeking student to qualify for consideration.
- Students can apply to University Scholars, CLAS Scholars, and Beyond120 Research Scholarships in the same semester, but cannot hold two of these awards at the same time.
- Students must be accepted to a research experience that has 150 hours over no less than 10 weeks to be eligible.
- Students must provide proof of acceptance to a research position before the scholarship is disbursed.
CLAS Cares Fund
The CLAS Cares fund was created to support students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences who are experiencing obstacles due to unexpected hardships or expenses. This fund can support broad student needs, including helping to continue experiential learning or co-curricular activities during times of uncertainty. There is no deadline for this fund. Applications are received and evaluated on a rolling, weekly basis. Please note that CLAS Cares funds may only be disbursed during academic semesters in which you are registered for coursework.
