SF Scholarships
Overview
Santa Fe College offers numerous institutional scholarships including need-based general scholarships for in-district and out-of-district students, merit based scholarships, and other scholarships to support underserved populations.
Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for institutional scholarships at Santa Fe College.
Need-Based Scholarships
There is no additional application for need-based Santa Fe Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to students with most financial need by the Financial Aid Office. Priority is given to previous recipients and then students with the earliest FAFSA submission date.
This scholarship is for in-district students (Alachua and Bradford County) who have sufficient unmet need after all other grants and scholarships have been considered. Students must complete all SF admission requirements and the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) to be considered.
No additional application is needed. All in-district students will be considered for this scholarship.
This scholarship is for out-of-district students who have sufficient unmet need after all other grants and scholarships have been considered. Students must complete all SF admission requirements and the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) to be considered.
No additional application is needed. All out-of-district students will be considered for this scholarship.
Merit-Based
In addition to completing the FAFSA to be eligible, students must complete the Santa Fe College General Scholarship application for these merit-based scholarships. These scholarships are awarded by scholarship committees from across the college. Each scholarship has its own criteria for eligibility, and may require the submission of additional application materials.
SF General Scholarship Application
The James Gregg Honors Scholarship is awarded to 20 students per academic year selected from the SF Honors Program and from the SF Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa.
Award
The scholarship covers up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring terms and 6 credit hours in the summer term. The scholarship is awarded for one year and renewable for one additional consecutive year, if performance standards of the SF Honors Program or Phi Theta Kappa are met.
Requirements
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Honors Scholarship:
- Current membership or recent admission to the SF Honors Program or the SF Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa.
- Minimum 3.5 SF Cumulative GPA, with no grade lower than C for current SF Honors Program and Phi Theta Kappa students
- Minimum 3.5 high school cumulative GPA with no grade lower than C for incoming high school students recently admitted to the SF Honors Program.
- Evidence of leadership qualities, participation in extracurricular activities, and/or civic engagement.
How to Apply
Submit the SF General Scholarship Application and provide any requested supplementary materials. Scholarship decisions are made by a committee within the Honors Department. The committee will notify you via your SF Student Email if you have received the scholarship. There is no set timeline for application review and decision.
The Fine Arts Scholarship is awarded to 20 students per academic year whose program of study is in Art, Dance, Music, and Theatre.
Award
The scholarship covers tuition and some fees for one academic year and may be renewable based on available funding and the recipient's performance in the Fine Arts program.
Requirements
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Fine Arts Scholarship:
- A declared program of study in Fine Arts.
- At least a 2.5 cumulative SF GPA or high school GPA, depending on which institution was most recently attended.
- A scholarship audition/portfolio submission/interview.
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- No grades lower than a B in the chosen fine arts discipline.
How to Apply
Submit the SF General Scholarship Application and provide any requested supplementary materials. Scholarship decisions are made by a committee within the Fine Arts Department. The committee will notify you via your SF Student Email if you have received the scholarship. There is no set timeline for application review and decision.
The Bachelor's Degree (Baccalaureate) Scholarship is awarded to 4 students per academic year who are enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program.
Award
The scholarship covers up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring terms and 6 credit hours in the summer term for one year. The award may be renewable for a subsequent year based on availability of funding.
Requirements
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Baccalaureate Scholarship:
- Enrolled in an SF baccalaureate program.
- At least a 3.0 All College Cumulative GPA.
How to Apply
Submit the SF General Scholarship Application and provide any requested supplementary materials. Scholarship decisions are made by a committee within Academic Affairs. The committee will notify you via your SF student email if you have received the scholarship. There is no set timeline for application review and decision.
The Public Safety Scholarship is awarded to 6 students per academic year who are enrolled in eligible public safety programs.
Award
The scholarship covers tuition as follows:
- Fall cohort: fall 16 credit hours, spring 16 credit hours, summer 11 credit hours.
- Spring cohort: spring 16 credit hours, summer 16 credit hours, fall 11 credit hours.
Requirements
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible for the Public Safety Scholarship:
- Completed all prerequisites for public safety courses. (Speak to an advisor for details)
- Pass a required background check.
- Meet the program and college’s admissions requirements.
How to Apply
Submit the SF General Scholarship Application and provide any requested supplementary materials. Scholarship decisions are made by a committee within the Institute of Public Safety. The committee will notify you via your SF Student Email if you have received the scholarship. There is no set timeline for application review and decision.
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship is awarded to 18 students per academic year who are enrolled in CTE programs.
Award
The scholarship covers up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring terms and 6 credit hours in the summer term for a maximum of 76 credit hours.
Requirements
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the CTE Scholarship:
- Currently enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs working on a certificate, A.S. degree, or A.A.S. degree.
- At least a 3.0 SF Cumulative GPA.
- Demonstrated financial need.
How to Apply
Submit the SF General Scholarship Application and provide any requested supplementary materials. Scholarship decisions are made by a committee within the CTE Programs. The committee will notify you via your SF Student Email if you have received the scholarship. There is no set timeline for application review and decision.
Other Scholarships
In addition to completing the FAFSA to be eligible, students must complete the Santa Fe College General Scholarship application for these scholarships. These scholarships are awarded by scholarship committees from across the college. Each scholarship has its own criteria for eligibility, and may require the submission of additional application materials.
SF General Scholarship Application
This Bachelor's Degree (Baccalaureate) Scholarship is awarded to full- or part-time SF students enrolled in a bachelor's degree program.
Award
The scholarship covers up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring terms and 6 credit hours in the summer term for one year. The award may be renewable for a subsequent year based on availability of funding.
Requirements
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Baccalaureate Scholarship:
- Have a minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA in an A.A. or A.S. degree program
- Be admitted into an SF Bachelor's degree program
- Have financial need as determined by either a FAFSA standardized calculation
- Have in-state residency or qualify for the Florida High School Graduate Out-of- State Waiver for tuition purposes.
How to Apply
Submit the SF General Scholarship Application and provide any requested supplementary materials. Scholarship decisions are made by a committee within Academic Affairs. The committee will notify you via your SF student email if you have received the scholarship. There is no set timeline for application review and decision.
The Workforce Scholarship is awarded to full- or part-time students in Career and Technical Education programs or students in select Continuing Education programs.
Award
Students may be awarded a full or partial scholarship depending on their financial need. Full scholarships pay 100% of tuition/registration fees. Partial Scholarships cover 50% of tuition/registration fees.
Requirements
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Workforce Scholarship:
- Be a resident of Alachua or Bradford County
- Meet with the Coordinator of Continuing Education to determine industry pathway
- Document Financial Need.
How to Apply
Submit the SF General Scholarship Application and provide any requested supplementary materials. Scholarship decisions are made by a committee within the Workforce Development Department. The committee will notify you via your SF Student Email if you have received the scholarship. There is no set timeline for application review and decision.
This scholarship is awarded to part-time students pursuing a degree or certificate.
Award
The scholarship award may cover up to 9 credit hours for fall and spring terms and up to 3 credit hours for the summer term.
Requirements
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Part-Time Scholarship:
- Have at least a minimum 2.25 High School Cumulative GPA or SF Cumulative GPA
- Be admitted into in an SF program
- Have in-state residency or qualify for the Florida High School Graduate Out-of- State Waiver for tuition purposes
- Have financial need as determined by either a FAFSA standardized calculation or a statement of financial need per application requirements.
How to Apply
Submit the SF General Scholarship Application and provide any requested supplementary materials. Scholarship decisions are made by a committee within the Division of Student Affairs. The committee will notify you via your SF Student Email if you have received the scholarship. There is no set timeline for application review and decision.
This scholarship is awarded to full- or part-time students nearing completion of their credential (degree or certificate).
Award
The scholarship covers a student's tuition and fees to complete their credential (degree or certificate). The scholarship is awarded as a one-term award. Awards are renewable up to two terms with no break in attendance between major semesters (fall and spring, excluding summer).
Requirements
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Last Mile/Finish at the Top Scholarship:
- Have at least a 2.0 SF Cumulative GPA
- Have 12 credit hours or less remaining to successful completion of their SF credential
- Have in-state residency or qualify for the Florida High School Graduate Out-of- State Waiver for tuition purposes
- Have been a previous SF student, but not enrolled within the past year
- Apply or have applied for re-admission to SF and be enrolled in the applicable semester.
How to Apply
Submit the SF General Scholarship Application and provide any requested supplementary materials. Scholarship decisions are made by a committee within the Division of Student Affairs. The committee will notify you via your SF Student Email if you have received the scholarship. There is no set timeline for application review and decision.
This scholarship is awarded to full- or part-time students with an F-1 or F-2 Visa who are experiencing crisis situations beyond the students’ control in the U.S. or in the country of origin, to aid in the student’s education.
Award
The scholarship is awarded term by term as a flat dollar amount during the major terms (fall and spring), and is renewable for up to four consecutive semesters.
Requirements
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the International SOS Scholarship:
- Must meet F-1/F-2 Visa requirements for enrollment at SF
- Have a financial need which is demonstrated by:
- Providing a statement of Need verified by supporting documentation, and
- Meeting one or more (not all) of the following criteria:
- Be from a country that was designated for Special Student Relief by the United States Department of Homeland Security.
- Experience a reduction in personal/family funding due to:
- Currency devaluation
- Loss of employment of:
- Family, or
- Student: on-campus or off-campus employment
- Other extenuating circumstances as determined by documentation
How to Apply
Submit the SF General Scholarship Application and provide any requested supplementary materials. Scholarship decisions are made by a committee within the International Student Services Department. The committee will notify you via your SF Student Email if you have received the scholarship. There is no set timeline for application review and decision.
This scholarship is awarded to high-performing full- or part-time international students who are not studying with an F-1 or F-2 student visa, including but not limited to Temporary Protected Status (TPS), DACA, Asylees, Refugees, or students who are undocumented.
Award
The scholarship is awarded term-by-term as a flat dollar amount during the major terms (fall and spring), and is renewable for up to four consecutive semesters.
Requirements
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the International Resident Scholarship:
- Must not be an F1/F2 Visa holder
- Must have a financial need demonstrated by providing a statement of Need verified by supporting documentation.
How to Apply
Submit the SF General Scholarship Application and provide any requested supplementary materials. Scholarship decisions are made by a committee within the International Student Services Department. The committee will notify you via your SF Student Email if you have received the scholarship. There is no set timeline for application review and decision.
This scholarship is awarded to full- or part-time students who need to fund prerequisite courses required for transfer admission into State University System of Florida institutions or acceptance into SF limited access programs, but which financial aid will not cover because the courses are outside of SF program requirements. Gap students are not required to be degree-seeking if they have already been awarded an A.A. transfer degree, and priority consideration is given to SF graduates.
Award
The scholarship is awarded as a one-term, flat dollar amount, renewable for up to one additional consecutive term.
Requirements
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the GAP Scholarship:
- Have completed the courses within the program of study
- Have a financial need as documented by either a FAFSA standardized calculation or a statement of need
- Have in-state residency or qualify for the Florida High School Graduate Out-of- State Waiver for tuition purposes
- Documentation of required SMCPs.
How to Apply
Submit the SF General Scholarship Application and provide any requested supplementary materials. Scholarship decisions are made by a committee within the Division of Student Affairs. The committee will notify you via your SF Student Email if you have received the scholarship. There is no set timeline for application review and decision.
The Family Support scholarship is awarded to students who serve as caretakers for elderly or disabled adult relatives.
Award
The scholarship covers up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring terms and 6 credit hours in the summer term. The scholarship is awarded for one year and renewable for up to two additional years, with no break in attendance between major semesters (fall and spring, excluding summer).
Requirements
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Family Support Scholarship:
- Have at least a minimum 2.0 SF Cumulative GPA or High School Cumulative GPA
- Be admitted into an SF program
- Provide documentation of being a primary caretaker for an elderly or disabled adult relative
- Have in-state residency or qualify for the Florida High School Graduate Out-of-State Waiver for tuition purposes
- Have financial need as determined by either a FAFSA standardized calculation or a statement of financial need per application requirements.
How to Apply
Submit the SF General Scholarship Application and provide any requested supplementary materials. Scholarship decisions are made by a committee within the Division of Student Affairs. The committee will notify you via your SF Student Email if you have received the scholarship. There is no set timeline for application review and decision.