Florida Opportunity Scholars Program

Machen Florida Opportunity Scholar Program is a need-based scholarship at the University of Florida. 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 Urban Meyer and Coach Billy Donovan 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 Bernie Machen 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.

See also 
 University of Florida
 Bernie Machen

External links 
 Official Website of the Scholarship
 Orlando Sentinel article about Machen giving Program $285 thousand
 AT&T donates large sum to scholarship
 Gatorzone info about Program

References

Category:University of Florida
Category:Student financial aid in the United States
Category:Education in Florida
Category:2006 establishments in Florida
Category:Scholarships in the United States