John V. Lombardi Scholarship and the Stamps Scholarship are the premier undergraduate merit scholarships at the University of Florida. Housed within the University Honors Program, these distinctive scholarships deliver curated life-changing experiences and a strong professional and academic community of highly motivated peers and mentors.
Scholarship Details
- Premier undergraduate merit scholarships at the University of Florida
- Administered through the University Honors Program
- Provide full funding for tuition and enrichment experiences
- Include summer study abroad, leadership training, and research opportunities
- Offer mentorship from faculty and program alumni throughout recipients’ undergraduate careers
- Recipients are part of a supportive, high-achieving community of scholars
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be incoming freshmen to the University of Florida
- Must demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement
- Must show intellectual curiosity, a commitment to service, and readiness for global engagement
- Typically, applicants are among the top students in their high school graduating class
Application Process
- Review eligibility and nomination requirements through the University of Florida Honors Program website
- Complete the required scholarship application or nomination form before the stated deadline
- Submit academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and personal essays reflecting leadership, service, and intellectual interests
- Finalists may be invited for interviews with the selection committee
- Recipients are notified and begin participation in the Honors Program and enrichment activities
Summer enrichment experiences offer scholars the tools they need to achieve their goals. Study abroad and leadership training programs develop intercultural skills, individual leadership styles, and adaptability. A close network of faculty from across campus mentors scholars throughout their undergraduate career and beyond.
