UF Gulf Scholars is thrilled to announce a new funding opportunity aimed at expanding educational and experiential learning in the Gulf region. These grants are designed to support innovative projects and enhance student engagement with the Gulf of Mexico’s diverse challenges and opportunities.
Call for Proposals: Experiential Learning Opportunities for Students
Are you working on impactful research or projects related to the Gulf of Mexico or its communities? The UF Gulf Scholars Program invites you to partner with us to offer hands-on, experiential learning opportunities for students. By collaborating with us, you can host Gulf Scholars who will contribute to your project while gaining valuable experience.
We are offering between $750 and $5,000 to support experiential learning opportunities and Gulf Impact Projects for students led by UF faculty/staff or community partners. The goal of these experiences is to foster meaningful student experiences while addressing real-world challenges in Gulf communities. Learn more and apply at: UF
Gulf Scholars Experiential Learning Proposals.
A are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to shape the next generation of leaders and innovators dedicated to the challenges facing the Gulf.
Attend our info session! Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an info session that will outline best practices for designing a Gulf Scholars experiential learning opportunity. The workshop will take place on Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Pugh Hall O’Neill Reading Room. UF faculty and staff who work on the Gainesville campus should plan to attend in person. Facutly and community partners who are not on the UF campus will be provided with a Zoom link by request. Learn more and register at the following link: UF Gulf Scholars Experiential Learning Faculty Info Session
For any questions, please contact Rebecca Burton, UF Gulf Scholars Coordinator, at rlburton@ufl.edu or (352) 846-4723.
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