Bender Family Endowed Scholarship

Bender Family Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to full-time undergraduate or graduate students in the UCF College of Nursing. Qualifications include:
• Must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or higher in the nursing program.
• Must be enrolled in the College of Nursing at the time of scholarship distribution and demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
• Applicant must write a statement to explain his/her interest in the field of mental health, psychiatric nursing, and/or public health.
• Preference will be given to students interested in the fields of mental health, psychiatric nursing and/or public health.

Donor
Dr. Howard Bender
Award
Varies
College/Department
College of Nursing
Deadline
04/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please write an essay (1000 word limit) to explain your interest in the fields of mental health, psychiatric nursing, and/or public health.