UCF Black Faculty & Staff Association: Inez Long Memorial Scholarship

A scholarship will be awarded to a UCF student who demonstrates transformational leadership both on and off campus. The recipient of the Inez Long Memorial Scholarship will have demonstrated outstanding achievements in the areas of leadership, excellence, community and academics.

Information About this Scholarship

• A $1.000 scholarship sponsored by the Sponsored by BBIF, Inc. will be awarded to one recipient. BBIF, Inc. is happy to announce the inaugural scholarship honoring their late CEO, Inez Long, who was a pillar in the business community and a UCF College of Business Hall of Famer.
• Scholarship recipients will be selected by the BFSA Scholarship Committee.
• The recipient must attend the Joseph C. Andrews Mentoring Celebration on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 8 a.m. in the Pegasus Ballroom, Student Union.

Eligibility Information:

• Student must be currently enrolled full-time at the University of Central Florida and have at least ONE semester remaining before graduation.
• The student must have a minimum UCF cumulative GPA of a 3.0.

Instructions:

• Complete the scholarship application form.
• Attach your personal statement (maximum 2-page essay explaining why you should be selected for this award).
• Unofficial UCF College Transcript One letter of professional recommendation (professor, advisor, mentor, or supervisor)
• Please submit all application documents and typed essay by Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm. There will be no deadline extensions, but early submissions are preferred.