Catherine E. Case Memorial Scholarship - UNF

This scholarship was created in memory of UNF student Catherine E. Case. In March 2011, Catherine was a beautiful, bright, and energetic 22-yr-old senior studying Biology at UNF when her life was suddenly and tragically cut short by an alcohol impaired driver. In her honor, University of North Florida posthumously awarded Catherine a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology – her father Terry accepted the award on her behalf at the April 2011 commencement ceremony.

Catherine was born and raised in Jacksonville. Even as a small child, she loved all of nature’s “critters”, especially lizards and snakes. She was fiercely independent. Her junior and senior years she worked 32 hours per week at Costco in addition to her full time studies at UNF. Her strong work ethic, leadership qualities, respect for others and positive attitude were leading factors in her success. She lived life to the fullest and embraced opportunities for new experiences. She loved to travel and was always looking forward to the next adventure whether it was hiking, biking, skiing or some other outdoor venture. She enjoyed her studies and professors at UNF and was so excited to participate in the coastal biology course at GuanaTolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve. She was planning a career as a Physician’s Assistant. Catherine’s spirit of love, laughter, kindness to animals, and happiness lives on in the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Catherine E. Case Memorial Scholarship Application

Deadline: March 9, 2018

Biology Department Office (59/1300)

University of North Florida

1 UNF Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32224

The Award: Created in 2014 to support students majoring in Biology, this scholarship supports one student per year with a $2,000 scholarship*.

To apply for this scholarship you must:

♦ Be a sophomore, junior, or senior level biology major.

♦ Be a full-time student taking at least 12 credit hours in Fall 2018 and Spring 2019.

♦ Have completed a FAFSA application online.

♦ Be a legal Florida resident for tuition purposes.

♦ Complete an application packet including:

1. An application form (attached).

2. A brief statement describing your interest in a career in science.

3. One letter of support.

4. A copy of your current transcript.

The Application Process:

  • Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on-line (
  • Complete and submit the attached application form by Friday, March 9, 2018, 4:00 PM, to Biology Department Office, (59/1300), University of North Florida, 1 UNF Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
  • Finalists will interview with the department chair prior to selection of the recipient.

*The total value of financial aid and scholarships the student receives during any one academic year at UNF should not exceed the Cost of Education as established by UNF Enrollment Services. If the student is awarded a combination of federal, state, private, foundation, institutional financial aid, and scholarships which exceeds the Cost of Education, the institutional scholarship will be reduced until the total value of financial aid and scholarships equals the cost of education for the semester.

Catherine E. Case Memorial Scholarship Application

Deadline: March 9, 2018

Biology Department Office (59/1300)

University of North Florida

1 UNF Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32224

PART A

Name: ______N#: ______

Last First MI

Local Address:______Email: ______

Telephone: (______) ______Date of FAFSA submission: ______

Circle Academic level: Fr. So. Jr. Sr.Expected Graduation Date: ______

Your major: ______Your minor: ______

Please list any extra-curricular activities that enhance your program of study at UNF and indicate if you have a leadership role within any: ______

______

______

Note: Scholarship recipients must consent to release grades to the Department of Biologyto report to the donors and must comply with all University regulations, rules, and codes of conduct governing students on campus. Scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee convened by the Chair of the Department of Biology.

PART B – Please Attach

Essay:Pleaseaddress the following –

  1. Why have you chosen to major in biology and what do you hope to do with your degree after graduation?
  2. What experiences (work, personal, etc.) outside of your coursework best exemplify your character and work ethic?
  3. How would the Case Memorial Scholarship benefit your academic career?

Format Requirements: 1-2 pages, typed, Times New Roman font, 12-point, one inch margins on the right, left, top, and bottom.

Applications must be received by March 9, 2018, 4:00 PM