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McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Scholarship

Florida Education Fund
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/15/2025
Closes: 1/15/2026

The McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Scholarship is open to African American or Hispanic students who are interested in seeking a Ph.D. Students seeking a degree in designated fields at select universities in Florida and preparing for an academic career are eligible to apply. Special consideration is given to students pursuing agriculture, biology, business administration, chemistry, computer science, engineering, marine biology, mathematics, physics, or psychology.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Have a bachelor's or graduate degree
  • Seeking a Ph.D
  • Studying in the fields of arts and sciences, business, engineering, health sciences, nursing, or the visual and performing arts
  • Attend Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Institute of Technology, Florida International University, Florida State University, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of Miami, or the University of South Florida
  • U.S. citizen
  • African American, Black, Hispanic, or Latino Preference is given to students pursuing agriculture, biology, business administration, chemistry, computer science, engineering, marine biology, mathematics, physics, or psychology.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    PhD
    Location
    • Country: US
    Intended Area of Study
    Arts, Engineering, Nursing, Visual and Performing Arts, Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Business and Management, Chemistry, Computer Science, Marine Biology and Oceanography, Math, Physics, Psychology
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen

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