Endowed Scholarships & Fellowships
Haydon Burns Scholarship Fund
History
Former Florida Gov. Haydon Burns established this fund. He was a great success as mayor of Jacksonville from 1949-64. While governor of Florida, Burns welcomed Walt Disney World Co. to Orlando and forever ensured Florida as a center of tourism. During his short two-year term (1964-66), Burns helped establish the state Board of Regents in the State University System. In addition, he helped create the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida Technological University (now the University of Central Florida) in Orlando and the College of Law at Florida State University in Tallahassee.
Burns, who passed away at age 75, said he would choose to be remembered for his educational reform.
Criteria
Florida high school graduates, based on financial need and academic merit. Award is not for National Merit Scholars.
Application Information
Income generated by the Haydon Burns Scholarship Fund is disbursed into a variety of scholarship programs throughout the university.
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