Endowed Scholarships & Fellowships
Roger Long/W. J. and A. C. Wise Scholarship Fund
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History
Alene S. Long, who passed away in 1996, founded the Roger Long Scholarship to commemorate her husband and strengthen UF’s standing as a leading institution of higher learning. Roger Long graduated from UF in 1951 with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts and sciences. He served as Student Orientation director in the 1950s and authored a number of articles for UF about campus life and special events.
Aubrey Wise, who passed away in 1996, established the William J. and Aubrey C. Wise Scholarship Fund. Her estate also created similar scholarships at Florida State University, the University of Dayton (Ohio) and Nova Southeastern University. Through her generosity, Aubrey Wise significantly influenced education as well as the lives of many individuals throughout the country.
Criteria
National Merit Scholars.
Application Information
The Long/Wise Scholarship endowment provides funding for the National Merit Scholarship Program at UF. Specific application form is not required. For information on the outstanding financial award package available to National Merit Scholars at UF contact:
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 114000
Gainesville, FL 32611-4000
Phone: (352) 392-1365
Click here for information on the National Merit Scholarship Program.
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