Endowed Scholarships & Fellowships
Fitzhugh and Essie Carter Scholarship
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Fitzhugh and Essie Carter |
History
This fund was established in 2007 by the estate of Fitzhugh and Essie Carter. Born December 29, 1907, Fitzhugh was the eldest son of Florida pioneers, Stephen and Eliza Carter. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, FL and a former teacher at Vernon Elementary School. After his retirement in 1957, he owned and managed a fishing and hunting ranch at Greenhead, FL. Fitzhugh passed away on December 8, 2003. Essie Thames Carter was born on May 28, 1911 and passed away on January 19, 2003.
Criteria
Students pursuing a BS or BA degree with first preference given to students from Washington County, FL; non-need based award and may given for 5 years if graduating from high school or 3 years if enrolling from community college; recipient must be of good moral character and maintain a 2.0 GPS.
Application Information
Contact the Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs:
Fitzhugh and Essie Carter Scholarship
c/o Office of the Provost, Office of Undergraduate Affairs
235 Tigert Hall; PO Box 113175
Gainesville, FL 32611-3175
(352) 846-1761
E-mail: undergraduateaffairs@aa.ufl.edu
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