Scholarships, internships, and more this summer!
Watch out for upcoming events to keep up with your Honors points!
We’ve got a real doozy of an update here. Chock-a-block full of scholarship, internship, and employment options—this is your one-stop guide to making the most of your summer. Scroll down for great options to earn Honors points, get experience, and secure funding.
Updates in this edition:
Honors Highlight: Get your Points - Sign Up for Classes Now
SF Foundation Scholarship Fall 2024 Application Deadline: June 15
Looking for Other Scholarships? Dozens of Opportunities are Available
UF@SF Center: Updated Summer UF Walk-In Advising Schedule
Love Gaming? Get in on the ground floor with SF’s new Game Dev Club
$1000 Stipend: Join the Intercollegiate Civil Disagreement Partnership
New for Fall 2024: Improv Comedy Class at SF (TPP2925)
Civic Engagement and Service: Sign up for Summer Service Trips
Find YOUR opportunity with SF’s Office of Civic Engagement and Service!
Remote and Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
The Cade Museum is Seeking Interns
NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars is Accepting Applications!
Support fellow SF students by working with Project Saint
Blossoming Butterfly is Seeking Interns
Get Hands-On Experience with the Gator Emergency Medical Response unit
Honors Highlight:
Get your Points - Sign Up for Classes Now
This edition contains some great opportunities to earn Honors Points, but the easiest way to stay on top of your requirements is through the excellent Honors classes we have scheduled for this summer and Fall. Looking for a fun and chill way to get your feet wet with Honors Classes? Try Art Appreciation (ARH1000, section BH2) later this summer. Want to jump in with some in-depth classes this fall? We’ve got more options than ever in all areas of your degree and at 3 SF locations.
Whatever you’re looking to take, we’ll have something that works for you. Click below to sign up now.
Academic and Scholarship Opportunities
SF Foundation Scholarship Fall 2024 Application Deadline: June 15
Many generous donors contribute financially to several applications available at SF through the SF Foundation. Apply for multiple Foundation scholarships at once by completing the SF Foundation Scholarships Application by June 15, 2024.
Looking for Other Scholarships? Dozens of Opportunities are Available
Thanks to Jessica Velasco with JLV College Counseling, we have this fantastic list of more than 70 scholarships that are currently open, many with general eligibility requirements. Most of these have applications that are quick to complete, also!
UF@SF Center: Updated Summer UF Walk-In Advising Schedule
Are you planning to transfer to the University of Florida? Meet with a UF advisor in your area of study at the UF@SF Center on the SF main campus. Look below for a schedule of when UF advisors will be at SF in May 2024. Click here for a calendar of current walk-in advising dates and times.
Love Gaming? Get in on the ground floor with SF’s new Game Dev Club
Hey, SF students! Are you interested in expanding your creative portfolio? If so, we're calling all programmers, artists, musicians/audio designers, and writers to develop a video game. What visionary idea have you been waiting for and wanting to create? Collaborate as a team and learn industry-level software to create just that! Join the SF Game Dev club to get involved and begin this ultimate creative experience! Whether you’re a seasoned programmer, practiced artist, or you just like video games, get in touch with Jaxson Christie (jaxson.christie@go.sfcollege.edu) to learn more!
$1000 Stipend: Join the Intercollegiate Civil Disagreement Partnership
15 Honors Points for participating in program
The SF Center for Applied Ethics & Humanities is now in its fifth year of partnership with ethics and humanities institutes at Harvard, Stanford, St. Philip’s College, and California State Bakersfield for the Intercollegiate Civil Disagreement Partnership (ICDP), an undergraduate student fellowship and training program aimed at developing skills to engage in and lead conversations about difficult, important topics across political differences at their respective universities and beyond.
We will select six to eight 2024-25 ICDP Student Fellows from SF to participate in the program that begins with a week-long summer retreat and training at DePauw University in Indiana (from August 12 to 16). All expenses for the summer retreat will be paid, and students will receive a $1000 stipend for their participation in the two-semester hybrid program.
For more information and to apply, students can go to this ICDP website. The link is also included in the attached flyer. Applications are due by May 20, 2024 (11:59 p.m. Eastern). Students must be SF undergraduates to apply (SF high school dual-enrolled students are eligible).
New for Fall 2024: Improv Comedy Class at SF (TPP2925)
Hey! Interested in improving your communication skills? Want to have fun and learn character development with fellow Santa Fe students?
Then sign for TPP 2925.001, Theater Topics! This is a semester-length improvisational theater class that will explore many different forms of improv. The course will incorporate current events social/political topics that will be used in class as inspiration for sketch comedy work. You will learn how to think quickly, make bold choices, and gain confidence in a safe, welcoming environment. Space is limited, so if interested, sign up today!
Volunteer Opportunities
Civic Engagement and Service: Sign up for Summer Service Trips
1 Honors Point per Hour of Service
CES is offering service experiences around our community on Fridays throughout the summer! These service projects are a great way to experience different volunteer settings and meet students who share an interest in serving our community. Transportation to off-campus sites is provided.
Alachua County Animal Resources and Care
May 24th from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Repurpose Project
May 31st from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Haven Hospice Attic Resale Store
June 7th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Ichetucknee Springs State Park
June 14th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Bread of the Mighty Food Bank
June 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Rebuilding Together North Central Florida
July 12th from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Partnership for Strong Families Back to School Drive
July 19th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
July 26th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
You must sign up in advance to participate in these service projects – space is limited! To sign up, email sarah.blanc@sfcollege.edu. To participate, you must:
Be a currently enrolled SF student in good standing
Have at least a 2.0 GPA
Be at least 18 years old or have a parent/guardian sign paperwork
Find YOUR opportunity with SF’s Office of Civic Engagement and Service!
1 Honors Point per service hour
The Santa Fe Civic Engagement and Service (CES) provides students with the opportunity to engage with more than 200 local agencies that are looking for volunteers. In addition, CES is manages group service projects throughout the semester both on and off campus, so if you are occupied with your courses this semester you will still have the opportunity to volunteer and earn Honors points. To stay updated about the group projects offered by the CES, you can subscribe using your email, or visit Building S, Room 135.
Also, towards the end of the academic year, students that gather the most volunteer hours will receive a Civic Engagement and Service Award, which will be solely based on the students’ involvement, including participation in CES events, individual service, and group projects. Make sure to report volunteer hours to the CES Specialist if you want to receive this award!
Contact for more information: sarah.blanc@sfcollege.edu
Remote and Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
1 Honors Point per Hour of Service
Are you looking for volunteer hours, but have a hard time finding something that fits your schedule and availability? Thanks to the SF Office for Civic Engagement and Service, there are many opportunities to get engaged virtually and provide service from home or an SF computer!
Pre-Professional Opportunities
Education
The Cade Museum is Seeking Interns
The Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention strives to provide a workplace that promotes creativity and invention at its core. They are looking for interns that have a passion for creating meaningful experiences for guests and students. Current available opportunities include STEAM education, events, marketing and outreach, administration and finance, and podcasting. If you have any questions, please email info@cademuseum.org.
Education
Support fellow SF students by working with Project Saint
30 Honors points per semester of employment
STEM
NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars is Accepting Applications!
The NCAS application period is open now through 11:59 p.m. CDT on June 10, 2024! NCAS wants to connect SF students to NASA and provide opportunities for community college students to participate in activities following STEM pathways.
About NCAS: Uses NASA’s unique expertise, research, facilities, and other resources to engage students in authentic and experiential learning. NCAS makes connections between students’ degree programs and NASA career opportunities, while motivating students to participate in other NASA activities, internships, competitions, and challenges. NCAS encourages students from STEM and non-STEM majors to apply.
Secure your spot! Join NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) Mission 1: Discover, the first step in your NASA story.
Application Deadline: Today through 11:59 p.m. CDT on June 10, 2024!
More Info: NCAS website or by joining an information session below.
Pre-Health
Blossoming Butterfly is Seeking Interns
Blossoming Butterfly is a non-profit organization that provides spiritual, mental, physical, educational, and financial help to breast cancer patients through yoga, meditation, nutrition, self-care, and monetary assistance. They are seeking an office intern to join their volunteer team. Their vision is to be the hub of uplifting and offering support to breast cancer patients through affirming beauty, vibrancy, encouragement, education, preparation for the battle ahead, healthy living, and financial resources. To learn more, visit their website.
Get Hands-On Experience with the Gator Emergency Medical Response unit
30 Honors Points for Participation in Program
Are you pre-health or interested in emergency medicine and looking for experience with hands-on patient care? GEMRU is a volunteer EMS unit at the University of Florida. We respond to 911 calls on campus and provide medical standby at official university events and student organization activities. GEMRU responders have the unique opportunity to practice their medical skills in real emergency situations.
Applications for Summer 2024 GEMRU responders are open May 13th and will close May 26th at 11:59pm. You must be a First Responder or EMT to apply. You can get certified through First Responder Gator (FRG) or UF’s EMR class EMS1055. Can’t apply this semester? Not a problem! We have applications open every semester! More information can be found on the attached flyer and on our home webpage, www.police.ufl.edu/gemru/.