McKnight Doctoral Fellowship (Florida Education Fund)

Scholarship · Florida Education Fund (FEF)

McKnight Doctoral Fellowship (Florida Education Fund). Up to $14,000. Expected to Reopen. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: Florida Education Fund (FEF)
Official link: https://www.fefonline.org/mdf.html (fefonline.org)
Amount: Up to $14,000. Up to $14,000 stipend per year for up to three years (renewable; up to 50 fellowships annually) at select Florida Ph.D.-granting universities (FEF McKnight Doctoral Fellowship page).
Status: Expected to Reopen — estimate. Official page lists January 15; year not printed. Check the official page.
Deadline: January 15 each year
Who can apply: Students in Florida
Last checked: September 7, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-09-07

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States on file: Florida

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Source: Florida Education Fund (FEF) (official URL on file)

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Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07

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FEF McKnight Doctoral Fellowships support U.S. citizens holding at least a bachelor’s degree who intend to pursue a Ph.D. at select Florida universities (Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Nursing, Visual/Performing Arts). Up to $14,000/year for up to 3 years. Deadline January 15 annually. Official: fefonline.org/mdf.html.

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Who can apply

Students in Florida

How to apply

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Who sponsors McKnight Doctoral Fellowship (Florida Education Fund)?

Florida Education Fund (FEF). Official page: https://www.fefonline.org/mdf.html

What is the amount for McKnight Doctoral Fellowship (Florida Education Fund)?

Up to $14,000. Up to $14,000 stipend per year for up to three years (renewable; up to 50 fellowships annually) at select Florida Ph.D.-granting universities (FEF McKnight Doctoral Fellowship page). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for McKnight Doctoral Fellowship (Florida Education Fund)?

What is the status of McKnight Doctoral Fellowship (Florida Education Fund)?

Expected to Reopen. Official page lists January 15; year not printed. Check the official page.

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