Don Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund

Scholarship · University of Florida Food and Resource Economics Department

Don Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund. $500–$13,800. Deadline passed. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: University of Florida Food and Resource Economics Department
Official link: https://fred.ifas.ufl.edu/undergraduate/scholarships/ (fred.ifas.ufl.edu)
Amount: $500–$13,800. FRE departmental scholarships ranging from $500 to $13,800 (most awards $1,000–$2,000); FRE gives more than $56,000 annually (official UF FRE scholarships page).
Status: Expected to Reopen — estimate. Last cycle closed. Estimate based on the prior cycle: around March 2027. The official page has not posted the new date yet.
Deadline: March 27, 2026
Who can apply: Students in Florida
Last checked: October 23, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-10-23

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States on file: Florida

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Source: University of Florida Food and Resource Economics Department (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07

Application path: confirmed · official page on file

Current cycle: not confirmed · the next date is not posted yet

1 application covering 9 awards. One application can count toward several associated awards. “Potentially eligible” means the rules on file may fit — the sponsor decides who receives each award. It is not a chance of winning.

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Eligibility on file

Eligibility (UF Food and Resource Economics departmental scholarships page; checked 2026-09-07): FRE undergraduate/graduate students via separate FRE departmental application (distinct from UF CALS Scholarship Universe cycle). Named award “Don Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund” on FRE scholarships roster. Deadline to apply Friday, March 27, 2026 for Fall 2026 awards; decisions Monday, May 4, 2026. Department-published award range $500–$13,800 (most $1,000–$2,000).

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Students in Florida

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Who sponsors Don Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund?

University of Florida Food and Resource Economics Department. Official page: https://fred.ifas.ufl.edu/undergraduate/scholarships/

What is the amount for Don Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund?

$500–$13,800. FRE departmental scholarships ranging from $500 to $13,800 (most awards $1,000–$2,000); FRE gives more than $56,000 annually (official UF FRE scholarships page). This is the amount on file.

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What is the status of Don Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund?

Expected to Reopen. Last cycle closed. Estimate based on the prior cycle: around March 2027. The official page has not posted the new date yet.

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