Catherine E. Case Memorial Scholarship - UNF
This scholarship was created in memory of UNF student Catherine E. Case. In March 2011,
Catherine was a beautiful, bright, and energetic 22-yr-old senior studying Biology at UNF
when her life was suddenly and tragically cut short by an alcohol impaired driver. In her
honor, University of North Florida posthumously awarded Catherine a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Biology – her father Terry accepted the award on her behalf at the April 2011
commencement ceremony.
Catherine was born and raised in Jacksonville. Even as a small child, she loved all of nature’s
“critters”, especially lizards and snakes. She was fiercely independent. Her junior and senior
years she worked 32 hours per week at Costco in addition to her full time studies at UNF.
Her strong work ethic, leadership qualities, respect for others and positive attitude were
leading factors in her success. She lived life to the fullest and embraced opportunities for new
experiences. She loved to travel and was always looking forward to the next adventure whether
it was hiking, biking, skiing or some other outdoor venture. She enjoyed her studies and
professors at UNF and was so excited to participate in the coastal biology course at Guana
Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve. She was planning a career as a
Physician’s Assistant. Catherine’s spirit of love, laughter, kindness to animals, and happiness
lives on in the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Catherine E. Case Memorial Scholarship Application
Deadline: February 15, 2016
Biology Department Office (59/1300)
University of North Florida
1 UNF Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32224
The Award: Created in 2014 to support students majoring in Biology, this scholarship supports one student per
year with a $2,000 scholarship*.
To apply for this scholarship you must:
♦ Be a sophomore, junior, or senior level biology major.
♦ Be a full-time student taking at least 12 credit hours in Fall 2016 and Spring 2017.
♦ Have completed a FAFSA application online.
♦ Be a legal Florida resident for tuition purposes.
♦ Complete an application packet including:
1. An application form (attached).
2. A brief statement describing your interest in a career in science.
3. One letter of support.
4. A copy of your current transcript.
The Application Process:

Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on-line (www.unf.edu/es/onestop/finaid/) by
Sunday, February 14, 2016.

Complete and submit the attached application form by Monday, February 15, 2016, 4:00 PM, to Biology
Department Office, (59/1300), University of North Florida, 1 UNF Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32224.

Finalists will interview with the department chair prior to selection of the recipient.
*The total value of financial aid and scholarships the student receives during any one academic year at UNF should not exceed the Cost
of Education as established by UNF Enrollment Services. If the student is awarded a combination of federal, state, private, foundation,
institutional financial aid, and scholarships which exceeds the Cost of Education, the institutional scholarship will be reduced until the
total value of financial aid and scholarships equals the cost of education for the semester.
Catherine E. Case Memorial Scholarship Application
Deadline: February 15, 2016
Biology Department Office (59/1300)
University of North Florida
1 UNF Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32224
PART A
Name: _____________________________________________________
Last
First
MI
N#: ________________________
Local Address: ____________________________________________________ Email:___________________
Telephone: (______) ___________________________ Date of FAFSA submission: ______________________
Circle Academic level:
Fr.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
Expected Graduation Date: _________________________
Your major: _________________________________Your minor: ____________________________________
Please list any extra-curricular activities that enhance your program of study at UNF and indicate if you have a
leadership role within any: ____________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Note: Scholarship recipients must consent to release grades to the Department of Biology to report to the donors and must comply
with all University regulations, rules, and codes of conduct governing students on campus. Scholarship recipients will be selected by
a committee convened by the Chair of the Department of Biology.
PART B – Please Attach
Essay: Please address the following –
1. Why have you chosen to major in biology and what do you hope to do with your degree after graduation?
2. What experiences (work, personal, etc.) outside of your coursework best exemplify your character and work
ethic?
3. How would the Case Memorial Scholarship benefit your academic career?
Format Requirements: 1-2 pages, typed, Times New Roman font, 12-point, one inch margins on the right, left,
top, and bottom.
Applications must be received by February 15, 2016, 4:00 PM