College of Nursing

Student Awards

The UF College of Nursing is proud to recognize students who have demonstrated commitment and excellence in the values of the nursing profession through select awards.

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Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN, DNP and PhD nursing students are encouraged to apply for awards for which they qualify. Students must complete the Student Award Application by each award’s respective deadline and submit all required documentation.

Current Awards

BSN (Traditional, Accelerated and RN to BSN) Awards —  Click to view requirements

  • Excellence in Nursing Care Award
  • Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award
  • Excellence in Inspiring Others Through Nursing Award
  • Excellence in Community Service Award
  • Inclusive Excellence Award
  • Excellence in Research Award
  • Exemplary RN to BSN Student Award (RN to BSN students only)

PhD Awards —  Click to view requirements

  • Excellence in Research Award
  • Joyce K. Stechmiller Fellowship
  • Outstanding Publication by a PhD Student Award

DNP Awards —  Click to view requirements

  • Excellence in Community Service Award
  • Excellence in Advancing Nursing Practice Award
  • UF College of Nursing Leadership Award
  • UF College of Nursing Inclusive Excellence Award