Office of Prestigious Awards News

Professor Peter Delfyett — UCF’s first current UCF faculty member to earn the honor — will be inducted during a livestreamed ceremony Saturday, Oct. 2, at noon. Click here to watch.

The Burnett Honors Scholars will be recognized at the foundation’s gala Aug. 14 in Orlando.

A political science student will learn more about the language through a local virtual program and a study abroad trip to Tanzania.

Program participants are selected by the National Science Foundation for a five-year fellowship recognizing their achievements in science, technology, engineering and math.

UCF is the only Florida university included on the student list for the cultural exchange program’s 2020-21 season.

A 12th graduate is chosen for this academic year’s grant, setting a new single-year high for the university.

The awards go to juniors or sophomores who show promise in becoming research leaders in fields such as science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

The prestigious award provides 10 months of research funding to doctoral students who are seeking solutions to global conflicts and finding ways to promote worldwide peace.

Funding will allow scholars to pursue a one-year, full-time master’s program in STEM fields.