Fellows in the SF2UF Bridge to Baccalaureate Program enjoy numerous benefits. SF2UF Bridge fellows are supported academically, emotionally, and economically throughout their career at SFC and, once they transfer, at UF. While enrolled at SFC, SF2UF fellows will:
- Perform research side-by-side with eminent scientists at UF.
- Be mentored at all levels during their academic career.
- Acquire training in laboratory and research techniques.
- Showcase their work through SF’s Research in Undergraduate Education (RUE).
- Travel to state, regional, and/or national meetings to present their own work.
- Receive a stipend and a partial tuition scholarship.
Academic and Professional Development Resources and Support
SF2UF fellows are provided the following academic and professional development resources and support:
- Professional development training on research skills, scientific ethics, and scientific communication
- Personalized monitoring of academic progress
- Personalized advising and counseling to foster academic achievement
- Assistance with preparation for and application to graduate school
- Orientation and regular group meetings with the SF2UF program staff
- Presentation of a research talk or poster in the scholar’s senior year at an
- approved regional or national scientific conference.
Tutoring
Tutoring is a free resource open to all SFC students. Walk-ins are accepted, no appointment is necessary. Biology / Chemistry tutoring is available for BSC1001, BSC2005, BSC2010, BSC2011, CHM1025, CHM1030, CHM2045, and CHM2046. You can also learn study strategies, time management skills, Canvas and textbook companion websites that will help make you successful in your courses. Tutors include UF students who have excelled in both chemistry and biology. Feel free to also ask them questions about life as a UF student, career choices, or anything else related to your academic aspirations.
Research Mentorship
Each SF2UF fellow is matched with a UF faculty mentor, with whom the fellow will participate in mentored research for all years in the program.
Extramural Mentorship Program
During the summer prior of their second program year, each fellow may participate in full-time research with a faculty research mentor at another academic institution. Fellows can receive funds for travel and subsistence and continue to receive their monthly stipend.