Excellence in Graduate Program Support Award
The EGPSA recognizes UF staffers who go above and beyond for graduate education.
Upcoming EGPSA Application Cycle!
Planning for the 2026-2027 EGPSA nomination cycle is in the works.
In the meantime, have questions? Contact us!
Each year through the Excellence in Graduate Program Support Award (EGPSA), the Graduate School recognizes a staff member whose extraordinary contributions provide exceptional support for graduation at the University of Florida.
This award highlights individuals who foster a welcoming and supportive environment for graduate students through superlative service, collaboration, and innovation.
The EGPSA comes with a $2,000 cash award.
Have questions? Contact us!
- Nominees eligible for the EGPSA include staff members who have played a significant role in graduate program administration or student support within a UF department, college, or administrative unit.
- Nominations may be submitted by students, alumni, faculty members, department chairs, or higher-level administrators. Nominees should work with nominators to ensure all portfolio requirements are met.
- Nominees must have worked at UF for at least the past two calendar years in a role supporting graduate education.
- Faculty members are not eligible for this award, as they may be nominated for other teaching or advising awards.
EGPSA nominees will be evaluated on their ability to:
- Demonstrate excellence in job performance and commitment to graduate student success.
- Provide exceptional service and collaboration with graduate students, faculty, and staff.
- Foster an environment that supports student success.
- Exhibit initiative, creativity, and leadership in improving graduate student experiences.
- Sustain and enhance programs and services that benefit graduate students.
EGPSA nominees must submit an application portfolio (no more than 12 pages) that includes all materials in a single PDF file sent by email to gradawards@aa.ufl.edu.
In your portfolio, use 12-point font and label each section header with your name and academic unit, for each of these five sections:
- Section 1: Cover page form
- Section 2: Description of your role, philosophy, and impact on graduate program support. Include the approximate percentage of time spent on graduate student matters (no more than two pages).
- Section 3: Three recommendation letters from...
- Your school director, department chair, or graduate coordinator (no more than two pages)
- A recent graduate (no more than two pages)
- A supervisor or faculty member (no more than two pages)
- Section 4: A résumé highlighting UF employment, professional development, and leadership activities (no more than two pages).
- Section 5: A letter from your supervisor confirming good standing in current employment (one page).
