Sponsor a Scholarship
Welcoming students from diverse socio-economic, racial/ethnic, and cultural backgrounds adds to the value of the summer program experience. In past years, as many as 50% of our students have been on full or partial scholarships.
A full scholarship is $5,500, a gift of any amount is greatly appreciated. With your help we can enable a number of bright, motivated young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to attend our summer program and learn how to become changemakers.
If you would like to make a gift in support of our Scholarship fund, please use the Online Giving link or send checks made payable to: "UF Foundation" (and include on the memo line "Social Entrepreneurship Leadership Fund Code F012729") to:
University of Florida YELS
PO Box 117168
Gainesville, FL
32611-7168
Thanks
Due to the generosity of our many Supporters and Friends, we are able to offer full and partial scholarships to students who would otherwise be unable to afford this life-changing experience.
Scholarship Sponsors
Ann & Tom Kimbler | (2015) |
Arian Rezaei | (2015) |
Ethan Feldman & StudyEdge | (2015) |
David Lyons & Saddle Creek Logistics | (2015, 2014) |
Scott Fore & Treetop Software | (2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008) |
Tom & Jane Johnson | (2010, 2009, 2008) |
Brent Berthy | (2010, 2009, 2008) |
Jonathan Schwimmer & the Hummingbird Foundation | (2010, 2009) |
John & Ann Shermyen | (2007) |
Matt & Larina Hintze & Tutoring Zone | (2010, 2009) |
Pettis Family | (2012) |
Julio & Teresa Siberio | (2012, 2011) |
Wickersham Family | (2012) |
Seigel Family | (2012) |
McGee Family | (2012) |
Keeler Family | (2012) |
Ryan Dix & Smokin' Notes | (2009) |
Molly & Steven Reiss | (2009) |
Jim & Sibet Grantham | (2007) |
Dane & Sheila Boyington | (2011) |
Karatela family | (2012, 2011) |
Emily McClintock & Bill Dudziak | (2010) |
Fotouh AlBader | (2009) |
David Whitney & Energent Ventures | (2010, 2011) |
Thanks to John Spence for all that he does in support of UF and in promotion of entrepreneurship. | |
Joe & Phil Lancos | (2012, 2011) |
Sam Katz | (2011) |
Sarah Stone | (2011) |
Cassandra Montes | (2011) |
Debbie & Brian Taub | (2011) |
Charles & Barrie Slonim | (2011) |
Gerald Goebel | (2011) |
Rhonda Gatewood | (2011) |
Iliana McFarlane | (2011) |
Karen & Clay Harrow | (2012, 2011) |
Shannon & Josh Landin | (2011) |
Mani & Yalda Rezaei & Interstate Paints | (2009) |
Doreen & Greg Anderson | (2012, 2009, 2008) |
Matt Tower | (2009) |
Devin Tower | (2009) |
William Jessie | (2009) |
Howard Adler | (2008) |
Howard Fabian | (2008) |
Norman Reiz | (2008) |
Edgar Jones | (2008) |
Fay Fabian | (2008) |
Robyn Feinberg | (2008) |
Jack & Cherie Fine | (2007) |
Dilip Barot | (2007) |
Sharon Beck | (2007) |
YELS is proud to run carbon-neutral each summer,
with the help of We are Neutral

In-kind Donations
Blake Matson, Video Production
Blue Oven Kitchens, Val Leitner
Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention
Casa Ma Holistic Spa & Studios
Cotton Club Museum & Cultural Center
Design Well Studio, Walton Dale
Dogwood Lane Farm
Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County
Echoing Green, Lara Galinsky, Linda Kay Klein, and Rebecca Kaufman
Florida Defenders of the Environment
Friends of Gainesville Organic Blueberry Farm
Friends of Payne’s Prairie
Gainesville Chamber of Commerce
Gainesville Organic Blueberry Farm
Gator Dining & Classic Fare Catering
International Carbon Bank & Exchange
Nonprofit Center of North Central Florida
Parrish Family Blueberry Farm
Phoenix Neighborhood Afterschool Program
Raise the Village/BIG Picture Games
Randy Scott, Novamin
Rebuilding Together North Central Florida
Rob Castellucci, Facebook Consultant
Peacock’s Paint Center
Ryan Moulton, Graphic & Web Design
Santa Fe Center for Innovation & Economic Development
Scott Valancy, Art Gun Technologies
Smoke House Restaurant & Catering Company
Strongtree Organic Coffee Roasters
Suncountry Sports Center, Jodi Bennett
Sweetwater Organic Coffee Company
Ben & Jerry’s (Geoff Wilson, Pete & Jennifer Zimek)
The Girl Fund/SariTies, Vikram Rangala
Tim Cannon, IBM
UF Center for Leadership & Service
UF Department of Housing & Residence Education
UF Department of Recreational Sports
UF Innovative Sustainability & Social Impact Initiative
UF Parking & Transportation Services