2025-2026 Applications are OPEN.
Applications close September 19th, 2025.
The UCF Research and Mentoring Program (RAMP) provides undergraduate students interested in pursuing graduate or professional education with research experience while receiving support and guidance from a faculty mentor. In addition, the students complete educational milestone activities and participate in workshops designed to increase their awareness and knowledge of graduate and professional school preparation.
RAMP provides an enriching educational experience for undergraduate students, focusing on Pell Grant-eligible, first-generation, and transfer college students, to excel as undergraduate students, become strong graduate or professional school candidates, and succeed in their academic and career endeavors beyond UCF.
- Endorsement from a UCF Faculty mentor to work with you as your Faculty Mentor (The Faculty Mentor must complete the endorsement form by the application deadline)
- Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Full-time student at UCF during the Fall/Spring semester (12 credit hours minimum)
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
- Two (2) years left before graduation
- 60+ credit hours completed
- Commitment to attend graduate or professional school
- Non-eligible students will automatically join the RAMP Non-Scholarship Track
- Financial Aid Office clearing eligibility to receive the RAMP scholarship
If you are still unsure whether you qualify for the program or if the program would be a good fit for your specific circumstances, please check out our FAQ or contact us at aap@ucf.edu.
RAMP provides a challenging and supportive environment conducive to learning. We offer students:
- Scholarship for conducting research and complying with the program’s required Milestone Activities
- Individualized support from RAMP staff and AAP Peer Mentors
- Experience conducting research
- Opportunities to present at the UCF Student Scholars Symposium
- Access to workshops on the graduate and professional school application process, undergraduate research opportunities, funding opportunities, and more
- RAMP graduation stole
- Involvement in a cohesive learning community of scholars, educators, and undergraduate researchers.
- Non-eligible students will automatically join the RAMP Non-Scholarship Track
2025-2026 Applications are OPEN!
The RAMP application is comprised of the following:
A. Eligibility Requirements
B. Biographical Information
C. Contact Information
D. Demographic Information
E. Academic Information
F. Research Involvement at UCF
G. Faculty Endorsement & Endorsement Form (Applicants must download the form from the application’s Supporting Documents section)
H. Supplementary Material (Personal Statement & Resume or CV)
I. Future Plans
J. Family Information
K. Financial Information
L. Additional Information
M. Application Submission Agreement
N. AAP Release Form
Required Documentation:
Applicants must submit the following along with their online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- RAMP Faculty Mentor Endorsement – Applicants are responsible for downloading and sending the RAMP Endorsement Form to the faculty member, who must complete all required fields and sign the form (electronic signatures will be accepted). The RAMP Endorsement Form will help us best assess your ability for undergraduate research and your motivation to attend graduate or professional school. Make sure to upload the signed RAMP Endorsement Form to your online application. NOTE: Applications WILL NOT be considered if the endorsement is not submitted with the required information and the faculty mentor’s signature.
- Personal Statement – Applicants are required to type their Personal Statements directly into the application. Make sure your statement describes your academic and career goals. Include your field(s) of interest, why you are interested in studying it, and why you think participating in the Research and Mentoring Program will help you reach these goals.
- Resume or CV – Make sure to submit an updated version of your Resume or CV.
Download the RAMP Application Guidelines here.
Download the RAMP Endorsement Form here.
Contact Academic Advancement Programs: aap@ucf.edu