High-Impact Practice (HIP) Scholars
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High-Impact Practices provide students with an opportunity to expand their learning inside and outside of the classroom whether that be through undergraduate research, internships, studying abroad or other hands-on learning experiences. The High-Impact Practices (HIP) Scholar’s program provides a platform for students to explore their interests and get involved in a HIP experience. These include faculty-mentored research or a UCF-approved, non-profit internship.
This program is hosted through the Office of Undergraduate Studies and sponsored by Project POTENCIAL, funded through the Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions Program (Title V, Part A), administered by the U.S. Department of Education.
Applications for the Spring 2026 Cohort have now closed!
Check here in August 2026 for the new application cycle.
Email HIP@ucf.edu for more info on how you can still get involved!
Program Benefits:
- Get one-on-one mentoring and support
- Create a personalized map of your journey
- Guidance through the program
- Join a community of scholars
- Attend Scholars’ events and workshops
- Pipeline into other programs and experiences
Application Cycle:
- Accepting scholars each spring semester
- Applications open every fall semester for a spring start
Questions: Email HIP_Scholars@ucf.edu or give us a call at (407) 882–2300