Veterans Scholarship Program Mission

Raises funds needed to set up a perpetual bank account, which will allow scholarships to deserving veterans using the interest accrued. This Scholarship is supported by, the Inter Fraternity Council at UF, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and the Collegiate Veterans Societies at both UF and SF.

Scholarships will be awarded based on criteria established by the Veteran Scholarship Committee. The student must be enrolled full-time for their program and pursuing a degree (A.A., A.S., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.) or certificate program.

• Veterans - must be a veteran with an honorable discharge having served in the United States military.  
• National Guard and Reserve - must be actively serving and in good standing with unit. 

Documents to be submitted by student

• Application
• Essay - All applicants are required to submit a minimum two-page essay (12pt font, double-spaced) addressing their military and life experiences, educational and career goals, and how the scholarship will support achieving those goals. Need help writing your essay? Use our worksheet to guide your essay writing process.
• Unofficial College Transcripts
• DD-214 - Veterans only
• Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) - National Guard and Reserve

Note: You can only receive this scholarship ONCE. If you are awarded the Veteran Bridge Scholarship previously, you are ineligible to receive it again.