Scholarship Program

The New England Gator Club® provides scholarships to incoming freshmen, transfer students, and current undergraduate students at the University of Florida who are from one of the six New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont.

In 2025, we expect to award three scholarships of $1,250 each.

This amount was selected to help cover the estimated cost of books, course materials, supplies, and equipment as outlined by UF’s cost-of-attendance guidance. Awards are split evenly between the Fall and Spring semesters.

Scholarships are for one academic year, but students are welcome and encouraged to apply again in future years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants must:

  • Be attending the University of Florida as an undergraduate student in both Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

  • Be from one of the six New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont

When is the deadline to apply?

Applications must be received by June 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. Late applications will not be considered.

What information do I need to apply?

The application form will ask for:

  • Your GPA:

    • High school GPA and SAT/ACT scores (for incoming freshmen)

    • College GPA (for transfer and current students)

  • Your extracurricular activities and leadership experience

  • A brief (400 to 600 word) personal statement which explains why you chose the University of Florida, what you hope to accomplish through your education and why you should receive a scholarship from the New England Gator Club®.

  • A photo of yourself for potential use in social media and website announcements if selected as a recipient

    • About the photo: Please upload a clear photo of yourself that you’d be proud to share (a graduation photo, professional headshot, or something in Gator gear is perfect!). Photos will not be shared with application reviewers and will only be used publicly if you are selected as a recipient.

When will winners be notified?

We will notify all applicants as soon as possible after selections are made. Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox!

Past Recipients

2024-2025

  • Ali Abouhilal

  • Tristan Maksad

  • Lynn McCoy

2018-2019

  • Norman Tall

2017-2018

  • Nicole Gonya

  • Anjay Shan

2016-2017

  • Morgan Browning

  • Stephanie Guillen

  • Jack Hertz

  • Carolin Knight

  • Caroline Lane

  • Keith Prior

2015-2016

  • Jerald Staret

2002-2003

  • Shannon DeMaio

2001-2002

  • Marianne Nadeau

  • Jonathan Chandler

  • Jameson Proko