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