Broward County Gator Club® Scholarship Application

Broward County Gator Club® Scholarship Application Instruction Sheet
Congratulations on your acceptance to THE University of Florida!
It's GREAT to be a Florida Gator!

All applications must be submitted ONLINE.

Printed/mailed applications will not be considered for scholarship.
Have ALL of the following ready to be submitted when you complete the online application in order for your application to be considered:
1. Completed and signed application.
2. An official High School transcript.
3. Proof of SAT (including all categories) and/or ACT Scores (College Board or BrowardSchools.com Student Graduation Info printouts suffice)
4. Proof of Community Service Hours (if public school, this information is typically on your transcript, so additional documentation is not needed; however, if your school is private, you may need to provide signed documentation, verification, or letters from volunteering entities).
5. At least one Recommendation Form specific for this scholarship from someone within your school (i.e. teacher, guidance counselor). Using BCGC Reference Form document.
6. At least one Recommendation Form specific for this scholarship from someone outside your school (i.e., not school related). Using BCGC Reference Form document.
7. Proof of Acceptance to the University of Florida including UFID# (can be a copy or screenshot of your acceptance letter)
8. A brief, typewritten statement discussing why you decided to attend The University of Florida, your goals and how you plan to achieve them, and why you believe you should receive this scholarship. Add anything you think will be helpful to the Scholarship Committee in its consideration of your application. Please limit to two (2) pages total, double-spaced, and size twelve (12) font.
Please DO NOT submit all items as a single PDF. Please submit each component separately with the file name in the format: "Last name, First Initial - ITEM"

Example: "Alligator, A - Transcript" or "Alligator, A - SAT Score"
Submission Deadline is Midnight on Saturday April 4, 2026
If you have any questions, email bcgcacademics@gmail.com or call Tammy 954-300-6866.

Scholarship winners will be notified by late April.

All scholarship proceeds will be disbursed to the recipient's financial accounts at the University of Florida after the drop/add deadline in the Fall.

01. BASIC INFORMATION
Name

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
UFID
High School
BRACE/Guidance Counselor
Advisor's Email
example@example.com
Advisor's Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
How did you hear about our scholarship?
What is your planned major? It's ok if you are undecided!

02. COMMUNITY SERVICE

List all of your community service. Please divide the hours according to each organization. You will be able to upload additional documentation before submitting you application if needed.

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03. SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

List all scholastic achievements and awards; include college level courses you have taken. You will be able to upload additional documentation before submitting you application if needed.

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04. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

List all extracurricular activities. Please indicate whether they are school or non-school related; include Leadership positions (i.e. President, Vice President, Secretary, Senator, Committee Chair, etc.) honors, awards or special recognitions. You will be able to upload additional documentation before submitting you application if needed.

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05. WORK EXPERIENCE (if applicable)
Employer #1
Average # of hours per week
Start Date

MonthDayYear
Date
End Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Supervisor Name
Supervisor Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Description of daily responsibilities, tasks or objectives:
Description of Accomplishments:
Employer #2
Average # of hours per week
Start Date

MonthDayYear
Date
End Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Supervisor Name
Supervisor Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Description of daily responsibilities, tasks or objectives:
Description of Accomplishments:

06. MISCELLANEOUS

Help us get to know you!
List your favorite activities and special interests, hobbies and sports. You will be able to upload additional documentation before submitting you application if needed.
If there are any circumstances that you feel have created a need for financial assistance in order for you to attend college, please explain. You will be able to upload additional documentation before submitting you application if needed.
Please identify any members of your family (include their relationship to you) who currently attend or have attended the University of Florida:
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07. PERSONAL STATEMENT
A brief, typewritten statement discussing why you decided to attend The University of Florida, your goals and how you plan to achieve them, and why you believe you should receive this scholarship. Add anything you think will be helpful to the Scholarship Committee in its consideration of your application. Please limit to two (2) pages total, double-spaced, and size twelve (12) font.
All files should be named "Last name, First Initial - Personal Statement". EX: "Alligator, A - Personal Statement"

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08. RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
At least one Recommendation Form specific for this scholarship from someone within your school (i.e. teacher, guidance counselor).

At least one Recommendation Form specific for this scholarship from someone outside your school (i.e., not school related).

Must use BCGC Reference Form document.
All files should be named "Last name, First Initial - Item". EX: "Alligator, A - Transcript" or "Alligator, A - In School Recommendation"

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09. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please upload any supporting documentation here. If submitting multiple compnents, please add each as a separate file. All files should be named "Last name, First Initial - Item". EX: "Alligator, A - Transcript" or "Alligator, A - In School Recommendation"

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10. SOCIAL MEDIA RELEASE
If you are selected to receive one of the Broward County Gator Club® Scholarships, do you consent to having your name and/or photograph published in the Club newsletter, on the Club website, and/or on any Club social media account?**

If yes, please provide your, Facebook, Instagram and/or LinkedIn handle(s) & sign below.
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
**Note: Your decision to grant or deny consent has no bearing on the Scholarship Committee's review and/or scoring of your application.
Signature

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Date

MonthDayYear
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If applicant is under 18 years of age, consent of a parent/guardian is required:
Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Parent/Guardian Signature

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11. CERTIFICATION
By typing my name below, I hereby certify that all of information submitted above is true and accurate as of the date of this application.
Signature

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Please visit our website and social media accounts for more information on the Broward County Gator Club®, upcoming events, resources, volunteer opportunities, networking information, and much more.

Website: www.browardgators.com
Facebook: Broward County Gator Club
Instagram: @BrowardGators
LinkedIn: Broward Gators

Thank you so much for your application!

It's GREAT to be a Florida Gator!
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Broward County Gator Club® Scholarship Application Instruction Sheet

01. BASIC INFORMATION

02. COMMUNITY SERVICE

03. SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

04. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

05. WORK EXPERIENCE (if applicable)

06. MISCELLANEOUS

07. PERSONAL STATEMENT

08. RECOMMENDATION LETTERS

09. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

10. SOCIAL MEDIA RELEASE

11. CERTIFICATION