Scholarship Project
Florida Veterans' Hall of Fame Society Establishes New Scholarship for Student Veterans
The Florida Veterans' Hall of Fame Society is honoring their own through the recent establishment of a scholarship to support student veterans who would not otherwise complete their degrees without financial assistance. This aid is critical should unforeseen hardships occur as the student is nearing graduation. "We are so grateful to the Florida Veterans' Hall of Fame Society for supporting our current and future student veterans in such an impactful way." said Billy Francis, director of the FSU Student Veteran Center. "This scholarship will help us continue to be a national beacon for veteran success." Funds donated by the Society may also be used for emergency financial support. This flexibility will be beneficial, as many students veterans are non-traditional, with families to support and a likelihood of unexpected expenses. Emergency funding provides help on an individual basis in times of need. "We are proud to give back to those who have given so much to our country," said Bruce Host, president of the Florida Veterans' Hall of Fame Society. "Our organization is focused on celebrating the success and achievement of Florida veterans, so helping our state's veterans realize the dream of a college degree was a natural fit." Florida State strives to support veterans with programs and resources tailored specifically to their needs, from the minute they enroll in classes until well after graduation. The university boasts an 83% graduation rate for student veterans, this graduation rate is one of the country's highest student veteran graduation rates. The Florida Veterans' Hall of Fame Society recognizes those military veterans who, through their work and lives during or after military service, have made a significant contribution to the state of Florida through civic, business, public service or other pursuits. FSU President John Thrasher was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017. |
Chris Stowers - Tom Rice - Chuck Merkel
Society member surviving spouse, Charlotte Flynt, donates to Northwest Florida State College Foundation Society Veteran Scholarship Fund. Florida Veterans Hall of Fame Society members Tom Rice and Chuck Merkel are welcomed by Northwest Florida State College Foundation Executive Director, Chris Stowers and thanked for the establishment of the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame Society Scholarship program at NWFSC to assist Veterans. During the visit the Foundation was presented a check for $2000 in honor of Florida Veterans' Hall of Fame Society Member, the late Colonel Mike Flynt, by his wife Charlotte. Colonel Flynt served as a College Trustee at NWFSC at the time of his passing and Mrs. Flynt now serves in that same capacity. April, 2022 |