Florida State University is proud to partner with the Stamps Scholars Program to launch the first-ever Stamps Veteran Scholars Program (SVSP).
The SVSP empowers veterans to pursue their academic goals, engage in research and leadership experiences, and prepare for impactful civilian and professional careers. By alleviating financial barriers, the SVSP enables recipients to fully dedicate themselves to their studies and leadership development.
Stamps Veteran Scholars are individuals of exceptional intellectual curiosity, demonstrated leadership and a deep commitment to service. These students seek not only to succeed, but to contribute meaningfully to their communities and beyond.
FSU honors the service, leadership and sacrifice of U.S. military veterans by providing transformative educational opportunities grounded in academic excellence, leadership development and character.
Current Stamps Veteran Scholars
John Harrison
Born and raised in Thomasville, Georgia, John Harrison nurtures several interests including a lifelong passion for reading and a drive to help people in his community.
Laura Short
Originally from Hazen, North Dakota, Laura Short served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 21 years (active duty and reserve) while also being a full-time mom.
Stamps Veteran Scholars Profile
The SVSP expects to award up to five scholars who served in the U.S. Armed Forces with up to four years of undergraduate merit scholarships and enrichment support. Through this robust financial package, Florida State aims to recruit the best and brightest student veterans from across the nation and foster their development as scholars and leaders.
Eligibility for SVSP merit-based scholarships with enrichment support is limited to students who:
- Are U.S. military veterans pursuing their first bachelor's degree
- Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and integrity
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
- Enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester of undergraduate in-person or hybrid classes
- Contribute meaningfully to the university and/or community
- Exhibit the highest standards of character and conduct
Benefits
Each Stamps Veteran Scholar is awarded a total of up to $26,000 for a period of undergraduate study of up to four years. This includes:
Cost of attendance
The Stamps Veteran Scholarship is a last-dollar undergraduate scholarship, providing support up to the student's cost of attendance after GI Bill benefits and other applicable sources of financial assistance have been factored in.
Enrichment funding
Up to $10,000 that may be applied toward scholarly enrichment opportunities, such as:
- Study abroad experiences
- Undergraduate research
- Leadership programs
- National conferences
- Service initiatives
