Stamps Veteran Scholars Program at Florida State University

Florida State University has a deep connection to veterans, dating to 1947 when World War II veterans used the GI Bill to attend and helped transform the Florida State College for Women into coeducational Florida State University.

FSU is now a nationally recognized leader in supporting student veterans and fostering a military-friendly community. Through comprehensive services, dedicated resources and facilities, and meaningful relationships that enhance student-veteran retention, graduation, and career-placement rates, Florida State meets or exceeds peer institutions in veteran support and success metrics.

FSU’s commitment extends beyond services and resources to fostering a strong sense of belonging. Through more than 30 annual veteran-centered programs and events, the Veterans Alliance cultivates community, connection, and engagement among military-affiliated students and the broader university population.

The Stamps Veteran Scholars Program (SVSP) at 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.

Funded through a partnership with the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation, 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.

Stamps Veteran Scholars Profile

The SVSP provides five scholars who served in the U.S. Armed Forces with two-year merit scholarships and enrichment support, which Florida State matches dollar-for-dollar. 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
  • Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and integrity
  • Are in their final two years of undergraduate study
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
  • Enroll in at least 13 credit hours per semester of in-person or hybrid classes
  • Contribute meaningfully to the university and/or community
  • Exhibit the highest standards of character and conduct

Award

Each Stamps Veteran Scholar is awarded a total of $26,000 over their two-year period of undergraduate study. When combined with their Chapter 33 VA education benefits, the SVSP covers the balance of Florida State’s estimated cost of attendance for 26 credit hours of classes per year.

The remainder of the SVSP award for each Stamps Veteran Scholar can be applied, at the student’s discretion, toward scholarly enhancement opportunities, such as:

  • Study abroad experiences
  • Undergraduate research
  • Leadership programs
  • National conferences
  • Service initiatives

Application

  1. Apply to FSU and indicate the Stamps Veteran Scholars Program
    • Complete application to Florida State University (including all required materials) by , and select "Yes" to the question, “Are you interested in applying to the Stamps Veteran Scholars Program?”
      • When applying through the FSU Application, this question is located on the Additional Academic History page.
      • When applying through the Common App, this question is located under Academics in the Questions section.

  2. Complete the SVSP Supplemental Application
    • Upload a copy of your long-form DD214 (Discharge from Active Duty form) showing Block 24
    • Compose a response of 250 – 350 words that fully answers this prompt:
    • What has been your biggest transition challenge from the military into higher education, and how did you address it?

Applications for the Stamps Veteran Scholars Program are due by 11:59 p.m. on . Applicants should thoroughly review their SVSP supplemental application, as it cannot be changed or updated in any way once it has been submitted.

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