Give to the Paralyzed Veterans of America Central Florida Chapter Endowed Scholarship for Veterans
Paralyzed Veterans of America Central Florida Chapter was established in 1977 to serve veterans in Central Florida who are paralyzed as a result of spinal cord injury or disease. Located in Seminole County, the organization provides a platform of advocacy, communication, adaptive sports, recreation, and education and research for veterans paralyzed as a result of spinal cord injury or dysfunction, in an effort to afford them the highest quality healthcare and life experiences.
U.S. Military veterans who have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and meet financial aid requirements are eligible to apply. Applicants must provide a DD-214 stating either honorable or other than honorable discharge.
Success Stories
Ricardo Romero
Thank you so much for your help and for selecting me for this opportunity. As a veteran, I am always reminded of how tight our community can be with so many great people willing to work together for the common good. I am forever grateful, and this help will enable me to continue on the pursuit of my career in healthcare, which I will give back to the community as you all have helped me.
Renisha Renee Robertson
"My gratitude for providing me with this opportunity can't be expressed enough. Thank you for bringing me a step closer to achieving my career goals. I shall pay this forward in selfless service to support veterans and civilians alike. From one veteran to another, thank you for your service!"
Carry Franklin
A United States Air Force veteran, where she earned the Air Force Achievement Medal for exemplifying being a team player with unwavering loyalty during her nine years of service, Carry is pursuing a baccalaureate degree in Engineering Technology. Her ultimate goal is to bring concepts to life that impact our community by employ the practical application of her skills to remove unnecessary equipment complexities endured by front-line workers.
" This scholarship has been instrumental in providing financial stability while I attend college. Although I am fortunate to have earned the Post 9/11 GI Bill® which pays a percentage of my education, your support is making is possible for me to put a sound foot forward to make a difference for others. Thank you for your generosity."
Jevon Nelson
A Central Florida native, Jevon Nelson joined the Army in 2019 and served until 2021 when he medically separated due to injury. Nelson is pursuing a degree in construction management and hopes to one day develop affordable housing.
"I am extremely honored and grateful to be a recipient of this scholarship. My journey thus far has not been an easy one, but where would we be without the journey and the struggles that accompany it? I never planned on leaving the Army so soon, but we plan, and God plans, and He is certainly the best of planners. When difficulty arises in our lives, always remember, you were born into the world to conquer whatever obstacle is in your path and after difficulty, surely comes ease."