“Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” John F. Kennedy
Military Scholarships at UNF
A 1999 graduate of Allen D. Nease High School, Joshua Watkins was a student at UNF for three years when he decided to leave school and enlist in the Marines. Tradgically, he was killed in action in the Anbar Province of Iraq on October 21, 2006. In December 2006, Josh's mother and uncle established the Marine Corporal Joshua C. Watkins Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of North Florida to honor Joshua's sacrifice and aid returning veterans in continuing their education, as Josh had planned to do. Today, through the generosity of others, notably the PGA Tour and Ponte Vedra residents Robert and Monica Jacoby, the endowment has grown to over $116,000. At this point, the endowment is eligible for a 50% state matching grant. This is an extraordinary opportunity to leverage your gift and make a difference in your community. For further information on this scholarship and to make a contribution, please visit the Marine Corporal Joshua Watkins Memorial Scholarship Page.
Receiving a scholarship is often the difference of being able to attend college or not attending at all. Your gift to the scholarship fund is greatly appreciated and will make a difference. By supporting this scholarship in Joshua's honor, you are helping students who are seeking a college education and who serve their country. This scholarship gives them hope for a brighter future.
Lyndse Costabile
Brieanna Quinn
Director, Annual Giving
(904) 620-2112 Office
(904) 620-2169 Fax
email: brieanna.quinn@unf.edu
Lyndse Costabile
Assistant Director, Annual Giving
(904) 620-1672 Office
(904) 620-2169 Fax
email: lyndse.costabile@unf.edu
Brandon McCray
Assistant VP for Development
(904) 620-2557 Office
email: Brandon.mccray@unf.edu