This fund was established in 1981 by the Central Florida Gator Club^® to support academic scholarship awards to students attending the University of Florida from the Central Florida area.

The UF Alumni Association-chartered Gator Clubs^® sponsor scholarships for students attending UF from all over Florida, as well as many other parts of the country. Gator Club^® scholarships are awarded based upon criteria established by each Gator Club^® including but not limited to academic merit, school in involvement and community involvement.