Emerald Coast Gator Club

06/29/2026

It's an honor to award a scholarship to these 21 local students! Thank you to all of our supporters and donors who attend watch parties, kick off events, golf tournaments and auctions just so we can give it away each year! Congratulations to our newest Gators!!! We're very proud of you!!

06/29/2026

Nominations Due August 3rd!

Don’t delay! Nominate your favorite military-affiliated University of Florida alumni by AUGUST 3, 2026 for one of UFAMA's annual recognition awards!! 🏆🐊

We look forward to celebrating the achievements of these well-deserving Gators at our 2026 UFAMA Awards Banquet this November! See forms for nominations at the following link: www.gatormilitary.org/award-nominations

06/11/2026

It’s so close we can almost taste the popcorn, nachos and hotdogs at the Swamp!!!

Schedule updates just dropped 🐊 🗓️

05/30/2026

REMINDER: scholarship applications are due no later than 11:59pm CT June 1! Last year we awarded 9 Okaloosa and Walton County Students a total of $22,500!! Who will be selected this year??!? Late applications will not be accepted. Do not wait until the last minute to apply! https://www.emeraldcoastgatorclub.org/apply

05/19/2026

Know a newly accepted Gator outside of our local area? Have them use this link to see if a Gator Club scholarship might be available in their area: https://connect.ufalumni.ufl.edu/network/club--group-scholarships?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=. You can also link to ours by searching Emerald Coast Gator Club for Okaloosa and Walton County high school students heading to UF. Deadline to apply is June 1.

The Gator Nation spans the globe, and our alumni are committed to supporting future students. Many Gator Clubs® and Affiliate Groups award annual scholarships to students from their local areas or specialized backgrounds. Use the filters below to find opportunities by state, city, region, club name...

05/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for International Gator Day: Gators Giving Back to the Emerald Coast Autism Center! We were able to deep clean the ECAC and provide snacks and toys to help out the teachers, students and staff.

05/13/2026

Our scholarship application is open through June 1st! Last year we awarded $22,500 to Walton and Okaloosa County high school seniors heading to UF. Who will be selected this year??? Two questions we’ve been asked this year answered:
1. An unofficial transcript through Fall 2025 is acceptable. You do not need to wait until Spring grades are finalized.
2. References can be emailed to us or uploaded with your application.
3. Yes, we need a personal statement. We want to get to know you and what sets you apart from our other applicants.

Walton County and Okaloosa County Highschool Students attending the University of Florida are encouraged to apply for this collegiate scholarship to the University of Florida through the Emerald Coast Gator Club

04/19/2026

All year every year our watch parties and events raise money to support our scholarship program. Last year, we awarded $22,500 to nine high school students headed to UF. Who will be honored this year? Please share this post with a qualified student you know who should apply! Deadline is June 1. https://www.emeraldcoastgatorclub.org/apply

04/18/2026

We are mourning the loss of our good friend, fellow Gator and one of the guys who helped revive our Club many years ago. Mike Coupe will be missed by all of us. We're looking forward to remembering him each time we see an Orange and Blue sunset over the Gulf. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. https://www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Michael-Edwin-Coupe?obId=48053136&fbclid=IwY2xjawRQlwtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFlZHVBWWNxcTVHamc2YlpLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiZ2kVn0SoPynkdrjg1oPA_BaSLK4Yf80Ii7ItT8QD_MHJdQ0GyOdV2GJPe6_aem_GIABj2uqEhglzCBzK-X1ZQ

View Michael Edwin Coupe''s obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.