The Vince Dooley Scholarship Fund was established in 1988 to honor Coach Vince Dooley's 25th year at the University of Georgia. Every year a $3,000 scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman from Duval, Nassau, St. Johns, Clay or Baker counties based on academic and economic need and beginning in 2026, the amount will be increased to $5,000! This scholarship is designed to help offset out-of-state tuition which helps Florida students attend the University of Georgia. The scholarship is renewable, provided the student maintains accepted academic criteria. With the increased contribution in 2026, we will provide support to four students with an annual commitment of $20,000.
The Georgia Bulldog Club of Jacksonville has awarded over $340,000 to 35 students from North Florida and South Georgia since 1989.
Although the Georgia Bulldog Club of Jacksonville is primarily social in nature, our commitment to assist area students in obtaining a quality education from the University of Georgia may be our most significant achievement. With the establishment of the Jacksonville Bulldog Alumni Scholarships, Inc., a 501(c)3 charitable organization, we are working to endow this scholarship through fund raising events like the GA/FL Silent Auction so it will continue to be given for many years to come.
Through the dedication and support of our members and our community, the Georgia Bulldog Club of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Bulldog Alumni Scholarships, Inc. will continue to set the standard for other clubs throughout the United States for supporting the University of Georgia.
Scholarship applications must be POSTMARKED by April 24, 2026. Click the button below to print or download an application. To obtain information on how to contribute to our scholarship fund please contact our Scholarship Committee Chairman through our contact form.
Recent Scholarship Winners
2025 Winner
Lorelei Carlton
Lorelei Carlton is our 35th recipient of the Vince Dooley Scholarship.
Lorelei graduated from Bishop Kenny in 2025 and is pursuing a degree in Health Promotion with an emphasis in behavioral medicine and a minor in business. Upon graduation she is hoping to apply to dental school to specialize in orthodontics and craniofacial biology to treat patients with developmental disorders. Congratulations Lorelei!
2024 Winner
Olivia Rogers
Olivia Rogers is our 34th recipient of the Vince Dooley Scholarship.
Olivia graduated from Fernandina Beach High School in 2024 and is pursuing degrees in Political Science and Business Management. She hopes to continue her education by attending law school, focusing on business law. Congratulations to Olivia!
2023 Winner
Drew Molinari
Drew Molinari is our 33rd recipient of the Vince Dooley Scholarship
Drew graduated from Ponte Vedra High School in 2023 and loves being in Athens where he is Biology/Pre-Med major. He is a member of Pi Kappa Phi, the same fraternity that his great grandfather was in at UGA in 1945. He’s also a member of the Medical Fraternity as well.
2022 Winner
Siddalee “Sidda” Kornutik
Sidda Kornutik is our 32th recipient of the Vince Dooley Scholarship
Sidda graduated from Atlantic Coast High School with a 4.53 GPA and plans to major in business and finance and a minor in design. She hopes to follow in the footsteps of her parents who work in real estate.
Congratulations Sidda!
