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Mayor’s Victim Assistance Advisory Council Survivor Scholarship
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Purpose

Survivors of crime often struggle to rebuild their lives and regain a sense of dignity after the victimization. This scholarship is designed to recognize and assist individuals in achieving self-efficacy by furthering their goal of achieving an education. The Survivor Scholarship is funded by proceeds from the annual Victims Rights’ Luncheon and is awarded to a resident of Jacksonville, Florida who has been impacted by crime.

Eligibility

This scholarship provides financial support and encouragement to an individual who is either a primary or secondary survivor of a violent crime (Including, but not limited to, homicide, aggravated assault/battery, sexual violence, domestic/dating violence and stalking) or family member of a missing person.

Other criteria include:
  • Current Duval County resident
  • Victimization or missing status must have occurred in Jacksonville, Florida (Duval County)
  • Currently accepted or enrolled in a college/university or career school with satisfactory achievement (in good standing)
The scholarships can be used for tuition assistance, room and board support, books and supplies at accredited two and four-year colleges and universities and recognized career (trade, technical or vocational) schools. The funds will be dispersed directly to the educational institution for the next term.

The Scholarship recipient will be acknowledged during the Annual Victims’ Rights Week Awards Luncheon on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

Download VAAC Survior Scholarship 2025 Application Form

Submit completed applications by 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 6, 2025
Via U.S. Mail to:
City of Jacksonville
Attn: Survivor Scholarship
Mayor’s Victim Assistance Advisory Council
1809 Art Museum Drive, Suite 100
Jacksonville, Florida 32207

Via email to:
Attn: Survivor
vaac@coj.net

Direct questions to Susan Davis at (904) 255-3321 or Vaac@coj.net. 

Contact Us

JMoore@coj.net
(904) 255-3322
Johnnetta Moore