The James Daniel Eggart Memorial Scholarship was established by Mr. Eggart's widow in accordance with his request. Danny Eggart was a 1965 graduate of the College. He attended UF on a baseball scholarship and was All-SEC in 1963. He went 10-2 with a 2.58 ERA in 1963, followed by a 9-4 season with a 3.37 ERA in 1964 and a 5-4 season with a 3.82 ERA in 1965. Danny ranked among the career top 10 in innings pitched (8th, 250.1), wins (6th, 24) and winning percentage (9th, .760). He finished his career as the all-time leader in both innings pitched and wins. Danny Eggart passed away in 1989.

Danny Eggart Graduate Scholarship: This award is limited to first generation college students who are graduates from Florida high schools, preferably high schools in the Panhandle area.

2012 scholarship applications and supporting materials will be requested during the Spring 2012 semester. Announcements will be made via Gator Bytes.