Florida Southern College announces the establishment of the Major Cody A. Khork ’14 Endowed
ROTC Scholarship, created by Major Khork’s family and friends in partnership with
the College to honor his life, service, and sacrifice.
The scholarship honors Major Cody Khork, a proud Florida Southern alumnus who was
among the American service members killed on March 1, 2026, in a drone attack on a
U.S. military facility in Kuwait. The endowed scholarship will support Florida Southern’s
ROTC program by providing room and board assistance to cadets in their junior and
senior years, supplementing the ROTC tuition scholarships funded by the U.S. Army.
Recipients must be outstanding cadets, demonstrating strong commitment to military
service, leadership within the Florida Southern ROTC unit, and exemplary character.
Recipients will be selected annually by Florida Southern’s scholarship committee in
collaboration with the ROTC Commanding Officer. Awards are renewable for up to two
years, provided eligibility requirements are maintained.
A Political Science major and member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, Major Khork was
known among classmates, professors, and friends for his leadership, character, and
unwavering commitment to serving others. Following his time at Florida Southern, he
continued a distinguished path of service in the United States Army.
Major Khork enlisted as a Field Artillery Fire Control Specialist (13P) in the National
Guard in 2009 and later commissioned as a military police officer in the Army Reserve
in 2014. During his military career, he deployed to Saudi Arabia in 2018, Guantanamo
Bay, Cuba, in 2021, and Poland in 2024.
“Major Khork exemplified the values of leadership, service, and honor that define cadets in Florida
Southern’s ROTC Moccasin Battalion,” said Jeremy Martin, president of Florida Southern
College. “Through this scholarship, his legacy will continue to inspire future generations
of ROTC cadets who feel called to serve our nation.”
The College is honored to preserve Major Khork’s legacy through this lasting tribute
supporting student-cadets for generations to come.
