Washington, DC Florida A&M University Alumni

Florida A&M University: Excellence With Caring: National Alumni Association, Washington, DC Alumni Chapter

This page provides information about various scholarships, local, national and university-sponsored. Please visit often to learn about additional opportunities.

2009 Florida A&M University - DC Chapter
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The Washington, D.C. Chapter annually awards four $2,000 scholarships to area students. Beyond fulfilling our commitment to seek out and award scholarships to high achieving and worthy students in the Greater Washington Metropolitan area communities, the chapter, in recent years, has contributed $10,000 annually to the university to supplement its broad-range scholarship program.

In 1998, the chapter named the four scholarships for FAMU alumni and chapter members who have made lasting contributions to the chapter and area communities.

David Bryant is a charter member with 55 years of active participation at the local, regional and national levels. Dave is highly respected by his Rattler and professional peers and retains a bounty of awards for a life of meaningful contributions. Dave Bryant was a long-time government employee and retired from the National Security Agency (NSA).
Benjamin Canty The late Dr. Benjamin Canty is well remembered for his many successes with the music education and training of area youth. It is with delight that many recall the efforts Dr. Canty pursued in preparing our children to perform at annual FAMU Founders Day events.
Annie B. Pharr is a chapter ICON. She is recognized and respected for undaunting efforts in the application of effective business practices regarding financial matters. Annie's presence at sponsored events is always noted and thoughts of her persistent spirit remind us to focus on the business at hand. Ms. Pharr is a retired nurse.
Charles Perry The late Dr. Perry served as president of the chapter from the beginning and for many successive years. It was through his direction that this chapter retained its focus to continue and expand to its current level of achievement.

DRUM Foundation Scholarship
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Scholarship Information

FAMU National Alumni Association Scholarship
Deadline: April 2009
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UNIVERSITY SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS

Presidential Scholars Program

SAT scores used for scholarship awards are computed based on Math and Verbal scores ONLY

All scholarships are awarded based on available funds.

Distinguished Scholars Award
Deadline January 31st, except for National Achievement/Merit Finalists
(Florida Residents Only)

This scholarship is a four-year undergraduate scholarship awarded to a high school senior. Must have a GPA of 3.5 and have a SAT score of (Verbal and Mathematics) of 1200 or an ACT of 27. The scholarship covers: tuition, fees, room and board (housing deposit of $350 will be waived) for Florida Scholars (*Florida Academic Scholars awardees will receive books up to $300 per semester if student has a 3.50 GPA; 1280 combined score of SAT or 28 ACT)

Distinguished Scholars Award
Deadline January 31st, except for National Achievement/Merit Finalists

Distinguished Scholars Award
Deadline January 31st, except for National Achievement/Merit Finalists
(Non-Florida Residents)

This scholarship is a four-year undergraduate scholarship awarded to a high school senior. Must have a GPA of 3.5 and have a SAT score of (Verbal and Mathematics) of 1200 or an ACT of 27. The scholarship covers: tuition and fees only. Scholarships for students with a GPA of 3.5 and have a SAT combined score of 1300 or ACT score of 29 will receive tuition, fees, room and board (housing deposit of $350 will be waived) and books up to $300 per semester.

Adopted High School Award
Deadline April 30th

(Florida Residents Only)

This scholarship is awarded to a high school senior who has attained the honor of valedictorian or salutatorian of his/her graduating class. This student is selected from geographical areas where contractual agreements with the high school and/or school board districts have been established. This is a four-year undergraduate scholarship, covering the cost of tuition and fees, room and board (the housing deposit of $350 will be waived).

George W. Gore Assistantship
Deadline January 31st

This partial scholarship is awarded to a high school senior for four years or an out-of-state community/junior college student for two years. This scholarship is awarded in the amount of $2,000 per academic year. A high school recipient must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and have an SAT score of 1100 (V&M) or higher or a 23 or higher ACT score. A transfer recipient must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA with the Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Science Degree.

President's Special Scholarship
Deadline January 31st

This partial scholarship is a four-year undergraduate scholarship awarded to a high school senior. A high school recipient must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and at least an SAT score of 1100 (V&M) or at least an ACT score of 23. Awarded per year:

ACT 23	$2,000	SAT 1100-1120	$2,000
ACT 24	$3,000	SAT 1130-1140	$3,000
ACT 25	$4,000	SAT 1150-1160	$4,000
ACT 26	$5,000	SAT 1170-1180	$5,000
		SAT 1190 and up	$6,000

Florida Community College Scholarship
Deadline August 20th
(Florida Transfer Only

This scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to a high-achieving Florida community/junior college graduate. This partial scholarship is a two-year undergraduate scholarship awarded to a transfer student who has a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA and has earned the Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Science Degree and is not enrolled as a FAMU Student. Scholarships are awarded per year as follows:

University Grants:	GPA 2.5-2.74	$1,000
	GPA 2.75-2.9	$1,500
University Scholarships:	GPA 3.0-3.4	$2,500
	GPA 3.5-3.9	$3,000
	GPA 4.0 or higher	$5,000

High School/Community College Award
Deadline August 1st

This partial scholarship is a four-year undergraduate scholarship awarded to a high school senior in the amount of $2,500 per year. A recipient must have completed 50 or more college hours with a 3.00 GPA while enrolled in high school.

OTHER DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
To apply for these scholarships, please call the number listed.

· ROTC Scholarships (Army, Navy, Marine, Corps, Air Force) Call (850) 599-3515 — Covers tuition and fees, $250 per semester for books, uniforms and monthly stipends starting at $250 per year. (Limited room and board scholarships to ROTC students that qualify.) GPA, SAT and academic major requirements vary between services.

· NAVY ROTC Scholarships Call (850) 599-3980 — Covers tuition and fees, $250 per semester for books, uniforms and monthly stipends starting at $250 per year. (Limited room and board scholarships to ROTC students that qualify.) Must have at least a 2.5 GPA and 530v SAT, 520m SAT or 22 English ACT, 22 Math ACT.

· FGLSAMP Call (850) 561-2680 — Offers stipends from $350 up $1,000 per semester based on cumulative GPA and other criteria. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA, SAT (V&M) 1000 or 21 ACT and be majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, CIS, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Biology-Pre-Med, Science or Mathematics Education or Biological and Agricultural Systems Engineering.

· BASE (Biological & Agricultural Systems Engineering) Call (850) 561-2198 — This is a partial scholarship of up to $5,500 for in-state students with a 3.0 GPA and a SAT score of 1060 (verbal & math) or 25 ACT. Up to $10,000 for out-of-state students with 3.5 GPA and a SAT score of 1160 (verbal & math) or 27 ACT. Must major in BASE.

· Freddie Lang Groomes Scholarship Call (850) 599-3491 This is a partial scholarship for $1,000. Must be a single mother with at least a 2.5 GPA.

· Minority Transfer Scholarship Call (850) 599-3076 — A competitive program for a qualified minority (Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian, Black, Hispanic and Pacific Islander) Florida resident community college transfer student.

· Minority Teacher Education Scholarship Call (850) 599-3691— Must be a college junior admitted to the Teacher Education Program at FAMU and must commit to teach in Florida at least two years.

Forestry Scholarships	(850) 443-3451
Journalism Scholarships	(850) 599-3379
Business Scholarships	(850) 561-2361
Architecture Scholarships	(850) 599-3041
Environmental Sciences Scholarships	(850) 599-3550
Athletic Scholarships	(850) 599-3868
Music/Band Scholarships	(850) 599-3024
Physics Scholarships	(850) 599-3470
Southern Scholarship Foundation	(850) 222-3833

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