Graduating High School Students

Graduating High School Students

This scholarship application applies to graduating high school students who intend to enroll at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, founded on October 3, 1887, as the State Normal College for Colored Students, began classes with fifteen students and two instructors. Its destiny was to become an institution of higher learning, striving toward even greater heights of academic excellence.

Today, Florida A&M University(FAMU) is one of twelve institutions in Florida's State University System and "excellence with caring" remains its goal. For more than 126 years, Florida A&M University has served the citizens of the State of Florida and the nation through its provision of preeminent educational programs that were the building blocks of a legacy of academic excellence with caring. Now facing the 21st century and beyond, FAMU, "Florida's Opportunity University," is committed to meeting the challenges and needs of future generations.

Since its inception in 1993,the Charlotte-Metropolitan Chapter of the Florida A&M University Alumni Association has assisted Charlotte area students, financially and otherwise, who have an interest in attending or are currently enrolled at FAMU. More than 300 Florida A&M University Alumni are located in the area and our goal is to help the young people of ourcommunity while raising the level of awareness of the need for highereducation.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Currently accepting for Fall enrollment as a freshman student at FAMU. Completed application consists of:

1. Completed responses of required application questions
2. Official transcript
3. Proof of Acceptance Into Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
4. Clear Photo (Headshot) of Applicant

Please note: If your parent attended Florida A&M University, they must be a financially contributing dues paying member of the Florida A&M National Alumni Association.

Deadline for submission: March 31, 2025!
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
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Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.

High School Information
Current High School*
Current Classification*
Current GPA*
Intended College Major*
Extra Curricular Activities / Offices Held*
Honors & Awards*
Scholarships Secured*

Community Activities
What community activities are you involved with? *

Legacy
Did either of your parents attend Florida A&M University?*

YesNo
Are they a financially contributing member of the Florida A&M National Alumni Association?

YesNo
Which Florida A&M National Alumni Association Chapter do they belong to?
Please provide their names

Essay
Why is a college education so important in this age?*

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What are your career ambitions and how do you plan to utilize your degree/education once it is obtained?*

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Why should you be chosen as a recipient of the Charlotte Alumni Chapter Scholarship Award?*

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Transcript
Please upload a copy of your official transcript*

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Proof of Acceptance
Please upload a copy of your acceptance letter to Florida A&M University *

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Applicant Photo
Please upload a professional photograph (picture) of yourself*

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Checking the box below is acknowledgement that accepting a scholarship from the Charlotte Area Chapter of the FAMU NAA may require that I perform volunteer activity in support of the chapter while enrolled as a student at FAMU.*

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