Welcome to FAMU NAA Broward Chapter Freshman Scholarship Application 24-25

              Important Information 

• No applications will be accepted after the deadline.

• Applications missing requested documentations will not be reviewed.

• If you have any questions , please contact the Scholarship & Recruitment Committee Chair (Keturah Mitchell via email at famubc1963@gmail.com)

Scholarship Award General Information  

Selection Criteria 

Primary consideration will be given to students who demonstrate a financial need for the scholarship funds.  This consideration will also be supplemented by completion of other requirements and the applicant's final interview. 

In addition, the applicant must: 

• Be a Broward County resident.
• Be a Broward High School Senior currently enrolled in a broward county public , charter, private, virtual, or home education school. 
• Meets the preferred 3.3 or higher (academic core weighted) GPA on a 4.0 scale in core academic units, has the required units and has achieved the minimum scores for each SAT, ACT, or CLT as outlined by the University for admission.  

REQUIREMENTS: The documents below must be submitted electronically.

1. Typed Essay Response
2. Official High School Transcript
3. Completed and signed application
4. Professional Headshot or Senior Picture.
5. Two (2) Signed Letters of Recommendations. 
   1. One letter MUST be from a school faculty member (teacher, guidance counselor or BRACE with appropriate letterhead) 
   2. Second letter may be a reference from someone who knows the student well and can provide specific examples of their qualities and achievement. (ex. community leader, coach, pastor, employer or mentor). 
6. An electronic copy of the student's proof of receipt of their returned FAFSA results or Student Aid Report (SAR) 
7. Copy of Official FAMU Acceptance Letter for the Summer/Fall 2025 Semester.  Letter must include applicant's  name. 
8. An official score report from the College Board for either the ACT/SAT/CLT. 

All completed scholarship applications are due by Saturday, February 1, 2025.  Scholarship recipients will be announced and notified electronically by email and/or during their high school senior award night.  

All scholarship funds will be awarded directly to Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University upon proof of admission, enrollment verification, and/or documentaion received from the University.

Awards will be made without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, or national origin. All eligible applicants will be interviewed by a panel before a selection is made.