2025 FAMU NAA - DC Chapter Scholarship Application

FAMU NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Washington, DC Chapter

Scholarship Application
The Washington, DC Chapter of the FAMU National Alumni Association annually awards scholarships to students from the Greater Washington, DC Metropolitan Area.

Submit the completed application packet via the Online Application Portal only. Emailed or mailed applications will not be accepted.

DEADLINE: Completed applicaton must be submitted by March 15, 2025.

Email all questions to scholarship@famunaadc.org.

Address all Scholarship Coorespondance to the following:

Florida A&M University National Alumni Association, Inc.

Washington, DC Chapter

ATTN: Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 90306

Washington, DC 20008
Scholarship Details
An applicant must be a graduating high school senior or an enrolled full time undergraduate or graduate student from the Washington, DC metropolitan area (which includes Washington, DC, Maryland areas of Prince George's and Montogomery Counties and Northern Virginia) attending Florida A&M University (FAMU). To be considered, a student must possess a minimum grade point average of 2.75 (C+) on a 4.0 scale.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Please read the following information before completing this application. The Scholarship Committee will not consider any application that is not completed as instructed below.

A completed application consists of:

1. Completed application form (via online submission site)

2. Two letters of recommendation on official letterhead (non-relatives only, one letter must be from a teacher, counselor or formal academic advisor)

3.A copy of SAT or ACT scores (high school students only)

4. Most recent OFFICIAL or UNOFFICAL Transcript

5. A copy of letter of acceptance to Florida A&M University (high school students only). If your letter of acceptance is not available as of March 15, please include a letter from the Admissions Office stating your application is in process, in lieu of the acceptance letter. Your scholarship application will be considered temporally complete. However, the application will not be considered complete until an official
acceptance letter is provided.

6. Copy of the FAFSA certificate of eligibility with family income and expected family contribution. Page 1 and 2 only

7. Documentation of school/university leadership/extracurricular activities, community service and/or proof of employment (awards, letters, news clippings, certificates, etc).

8.Completed essay (must be typed)

9.FERPA – Consent to release student information to verify student’s enrollment for distribution of funds.

10.Personal interview (optional at committee’s request for final contenders)
STUDENT’S INFORMATION
Florida A&M University Student Identification Number*
Name*

First NameLast Name
Permanent Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Permanent Home Telephone
School/Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Telephone (Mobile)*
Email Address*
example@example.com
PARENT/GUARDIAN’S INFORMATION
Name of Parent/Guardian*

First NameLast Name
Parent Telephone (Home)
Parent Telephone (Mobile)*
Parent E-mail Address*
example@example.com
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(Current FAMU Students should skip this section)
High School Name
School Address
Cumulative GPA (Unweighted-based on a 4.0 Scale)
Graduation Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Test Scores:
SAT Math
SAT Reading and Writing
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT English
FAMU Admission

Have you applied to Florida A&M University?YesNo
Major/Minor
Admission Date (if applicable) to Florida A&M University

MonthDayYear
Date
UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE STUDENTS
Classification
Major/Minor
School/College
Cumulative GPA (Based on a 4.0 Scale)
Expected Graduation Date

MonthDayYear
Date
How did you hear about this scholarship opportunity?
All applicants must complete the below section by uploading the requested documentation. Any application missing information will marked as incomplete and will not be reviewed.
ESSAY QUESTIONS
MANDATORY ESSAY

Share a personal project, experience, or endeavor that demonstrates your passion and resilience. How did this contribute to your local community or society at large?
Essay Upload*

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Optional Essay (can be completed in addition to the above essay question). If chosen, the essay must be between 250 – 500 words.

Discuss any information that you feel the scholarship committee should consider when reviewing your application. Specifically, discuss any personal or family circumstances affecting your need for financial assistance.
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Letter of Recommendation - Teacher, Counselor or formal academic advisor *

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Letter of Recommendation - 2 (non relative) or Community Service *

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Official or Unofficial Transcript Upload*

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FAFSA - Copy of the FAFSA Certificate of eligibility. Pages 1-2 required. (IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR FAFSA FORM) -----PLEASE upload a letter requesting a FAFSA submission extension. ALL applications with the uploaded request will be reviewed without the FAFSA form and given an extension of submitting the form by April 5th. *

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Documentation of school/university leadership/extracurricular activities, community service and/or proof of employment (awards, letters, news clippings, certificates, etc.) - PLEASE SUBMIT AS ONE FILE. *

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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY!

Please submit SAT/ACT Scores and FAMU Letter of Acceptance.
SAT/ACT Scores

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Upload the FAMU Letter of Acceptance

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I certify that all information provided is true and complete. I understand that it is my responsibility to provide proof of enrollment at FAMU in order to receive a scholarship or book award. I agree that Florida A&M University National Alumni Association, Inc. – Washington, DC Chapter may use my name and any subsequent images for publicity if I am selected as a scholarship recipient. Further, if selected for a scholarship/book award, I agree to maintain contact with the Washington, DC Chapter by submitting a status report, at a minimum, within 30 days of the end of each academic semester for which I receive financial support. The status report should be mailed to the address found on page 1 of this application.
Applicant’s Printed Name and student number (if known)*
Applicant’s Signature

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Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Parent/Guardian’s Printed Name (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY)
Name

First NameLast Name
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Parent/Guardian’s Signature - HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY)

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ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 15, 2025. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ONLY TO STUDENTS WHO PROVIDE PROOF OF FULL TIME ENROLLMENT. ONCE RECEIVED, ALL APPLICATION PACKETS REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. - WASHINGTON, DC CHAPTER AND WILL NOT BE RETURNED.

Submit the completed application packet via the Online Application Portal.

Address any Scholarship Coorespondance to:

Florida A&M University National Alumni Association, Inc.

Washington, DC Chapter

ATTN: Scholarship Committee

Washington, DC 20090

Email all questions to: scholarship@famunaadc.org

DEADLINE: Completed application must be submitted by midnight, March 15, 2025.

Email or mailed applications will not be accepted.
FERPA CONSENT TO RELEASE STUDENT INFORMATION
Please provide information from the educational records of
[Name of Student]*
To: FAMU NAA Washington DC Chapter Scholarship Chair person to whom the educational records will be released, and if appropriate the relationship to the student such as “parents” or “prospective employer” or “attorney”]
(Note: this Consent does not cover medical records held solely by Student Health Services or the Counseling Center – contact those offices for consent forms.)
The only type of information that is to be released under this consent is:
___x__ transcript
___x__ financial aid
___x__ enrollment status
The information is to be released for the following purpose:
__x__ Scholarship Consideration and Distribution of funds
I understand the information may be released orally or in the form of copies of written records, as preferred by the requester. I have a right to inspect any written records released pursuant to this Consent (except for parents’ financial records and certain letters of recommendation for which the student waived
inspection rights). I understand I may revoke this Consent upon providing written notice to [Name of Person listed above as the University Official permitted to release the educational records]. I further understand that until this revocation is made, this consent shall remain in effect and my educational records will continue to be provided to [Name of Person listed above to whom the educational records
will be released] for the specific purpose described above.
Name (print)*
Signature*

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Student ID Number*
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date

BEFORE SUBMITTING, HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE FOLLOWING?

Florida A&M University National Alumni Association, Inc.

Washington, DC Chapter

2025 Scholarship Application
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FAMU NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Washington, DC Chapter

Scholarship Details

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

STUDENT’S INFORMATION

PARENT/GUARDIAN’S INFORMATION

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Test Scores:

UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE STUDENTS

All applicants must complete the below section by uploading the requested documentation. Any application missing information will marked as incomplete and will not be reviewed.

ESSAY QUESTIONS

Parent/Guardian’s Printed Name (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY)

FERPA CONSENT TO RELEASE STUDENT INFORMATION