2026 - 2027 FVAC Academic Award Application

TO: Fort Valley State University Student Life & High School Senior Counselors in Crawford, Macon, Peach, and Taylor Counties

FROM: Yashica Woods, President

SUBJECT: 2026-2027 - Academic Award

Fort Valley Alumnae Chapter has a history of recognizing academic excellence, offering a one-time academic award to a current student of Fort Valley State University, enrolled for Fall 2026.

Academic awards will be awarded in the Fall Semester to the recipient upon his/her matriculation at Fort Valley State University. The criteria include:
- High School Senior: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and accepted into FVSU.
- Enrolled/Current FVSU Student: Rising sophomore, junior, or senior with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher; a letter of recommendation from a current FVSU professor; and an essay.
- Enrolled/Current FVSU Student: Graduate student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; a letter of recommendation from a current FVSU professor; and an essay.
The applicant must be enrolled with full-time status to receive the award.

As university and high school faculty and staff, you can assist us by identifying and informing eligible students who are most deserving of this academic award. Please distribute this application to the student body.

To be considered, the completed application must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) March 1, 2026. Qualified applicants will be invited to an interview to complete the application process.

A completed package must include:
- Application
- Unofficial Transcript (Fall 2025, dated after December 31, 2025)
- One Letter of Recommendation from a current professor (FVSU) or current high school teacher
- High School Senior Essay - Explain “How will FVSU help you reach your goals?”; 500 words minimum.
- FVSU Student Essay - "How has attending FVSU helped you reach your goals?" 500 words minimum.
Questions about the application process may be directed to dstfvac.scholarship@gmail.com.
HELPFUL REMINDERS
- Please ensure that you complete the entire application.
- Document your involvement in school and community activities from August 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025.
- For the unofficial transcript, you may upload a copy from your student account.
- Essays are 500 words minimum.
- A confirmation email will be sent following your academic award submission along with a summary of the data submitted.
- Carefully review the application for accuracy before it is submitted.
- All application materials must be received by March 1, 2026 (by 11:59 p.m. EST).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

If a student has been awarded an academic award in a previous year, are they eligible to apply again?
Yes. If a new application is submitted and the student is selected again, it is possible for a person to receive more than one academic award over the years.

How are academic award recipients selected?
The Scholarship Committee selects the award recipients based on the criteria above and
all decisions of the committee are final.

How are academic award recipients notified?
Fort Valley Alumnae Chapter will notify all award recipients via email or phone, April 2026.

If I would like to make changes to the application I submitted, can I resubmit my application?
We recommend that you carefully review the application for accuracy before it is submitted.

If you have questions or revisions to the submitted application, please contact
dstfvac.scholarship@gmail.com.

ACADEMIC AWARD APPLICATION
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Address*

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Date of Birth*

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Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email Address*
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High School Student (Crawford, Macon, Peach, and Taylor Counties)FVSU Rising SophomoreFVSU Rising JuniorFVSU Rising SeniorFVSU Graduate Student
GPA*
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Major, if undecided, list Undecided*

List significant school activities, leadership positions and honor recognitions. Indicate the year(s) when the activities occurred. Do not use abbreviations for organizations.*
High School Senior Essay - Explain “How will FVSU help you reach your goals”; 500 words minimum.

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FVSU Student Essay - "How has attending FVSU helped you reach your goals?" 500 words minimum.

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Letter of Recommendation from Current Professor (FVSU) or Current Teacher (High School). Must be on official school letterhead and include a wet signature. Can be scanned and uploaded.*

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SOCIAL MEDIA RELEASE:

I hereby give Fort Valley Alumnae Chapter the right and permission to publish, use
photographs or video, and/or audio recordings my photo.

I understand that such reproductions could be used to publicize or promote the academic award program and Fort Valley Alumnae Chapter through its own media productions (Website, social media, printed and/or online brochures, reports, promotional videos, etc.) or through the commercial media (television, radio, Internet or print).

I waive any right to inspect and/or approve the finished product and do release Fort Valley Alumnae Chapter from any liability by virtue of distortion by processing.

I further agree that these items may be used for publication, broadcast or reproduction without limitation or reservation or any fee.

If 18 and under, an email will be sent for your parent or guardian to sign in addition to this application.
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APPLICANT CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the information in this application is true, correct and that the essay was written or by the applicant. I understand that falsification of any information will result in disqualification of this application. I agree that this application becomes the property of Fort Valley Alumnae Chapter. I understand that this application will be assessed based on the information provided and submission of it does not guarantee that I will receive an academic award.

I agree that in the event I am a academic award recipient, this form also serves as a release to use photographs in press releases, etc. announcing and promoting this academic award program.
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