FAMU Rising Scholarship

The Florida A&M University Office of University Advancement seeks to continue to build on the foundation to be positioned academically and fiscally, ensuring FAMU rises as delineated in the University’s Strategic Plan – FAMU Rising. In order to meet the priority areas of exceptional student experience and outstanding customer service, we would like to provide financial assistance to the most critical members of our FAMUly; our students.

We understand that securing adequate funding for college expenses is not always an easy task and would like to assist in alleviating some of this stress for our hardworking and determined students. While we may not be able to assist all students and all situations, we would like to help where we can have the most impact while guiding our students in financial responsibility.
Students that meet the qualifications below and complete the interview process may be eligible to receive the FAMU Rising Scholarship from Office of University Advancement.

Preference will be given to undergraduate students who are seeking assistance for the first time.
Recipients must be in good academic standing and have a minimum of a 2.8 cumulative GPA.
Students must also be enrolled in the current term and enrolled and attend class in the upcoming semester/term, unless graduating in the current term.
An interview is also required to obtain the scholarship.

Award
Varies
Deadline
11/29/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Conditions: If a student receives the FAMU Rising Scholarship from the Office of University Advancement: 1. Assistance will not be provided for dropped or withdrawn classes after add/drop refund date. 2. Assistance will not be provided for repeat courses. 3. Assistance will not be provided for fees outside of tuition/books. (i.e. meal plans, housing, replacement fees, parking fees, etc.) 4. Students must enroll in and attend classes for the following semester. 5. Students may be responsible for $499.00 of the owed balance. 6. Students may only receive financial assistance from University Advancement once (1) in an academic year and twice (2) in their educational career. 7. Students are limited to $5,000.00 in financial assist per lifetime from University Advancement. 8. Students that meet the qualifications are not guaranteed financial assistance from the Office of University Advancement as funding is contingent upon availability of funds. 9. Preference will be given to first time seekers of assistance. 10. Failure to meet the condition of enrolling and attending class in the following semester will result in assistance revocation, leaving you financially responsible for the total account balance. Do you understand these terms and conditions?
  2. FAMU Rising
    • Are you aware that you may be responsible for at least $499.00 of your outstanding balance?
    • Are you currently only enrolled in school or employed and attending school?
    • Are you facing any hardship outside of your control?
    • Did you add or drop any classes this/last semester?
    • Did you ask the school/college you were enrolled in for assistance with your balance?
    • Did you drop any classes after the drop refund date?
    • Did you exhaust all your resources before coming to University Advancement for assistance (scholarships, loans, family)?
    • Do you understand the terms and conditions of receiving assistance from University Advancement?
    • Have you paid down any of the original outstanding balance or attempted to pay down any of your balance?
    • How long have you been aware of your outstanding balance? What was the balance when you became aware of it?
    • What is your plan to ensure future college expenses are covered?
  3. Have you ever received financial assistance from the Office of University Advancement (FAMU Foundation)?