FAMU Rising - Legacy Circle Scholarship

The FAMU Rising Legacy Award is designed to support high-achieving students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to the FAMU community.

Eligibility Requirements:
Recommendation: Candidates must be recommended by faculty, staff, consistent and active donors, or board members, be high-achieving students,and have demonstrated financial need.
Students must also be seeking their first undergraduate degree.

Academic Performance:
Current college students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Incoming first-year students must have earned a minimum 3.5 high school GPA.
Financial Need: Students must demonstrate financial need. Award amounts will vary but will not exceed $7,500 per academic year.

Award Details:
Awards are renewable, contingent upon the continued availability of funds.

To remain eligible for renewal, students must:
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Demonstrate ongoing leadership and/or active participation in the FAMU community.
Complete a minimum of 20 volunteer service hours annually with the Office of University Advancement.

Award
Varies
Departments
University Advancement
Deadline
10/19/2025
Supplemental Questions
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  2. Please share why receiving this scholarship is important to you. Explain how it will impact your ability to pursue your education and how it will help you achieve your future goals, dreams, and aspirations.