The UCLA Center for Research, Education, and Strategic Communication on Minority Health Disparities

Hispanic & African American Scholarship for Undergraduates

Introduction

The Florida A&M University (FAMU) is soliciting your help in finding qualified minority candidates interested in attending FAMU or one of the other Historically Black Colleges or Universities (Morehouse, Tuskegee University, Norfolk State, Prairie View A. & M. University, Savannah State and Southern University) on a Navy ROTC Scholarship. The scholarship is called the Historically Black College Scholarship.

Requirements

1. Must be an African American or Hispanic
2. High School Senior
3. High School GPA 3.0 or better
4. SAT Score 1050 (530 verbal/520 math) or ACT score 22 (22 English/22 Math)

Once information is received their applications will be screened and They will be informed if they will be submitted to Chief of Naval Education And training (CNET) for the scholarship. Prior to awarding the scholarship, A qualified applicant must pass a medical exam, paid for by the Navy. The scholarship pays for tuition, fees, books, uniforms, and a monthly Stipend of $200.00. In addition if a student attends FAMU on a NROTC Scholarship,the University offers a limited number of ROOM & BOARD scholarships! The end result is that the student attends college on a FULL RIDE! If a student meets the above criteria he/she must mail or fax (850-561-2517) a copy of their high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores to:

Recruiting Officer
Florida A&M University, Naval ROTC Unit
PO Box 6508,
Tallahassee, FL 32314-6508

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