Scholarships
Davis H. Jackson Jr. Research Award & Test Prep Scholarship
The purpose of the fellowship is to allow high achieving Florida A&M University undergraduate students the opportunity to properly prepare for graduate and professional entrance exams, such as the GRE, GMAT, LSAT and MCAT at no cost. The scholarship also provides funding to offset or pay in full for Florida A&M University graduate students to conduct research while enrolled as a graduate student.
Students must be a second-semester sophomore, junior, senior in order to be eligible
to apply for the scholarship (maybe 1-year alumni, if the alumni were inducted into
the Graduate Feeder Scholars Program prior to graduation-must have supporting documentation).
Must have a 3.0 or higher G.P.A.
Students must already be a Graduate Feeder Scholar OR students must have completed
all requirements to become a Graduate Feeder Scholar before applying to the test preparation
program.
Students must earn at least one badge through the FAMU Venom badging program
Students must complete a separate application
Student must submit professor recommendation form-along with other required documentation
Student must complete an in-person interview with the School of Graduate Studies,
Research & Continuing Education.
Students must be enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. program at Florida A&M University.
Students must earn at least one badge through the FAMU Venom badging program
Students must submit a teacher recommendation form from their thesis or dissertation
member.
Students must submit a one-page abstract of current research.
Students must submit a 250-300-word document highlighting how these funds will help
her/him complete or further their research.
Students must have a 3.4 G.P.A. to qualify for funds.
Graduate Feeders Scholars Program
Since 1987 the Graduate Feeder Scholars Program has been a direct pipeline for high
achieving sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled at FAMU in
any academic discipline, to attend nationally renowned universities to pursue graduate
level degrees at no cost to the student. FAMU has maintained over 20 partnerships with universities such as Florida State University,
the University of Florida, Cornell University, Virginia Tech, and North Carolina A&T
University for over 30 years. These type of intuitions have proved their commitment to the Graduate Feeder Scholars
Program and to inducted Graduate Feeder scholars by agreeing to provide full funding
for up to 5 Feeder Scholars in graduate level programs each year.
The goal of the Graduate Feeder program is to assist in the polishing of well-rounded
FAMU students and the pertinent documents needed to successfully apply to graduate
level programs around the nation. Through workshops and submitting writing assignments
via Blackboard that focuses on strengthening our students’ Statements of Purpose,
Resumes/Curriculum Vitaes, and Graduate Writing Samples. The Graduate Feeder Scholars Program also provides test preparation and professional
development opportunities, ensuring that our students will meet institution’s expectations.
To speak with someone directly about the Graduate Feeder Scholars Program, and the
upcoming conference, please contact Dr. Reginald Ellis in the School of Graduate Studies
and Research at reginald.ellis@famu.edu or by phone at (850) 599-3505.
We look forward to working with you.
All the best,
Dr. David H. Jackson, Jr.
Associate Provost and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research
Students interested in becoming a Graduate Feeder Scholar are expected to be serious
about their academic pursuits and dedicated to earning a graduate level degree. Once
students become Graduate Feeder Scholars they are eligible to receive:
1. Up to three fee waivers to partnering universities
2. Funding for entire graduate level program (Master’s and Ph.D only)
3. The Dr. David H. Jackson Jr., Research Award & Test Preparation Program Scholarship
4. The opportunity for Campus Visitations
Students interested in applying to the Graduate Feeder Scholars Program should meet
the following requirements:
a. Complete 30 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.0;
b. Submit a typed and fully completed Graduate Feeder Participation Application;
c. Submit an unofficial transcript;
d. Attend at least five (5) Graduate Feeder educational and professional development seminars and workshops; and
e. Maintain a 3.0 GPA Graduate Feeder Frequently Asked Questions
All Graduate Feeder Scholars Program participants are required to complete a series
of developmental workshops that will prepare them for the rigors of graduate study.
The workshops will be offered each semester and include such topics as: “The Graduate
Application Process”; “How to Write a Personal Statement”; “How to Write a Theses
or Dissertation”; “Strategies & Techniques for taking Standardized Examinations”;
and “What to Expect in Graduate School”.
Participants are required to complete at least four workshops to be qualified and considered as a Graduate Feeder Scholar. Upon completion of the requirements, participants will be mailed a "Certificate of Completion" to be officially considered a Graduate Feeder Scholar.
The Participation Agreement is a partnership or memorandum of understanding between
Florida A&M University and the Feeder Institutions. It stipulates the basic benefits
each Institution will provide to qualified FAMU scholars upon application and acceptance
into a graduate program of study. Some participation agreements include the following:
admission application fee waivers, campus visitation opportunities at no charge to
students, and summer research internships.
The agreements are initially instituted to cover a five-year period. However, they are monitored annually to ensure active participation in the program. Feeder Institutions are invited to the campus of Florida A&M University annually for the purpose of providing institutional information and recruitment.
American University
Auburn University
Boston University
Bowling Green State University
Cornell University
Florida International University
Florida State University
Indiana University @ Bloomington
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
North Carolina State University
North Carolina A & T State University
Notre Dame
Oklahoma State University
Oregon State University- Graduate School
Purdue University
Texas A&M University
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Arkansas
University of Central Florida
University of Missouri
University of Northern Iowa
University of Southern California
University of South Florida
Virginia Tech
West Virginia University