OpenFieldFAMU Distinguished Scholars Presidential Scholarship
FAMU's most prestigious merit-based undergraduate scholarship awarded to National Merit Finalists and high school valedictorians entering any undergraduate major.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Unweighted high school GPA of 3.8+ on a 4.0 scale.
- English language proficiency
- English fluency demonstrated.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Minimum SAT score of 1350 or ACT composite of 29.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Scholarship application, high school transcript, and list of leadership achievements.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full 4-year award covering tuition, fees, double-occupancy room, meal plan, and textbook stipend
- Application fee
- None
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully covered
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Florida A&M University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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