OVERVIEW
The Washington DC Metro Area Alumni Chapter awards multiple scholarship to area students that have been accepted to the University or, are currently enrolled at FVSU. Fort Valley State University is one of Georgia’s three public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the state’s only 1890 land-grant institution. We recognize the difficulty one may experience to succeed in college. The chapter provides its awards recipients with the support and assistance needed to succeed in order to ensure that more students have the opportunity to earn a college degree.
Due to the financial generosity of FVSU Alumni, Friends, and Family, the Washington DC Metro Area Alumni Chapter is pleased to offer two scholarships and technological assistance to support students’ collegiate goals.
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The “General Scholarship”, an initiative provided by the Washington DC Metro Area Alumni Chapter through our annual fundraising initiatives, recognizes students who aspire to attend FVSU and strive to serve as positive role models and change the trajectories for their families, friends and their communities.
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The “Live Your Dream” Scholarship Award, an initiative provided by alumna, Dr. Genevieve M. Knight, Ph.D. (Class of 1961), recognizes students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue an education in Mathematics, the Sciences and Education.
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In addition to providing scholarships, Washington DC Metro Area Alumni Chapter is pleased to offer “Laptops for Leaders”, an addendum package, awarded singularly to recipients, of technology made available to scholarship winners that express a need for this support.
Pictured from left to right: FVSU Alumna, Dr. Genevieve M. Knight, FVSU President, Dr. Paul Jones & First Lady Sylvia Jones
We’re sadden on the passing of our fallen Wildcat, Dr. Genevieve Knight. Her life and contribution to our alumni chapter and to the students that have benefited from her scholarship will continue to be a true testament to her love for her alma mater. In lieu of flowers, the family of Dr. Genevieve Knight is requesting donations and contributions to be made to this scholarship in her honor.
CRITERIA
To be eligible to apply for the scholarships and technology assistance, students must meet the below listed criteria:
Applicants must be graduate of an accredited high school, and accepted as a student at FVSU,
Incoming & current full time student with minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA),
*Residency of the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia, and
Demonstrate their desire and ability to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals, strong will to succeed, and self-motivation in completing challenging coursework.
*Students currently enrolled at Fort Valley State University who are not native to the Washington DC Metro area may also apply for select scholarships.
Application and supporting documents must be received by June 30. Please, refer back to the “How to Apply” on the award information page to ensure all pertinent requirements are included in the application package.
HOW TO APPLY
Completing the application is the first step to receiving the scholarship award(s). Once submitted, all applications will be assessed, and a group of students will be selected. *Note: Students are eligible to win multiple awards if they qualify based on the established criteria. Additionally, past winners may reapply if eligible and will not be given preference in selection. The scholarships are a yearly scholarship and not a full four-year scholarship.
Additional documents should include the following:
Copy of completed application (including application letter), if applicable (incoming Freshman)
Essay (One page in length)
Proof of college acceptance or current enrollment status
Minimum of two letters of recommendation (i.e., educator, community advocate)
Official transcripts
IMPORTANT DATES
January 15 – Application Opens
June 30 – Application Deadline
Applicants will be notified in July 15
APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST
Timely Submission
Copy of completed application (including application letter), if applicable (incoming Freshman)
Essay (One page in length, legible, and grammatically correct!)
Proof of college acceptance or current enrollment status
Minimum of two letters of recommendation (i.e., educator, community advocate)
Official transcripts
Please submit the required documentation to the following address: Washington DC Metro Area Alumni Chapter of Fort Valley State University National Alumni Association, Inc., Post Office Box 5961, Springfield, VA 22150-5961. Or via electronic submission to the chapter email address: fvsudcalumnichapter@gmail.com