FSU Black Alumni - In Honor of Dr. William R. Jones
Recipient must be enrolled as a student at FSU during the current academic school year and must have completed or updated a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current school year. During the current academic school year, the FSU Black Alumni will award a $500.00 scholarship in honor of Dr. William R. Jones to one (1) deserving student. This one-time scholarship will be distributed to the selected recipient during Fall semester, unless otherwise specified.
One of the purposes of this scholarship is to increase diversity at Florida State University. Any student may apply to be considered for the award; however, it is the preference of the donor that the recipient be Black or African American.
- Award
- $1,000
- Deadline
- 03/10/2024
- Supplemental Questions
- Are you of Black or African minority descent?
- Have you completed or updated a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current academic school year?
- Provide an essay describing how you took a stand and were courageous in the face of injustice or a challenging situation, and how you used this as an opportunity to build social solidarity, encourage understanding, or broaden your academic experiences.
- Briefly describe your academic experiences and international involvement outside the formal classroom and explain how you plan to implement change after graduation using your platform or within your profession on an international scale.