(For incoming FAMU Freshmen)

1. Application process and details:
a. Winning applicant (s) can receive up to $1,000.00 for the current
academic year. The award is nonrenewable and current recipients cannot
re-apply.
b. This scholarship award is only available to students that reside in the
32304 zip code area of the Griffin Heights Community. Students must be
accepted for the fall semester at Florida A&M University and be presently
enrolled and on campus.
c. All undergraduate degrees and majors are eligible for the award.
d. The scholarship can be used to cover tuition expenses and related
supplemental educational expenses such as books, lab fees, travel and
selected cost of living. All scholarship recipients are required to “give back”
by conducting community service.
e. If selected as the scholarship recipient, you hereby grant permission to
use your picture and name in the 1932 Projects Foundation literature and
website.

f. If selected as the scholarship recipient, you agree to set up an Acorns
brokerage account with a minimum of $50. You will be provided additional
instructions on Acorns at the scholarship presentation.
g. The application is available online only. Students will need the following
items to apply for the scholarship:
1. Current resume
2. Official transcript
3. Head shot photo
4. Two letters of recommendation.
a. One from a high school faculty member.
b. One from an administrator, non counselor.
5. One page typed essay on the meaning and importance of Financial
Literacy.
h. Uploading the documents
1. Complete the GHC Scholarship High School Student Application. Then
consolidate items from f, 1-5 above into a single pdf and upload via the
upload button on the form.
2. 2026 scholarship timeline:
a. The application process is open August 17th-September 25, 2026.
Applications must be completed by 11:59pm on September 25, 2026.
b. Applications will be reviewed until October 10th, 2026.
c. Award winner (s) only will be notified by the 1932 Projects Foundation
Scholarship Committee by October 12th, 2026.