FVSU 1890 Scholarship Program

Qualified applicants should meet or exceed the following criteria:

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be accepted into an academic major offered by the College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology (CAFST) at Fort Valley State University.
• For transfer students, will be enrolled at FVSU in the CAFST academic major of interest no later than one year after the date of acceptance.
• Intend to pursue a career in the food, agricultural, or natural resource related areas.
• Have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0.
• Submit test scores (SAT 480 reading and writing/440 math or ACT 17 reading and English/17 math).
• Submit an essay.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student in a CAFST academic major, which is defined as being registered for a minimum of twelve hours on a semester basis, in courses outlined in the respective program of study and approved by the student’s academic advisor.

Note that a student must be enrolled in an average number of fifteen credit hours per semester to graduate within 4 years.

Benefits of Scholarship

• Can cover up to eight semesters (four years) of tuition if student meets renewal requirements.
• Level 1 scholars are students with a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• This program will provide financial assistance to freshmen/transfer students of up to $6000 per academic year.
• A maximum of $24,000 in scholarship dollars.

What is it eligible to cover?

• Tuition, books, food, room and board, fees, etc.

Who can apply?

• High school students.
• Transfer students.

Application Process:

FVSU Future Freshmen Admissions (https://bit.ly/2vzGjcb).

1. Complete FAFSA form.
2. Complete FVSU application.
3. Select major in CAFST.
4. Apply for financial assistance:
   • HOPE
   • Others sources
   • Select FVSU 1890 Scholarship in CAFST
   • Confirm acceptance of award and pay fees
5. Apply for the FVSU 1890 Scholarship.