The Florida Community College program is a merit scholarship for recipients of the associate of arts degrees from a Florida State or Community College graduates. Around 1950, the State of Florida System included twelve Black community colleges. Many of these colleges, such as Gibbs Community College (named after the founder of Florida A&M University) served as feeder colleges to Florida A&M University. In 1968, Gibbs College merged with St. Petersburg Community College, which today is known as St. Petersburg College. From 1950 to 1968, these colleges provided opportunities for Florida’s citizenry to obtain a college education. Many of their graduates continued their four-year degrees on the highest of seven hills, Florida A&M University. In keeping with Florida A&M University’s tradition of providing access, the community college scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to those seeking to earn their bachelor’s degree.
Students are eligible to receive an award for four (4) semesters. Students must maintain enrollment in the degree program under which this award was made. Students may not change majors. Students must enroll in fifteen credit hours per semester. Awards are applied toward tuition and fees. Awards are not made during the summer term.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
Eligibility for renewal is determined at the end of each semester. For automatic renewal, an award recipient must comply with the policies of the University scholarship program and the bullets below:
Scholarship awards are limited. Awards will be made based upon the competitiveness of the current pool of candidates and until funds are exhausted. Scholarships will not be awarded to candidates that require remedial coursework or developmental education.