Florida A&M University (FAMU) has joined forces with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to increase the number of teens attending college by helping alleviate financial barriers for its members. FAMU is the newest partner to join Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s nationwide initiative to secure scholarships and pre-collegiate experiences to improve college access for Club teens.FAMU, through its partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, will provide 10 scholarships annually over the next four years, exclusively for qualified Boys & Girls Club teen members.
“We are really excited about providing another avenue of access to higher education for members of the Boys & Girls Clubs,” said William Hudson, Jr., vice president for Student Affairs at FAMU. “We have a strong desire at FAMU to prepare as many students as possible to achieve success in the new economy. We are certain that with a college degree, these students will be in a better position to become successful and well-rounded citizens. We are excited about having the opportunity to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs to expand our reach.”
FAMU will enroll its first scholarship recipients during the 2018-2019 academic year and plans to offer some of its top academic scholarships to qualifying Boys & Girls Club students, including its Life Gets Better and Distinguished Scholar Award programs.
“Creating accessible pathways to higher education for kids and teens today is imperative if we want to change the opportunity equation for all youth,” said Elizabeth Fowlkes, senior vice present of Youth Development with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “It’s our hope that through these scholarship opportunities, Club youth will be empowered to pursue their dreams to achieve a great future without the financial barriers that may have halted their efforts in the past.”