Charlene K. Howard Chogo Scholarship
Charlene K. Howard was a beloved sister and an educational leader and mentor at FSU, as well as an academic advisor at FAMU.
Education has a transformative power and can completely change the trajectory of a student’s life. From career opportunities to the ability to leave home and foster new connections to the chance to broaden one’s mind and discover new passions, a college education offers many advantages to students.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Charlene Howard by supporting students who share her commitment to education.
Any Black female high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who has non-profit or volunteering experience may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, write 3 to 4 paragraphs describing your effect on women's empowerment. Additionally, upload an image of yourself.
Write 3 to 4 paragraphs describing your effect on women's empowerment.
Winners and Finalists
September 2025
Winning Application
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The application deadline is Aug 15, 2025. Winners will be announced on Sep 15, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Sep 15, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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