The Florida A&M University National Alumni Association (FAMU NAA) Northeast Region (NER) proudly offers an annual scholarship to a deserving student residing within the nine states that make up the region. This scholarship honors the legacies of Walter C. "Suitcase" Wynn, a 1986 inductee into the FAMU Athletics Hall of Fame, and Samuel Thompson, former president of the New York Chapter of the FAMU Alumni Association.

 

The NER encompasses alumni chapters in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Long Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

 

Scholarship Amount: The Walter C. Wynn/Samuel Thompson scholarship is $2,000.00 for one  academic year. The scholarship money will be deposited directly into the student’s account at Florida A&M University.

 

Eligibility:

 

Florida A&M University National Alumni Association - NE REGION

 

Walter C. Wynn / Samuel Thompson Scholarship

Application Deadline: May 25, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Submission: Online Application Portal (required)

Eligibility:

• High school seniors or current Florida A&M University students enrolling for Fall 2026

• Must reside in the Northeast Region (MA, NY, NJ, Philadelphia, DC, Northern VA, Greater Baltimore, Tidewater VA)

• Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA (4.0 scale)

Required Materials:

• Completed application + transcript (2025–2026 grades)

• Resume (leadership, service, honors, employment)

• Two letters of recommendation (non-relatives; one academic)

• FAFSA eligibility documentation

• FERPA consent form

Award: Up to $2,000

 

Application Deadline: The Application deadline for submitting the completed application, required documentation, transcript, and essay is Monday, May 25, 2025, by 11:59 pm ET ​

 

All applications but be submitted by May 25, 2026

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Send questions  via email to: 2VP@famunaaner.org

Submit the completed application packet via the Online Application Portal only.