In partnership with Florida State University (FSU), The Jim Moran Foundation annually recognizes up to two African American high school seniors from North and South Florida as Jim Moran Scholars. Established by our Founder, this legacy scholarship provides hardworking students who are role models for others and have been admitted to FSU with an opportunity to succeed through education regardless of their financial barriers. Each receives a four-year, needs-based scholarship with funding provided through the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship.
Please note: The Foundation does not accept any unsolicited scholarship requests. FSU determines eligibility for the scholarship and proactively contacts potential applicants.
Jasmyn Major graduated from Jean Ribault High School in Jacksonville with dual-enrollment at Florida State College at Jacksonville. While in high school, she held a part-time job at a restaurant and also participated in National Honor Society, Beta Club, Student Government Association, and Pearls of Perfections. Jasmyn’s community service included being a YMCA summer camp counselor and READ USA tutor. At Florida State University, she is majoring in human development & family services. Jasmyn believes she has what it takes to make a difference and wants to help others in need – saying, through this scholarship, “…I can do exactly what Jim Moran would want me to.”
Born and raised in South Florida, Khalise Richard graduated from Miramar High School’s International Baccalaureate program with interests in history, psychology and biology. She was active in National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Key Club, Mentoring Tomorrow’s Leaders and Principal’s Advisory Board. Among her volunteer activities, Khalise most enjoyed tutoring and mentoring children at Miramar Police Athletic League Center. Khalise began Florida State University in the Quest Scholars Program through CARE and plans to major in behavioral neuroscience with a career goal in neuropsychology.
