MOT Application-PDF INFO

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION

 The Tearte Family Foundation is pleased to sponsor three scholarships of $2500 each exclusively to seniors in the Men of Tomorrow Program of the North Metro Atlanta Chapter of 100 Black Men.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

 Interested young men who have successfully participated in the Men of Tomorrow Program are eligible to compete for this scholarship during their senior year in high school.  This is a one-time award for each student.  The COMPLETED scholarship application package should include four documents:  Application form, an essay, copy of transcript and two recommendation letters.  One recommendation letter must be from a 100 Black Men Mentor and the other from an individual such as a counselor, teacher, or community member.  The recommender must not be related to the student.

The COMPLETED Scholarship application package must be submitted prior to March 15, 2021 and submitted online at:  www.TearteFamilyFoundation/MOTApplication.

If the student is graduating in Spring 2021, the awards will be announced at the 100 Black Men Youth Achievement event.  The 100 Black Men Scholarship Selection Committee of the Tearte Family Foundation will determine the recipients based on the three highest rated scholarship applications packages.

The scholarship funds awarded can be used for the purpose of offsetting tuition, purchase of books, computer/technology, printer and/or student fees.  Funds for the scholarship will be paid directly to the student’s institution of higher learning at the beginning of the academic year.  The student is responsible for providing a request for the payment from Curtis Tearte at the Tearte Family Foundation as soon as an acceptance letter is submitted and the student is enrolled in the college/university and received their student ID Number.

The student agrees to provide the Tearte Family Foundation with an annual scholarship report update on the academic progress and performance of the student selected to hold this scholarship.  In addition to receiving the scholarship, the student supported by this grant will also be designated as a “Tearte Scholar”.  The student will serve as a mentor for the Tearte Family Foundation Education Portfolio and assist other scholars in their pursuit of higher education.  The Tearte Scholar and the Tearte Family Foundation will work together on programmatic initiatives including face-to-face or virtual meetings and participation in scheduled conference calls.  Upon college graduation, Tearte Scholars will consider making a charitable contribution to the Tearte Family Foundation.

Criteria for Consideration of Scholarship Application Package Selection

1. Mentee (North Metro Atlanta Chapter) is in good standing and has participated in the MOT Program for one full year or more.
2. Mentee has attended at least 75% of the MOT scheduled sessions for the 2020-2021 academic year.
3. Completed scholarship application package (Application form, essay, letters of recommendation and transcript) by March 15, 2021.
4. A Scholarship Application Package Review and Selection Committee consisting of members of the 100 Black Men Mentors of the North Metro Chapter will make the final selection recommendations based on the three top rated application packages submitted to the Tearte Family Foundation prior to the Chapters’ Youth Achievement event.

100 Black Men and the Tearte Family Foundation

The Tearte Family Foundation will report annually to the 100 Black Men of North Metro.  The report will include the students selected, a briefing of their completed scholarship package and the student’s plans.

Information about the scholarship is located at www.TearteFamilyFoundation.com/Scholarships.  The Completed application package should be entered online at www.TearteFamilyFoundation/MOTApplication.

DUE DATE: MARCH 15, 2021