Tearte Family Foundation (TFF) 100 Black Men North Metro MOT Senior Scholarship 2016-2017

TFF OVERVIEW Founded in July, 2012 Mission Fouth year providing scholarships Past MOT Recipients 2014 Kyle Lively – Morehouse College Alexander Andu – Morehouse College 2015 Jaelin Jordon – Hampton University Jalen Ryan – Alabama State University 2016 Todd "TJ' Bryant - Carson-Newman University Drew Johnson- Kennesaw State University Jerome Kimani Maguta- Georgia Highland College

2017 Scholarships Three Awards Requirements 1: $2000 2: $1500 Requirements Application Essay Two letters of Recommendations Deadline: March, 1, 2017 Awarded at the Youth Achievement Luncheon in April, 2017

Send completed application and Letters of Recommendation to TO APPLY Complete Fillable PDF file at: www.TearteFamilyFoundation.com Send completed application and Letters of Recommendation to Curtis@TearteAssociates.com By midnight March 1, 2017

7th – 12th Graders Start preparing for your future after high school, Begin Your College Prep. NOW … Grade Map out your 5 year plan; learn note taking Focus, study to gain knowledge Start building your service and extracurricular resume All of the above, plus develop organization and study skills. Attend 100 Black Men Career Academy All of the above, plus improve your writing skills and especially signing your name, Clearly *College/Career exposure Execute, get things done, be ahead of schedule, follow up and sharpen your problem solving skills * College/Career exposure

Graduating from high school is your next key step. REMEMBER #1: Never stop dreaming! If you Dream it, You can Do IT !!! #2: Study for high grades and knowledge; you will gain greater knowledge in the process – Knowledge is power! #3: Say to yourself every day… ”Today I will tackle my tasks with drive and commitment. I am excited and enthusiastic about the possibilities for my future.” GOAL: To successfully gain a college education… Graduating from high school is your next key step.

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