1. Tearte Family Foundation (TFF) 100 Black Men North Metro MOT Senior Scholarship 2017 -2018

2. TFF OVERVIEW Founded in July, 2012 Mission
Fifth 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
Trey Baker – Fort Valley State University
Bryan “BJ” Owei – Bradley University
Corey Walker – Georgia State University

3. 2017 Scholarships Three Awards Requirements
$2000 Each
Requirements
Application
Essay
Two letters of Recommendations
Deadline: February 28, 2018
Awarded at the Youth Achievement Luncheon in April, 2018

4. TO APPLY Complete Fillable PDF file at: www.TearteFamilyFoundation.com
Send completed application, essay and
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation to
By midnight February 28, 2018

5. 7th – 12th Graders
Start preparing for your future after high school, NOW!
Begin Your College/Career Preparation
Meet Your College Guidance Counselor NOW!
Start visiting colleges and universities in your Sophomore/Junior years in High School

6. 7th – 12th Graders Action Items
Map out your 5 year plan
Learn note taking 8
Focus
Study to gain knowledge 9
Start building service and extracurricular resume 10
Develop organization and study skills
Attend 100 Black Men Career Academy
Take PSAT Exam 11
Improve writing skills especially signing your name, clearly.
Start developing your resume and writing your essays
College/Career exposure
Prepare and take SAT Exam at least twice 12
Execute, get things done, Be ahead of schedule, follow up
sharpen your problem solving skills
College/Career exposure
Take SAT or ACT Exam by October of Senior Year

7. 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 obtain education that will lead to a successful and sustainable career…
Graduating from high school is your next key step.

8. www.TearteFamilyFoundation.com APPLY TODAY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
DEADLINE: February 28, 2018