1. The Tristen D. Hopkins Memorial Scholarship “Hope for the Future”

2. Presentation Overview
The Tristen D. Hopkins Scholarship Fund
About Tristen Hopkins?
The Man Inside the Son
Mission / Vision Statement
Goal of Scholarship
Application Process/Criteria
Board Members
Contact Information
Compass for Change Ministries (CFC)
Background information

3. Who Is Tristen Hopkins? Beloved 22 year old Son & Brother
The Tristen D. Hopkins Scholarship Fund
Who Is Tristen Hopkins?
Beloved 22 year old Son & Brother
Faithful Christian
2006 Booker T. Washington Graduate/ Engineering
4th year Lamar University Chemical Engineering Student
Musician/Inventor
Keep this in present tense to give life to Tristen.

4. The Man Inside the Son Loved God and family Believed in education
The Tristen D. Hopkins Scholarship Fund
The Man Inside the Son
Loved God and family
Believed in education
Inspired with how love endured all
Passion for music

5. The Tristen D. Hopkins Scholarship Fund
MISSION
T D H
The mission of The Tristen D. Hopkins Memorial Scholarship Fund is to enhance and improve the quality of life for graduating high school seniors who are pursuing higher education opportunities, by providing assistance and other educational resources needed to begin their pursuit.

6. The Tristen D. Hopkins Scholarship Fund
It is our Vision….
To improve the quality of life for underprivileged students
To give back to the community
To make dreams come true for high school students who seek to achieve their full educational potential.

7. Goal of The Tristen D. Hopkins Scholarship
It is the goal of The Tristen D. Hopkins Memorial Scholarship Board to award four scholarships in the amount of $500 for the academic school year of Students must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
Recipients can expect to be notified approximately by May of Final applicants may be required to participate in a panel interview.
The Tristen D. Hopkins Scholarship Fund

8. Application Process/Criteria
The Tristen D. Hopkins Scholarship Fund
Application Process/Criteria
The application process will begin on October 1, 2011
Deadline for completed applications is March 1, 2012
The application is one page long and includes general information.
Criteria for consideration:
Completed application
Official High School Transcript
500 Word Essay on “Why Education is Important to Me”
Small photograph of applicant (passport style or headshot)
Two letters of recommendation ( one from school and one from a non-family member)

9. Spiritual Advisor to the Board
The Tristen D. Hopkins Scholarship Fund
Board Members
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Tonia Brown                    Pastor Vern Cooper
Joseph Earle                    Kollette Griffin
Trishauna Hopkins Vercinda Matthews
Zander Robinson
Spiritual Advisor to the Board
Pastor Ronnie Matthews, Sr.
Chairmen of the Board
Howard & Denise Hopkins 
Finance Coordinator
Sondra Kindred

10. Contact Information
The Tristen D. Hopkins Scholarship Fund
Donations can also be mailed to:
Compass for Change Ministries c/o:
The Tristen D. Hopkins Memorial Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box ,
Pearland, TX 77584
Visit our website for additional scholarship inquiries and
our application:
General inquiries can be made to:

11. thopscholarship@yahoo.com www.tristenhopkins.yolasite.com
Sponsored by
Compass for Change Ministries
a non-profit organization
All donations made to the scholarship are tax deductible
For general inquiries, please send an to:
Visit our website at:
Please make checks payable to:
The Tristen D. Hopkins Memorial Scholarship Fund
P.O.Box
Pearland, TX 77584
donations can also be made via website through PayPal
The Tristen D. Hopkins Scholarship Fund

12. Compass for Change Ministries
The Tristen D. Hopkins Scholarship Fund
Compass for Change Ministries
1. Compass for Change (CFC) is a  non-profit 501 (3)(C) organization. CFC Ministries wanted an outlet to give back to youth in the Houston and surrounding areas regarding education.
2. The Tristen D. Hopkins Scholarship Fund was started under the CFC Ministries as part of their education program and as a way to honor the memory of Tristen D. Hopkins.
3. Youth being considered may have financial needs, community service involvement, and academic accomplishments. The Tristen D. Hopkins Memorial Scholarship Board of Directors may award one or more scholarships in any such amount as the Board may deem appropriate and to such individuals as the Board in its sole discretion may select.
4. Receipt of the scholarship is contingent upon providing a letter of acceptance for the school of your choice and proof of enrollment.

13. The Tristen D. Hopkins Scholarship Fund