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100 Black Men of Greater Washington D.C. 2008-2009 Scholarship Program

The 100 Black Men of Greater Washington D.C. (“The 100 of DC”), is committed to the growth and development of America’s youth, in particular, those in the Washington D.C. area.  In addition to engaging in mentoring, education, health & wellness, and economic development programs, The 100 of DC believe it is important to aid in developing talented young Americans in their pursuit of higher education.  Through gifts provided by our corporate and individual sponsors, The 100 of DC are able to provide scholarships to deserving students on an equal opportunity basis regardless of race, color, sex, creed, or religious preference.

The 100 Black Men of Greater Washington D.C.’s  Future Leader Scholarship Program is available to students who maintain full time status at an accredited, post secondary institution beginning in the fall of the year.  Applicants must meet all of the eligibility requirements and deadlines to qualify.  Scholarship awards should be applied toward support of the student during their educational experience, including but not limited to tuition, room, board, and books.  The amount of the Scholarship is $500.00 per year, each year, for a maximum of four (4) years of higher education.  Checks will be mailed from the Chapter office and made payable to the student directly.

Individuals applying for a Scholarship must forward one (1) complete application packet to the address below (U.S. mail and/or electronic mail in Word or PDF format).  Current Scholarship recipients must complete and confirm their post-award Community Service obligations to continue receipt of their Scholarship funds.  Application packets must be postmarked no later than April 18, 2008.  Facsimiles and incomplete packets will not be accepted.  Award letters will be forwarded to Scholarship recipients only on April 28, 2008.   Mail complete application packets to:

100 Black Men of Greater Washington D.C.
P.O. Box 70558
Washington, DC 20024
ATTN: Scholarship Committee Chairman
E-MAIL:  scholarship@100blackmendc.org

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Undergraduate student or high school student transitioning to post secondary, accredited institution
• Minimum grade point average of 2.5
• Attending a post secondary, accredited institution or planning to attend
• Plans to attend school for entire academic year, beginning in the fall semester
• Completed 50 hours of “active” community service within past 12-months with certified documentation
• Demonstrated Leadership activity

APPLICATION PACKET CONTENT

• Application and Personal Information Document
• Written Essay
• Official Academic Transcript
• GPA Statement (may be included with Transcript)
• Written Reference
• Community Service Confirmation Document

Scholarship Application and Personal Information Document
The 100 Black Men of Greater Washington D.C.’s Future Leader Scholarship Application is available each Spring (in early March) and may be acquired from the Chapter or via our web site at: www.100blackmendc.org
It is encouraged and preferred that Applicants submit typed documents.

Written Essay

Applicants are required to submit a written essay (a minimum 600 words, maximum 1500 words) based upon one (1) of the following topics.  It is strongly encouraged and preferred that Applicants submit typed Essays.

Police Brutality:  Over the years, there continue to be high-profile police brutality cases involving young black men.  While incidences like the recent killing of an unarmed black man by a transit police officer in Oakland , California make national headlines, there are many more cases that are not discussed in the news but are equally as devastating to families, communities, and young black males.  Is police brutality a serious problem? What factors contribute to it?  How does police brutality affect society? How can police brutality be prevented?

Career Goals in the age of President Obama:  President Obama is the first African American to become the President of the United States .  How has his election impacted your aspirations about a future career?  What barriers do you expect, and how will you overcome them?  Do you think attaining your career goals will become more or less difficult? Explain why or why not. How does having an African-American President influence America 's perception of the black man in the professional arena?  How does it influence your own self-perception as a young black man in America ?

Decline of the Black Family:  Marriage in the Black community is becoming less of a norm, and Black women continue to deal with absent fathers while raising children alone.  As a result, many Black boys are being siphoned out of the pool of marriageable Black men, and Black boys and girls are growing
up being ill-prepared to have healthy relationships.  What is the impact of the decline of the black family on society as a whole and the black community specifically?

Official Academic Transcript
Applicants must request an official academic transcript from their most recent school or college. Transcripts must be included in the submitted application packets.

Statement of Grade Point Average (“GPA”)
To the degree an Applicant’s Grade Points Average (“GPA”) is not listed on their Academic Transcript, Applicants must provide an official statement of their GPA.

Community Service Confirmation Document
Applicants are required to have performed a minimum of 50 “active” service hours within the 12-month preceding the application deadline. Students who are awarded a 100 Black Men Future Leader Scholarship are required to complete an additional 50 hours of “active” community service within 8-months after the scholarship is awarded. Scholarship applicants and recipients should complete and submit the Confirmation of Community Service Form as certification of service performed. Confirmation forms should be completed for each project. Applicants and recipients may make copies of the form as needed.

“Active” service shall be defined as “An activity that allows one to extend themselves in service to another without compensation, remuneration, personal gain or benefit.” See below for a sampling of acceptable projects:

Ex. 1: ACTIVE SERVICE - Acceptable Service Projects (serving food to the homeless through soup kitchen or shelter, tutoring students, picking up litter and recycling, coordinating a community food/shelter drive).

Ex. 2: PASSIVE SERVICE - Unacceptable Service Project (donating food/clothing in a clothing drive,
babysitting, singing in a choir, serving as an officer in an official position of a church or civic organization).

Please note that this is not a complete list of acceptable service projects. If you have questions regarding acceptable projects, please contact the Chapter or the Scholarship Committee Chairperson at 202-289-8884 or scholarship@100blackmendc.org

AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Once notified of their selection, Scholarship Recipients must complete and forward the following items to the Chapter Office or Scholarship Committee Chairperson (at the address listed above) by the specified due dates:

• Scholarship Acceptance Agreement (to be provided with Award Letter)* (Due: On or Before May 23, 2009)
• Copy of your Acceptance Letter/ Registration Confirmation to an accredited secondary educational institution* (Due: On or before June 6, 2009)
• Community Service Verification Form (Due: On or before January 31, 2010)

• Scholarship Awards are not released until these items have been received by the Chapter Office.