The first (annual) Mozell Banks Thomas (MBT) Family Reunion Scholarship Fund awards was awarded/presented in 2018. The Scholarship Program is designed to award scholarships to graduating high school students and continuing education pioneers. The scholarships will be formally announced and awarded by the Mozell Banks Thomas Scholarship Committee.
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My ultimate career aspiration and goal is to become a public or commercial architect. I will develop, design, and supervise the construction of public buildings such as shopping malls, libraries, government facilities, and homes. Although reaching my goal will bring self-satisfaction, it will also help others fulfill their dreams after I am able to create what they have envisioned. Being raised in two homes since I was 2 years old, with two educated parents, has also helped shape my life. While I feel that I am blessed in many ways, I also know that “giving back” and helping others is extremely important. As a member of Kappa League Mentoring Group for 3 years (under Kappa Alpha Psi/Stockbridge Jonesboro Chapter), I have participated in numerous of community service activities; including AIDS Walk, Relay for Life, educating others about childhood cancer (ALEKS Lemonade Stand), and tutoring and mentoring younger students. Additionally, I have helped students at a music camp during the summer, Hoops for Scholarships (basketball tournament), Strikes for Scholarships (bowling tournament), passed out coats t the homeless, served food to the hungry, and worked with other scholars (male and female) to promote excellence and school pride to all. I have even tutored older adults in college, as I was also a dual enrollment student at Clayton State University, earning 25 college hours. Oftentimes the older adults did not understand specific concepts and I would come in early or stay later and help them with math problems or labs. I also served as a mentor for the middle school students at Eagles Landing Middle School. In high school, I also participated in extracurricular activities and was recognized for many awards.
I’m Essence Hunter, and I’ve had a variety of work experiences. On one end, I have 3+ years of experience in the food industry/guest services, and on the other, I have professional experience completing housing contracts as a real estate transaction coordinator. My senior year of college, I was a full-time student at Fort Valley State University. I was the first student at my high school to dual enroll at Fort Valley State University. I took four classes per semester and maintained a 4.0 grade point average. During this time, I worked two jobs, was a football and basketball cheerleader, and was a member of the national Spanish honors society. I volunteer whenever I can to make the world a better place. I also travel whenever I can. I spent three weeks studying abroad in Spain this summer, and I intend to continue traveling and volunteering as I finish my bachelor’s degree and apply to medical school.
The annual scholarship total amount is $3000. The total amount awarded shall be distributed equally amongst two eligible recipients (each recipient shall receive $1,500).
One of the requirements to receive the scholarship award is the student’s commitment to circle back and help a relative prepare for college once he or she has completed their own education.
Applicant(s) that graduated from high school must include an official copy of their transcript. If a GED was obtained, the individual must include an official copy of their certificate and scores
Applicant(s) must show proof of acceptance and/or admission to any post-secondary educational institution
Applicant(s) must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Academic record is consistently below a C average or equivalent
Academic record is consistently around a B to C average (or equivalent)
Academic record is consistently around an A to B average (or equivalent)
Academic record is consistently at an A average (or equivalent)
Statement is poorly written and fails to convey good it for the program
Statement is either poorly written or fails to convey good it for the program
Statement is well-written and indicates a potentially good it for the program
Statement is written at a high level and clearly indicates an excellent it for the program
Essay displays poor writing, lacks organization, and fails to make a strong argument.
Essay could use improvement in at least two of the following: writing, organization, or rhetoric.
Essay is good but could use improvement in writing, organization, or rhetoric.
Essay is exceptionally well-written, displays thoughtful and consistent organization, and makes a strong argument.
Recommendations are missing or indicate poor it for the program
Recommendations indicate neither good nor poor it for the program
Recommendations indicate potentially good (but not perfect) it for the program
Recommendations indicate outstanding it for the program
ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED to write a letter to the Mozell Banks Thomas Committee stating why he/she should be selected as the recipient of this scholarship. The letter should include career ambitions, awards and/or special recognition, church/civic/community involvement, and a statement of why family is important. The letter should be typed and limited to two pages.
Mailing instructions - MBT Scholarship Fund C/o Kim T. Smith, 25 Chad Court, McDonough, GA 30253
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We appreciate you taking the time to apply for the MBT Scholarship. Best wishes for a productive and successful academic year.