Scholarship – MATAC

The MATAC Scholarship

The Memphis Area Tougaloo Alumni Chapter (MATAC) Scholarship(s) will be awarded annually to deserving Tougaloo College and perspective Tougaloo college students who preferably hold permanent residency in The Greater Memphis Area or Northern Mississippi.

Criteria

Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student, with 12 credit hours or more, in the Fall of the academic year of 2022-2023. High school seniors, college transfer and current Tougaloo College students must provide proof of enrollment to be awarded their scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a high school graduate, college transfer student, or currently enrolled at Tougaloo College.
Must have a 2.5 overall GPA or above.
Submit an essay (250-word essay addressing the value of a college education, state why they chose Tougaloo College, discuss career objective, demonstrate involvement in community activities, and explain how their education will be enhanced by receiving the MATAC Scholarship).
Attach two letters of recommendation (teacher, guidance counselor, clergy, employer, etc.).
Submit a copy of the official high school or college transcript.
Submit completed application before midnight on July 18, 2022 for the Academic School Year 2022-23.

*Only applications submitted before or on the deadline date will be accepted and reviewed!

How to Apply:

Download the MATAC Scholarship Application at https://matac.tcnaa.org/MATAC_Scholarship_APPLICATION.pdf
Complete and Save the fillable Application form and
Submit: Email Application form and all required documentation to Rylander Garrett newdeltasoul@gmail.com.

MATAC Scholarship Committee Contact:

Faye Anderson fayeshawanderson@gmail.com, Rylander Garrett newdeltasoul@gmail.

2021 MATAC Scholarship Recipients

Taylor Matthews
Hometown: Clarksdale, MS
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Biology
Awards: Inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
Organizational Affiliations: NAACP and the Pre-Alumni Council
GPA: 3.86

Makayla Hamilton
Hometown: Bartlett, TN
Classification: Freshman
Major: Chemistry
Awards: Honor Roll, 2nd Place Hosa Tournament, Bridges (Certificate of Completion)
Organizational Affiliations: Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Tougaloo College Student Government Association, Freshman Class President, Tougaloo College Dancing Diva, Pre-Alumni Council

GPA: 3.6

Matthew A. Smith
Hometown: Olive Branch, MS
Classification: Freshman
Major: Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics
Awards: 2020 Shan Whiteside Award
GPA: 3.6