The MATAC Scholarship
Criteria
- Applicant must be enrolled in the fall of 2024 and Spring of 2025.
- All applicants must show proof of enrollment to be awarded their entire 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 August 31, 2024 for the Academic School Year 2024-25.
*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-2024-25-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:
Rylander Garrett newdeltasoul@gmail.
2023 MATAC Scholarship Recipients
Charity Smith
Charity Smith 3.19 GPA, Olive Branch, MS, Senior with a major in Biology, Dean’s List Scholar, Tougaloo College Concert Choir, Tougaloo College Womanhood
Ariole Bullock
Ariole Bullock, 3.4 GPA, Southaven, MS, Junior, Biology, Dean’s List Scholar, Jackson Heart Study Scholar, Cheer and Dance Team. College Concert Choir, 1st Vice President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Bethany Walker
Bethany Walker, also awarded from MATAC, the Shawn Thomas Certificate for Excellence in Scholarship, Leadership, etc. 3.7 GPA, Southaven, MS, Freshman, Mass Communications & Pre-Law, High School National Honor Society, Rho Kappa History Award, Highest Average in Earth and Space Science, High School Graduate with Distinction, Desoto County HS Most Beautiful Pageant Winner, Varsity Soccer Team (4yrs), Student Council Secretary, Superintendent’s Youth Leadership Council, Chic-fil-A Leadership Academy, VBS Counselor