The MATAC Scholarship
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