2025 T.O.W.A.F. Educational Scholarship
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DEADLINE for scholarship applications is August 5, 2025 by 6:00 PM (no exceptions).
Any incomplete applications will not be reviewed for consideration.
For the 2025 academic school year, The T.O.W.A.F. Educational Scholarship Fund will award monetary and or computer scholarships to equip students with a hopeful kickstart to their higher learning experience.
2025 T.O.W.A.F. Educational Scholarship Fund Eligibility Requirements
1. Applicant must provide a letter of acceptance from a college, university, trade, or vocational school 2. Applicant must be a resident of St. John’s County 3. Applicant must be underserved (underserved verification survey must be completed on application) 4. Applicants must desire to give back to their community 5. The applicant may not be related to any TOWAF Board members, as this presents a conflict of interest 6. Applicants must submit an application, complete the interview process, and attend a scholarship orientation with the Tarek Odom West Augustine Foundation.
The Mission
The Mission of the Tarek Odom West Augustine Foundation is to support local non-profits and provide educational and entrepreneurial scholarships that edify and empower its underserved community.
Scholarship Mission
The Mission is to reach those that are underserved and/or pursuing an untraditional educational path. This includes students pursuing college, but also any underserved person pursuing a post-high school educational degree, certificate, license, or certification is eligible. From previous years, our recipient Eugene Cobb is a great example of our untraditional educational scholarships. He enrolled as a student with the National Training Inc. to pursue his Commercial Driver's License, graduated, and is now an employee with a commercial driving company.
The Vision
The Vision of the Tarek Odom West Augustine Foundation is to cultivate future leaders and to increase minority ownership within St. Augustine, Florida.
The Purpose
The Purpose of the T.O.W.A.F. Scholarship Fund is to support underserved high school graduating seniors and adults pursuing higher education, degrees, and certifications.
Application process
Applicant must submit the following items: 1. Complete application form below. 2. Submit Letter of Acceptance from the institution you are attending. 3. Submit Two Letters of Recommendations: -- One Professional Reference (Teacher, Employer, Volunteer Coordinator, Church Affiliate etc). - One Personal Reference (Family, Friend, etc) 4. Submit a Personal Essay (Tell us about yourself, your life goals, and how enrolling in school will help you reach those goals)
If you have any questions about the application, please call the foundation office at (904) 501-7493 or (904) 669-6933.
If we are unable to answer at the time of your call please leave your name, contact number, and a brief message regarding your inquiry, and we will get back with you as quick as we can. Please do not call after 6:30 PM.
Student Information
Students, please complete the following information. WE RECOMMEND YOU SAVE YOUR RESPONSES IN A SECOND DOCUMENT IF YOU DO NOT PLAN TO COMPLETE IN ONE SITTING.
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Birthdate
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Email
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Where do you reside?
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Address
How long have you lived at this address?
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Which High School did you graduate from? What year?
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Name of Educational Institution you have been accepted to:
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When do you enroll at this institution?
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List any college or higher educational institutions you have attended in the past:
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What specialty/major do you plan to pursue?
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Tell us about the Institution you plan to attend and the educational courses you'll be taking
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Are you related to any of the TOWAF Board of Directors or staff?
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List expenses you expect to incur per semester/ academic school year (approximate figures acceptable): think housing, transportation, meal plans, tuition & fees etc
Tuition, Books, Housing, etc.
Background Questionnaire
Briefly explain why you are considered underserved. What about your background is standing in the way of you achieving your goals? Explain.
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Both parents live in the home
Single parent household
I received free lunch at school
Both of my parents are employed
Only 1 of my parents support me financially
I am a first generation college student
Please Submit the Following Documentation
Letter of Acceptance from a College, University, Trade or Vocational school
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List your academic honors, awards, and membership activities while in high school:
Personal Essay
Please answer the following question in your essay:
Tell us about yourself, your life goals, and how enrolling in school will help you reach those goals.
Your essay should be 2 pages MAX, typed, double-spaced, and 12 pt/Times New Roman font. Please ensure your essay contains no grammatical errors.
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Essay should contain an explanation about yourself and your plans for college or your business (attending institution/business name, intended major, trade, or type of business, and anticipated start date). Essay must be at least 2vtyped pages, double-spaced, 12pt/Times New Roman font. Essay should contain no grammatical errors. Email to Info@TOWAF.org if the form will not allow you to submit.
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STATEMENT OF ACCURACY
I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also consent that my picture may be taken and used for any purpose deemed necessary to promote the Foundation’s scholarship program. I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship recipient, according to Anniston Community Education Foundation Scholarship policy, I must provide evidence of enrollment/registration at the post-secondary institution of my choice before scholarship funds can be awarded.
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