Mr. Cleo T. Hudson, Jr. graduated from Whitehaven High School in May 2001. He was a faithful member of Brown Missionary Baptist Church. Cleo married his high school sweetheart, Rekeshia S. Hudson and to their union they added two precious daughters, Chance Imani and Rylee Grace.
Cleo was raised by his father and stepmother as a result of his mother passing away when he was nine years old. While attending Whitehaven High School, he was enrolled in diesel mechanic courses. Although he did not follow the path of diesel mechanics after high school, he was a strong leader at SYSCO in Memphis, TN. Cleo was an example of focus, perseverance and leadership in his personal life and career.
The Cleo T. Hudson, Jr. Memorial Foundation was founded to carry out the life and legacy of my late husband, my little girls’ father, a son, a baby brother, an uncle, a friend, a child of God.
Our mission is to develop and provide scholarships, mentorship and transformational community involvement in the world that we live in.
The CTHJMF consists of three components: scholarship, mentorship and community involvement.
Scholarship Eligibility
- MUST be a MALE student
- Pursuing a 2 year or 4 year undergraduate degree
- Must be a 2023 high school graduate
- 2.5 GPA or higher
Application Process
The following documents MUST be uploaded within this application. Failure to upload the required documents will result in your application being incomplete. Incomplete applications will be returned for accurate completion and considered if it is returned before the deadline.
1. An official transcript
2. Counselor or mentor’s recommendation
3. Official college acceptance letter from a 2 year or 4 year institution
4. Essay using topic given below