2025 TOWAF Entrepreneurial Scholarship
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Eligibility Requirements
1. The applicant must be a resident of St. John’s County 2. Applicants must be underserved (an underserved verification survey must be completed on the application) 3. Applicants must desire to give back to their community. 5. Applicant may not be related to any TOWAF Board members 6. Applicants must submit an application, and complete the interview process 7. Applicants must have a business plan/specific objective to use funds 8. There is no age requirement, your entrepreneurs are welcome to apply
Entrepreneurial Scholarship Mission
Support underserved and minority business owners in St. Augustine/St. Johns County to enhance business in our underserved communities
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.
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 educational degrees and certifications.
Entrepreneur Information
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.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Where do you reside?
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Address
How long have you lived at this address?
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Birth date
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
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example@example.com
Are you related to any of the TOWAF Board of Directors or staff?
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Yes
No
What Highschool did you attend?
Did you graduate?
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Yes
No
Did you attend a post-secondary institute of education?
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Yes
No
College, University, Vocational-school
Name of institute
Level of completion
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Certification
Associates(AA)
Undergraduate
Graduate
Underserved Questionnaire
Briefly explain why you are considered underserved?
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Business Information
Company name
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Do you have an LLC filed with the government?
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Yes
No
What is your LLC's FEIN Number?
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Type N/A if you do not have one
What Industry does your business classify under?
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Ex: Transport, Financial & Economic, Clothing, Computer & Technology.
Please provide a detailed description of your company?
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Does your business have a Website? If so, please list URL below
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Is your business operation brick and mortar, online or both?
How long has your business been in operation?
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What Product/ service do you provide?
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What Product/ service do you provide?
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What area(s) does your business sale or provide services to?
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I.E: Local, Regional, State, National, Global
Do you have a business partner? If so, how many?
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Do you have any employees? If so how many?
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Is your business your only job?
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Scholarship Information
What type of scholarship are you applying for?
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Purchase of operation equipment or technology
Funding for specific objectives
Other
How do you specifically plan to use the scholarship funds? Please be as detailed as possible
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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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