Tabor 100 

Langston Tabor Scholarship

Fall 2025-Spring 2026 Academic Year

This Langston Tabor Scholarship Program is one of several scholarship programs hosted and operated by the Tabor 100 organization. Our supporting partners in this program are the Tabor 100 Sponsors and the Black Business Equity Fund Sponsors. There will be TWO $2,500 Langston Tabor Scholarships awarded, potentially renewable for a total of four years. [Maximum full amount: $10,000 per scholar] All application elements are due on May 2, 2025.

These Langston Tabor Scholarships will only be open to the children of Tabor 100 members, and will serve as yet another benefit of Tabor membership.

We are actively encouraging African-American high school students interested in all college disciplines to apply for this scholarship. Current college students should also apply.

In selecting the Langston Tabor Scholarship recipients, the selection committee will follow the guidelines outlined below. These guidelines are deemed to be critical elements in assessing the achievements, character, and future potential of the candidates under review. Taken as a whole, they afford an excellent evaluation metric, and the selection committee should take care not to put any one element above all others.

The specific application guidelines are presented below:

a. The candidates shall be sons and daughters of Tabor 100 members, enrolled in or enrolling in an academic course of study that helps prepare them for a career in any field. b. All candidates may pursue a course of study at any college or university. C. The candidates shall have a track record of high academic achievement and/or potential.

d. The candidates should be in clear financial need.

e. The candidate's personal history and actions should be consistent with Tabor 100's mission:

"Tabor 100 is an association of entrepreneurs and business advocates who are committed to economic power, educational excellence and social equity for African-Americans and the community at large. f. The candidates' personal history and actions should reflect that he or she has created, or is working to create, something of benefit to the next generation. g. The candidates' personal history and actions should show a willingness to pass-on their good fortune to others in need, and reflect a spirit of generosity. h. The candidates' personal history and actions should show that he or she is helping to build the community.

Scholarship Application Instructions

Fall 2025-Spring 2026 Academic Year (continued)

Application and Selection Process The Langston Tabor Scholarships are offered to undergraduate and graduate students in colleges within the Puget Sound area, or across the United States.

1. All applications will be reviewed and scored based personal statement and essay, letters of recommendation, applicant responses, GPA, possible interview, and thoroughness of the application package. 2. A Tabor 100 selection panel will review finalist applications and an in-person or telephone interview might be required for final selection. 3. Local award recipient[s] should be willing to attend an award event in Seattle, WA in September. 4. Application materials are attached, and are available for download at the Tabor 100 web site. 5. No applications will be mailed from or will be available in the Tabor 100 offices. 6. All completed application packages must be received at the Tabor 100 office not later than: May 2, 2025. 7. An email confirmation of receipt will be provided to each eligible applicant.

Recipient Selection Applications are reviewed by a selection committee and all applicants chosen for interviews will be notified by May 16, 2025. Any interviews will be completed by May 24, 2025. Recipients are selected on the basis of leadership, participation in school, community activities, academic achievement, honors, financial need, work experience, statement of career and educational goals, and recommendations. The number of scholarships awarded will be based on the recommendation of the Scholarship Selection Committee and available funds. All final applicants will be notified of the awards decision on or before May 30, 2025.

Applicant Responsibility Students should return the completed application, a current (or most recent) high school or college transcript, essay and other components to the Tabor 100 Scholarship Committee on or before May 2, 2025. Applicants are also responsible for assuring all necessary information is submitted in full by the deadline. The Scholarship Committee will review all completed application packets. All applicants must meet the Tabor 100 parent requirements to be considered for the scholarship. The application process opens on April 4, 2025, with all applications due on May 2, 2025. Application components: 1] Cover letter / personal statement - Discuss how you meet the criteria for the Scholarships. 2] Essay: 500 words -- What do you see as your role in serving as an inspiration for high school students? 3] Official Transcript from your current high school or college. 4] Resume. 5] 2 recommendation letters. 6] Interview -- If selected.

NOTE: This cover form must accompany the application.

College students attending school outside the Puget Sound:

Race/Ethnicity:

Size of Your Household:

Your Total Household Income:

Your Personal Income:

SCHOOL:

Are you now attending high school?

If Yes, Fill out Your Graduation Date:

Have you/are you now attending college?

I attest that the information provided in this application is true and correct and agree that any untruthful or misleading answers, or omission of fact, may result in rejection of this application. I authorize and release anyformeremployers,teachers,schools,and any other persons or organizations to furnish the Tabor100 with information concerning my academic or work performance, skills, abilities, and character.

Submit this application package with all required documentation to the appropriate address as noted below. Applications that have not been completed, signed and dated will not be accepted.

Mail applications to the address as noted below. Langston Tabor Scholarship Committee Tabor 100 c/o 7100 Fort Dent Way, Suite 100 Tukwila, WA 98188 Phone: (206) 368-4042

Students meet the initial requirements: (check all that apply) Applicant is the son or daughter of a current Tabor 100 member High School student College or university undergraduate student within the United States College or university graduate student within the United States

I have completed the required Scholarship application and have attached the following documents:

Application form Copy of my current or most recent school transcript Personal statement [cover letter addressing scholarship criteria] 500-word essay Copy of my personal resume Two letters of recommendation