Mozell Banks Thomas (MBT)

Scholarship Fund

Mozell Banks Thomas (MBT) Scholarship Fund

We appreciate you taking the time to apply for the MBT Scholarship. Best wishes for a productive and successful academic year.

The deadline is July 1st.

About

The first (annual) Mozell Banks Thomas (MBT) Scholarship Fund was awarded/presented in 2018. The Scholarship Program is designed to award scholarships to graduating high school students and continuing education pioneers. The scholarships will be formally announced and awarded by the Mozell Banks Thomas Scholarship Committee.

History

The Mozell Banks Thomas (MBT) Scholarship Fund is an endowment that annually grants $3,000 in support of tuition, fees, books, and materials for two Middlebrooks Family Members ($1,500 each).

The awards will be available for all family members who meet the criteria for the scholarship.

The Mozell Banks Thomas Memorial Scholarship honors the deceased matriarch for her love of reading and education and her desire to help people achieve their educational goals. We believe that Mrs. Mozell Banks Thomas lived a life as full as possible in the 55 years she had on this earth. We are astounded by the many ways she continues to affect our lives and decisions by the example she set for her descendants.

“Our mom has touched so many people in her lifetime and never asked for anything in return,” Kim said. She has given a lifetime to this incredible family, and It is our hope that her spirit will forever encourage and motivate the recipients of the MBT scholarships.

Past Winners

Jalen Carlyle

2018-2019 academic year recipient

My ultimate career aspiration and goal is to become a public or commercial architect. I will develop, design, and supervise the construction of public buildings such as shopping malls, libraries, government facilities, and homes. Although reaching my goal will bring self-satisfaction, it will also help others fulfill their dreams after I am able to create what they have envisioned. Being raised in two homes since I was 2 years old, with two educated parents, has also helped shape my life. While I feel that I am blessed in many ways, I also know that “giving back” and helping others is extremely important. As a member of Kappa League Mentoring Group for 3 years (under Kappa Alpha Psi/Stockbridge Jonesboro Chapter), I have participated in numerous of community service activities; including AIDS Walk, Relay for Life, educating others about childhood cancer (ALEKS Lemonade Stand), and tutoring and mentoring younger students. Additionally, I have helped students at a music camp during the summer, Hoops for Scholarships (basketball tournament), Strikes for Scholarships (bowling tournament), passed out coats t the homeless, served food to the hungry, and worked with other scholars (male and female) to promote excellence and school pride to all. I have even tutored older adults in college, as I was also a dual enrollment student at Clayton State University, earning 25 college hours. Oftentimes the older adults did not understand specific concepts and I would come in early or stay later and help them with math problems or labs. I also served as a mentor for the middle school students at Eagles Landing Middle School. In high school, I also participated in extracurricular activities and was recognized for many awards.

Essence Mozell Hunter

2019-2020 academic year recipient

I’m Essence Hunter, and I’ve had a variety of work experiences. On one end, I have 3+ years of experience in the food industry/guest services, and on the other, I have professional experience completing housing contracts as a real estate transaction coordinator. My senior year of college, I was a full-time student at Fort Valley State University. I was the first student at my high school to dual enroll at Fort Valley State University. I took four classes per semester and maintained a 4.0 grade point average. During this time, I worked two jobs, was a football and basketball cheerleader, and was a member of the national Spanish honors society. I volunteer whenever I can to make the world a better place. I also travel whenever I can. I spent three weeks studying abroad in Spain this summer, and I intend to continue traveling and volunteering as I finish my bachelor’s degree and apply to medical school.

Kaitlyn Arzu

2023-2024 academic year recipient

High school graduate who’s passionate about communication.
Currently enrolled to attend Syracuse University under the “Television, Radio, and Film” Major (class of ’27)
Interested in sound engineering and design, graphic design, web design, video production, and more!

Eligibility Criteria

The annual scholarship total amount is $3,000. The total amount awarded shall be distributed equally amongst two eligible recipients (each recipient shall receive $1,500).
One of the requirements to receive the scholarship award is the student’s commitment to circle back and help a relative prepare for college once he or she has completed their own education.

Eligibility Criteria (must meet all requirements):
To be eligible for a MBT scholarship, student applicants must:

Applicant(s) that graduated from high school must include an official copy of their transcript. If a GED was obtained, the individual must include an official copy of their certificate and scores.

Applicant(s) must show proof of acceptance and/or admission to any post-secondary educational institution.

Applicant(s) must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Scoring System:

Below average

1

Average

2

Above average

3

Excellent

4

Score

Academics

Academic record is consistently below a C average or equivalent

Academic record is consistently around a B to C average (or equivalent)

Academic record is consistently around an A to B average (or equivalent)

Academic record is consistently at an A average (or equivalent)

Resume

Statement is poorly written and fails to convey good meaning for the program

Statement is either poorly written or fails to convey good meaning for the program

Statement is well-written and indicates a potentially good meaning for the program

Statement is written at a high level and clearly indicates an excellent meaning for the program

Essay

Essay displays poor writing, lacks organization, and fails to make a strong argument

Essay could use improvement in at least two of the following: writing, organization, or rhetoric

Essay is good but could use improvement in writing, organization, or rhetoric

Essay is exceptionally well-written, displays thoughtful and consistent organization, and makes a strong argument

Reunion Participation

Recommendations are missing or indicate poor meaning for the program

Recommendations indicate neither good nor poor meaning for the program

Recommendations indicate potentially good (but not perfect) meaning for the program

Recommendations indicate outstanding meaning for the program

Award Criteria

ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED to write a letter to the Mozell Banks Thomas Committee stating why he/she should be selected as the recipient of this scholarship. The letter should include career ambitions, awards and/or special recognition, church/civic/community involvement, and a statement of why family is important. The letter should be typed and limited to two pages.

Award Criteria (must meet all):
Transcript
Mail an official high school transcript to
MBT Scholarship Fund
C/o Kim T. Smith
25 Chad Court
McDonough, GA 30253
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Mailing instructions:
MBT Scholarship Fund
C/o Kim T. Smith
25 Chad Court
McDonough, GA 30253

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We appreciate you taking the time to apply for the MBT Scholarship. Best wishes for a productive and successful academic year.

The deadline is July 1st.

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