Eugene McCray Scholarship

Scholarship Applications are being accepted for the 2012 - 2013 school year from Feb. 1 - May 1, 2012.
TABCCM FALL 2011 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Csinese Harrell, Bastrop, Texas Texas State University San Marcos, Texas	Trey Jamal Perkins, Groesbeck, Texas Letourneau University Longview, Texas
Renee Nelson, Lindale, Texas University of Mary Hardin Baylor Belton, Texas	Kendall E. Smith, Fort Worth, Texas Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, Texas

TABCCM FALL 2010 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Candice McGruder Stephen F. Austin Nacogdoches, TX
Mia Taylor University of North Texas Denton, TX

TABCCM FALL 2009 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Erica Dorsey, Troy, Alabama Troy University Troy, Alabama
Otesha Vincent, Elgin, TX East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX
Shameka Forge, Mexia, TX UT Arlington Arlington, TX

TABCCM 2008 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Mikaela Williams Freshman North Texas State University in Denton
Curtisha Scott Senior Prairie View A.M., Prairie View
Sharmaine Carter Freshman University of Texas at Arlington
Lauren Blair Freshman Howard University, Washington D.C.

TABCCM 2007 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Marques A. Green Texas University San Marcos, TX	Submitted by Councilmember Theresa Scott
Erica J. Dorsey Paris Junior College Paris, TX	Submitted by Councilmember Freddie Taylor
Kayla Ja’Nee Brown Stephen F. Austin University Nacogdoches, TX	Submitted by Mayor Jackie Levingston
Quella Jackson Stephen F. Austin University Nacogdoches, TX	Submitted by Mayor Jackie Levingston
LaKendrick Evans Henderson State University Arkedelphia, AR	Submitted by Councilmember Judy Freeman Chambers

History of the Eugene McCray Scholarship

Several years ago, in an effort to help fulfill the association’s purpose, TABCCM established the Eugene McCray Scholarship in memory of one of TABCCM’s founding fathers, the late Fort Worth City Councilmember Eugene McCray. The Eugene McCray Scholarship Committee (EMSC), composed of TABCCM members, awards up to four $500 scholarships annually to African-American high school graduates and/or college undergraduates. The scholarship may be used for tuition or fees and must be used by May of the following school year.

Eligibility Requirements

The EMSC determines the recipients, with alternates named in case the winner is unable to use the scholarship. To qualify, an applicant must:

Have at least a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale;
Be an active participant in at least two extra-curricular activities at school;
Be an active participant in one or two church and civic activities;
Submit an application along with an official school transcript to the EMSC;
Submit a letter of recommendation from any member of TABCCM;
Submit a letter of recommendation from any member of the student’s church;
Submit an essay on “African-Americans in Municipal Government”; and
Provide documentation of college enrollment.

Applications are submitted by the membership from across the state, and more than 14 awards have been presented to deserving candidates to date.

T.J. Patterson, Sr., Annual Golf Tournament

The T.J. Patterson, Sr., Annual Golf Tournament is the association’s largest fundraiser in support of this educational effort. The 2011 tournament will be held on Tuesday morning, October 11, during the TML Annual Conference in Houston.

If you are interested in receiving more information about TABCCM, the Eugene McCray Scholarship, and the upcoming T.J. Patterson, Sr., Annual Golf Tournament, please contact TABCCM President Frank Moss, Councilmember, Fort Worth by e-mail at frank.moss@fortworthgov.org, or Lauren Crawford, TML Director of Affiliate Services, at lauren@tml.org.