TABCCM Awards

Scholarship Applications for Spring 2010 are being accepted from September 1 - December 1, 2009.
TABCCM FALL 2009 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
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 Annual Golf Tournament

The T.J. Patterson Annual Golf Tournament is the association’s largest fundraiser in support of this educational effort. The 2008 tournament will be held on Tuesday morning, October 28, during the TML Annual Conference in San Antonio.

If you are interested in receiving more information about TABCCM, the Eugene McCray Scholarship, and the upcoming T.J. Patterson Annual Golf Tournament, please contact TABCCM President Theresa Scott, Councilmember, Elgin, at 512-475-1918 or Lee Van Gundy, TML senior coordinator, at 512-231-7400.