Scholarship opportunity

[Peter R]

May 2009Two FANTASTIC Scholarship Opportunities! - Brought to you by TATI, Inc.
Dear Peter,

Transforming America Through Interaction ("TATI"), Inc. is announcing two FANTASTIC scholarship opportunities that are being made available to students in 2009.

The first scholarship, the National Caribbean American Heritage Month Youth Essay Competition is available to 11th and 12th grade high school students of Caribbean Heritage; the second scholarship, the Tatiana McIntosh Memorial Scholarship is available to ANY incoming Freshman or Sophomore student enrolled on a full-time basis in a Bachelors degree program, who is in need of financial assistance.

As member or friend of the Caribbean American community, we are counting on you to help us spread the word. It is important that all eligible applicants receive an opportunity to apply. TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
Caribbean American Heritage Month Youth Essay CompetitionPicrture shows (l-r): Tanya Ragbeer (TATI, Inc.), Andrew Azebeokhai (GCA Cultural Coalition), Ryan Murray (2008 Essay Winner), Albert Lettman (GCACC), Majella Deane (TATI, Inc.)

Youth Essay Competition

National Caribbean American Heritage Month
Youth Essay Competition

The Institute of Caribbean Studies announces the fourth Annual, National Caribbean-American Heritage Month Youth Essay Competition. The competition is designed to commemorate the historic passage of a Congressional Resolution declaring June as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. The Institute is partnering with area schools and colleges and organizations such as Transforming America Through Interaction ("TATI"), Inc., the Greater Caribbean American Cultural Coalition ("GCA Cultural Coalition"), the Greater Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce ("GCACC"), and others across the country to organize regional/local competitions.

The essay title is "The Role of Caribbean Americans in American History" and the competition is open to 11th and 12th grade students who reside in Broward and Miami-Dade counties and are of Caribbean heritage as defined by the competition rules. The closing date for the competition is Friday, May 22, 2009 and winning entries in the local/regional competition will be announced at UNIFEST in Lauderdale Lakes, on May 31, 2009. Information about the Institute and national Caribbean-American Heritage month activities may be obtained at www.icsdc.org.

Prizes: 1st place: $500.00; 2nd place: $250.00; 3rd place: $100.00; 4th and 5th place: honorable mention: $50.00

CLICK HERE to view eligibility and other requirements:
Essay Competition Criteia


Tatiana McIntosh Memorial ScholarshipPicture shows: Tatiana Renee McIntosh (1987-2007)

Financial Hardship Scholarship

Tatiana McIntosh Memorial Scholarship
Many students experience difficulty with the costs of living and studying. In memory of Tatiana Renee McIntosh, TATI, Inc. is awarding their 3rd annual Memorial Scholarship which aims to assist students who experience financial difficulty arising from having limited income.

Scholarship value
The scholarship has a value of $500. The allocation will be available for the purchase of prescribed textbooks, or for dormitory housing expenses, or as a contribution towards tuition and fees. There will be no cash allocation. *Up to two (2) students per year can qualify for this award.

Closing date
Applications for this scholarship must be received by July 31, 2009.




CLICK HERE to view eligibility and other requirements:
Memorial Scholarship Eligibility Requirements


Upcoming Events

2nd Annual Family Picnic on the Beach

SAVE THE DATE! TATI, Inc. invites you to celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month with us ON THE BEACH in Dania Beach, FL.

Join us for live DJ music, kareoke, fun and games, finger lickin' chicken and other foods and festivities!

Sunday, June 28, 2009 John U Lloyd Park

Ospray Pavillion
10:00am - 5:00pm


DON'T MISS THE FUN!

For more information, call:

TATI, Inc: 954-802-4291
or Gilda: 954-547-6299

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