2008 Ambassador Scholarship Opportunities are now closed.
Congratulations
BTW Ambassador Scholars of 2007
2007 Scholarship Recipients are posted here
High school students in the Recovery School District (RSD) of New Orleans, LA, were eligible for a $1,000 scholarship toward a post high-school collegiate, trade or vocational education this year. Booker T. emphasized the need to get a practical education. In keeping with his desires, the Society particularly encourages higher education in science, technology, engineering and/or math ("STEM").
At least one student from each school will be awarded the Society's Scholarship and flown (with parent/mentor) to Washington DC in April to celebrate with the Society and other BTW Ambassadors the 151st Anniversary of Booker T. Washington's birth.
Ambassador Scholars will meet and mingle with an exciting, influential and informative group of speakers from the worlds of business, education and entertainment, tour Washington DC, and the African-American Soldiers of the Civil War Museum.
Applicants wrote and submitted 250-word essays in answer to this question:
"Based on your study of Booker T. Washington,
what lessons have you learned and how will you apply them to your life?"
You can research info on this site (see our Library) as well as on the 'net. Or visit your own school's library or a local bookstore to learn more about Dr. Washington. Applicants are especially expected to read from Dr Washington's books, "Character Building", and his famous autobiography, "Up From Slavery".
Note: In 2006, The Society hosted students and their parent/mentor from schools named for Booker T. Washington from around the country. Click here for a list of high & middle schools named for Booker T. Washington.
(FYI: Twenty two-elementary schools are also named in his honor.)
