Thank you for your interest in the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Saint Louis
The 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Saint Louis scholarship is available to both current high school seniors and college students. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in an undergraduate program at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Please read all information below prior to completing the application.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants must:
1. Applicants must either be graduating high school seniors in 2025 or currently enrolled college students.
2. Submission of an official high school or college transcript is required.
3. Eligible applicants must reside in the Saint Louis/Metro East area.
4. High school seniors selected for the scholarship must provide Fall 2025 college registration letters.
5. To apply, candidates must complete an application form and provide a resume, headshots, and social media handles.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Applications must be submitted by Sunday, March 16, 2025 by 11:59pm.
2. Attachments must include an essay, resume, headshot, and social media handles.
3. Applications will be reviewed by the committee.
4. Successful applicants will be notified of their selection by April 8th, 2025.
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
High School: (Two pages long, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font at 11-point size)
The potential ban of TikTok in the United States has sparked nationwide debate, raising questions about national security, free speech, and the influence of social media on young people. Supporters argue that banning TikTok protects user data from foreign influence, while opponents see it as a violation of digital freedom and a move that disproportionately affects young creators and businesses. As a high school student in the digital age, what do you believe are the broader implications of banning a widely used social media platform like TikTok? Would such a ban set a precedent for government control over digital spaces, or is it a necessary step to ensure national security? Use examples from history, technology policy, or personal experience to support your argument.
College: (Two and half pages long, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font at 11-point size)
Across the United States, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been at the center of national conversations, shaping policies in education, workplaces, and government. Some view these efforts as necessary steps toward racial and social justice, while others argue that they create division or limit free expression. As a college student, how have DEI policies or conversations impacted your education and community? In your essay, discuss both the positive and negative effects of DEI shifts in schools, workplaces, or public policy. How should the next generation of leaders approach equity work to ensure meaningful and lasting progress?
Essay Rating Criteria:
1.Development of Topic/Thesis: (30 points) Ensures thorough coverage of major points, providing adequate information for comprehension.
2. Progression: (20 points) Demonstrates a logical flow of information from start to finish.
3. Readability: (25 points) Maintains concise prose, capturing and retaining the reader's attention without unnecessary digressions.
4. Grammar: (15 points) Exhibits correct subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, proper sentence structure, and coherent paragraphing with transitional phrases.
5. Spelling: (5 points)
6. Punctuation: (5 points)
ALL ESSAYS WILL BE REVIEWED TO ENSURE THEY HAVE NOT BEEN GENERATE. DISQUALIFICATION WILL RESULT IF AI IS DETECTED IN ESSAYS.
If you have questions regarding the application, please direct your questions to Dr. Richard Marks or Dr. Damien Myers at
essaycontest@100blackmenstl.com.
