The Ty Howard College Scholarship Fund Program ...
For First Generation College Bound Students and Disadvantage College Students
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( For Year 20__ )
For First Generation College Bound Students and Disadvantage College Students
The Ty Howard College Scholarship Application and Award is not available for 2023-2024. The application will be open and posted again in September 2024 for the new college calendar year starting in August or September 2025.
The Ty Howard Scholarship Fund Program was established to elevate and continue the humanitarian efforts of InspiraGen Institute’s founder, Principal, and Chief Strategist, Mr. Ty Howard. Those who know Ty well witness his passion and commitment to helping youth and young adults excel in life through the enrichment of a good education. He works diligently, daily, to encourage, motivate, teach, inspire and support the hopes and dreams of tomorrow’s community leaders, business leaders, and orators.
In this spirit, and in his legacy, InspiraGen Institute molded the Ty Howard Scholarship Fund Program to continue providing assistance in perpetuity. Scholarships are provided annually to energetic First Generation College Bound Students graduating from high school and moving into a two-year or four-year college or university program. Students residing or attending college within the United States are eligible to receive funds that may be applied toward tuition, books and living expenses. Students must have maintained a 3.0 grade point average and demonstrate a strong background in community service. Scholarships are awarded to individuals who will better their communities through their chosen career path and history of helping the underserved.
Who qualifies as a first-generation college-bound student?
The high school graduate or GED equivalent student who will be the first generation in their family to ever attend college on any level. Also, the student who proves to be a disadvantaged student and/or a single mother working and attending college.
Benefactors and contributors to the endowment fund insure necessary principal is available to provide substantive scholarships into the future. Scholarship proceeds are generated through interest earnings on endowment fund investments and the continuous 10% tithing from Mr. Ty Howard throughout the year (by way of motivational speaking, guest appearances, product sales, coaching, consulting, etc.).
To learn more about contributing to the Ty Howard Scholarship Fund Program or about the scholarship application process, call 443-982-7582.
Eligibility Criteria:
- This scholarship is open to students who will be improving their local communities by choosing a career in business, government, non-profit, public service or other profession that will improve their community.
- First Generation College Bound Students graduating from high school and moving into a two-year or four-year college or university program are encouraged to apply.
- Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and have volunteered or worked at an organization that promotes improvement of local communities (i.e., non-profit agencies; YMCA; tutorial programs; mentoring programs; advocacy programs; etc.).
- Applicants must be residents of or attending a college or university within the United States.
- This scholarship is available to students who will be working and attending college part-time or students who are enrolled in school full-time.
- Past recipients are encouraged to apply for renewal.
Average Award Amount = $5,000 to $10,000
Average Awards Annually = 5 students
To Apply for the Ty Howard Scholarship Fund Program 20__:
- Complete the 'application' (downloadable in pdf format from this website)
- Include a one-to-two page personal statement outlining your background; your beliefs relative to volunteerism and commitment to community development; your career goals; and why you believe you are a good candidate for the scholarship.
- Minimum three letters of recommendation on official letterhead. One letter must be from a supervisor or mentor of a project/program where you have worked or volunteered.
- Your official, sealed high school or college (past recipients only) transcript.
- Please mail the completed applications by
- Tuesday, February __, 20__ to:
- Ty Howard Scholarship Fund Program
- InspiraGen Institute
- Attn: Mr. Ty Howard, Principal & Chief Strategist
- 6400 Baltimore National Pike, Suite 134
- Baltimore, Maryland 21228
Scholarship applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, February __, 20__
Applicants will receive notification that their package was received.
Scholarship Program Winners will be notified by Monday, April __, 20__.
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Ty is very inspiring
”We were very pleased with Mr. Ty Howard’s half-day training presentation to our Head Start and Early Head Start teachers and staff! His “Re-Capturing and Re-Igniting Your Passion” session motivated, touched and inspired many of our teachers and staff. He was engaging, funny, dynamic, and shared useable success strategies from beginning to end. Ty, we appreciate all you did for us. Thank you for all your efforts, and those of your office team.”
Melissa W.,
PD and Quality Manager,
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro, Arkansas
He really touched the hearts of the audience
”Mr. Ty Howard presented at Maranacook Community High School for our “Teen Issues Day” program. He was extremely well prepared for his presentation and used a variety of techniques to keep the students engaged throughout his dynamic and thought provoking presentation. I would highly recommend him for both student and adult presentations. He has an excellent work ethic and was a pleasure to work with!”
KRISTEN L., Ed.D.,
Assistant Principal,
Readfield, Maine
Readfield, Maine
HE WAS HONESTLY AMAZING!
”Dear Mr. Howard: …Your presentation, Re-Igniting and Re-Capturing Your Passion, to our audience of over 500 educational professionals was very relevant and was expertly tailored to our audiences challenges and goals. Your passion to help confront the issues our early educators face when working with families in poverty, along with sharing your own personal stories, really touched the hearts of the audience and made your presentation rich and meaningful.”
CATHERYN A.,
Director of Learning and
Performance, Community
Action Project of Tulsa,
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Performance, Community
Action Project of Tulsa,
Tulsa, Oklahoma
HE GAVE A POSITIVE MESSAGE
”Thank you for your superb opening motivational keynote presentation Prepare for the Job You Want Tomorrow, Today at Earle B. Wood Middle School’s Annual Career Day Program. The students surely benefited from your positive message, energy, interaction, and encouragement. We appreciate your dedication to students and focus on the importance of preparing for the future.”
JEANNIE D.,
School Principal,
Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, Maryland
