100 Black Men of Alton
225 E. Center Dr
Ste. 111
Alton
IL
62002
Contact Name:
Michael Holliday Sr
Contact Email:
Program Description:
100 Black Men of America, Inc. seeks to serve as a beacon of leadership by utilizing our diverse talents to create environments where our children are motivated to achieve, and to empower our people to become self-sufficient shareholders in the economic and social fabric of the communities we serve.
Established:
1986
Funding:
Joint effort funding
Mission Statement:
The mission of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is to improve the quality of life within our communities and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all African Americans.
Objectives:
The 100 Black Men's Project 21st Century Excellence Scholarship was established to encourage students with marginal academic records to refine and develop their academic potential to their highest possible level of achievement. 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is committed to the intellectual development of youth and the economic empowerment of the African American community based on the following precepts: respect for family, spirituality, justice, and integrity.
Specialty:
21st Century Scholarship Program
Academic Prep:
Yes
College and Postsecondary Planning:
Yes
Recreational Services:
Yes
High School (9-12):
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
After School:
Yes
Summer:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
Academic:
Yes
Minimum GPA:
C average
Income Based:
Yes
Residency Based:
Yes
Other Requirements :
Graduating senior students must have qualifying ACT/SAT test scores