Buffalo Soldiers MC
of
Memphis, TN
Buffalo Soldiers’ Scholarship Program
Who Are The Buffalo Soldiers M/C
Of Tennessee, Memphis Chapter?
In 1993, the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club was founded in Chicago by Ken "Dream Maker" Thomas to socialize men and women who shared similar ideals and the common bond of motorcycling.
The name was chosen to uphold and perpetuate the heroic legend of the original Buffalo Soldiers and the legacy of excellence of the African American soldiers who followed.
In December 2005, we established the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Memphis, TN to become the forty-fourth chapter. To date The National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Trooper Motorcycle Club has grown to 86 chapters in 38 states and 2 countries.
Mission of the Memphis Chapter
We are a non-profit organization of Americans who share a common interest in the sport of motorcycling and the study of African American History. We ride under the name of the Buffalo Soldiers to express our pride in, and our respect for the many accomplishments they made during the decades following the Civil War. We tell the story of the courageous Buffalo Soldiers and the brave Native American Chiefs and warriors that they fought during the settlement of the American west. We strive to honor this heritage by performing community service that enhances and promotes cultural and ethnic awareness.
The Buffalo Soldiers M/C of Tennessee
Memphis Chapter
The Buffalo Soldiers M/C of Memphis, TN Chapter announces its Scholarship Program. The scholarship awards total $2,000.00 (one male student for $1000.00 and one female student for $1000.00) for two graduating seniors that attend Memphis City and the surrounding area High Schools. If only one Scholarship is awarded, he / she will be awarded $1500.00. These Scholarships may be used at any Higher Educational Institution of the awardees choice.
Applying students will be selected for the scholarships based on the following criteria:
1) Academic achievement: minimum 2.5 GPA (official school transcript)
2) Financial need
3) Contribution to school and community
4) Acceptance to a degree granting institution
5) Two letters of recommendation
6) An interview
Applicants must complete and submit a two page (minimum, do not exceed three pages) typewritten (double-spaced), essay on one of the following topics:
1) The 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments (one or both of the regiments)
2) My Career Goal and My Achievement Plan
3) Barriers and Enhancements to my Educational Experience
One copy of all official transcripts must be mailed to the Scholarship Committee Chair- person (address below). Additionally, letters of recommendation from two of the following must be included in the scholarship application packet.
1) Teacher
2) Guidance Counselor
3) Minister
4) Employer
5) Community Leader
Completed scholarship packets must be mailed and postmarked before February 15.
The Scholarship Committee will choose scholarship recipients. Scholarship recipients and school officials will be notified via certified letter as soon as practical, following selection of the recipients. The recipients will be recognized at the Chapter’s May meeting. Additionally, a representative from the Chapter will recognize the recipients (sometime after the May meeting) at an appropriate school sponsored function – to be jointly determined by the school’s point of contact and the committee.
Scholarship will be awarded by the use of a point system. Scholarships will be mailed, via certified letter, directly to the institution chosen by the recipient at the start of school, in early September at the beginning of the fall semester. Scholarship will be forward to recipient’s school financial account.
Scholarship can only be used for qualified education expenses include tuition and fees; and course-related expenses such as books, supplies, equipment. Any amount not use for qualifying expenses must be returned to BSMC of Memphis, TN.
Contact Tyrone Ware, Sr., Scholarship Committee Chairperson, at 901-359-2251,
for addition information or application forms.
Applications and Official Transcripts should be mailed to the Scholarship Committee at the address below:
Buffalo Soldiers of Memphis, TN Scholarship Committee
c/o Tyrone Ware, Sr.
P.O. Box 752454
Memphis, TN 38175-2454
Website: www.bsmctennessee.com
Email: tyronewaresr@yahoo.com