African American Success Foundation, Inc.

7027 West Broward Boulevard, #313, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33317   (954) 792.1117
http://BlackSuccessFoundation.org

*** a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote the positive image of African Americans ***

Lydia Donaldson Tutt-Jones
Memorial Research Grant

Purpose:

This grant provides financial support to students and professionals who conduct research to study African American success, particularly in the area of education. It is offered to encourage the building of the science of African American success by studying those attitudes and behaviors that cause people to attain academic success. The research can focus upon early childhood education, student performance in the elementary, middle or high school years, as well as the attitudes and behaviors that help individuals finish college and graduate school. It can also focus upon parental behaviors that contribute to student success, as well as related home and community variables that promote excellence in educational performance.

By focusing upon the strategies that are working well for many highly successful African Americans nationwide and spreading the word about these successful strategies, the African American Success Foundation can help educational institutions, social service agencies, public policy makers, and other concerned citizens replicate these successes for many others in the years to come.

All proposals must make it clear that the research focus is on high academic achievers. Studies that are part of larger research projects or dissertations that are comparing high achievers to others may be considered if the AASF proposal focuses exclusively on those who are excelling. Studies about those who are slipping, lagging, just getting by, or who are failing will not be considered.

Eligibility:

Graduate students and professionals are eligible for this research grant. Students must be recommended by a faculty mentor who agrees to oversee the project and the submission of a publishable caliber paper upon its completion. There is no special application form, recommended format, or length of material required. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest in applying for the award, curriculum vitae, a description of the proposed research project (please give project a title) including a timeline, plus a letter of recommendation from their faculty mentor, if students, or from their department chairperson, agency head, or officer of their professional association, if professionals. Submit 6 copies of the application materials (for a total of six complete packets that each include all the documents requested including the letter of recommendation in each packet), along with a stamped, self-addressed post card that will be used to acknowledge receipt of your application.

Award:

The grant is $3,000.00.

Duration:

1 year.

Special Features:

1.  The Foundation may publish the final project.

2.  This memorial research grant is named for Lydia Cecilia Donaldson Tutt-Jones, an African American who recruited teachers from around the country to work with students in the Fort Lauderdale area public school system.

Limitations:

1.  Recipients must prepare a publishable caliber paper upon completion of the project and provide a copy to the Foundation.

2.  African American Success Foundation may invite Award recipient to be its guest and present the research results at the organization's annual Success Summit.

Deadline:

TBA
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Residency Requirement:

United States

Tenability Locations:

United States

Subjects:

Psychology, Education, Sociology, African American Studies.

To Apply: