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Detroit TSUAA Foundation

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The Detroit TSUAA (Tennessee State University Alumni Association) Foundation was developed in March, 2004, as an adjunct to the TSUAA-Detroit Chapter.  Its sole purpose is to raise revenue which allows the chapter to award scholarship grants to Detroit Area students who elect to attend Tennessee State University, located in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Each year, eligible students can apply for our two scholarships, the Detroit TSUAA Foundation Scholarship and the Detroit Alumni Book Scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be considered an eligible applicant, the student must: 
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Plan to enroll full-time or be a full-time student at Tennessee State University in a four-year degree program for the upcoming fall or winter term.  Be active in community and/or campus service activities.  

SELECTION CRITERIA
Per Tennessee State University (TSU) policy, The Detroit TSUAA Foundation and the TSUAA-Detroit Chapter do not select the students who are awarded the Detroit TSUAA Foundation Scholarship and the Detroit Alumni Book Scholarship. However, the TSUAA-Detroit Chapter does recommend qualified candidates to the university each spring and preference should be given to students recommended by the TSUAA-Detroit Chapter. 

Below are the Tennessee State University (TSU) criteria for the Detroit TSUAA Foundation Scholarship and Detroit Alumni Book Scholarship.

Detroit TSUAA Foundation Scholarship
Award: $3,000

To qualify for this scholarship award, per TSU, students must:
  • Be a state of Michigan resident
  • Be a full-time undergraduate 
  • Have a minimum 3.3 GPA 

Incoming freshman must: 
  • Have a minimum 3.3 GPA 
  • Score of 23 or above on the ACT. 

The Detroit TSUAA Foundation Scholarship is renewable. However, the student must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.9. 

Deadline: March 31 every year
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please provide two letters of recommendation.
    • Letter 1: 
    • Letter 2:
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Detroit Alumni Chapter Book ScholarshipAward: $250.00

To qualify for this scholarship, per TSU, students must be:  
  • A full-time student 
  • A resident of Michigan. 
  • Active with the Pre-Alumni Council. 
Preference is given to students recommended by an active member of the TSUAA-Detroit Chapter.  The TSUAA-Detroit Chapter Book Scholarship amount, as well as number of recipients, will vary depending upon the foundation’s fundraising success. Deadline: March 31 every year
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Make a Donation

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Contribute to the Detroit TSUAA Foundation
Tennessee State University counts on the generous contributions of alumni and friends to fulfill its commitment of providing top quality affordable education to our students. Your gift to the Detroit Tennessee State University Alumni Association Foundation allows us to provide scholarships, departmental support, and other special projects that benefit our students.

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Mail your gift:
$25 - $100 Supporter
Checks should be made payable to Detroit TSUAA Foundation. Please indicate your gift designation in the memo section of your check.
Mail gift to:
Detroit TSUAA Foundation
P.O. Box 37075
                                                                             Oak Park, MI  48237-0075

                                                                             

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The Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, allows the chapter greater flexibility in terms of the methods it is able to utilize to garner revenue.
TSUAA Detroit Chapter
P.O. Box 37075
Oak Park, Michigan 48237
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