April 9, 2023
Bert Leon Strong valued the psychological completeness of education and was a clear and big picture thinker. He admired people who exluded confidence, grit, and determination. He was a gentleman, great storyteller, fun-loving, curious, and careful observer of human behavior. He never took anything or anyone for granted. People were attracted to his unapologetic manner, which came about from knowing exactly who he was and what he represented.
Mr. Bert Leon Strong Scholarship Award – March 2023 AICO Essay Competition.
He wrote incessantly about his life’s journey; thoughts and findings on law, education, politics, capitalism, labor, and religion. He was a proponent of critical thinking; defined as reasonable rational thinking that helps us decide what to do or to believe. He voraciously read and listened to lectures by the foremost thinkers on Black empowerment, scholars who made an impact on thought and inquiry, and interested in the safety and self-sufficiency of people. He was passionate about the upliftment of Black personhood. His love for great literary works was rivaled by his love for family, music, and the game of chess. He was loved by many and Igbo friends of Nigeria gave him the name Chukwuemeka which means God has done great things for me.
Proposed Awards;
1st Prize: $400
2nd Prize: $300
3rd Prize: $200
Award Letter and Congratulatory Plaque
Please kindly follow instructions accordingly;
In order to compete in this Award, you are required to write a detailed paper [Essay] as regards the following topics. In envisioning the future and your role as a Leader, please let us know:
Who you are?
What does leadership mean to you?
How do you define self-sufficiency?
What will you do as a leader to encourage self-sufficiency?
What platforms will you use?
Why is this important to you as a leader?
Conclusion
Basic Needs;
PDF format, Times New Roman, 12 fonts character, Last Name & Page Number on footer and Mr. Bert L. Strong Award & your last name in the Subject area of the email.
Requirements;
5 to 6 pages, please attach WASC/NECO/GCE/NABTED [Admission] results, JAMB result and all available College Transcripts. * Submission period: March 1 to 31, 2023 [Opens only to current
AICO participants]
Please send completed package via email to;
info@ajalonintcharity.org
