African American Male Scholars Initiative
Going Farther Together
The African American Male Scholars Initiative (AAMSI) is an innovative initiative designed to increase academic success rates by providing intensive case management and personalized support services that help participants overcome barriers, develop academic and career pathways, and graduate on time.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
AAMSI provides participants with the following services and activities:
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- One-on-one academic support
- Direct referrals to campus resources
- Lunch and Learn sessions
- Peer connections and fellowship
- Tutoring
- Mental health awareness and support
- FAFSA assistance
- Four-year college tours
- Mentoring
- Life coaching workshops
- Professional development and networking opportunities
- Educational and cultural enrichment activities
- Financial literacy education
- Podcast creation
- AAMSI student lounge
- Year-end celebration
ELIGIBILITY
The AAMSI program was initiated to increase the academic success of GTC's Black male students. A prospective AAMSI scholar must be a student at GTC. Other criteria may be considered for admission into the program.
PERSIST!
That's 23.7% HIGHER than GTC African American male students NOT participating in AAMSI.
It's also 10.6% HIGHER than all GTC students combined.
per 2022-2023 academic year
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT AAMSI
Chavis Thomas
AAMSI member
The AAMSI program has extremely been very helpful to me on my first year of college. I love how they give out learning meetings and each learning meeting has inspirational topics of the real world. After hearing those topics, it really has changed me! That is why AAMSI is such a great program and I highly recommend applying to join.
Chavis Thomas
AAMSI member
Marc-Abraham Ndabian
AAMSI member
AAMSI has given me the confidence to be myself, surrounded me with people who genuinely support and encourage me, and helped me succeed both in school and in life. It’s been a big part of my journey to becoming a better student and leader.
Marc-Abraham Ndabian
AAMSI member
Javontey Stewart
AAMSI member
AAMSI is a brotherhood that provides meaningful opportunities and activities that foster unity, academic excellence, resilience, and community.
Javontey Stewart
AAMSI member