1999 Male Scholarship Awardee Clarence D. Smith was a senior majoring in English at Philander Smith College when received the NAC 1999 Male Scholarship award. During his final year at Philander Smith College, he had a grade point average of 3.85. He was president of the senior class, Male Resident Assistant, Mentor for the freshman and an English/Math tutor.

He was also a member of the U.S. Army Reserves, Academic Advisory Committee and choral Assistant for Philander Smith College Collegiate Choir. His ultimate career goal is to earn a Ph.D. in English and then to teach at a historically black college or university where he will ensure that African Americans realize the value of an education and the importance of supporting their alma maters and The College Fund.