Serving Davidson County
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Apply NowRachel Allison Cate Scholarship Fund Established 2008
Those eligible to apply are seniors of Metro Nashville Public School who wish to enter the field of education as a career. Students must attend a four-year college or university, have a 3.0 GPA or higher and have scored no less than a 21 on the ACT exam. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rachel Cate knew she wanted to teach from the time she was a little girl. Talkative, lively, and usually in charge, she was active in drama, student government, and church youth group. She worked with children in numerous settings and "mothered" everyone she loved, including her brothers, cousins and friends. Known for her welcoming spirit and love of people, Rachel never met a stranger and touched the lives of countless individuals in her 18 years on earth. A graduate of Overton High School, Rachel was studying elementary/special education at Western Kentucky University when she was tragically killed in an automobile accident. This Scholarship was established by her family to aid those pursuing a career in education. Their wish: for Rachel's passion and genuine love for children to be carried on.
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Choose Your Future Scholarship Fund Established 2007
Those eligible to apply are graduates of Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools of Davidson County with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a score of 21 on the ACT. Students may attend any college or university in the United States. Preference will be given to students who are the first in their families to attend college. Reapplying applicants will also be given preference for renewal of the scholarship if they remain in good academic standing with their college or university. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ This anonymous donor believes passionately in the value of education for a life of choice and opportunity. The donor also believes no one should be denied the opportunity to fulfill his or her potential due to financial constraints. A native Nashvillian, the donor has established this mechanism for helping the students of Davidson County achieve their educational goals.
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Davidson County Democratic Women/Shannon Wood Scholarship Fund Established 2008
This scholarship is established to benefit college bound, female, high school seniors in Davidson County. Recipients will be chosen based upon their essays answering the question “What policy or law in the United States would you change and why?” Essays will be evaluated on creative and critical thinking, practical application, style and writing mechanics. Consideration will be given to financial need. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Shannon Wood helped start The Davidson County Democratic Women's Scholarship in 2001 with a dual intention: to help defray the cost of college tuition and to encourage young women to be politically active. Shannon has run for office, campaigned for others, and participated in grassroots efforts to achieve peace, universal health care, and fair elections. Shannon would not have been able to attend Antioch College without financial assistance and, in turn, she is committed to repaying the kindness that was shown her. Shannon and her husband, Peter Kurland, turned to The Community Foundation to ensure the DCDW Scholarship will continue in perpetuity. Scholarship winners will be recognized at the annual DCDW picnic and their essays may be published by the Davidson County Democratic Women. In addition to receiving the scholarship, winners will have the opportunity to work as an intern for a week during the summer at the Tennessee Democratic Party Headquarters in Nashville.
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Jimmy Edwards Scholarship Fund Established 2001
Those eligible to apply must be past students or graduates of Donelson High School, Donelson, Tennessee, and any descendants of alumni of Donelson High School. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Former Donelson High School principal Jimmy Edwards earned the respect of the students, faculty, parents, and the community by being open and having a good rapport with students. Out of that same respect, and the love he inspired, former students set up the Jimmy Edwards Scholarship Fund within The Community Foundation to help fund college educations for descendants of those who attended the original Donelson High.
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Apply NowDennis Greeno & Joan Signorille Scholarship Fund Established 2015
The Dennis Greeno & Joan Signorille Scholarship Fund will provide one or more scholarships benefiting Davidson and Sumner County students who have academic merit (defined as a minimum 3.0 GPA) and financial need. These scholarships may be renewed for past recipients with a 3.0 GPA and good standing in their college or university. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dennis Greeno and Joan Signorille both benefited personally and professionally by having college educations. Dennis received his opportunity through the GI Bill, and Joan was fortunate to have parents able to fund her education, though she did have to work to help defray costs. They both want to make sure that students with academic potential are neither left behind due to a lack of finances nor burdened with crippling student loan debt.
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JubiLee Scholarship Fund Established 2005
To be eligible, applicants must meet these criteria: Must be attending a TN public school in one of the following counties: Cheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, or Wilson; Rank in the top 20 percent of your high school graduating class; have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale); have a family income not exceeding $60,000. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Diane Lee made it her life's work to help underprivileged school children. Her concern for others and commitment to volunteering her time to those less fortunate was a philosophy and a way of life. She taught her daughters, Amy and Allison to embrace that way of life as their own. Diane and her two daughters tragically died when their plane crashed in 2005. In their memory, friends and family created the JubiLee Scholarship Fund at The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to perpetuate their legacy. The Fund benefits public school children as they pursue an education.
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Apply NowKnox Hume Scholarship Fund Established 2007
Those eligible to apply are graduates of Hume-Fogg High School who exhibit academic merit and financial need. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Now more than 70 years after her death, SunTrust Bank and The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee have partnered to ensure Sarah Foard Hume Lewis' legacy continues through the creation of this scholarship for graduates of Hume-Fogg High School. In her Will dated October 9,1937, Sarah outlined her desire to help Hume-Fogg students through scholarship awards. While the selection process includes a component of financial need, it is clear Sarah intended this scholarship to be based on academic merit. The Community Foundation is honored to carry out her wishes.
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Apply NowEdna L. Martin Scholarship Fund Established 2004
Eligible applicants are graduating high school seniors or individuals previously graduated from the Davidson County-Metropolitan Nashville Public School System who have a desire to pursue a career in teaching in elementary, middle or high school. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Edna Martin was a dedicated English teacher for 45 years in Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools and had a passion for English literature and poetry. Ms. Martin touched the lives of so many students during her years of teaching. She was an avid traveler and a member of the Nashville Woman's Club, the Retired Teachers' Association and many other education-related organizations. Through her estate, she wanted to make scholarships available that would assist young people who plan to follow her career choice of teaching. This scholarship benefits academically deserving and financially needy students of Davidson County.
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Apply NowJerry Newson Scholarship Fund Established 1997
Those eligible to apply must currently reside in Davidson County, Tennessee. High school graduates and adults who have been "out in the world" are encouraged to apply. You must have a high school diploma or a GED. Those applying must attend a four-year accredited institution of higher education, which may be out-of-state. It is hoped that the applicants will pursue a degree in the social sciences or areas where they will be helping and giving back to their community. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jerry Newson, Jr. believed in the possibilities that education offers the mind, body and spirit at any age. This scholarship was established as a fitting testimonial to the man who lost his life in the line of duty as a deputy of the Davidson County Sheriff's Department. The Fund is designed to help Davidson County residents realize their dreams of attending a four-year accredited college or university, especially those who intend to major in the social sciences or other areas where they will give back to the community from which they came.
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Apply NowLaurie P. Poole Scholarship for the Visual Arts Fund Established 2013
The Fund benefits high school seniors from Davidson County who attend public or private schools with preference given to students at the Nashville School of the Arts. Applicants should be planning to major in visual arts while attending any accredited four-year college, university or art institute. Students who receive support as graduating seniors may reapply annually but scholarship renewal is not guaranteed. However, during the 2014, 2015 and 2016 cycle, graduates of the Nashville School of the Arts in the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 are eligible to apply in addition to graduating seniors of that year. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Laurie Poole, a native of Decatur, Ala., was always passionate about art. After obtaining her Master of Art Education, she taught art at home (School of Discovery in Selma, Ala.; Nashville School of the Arts) and abroad (Internationale Schule Hamburg in Humburg, Germany). Laurie’s art was even exhibited in galleries from Nashville to New York City to Norway. Laurie went out of her way to make you feel valued and cared for. In her true southern fashion, she always took the time to write a handwritten note of thanks. She was the first to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of those around her and the first to offer help. She was a devoted educator who saw potential in students and helped them develop their artistic ability. To continue Laurie’s efforts, her parents, Patricia and Al Poole established the Laurie P. Poole Scholarship for the Visual Arts Fund.
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Apply NowThe Sponsors Scholarship Fund Established 2016
George Langstaff founded The Sponsors Scholarship Program in 1995 to address a challenging American problem of how to encourage students to obtain an adequate post high school education improve their long-term economic prospects, and strengthen the overall economic environment in our community. For more than 20 years, through an all-volunteer effort, The Sponsors identified financially disadvantaged young people of promise through recommendations from a network of school guidance counselors and youth organization staff members. In that time, The Sponsors awarded more than $2.5 million in college scholarships to hundreds of students in Middle Tennessee and Allen County Kentucky. It is the purpose of the Sponsors Scholarship Fund to continue George’s vision and the legacy of the nonprofit organization - The Sponsors Scholarship Program - he established in perpetuity through The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
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Apply NowTechnology Scholarship Fund Established 2009
Eligible applicants are high school seniors from Nashville high schools who are entering two or four-year degree programs in fields related to the creation, innovation, installation or maintenance of technology. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Technology Scholarship Fund was established by the Board of the Nashville Technology Council, an organization devoted to helping the Middle Tennessee technology community succeed by leading in education, innovation, exposure and connections to the technology community. The Fund will endow permanently, one or more scholarships benefiting Nashville high school seniors, entering two or four-year degree programs in pursuit of an education in fields related to technology.
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Apply NowSteve Thompson Scholarship Fund Established 2016
Stephen Meek Thompson was remembered in 2007 by his classmates on the occasion of the 50th Reunion of the Class of 1957 Hillsboro High School with the establishment of the Steve Thompson Scholarship. In October 1955 at age 17, Steve's junior year, he died of a head injury sustained during a football game. Steve was one of the greatest athletes to ever play at Hillsboro High School. He left his name in many record books. He was the first freshman to letter in football and was destined for a fine career as an athlete in college. He also lettered in track and basketball. Popular and deeply respected by all who knew him, his famous smile and presence was felt everywhere. He was known as a team worker who could serve as a leader or a follower. His courage, determination, competitiveness and loyalty will never be forgotten. The Steve Thompson Scholarship will provide financial scholarships to high school graduates of Hillsboro High School, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee (or should Hillsboro High School cease to exist, any high school serving the Green Hills area or Davidson County, Tennessee) to a public or private college, university or technical school of their choice. Preference will be given to in-state Tennessee institutions. Students must be eligible for the Pell Grant to receive this scholarship.
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Bishop and Stephaine Walker Scholarship Established 2014
Bishop Joseph Walker and Dr. Stephaine Walker of Mt. Zion Baptist Church entrusted The Community Foundation when establishing Bishop and Stephaine Walker Scholarship. Their scholarship benefits African American students from Middle Tennessee (having lived here no less than one year), with a GPA of no less 2.5, and with a history of community service. Each year, no more than two of five scholarships can go to graduate students pursuing advanced degrees.
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Woman's Club of Nashville Scholarship Endowment Fund Established 2001
Eligible applicants should be women residing in Davidson County, Tennessee. Students should be graduating high school seniors or high school graduates with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Recipients are eligible to reapply each and every year up to three consecutive years of post-secondary education. Reapplying applicants will be given every consideration for renewal of the scholarship, but such funding is not guaranteed. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A vital part of The Woman's Club mission is to help young women further their education.The organization has offered scholarships for many years and, in 2001, members decided to set up a permanent Scholarship Endowment Fund through The Community Foundation. Qualities of particular interest to the members of The Woman's Club when choosing recipients are leadership, achievement, community involvement, poise, personality, and a sense of personal goals.