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What is the CFGC Scholarship Program?

How to Apply

Universal Application Scholarships

Individual Scholarships

Emergency & Specialized Education Funds

FAQs

Index

Get in Touch

What is the CFGC Scholarship Program? Who Can Apply? The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga (CFGC) Scholarship program assists students who fall into various categories: High school (HS) Seniors attending Hamilton County Schools (public, private, or homeschool) College students attending local schools or pursuing a specific major at any accredited school as defined by a scholarship HS or college students of parents working for a specified employer Most of our scholarship opportunities are need-based determined by the FAFSA or other proof of income. *There are some scholarships that include adjoining counties in TN and North GA.

How to Apply for Scholarships through CFGC Where to Apply The application process is available on our website scholarship page (cfgc.org/scholarships) when you click 'Log In to Scholarship Portal'. Please read this tutorial thoroughly before completing your application.

Quick Tip: Save your application every 15-20 minutes to avoid losing your work. The system will log off after 90 minutes of inactivity.

Accessing Your Account If you are a returning user: Enter your email address Enter the password* that you chose when you created your account Select the “Log On” button.

*If you have forgotten your password, select the “Forgot Your Password” link. Enter your email address, and the system will email your password to you. If that doesn’t work, email the Director of Scholarships (syoung@cfgc.org) for a reset. *Do not use your school email account*

If you are a first-time user: Select “Create New Account” to register You will then reach a screen that should appear as follows:

Enter Applicant Information

All questions marked with an asterisk (*) must be completed

Select “Next“ to continue. You will then create your password.

To complete your registration, you will be taken to the Password Page: Enter a password with at least six characters Enter the password again to confirm Once you have confired your password, select “Create Account.” You will be taken to the email confirmation screen.

**Remember: do not use your school email

Filling out the Application Form The application(s) can be completed all in one sitting, or completed at different times. You may return to your application as many times as you wish before submitting it. Be sure to save your work every 15-20 minutes! Most of the scholarships are financial needs-based. To be eligible, you must complete the FAFSA. For under-documented students, you will have a reporting tool to use that estimates need if FAFSA cannot be completed. The Universal Application gives access to multiple scholarships using one form. Once the application is submitted, the landing page will show a list of scholarships a student qualifies for. Submitting Essays: There is one general essay for all scholarship opportunities within the Universal Application, but some have more! If there are no additional essays, the application will auto-submit. If the words “Edit Application“ appear to the right, click and submit additional essays or short answers to complete the process.

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High School Seniors College Students

UNIVERSAL APPLICATION FOR

BRAINERD HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP The Brainerd High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 to provide financial assistance to deserving graduating Brainerd High School seniors.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors from Brainerd HS GPA: 2.75 and up Must be a student at Brainerd High School for at least three (3) consecutive semesters, and a Hamilton County Resident Must be planning to attend a regionally accredited four year college / university as a fulltime student after graduation Scholarship Amount: $1,000 one-time only

BRIDGE SCHOLARS CHATTANOOGA SCHOLARSHIP Bridge Scholars was created in 2015 to respond to an unmet need in our community supplemental academic programs for underrepresented middle-school boys, in order to assist, encourage, and empower those students to pursue academic excellence and leadership opportunities. For eight years, Bridge Scholars met this need through an enrichment program. The program has transitioned to this scholarship fund to support our alumni scholarship still guided by our mission.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors or College Students GPA: 2.75 and up Must be a past participant of the Bridge Scholars Program Must be planning to attend a regionally accredited four- year college/ university as a fulltime student after graduation Scholarship Amount: $250 - $2,000 per year for undergrad education

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HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

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CHRIS RAMSEY, SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Chris L. Ramsey, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2021 by his family to honor his life and memorialize his spirit. Chris was a native Chattanoogan who graduated from Brainerd High School in 1984. His deepest passion was addressing and finding solutions to the health disparities of Chattanooga's minorities, underserved and most vulnerable communities. He played a vital role in helping organize the annual Minority Health Fair in Chattanooga and was the Founder of the Boys Leadership Summit. Chris was a servant leader, and his legacy will live on through the programs and community partnerships he helped facilitate throughout our community. His presence was big, passionate and caring, much like his life's motto-"Service is the price we pay for the space we occupy." The ideal scholarship recipients will embody some of those same characteristics and be committed to positively affecting the community throughout their academic years and beyond.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS Seniors in Hamilton County GPA: 3.3 and up Renewable for 8 semesters of undergraduate study Based on financial need Scholarship Amount: $1,000 ($500 per semester)

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The Christian Noel Roseberry Memorial Scholarship was established in 2022 by her family to honor her life and memorialize her spirit. Christian Noel Roseberry was a young, vibrant, courageous, and educated African-American woman who died October 2021 after a brave 7½ month battle with colorectal cancer. She was 34 years old. Always ready to embrace life with her "arms wide open", Noel continuously sought ways to achieve personal growth while also giving back to others. A 2005 graduate of The Baylor School (Chattanooga, TN) she continued her education by earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Middle Tennessee State University in 2009. After returning to Chattanooga, Noel worked in the corporate sector for a short time before answering her professional calling to work in the medical field. She enrolled in Hampton University (Hampton, VA) and was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2014. After starting her career at Riverside Medical Center in Hampton, she worked as a traveling Registered Nurse throughout the mid-west and southeast regions of the United States. In 2018, she relocated to Atlanta, GA and at the time of her passing she was a member of the Post Anesthesia Care Unit at Emory University Hospital's main campus.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors or current college student (Hamilton County) GPA: 2.75 Renewable 8 semesters of undergraduate study Based on financial need Preference: Attending an HBCU Scholarship Amount: $1,000 per school year

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CHRISTIAN NOEL ROSEBERRY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

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CLEAVELAND FAMILY

The Cleaveland Fund was established by Dr. and Mrs. Cleaveland to support students (preference for DACA and undocumented) beginning or continuing undergraduate study who are not eligible for federal financial aid assistance.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Undocumented/DACA Graduating HS seniors (college freshmen if no HS senior is eligible) GPA: 2.5 and up Any Hamilton County Public School or accredited college/university Renewable for 8 semesters of undergraduate study Scholarship Amount: $5,000 year ($2,500 semester)

COCA COLA CENTENNIAL - CHATTANOOGA In celebration of Chattanooga Coca-Cola’s 100th Birthday, the Coca-Cola Centennial Scholarship fund was established in March 1999. The purpose of the fund is to award scholarships to deserving students for post-secondary school education.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors GPA: 2.75 Must be a resident of Hamilton County, TN or North Georgia high schools. (Chattooga, Dade County, Gordon Lee, Heritage, Lafayette, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Ridgeland, Ringgold and Trion) Renewable for up to 8 semesters and an interview is required Based on financial need Scholarship Amount: $1,000-$2,000 per year of undergrad

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The Chattanooga Housing Authority (CHA) established a scholarship in honor of Consuelo "Connie" Bray O'Neal, who served on the CHA Board of Commissioners for eight years prior to her death in 2012. This is a one-time scholarship designed to support graduating seniors from Hamilton County. Preference is given to students who live in CHA housing or receive sponsored housing voucher.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: HS senior living in Chattanooga Housing or Section 8 voucher GPA: 2.5 and up Any Hamilton County Public School or accredited college/university Scholarship Amount: $500 one-time

DR. ARLYN V. HORN MEMORAL SCHOLARSHIP Dr. Arlyn Vernisa Horn, 38, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, with minors in Chemistry and Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University in 2005. While there, she was initiated into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Iota Tau Chapter. Arlyn was currently a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Rutherford County Alumnae Chapter. Arlyn went on to be a member of the inaugural graduating class from Belmont University School of Pharmacy, earning her Doctorate of Pharmacy in 2012. In May 2020, Dr. Horn earned her Masters of Public HealthEpidemiology from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. In addition, she served on the Vanderbilt Masters of Public Health Curriculum Committee.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors (Hamilton County), females of color pursuing a degree in health sciences GPA: 3.0 Renewable for 8 semesters of undergraduate study Scholarship Amount: $1,000 per schoolyear

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CONNIE O’NEAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

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ELLEN AND HAROLD CASH MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIP

The Ellen Lewis Cash & Harold Cheney Cash Scholarship Fund was established by a bequest from the estate of Ellen Lewis Cash. The funds are to be used for undergraduate and post graduate study. Preference will be given to students attending Vanderbilt University or Georgia Tech. Preference shall also be given to students in co-operative educational programs. The Cash Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic ability and financial need.

REQUIREMENTS **Joint application with Mary Adams Scholarship Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors or Current College Students (Hamilton County) GPA: 3.3 Renewable for up to 8 semesters Interview Required Based on financial need Scholarship Amount: $750-$3,000 per year

JOE JACKSON, II MEMORIAL The Joe Jackson, II Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2011 in loving memory of an energetic, talented and caring young man. Joey was a graduate of The Baylor School of Chattanooga and a 2004 graduate of The University of Alabama. He was a quiet leader with the innate ability to connect with people in a meaningful manner. It was important to him to reach out to those who needed help, especially those who were unable to do for themselves. He was an avid reader and enjoyed being an active member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and the Masonic Lodge 490.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS Seniors (Hamilton County) GPA: 2.75 Renewable for up to 8 semesters of undergraduate study Based on financial need Essay/short-answer updates Scholarship Amount: $2,000 per year

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The YMCA YCAP program was launched in 1998by Joe Smith. His idea was to create an organization that could help youth ages 10-15 who were struggling either behaviorally or academically. Over the years, YCAP has not only sustained this work but has grown to a total of 4 sites in the larger Chattanooga Southeastern Region. Although originally envisioned to support youth in middle school, Joe saw a real need to expand YCAP's services to high school students. One of the biggest needs for high school students was supporting transitioning to college and/or other post high school opportunities. The Joes Smith YCAP Scholarship Fund is designed to support YCAP program participants in their efforts to achieve their post-secondary goals. Ultimately, the scholarship will support Joe's vision that "at YCAP, we are turning tragedies into triumphs, one child, one family, one community at at time."

REQUIREMENTS YCAP participants Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors GPA: 2.75 Renewable for up to 8 semesters of undergraduate study Scholarship Amount: $500-$5,000 per year

JOHN P. FRANKLIN SR. ACHIEVEMENT The John P. Franklin, Sr. Achievement Scholarship Fund was established in 2011 to honor his extraordinary life and achievements. Mr. John P. Franklin, Sr., was the first African-American elected official in Hamilton County and has been a true leader in the Chattanooga community for over60 years. His legacy is that he has touched and molded the lives of many as an educator, entrepreneur, philanthropist, elected government official, civic and community leader, devoted family man and Christian. He is a Life-Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He was an alumni of Howard HS.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors GPA: 2.75 and up Any Hamilton County School Open for male students only Scholarship Amount: $1,000 one-time for undergraduate study

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JOE SMITH YCAP SCHOLARSHIP FUND

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JOSEPH H. DAVENPORT III LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

The Joseph H. Davenport, Ill Leadership Scholarship was established in 2021 by Garnett Smith in honor of his life-long friend and business associate, Joseph H. Davenport, Ill. Joe showed confidence in Garnett by appointing him to run a company in which both were invested and that turned out to be a very successful investment. Because of this and many nice things that Joe has done for Garnett and his family, Garnett wanted to find a way to honor Joe. Joe cares passionately about education and particularly giving those that may not have the resources a chance to better themselves. The idea of a scholarship in Joe's honor to recognize and reward future leaders embodies what Joe cares about and what he has been a model for all these years. His leadership is responsible for many successful investments, as well as, many examples of philanthropy in the Chattanooga area. Joe is a servant leader, passionate and caring. This scholarship is intended for students who embody these same characteristics and are committed to positively affecting the community throughout their academic years and beyond.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors/Hamilton Co Public Schools GPA: 2.75 Renewable for 8 semesters of undergraduate study Based on financial need Scholarship Amount: $2,000 per year

JUDY MINGE COPELAND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE ARTS The Judy Minge Copeland Memorial Scholarship for the Arts was established in loving memory of an outstanding educator, artist and community volunteer. Judy was known for her caring and cheerful personality as well her commitment to education, the Arts, community involvement, and enthusiasm for helping others.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors from CSAS GPA: 3.0 and up Must be graduating from CSAS Scholarship Amount: $500 one-time only

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The Julie Jacks Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to memorialize a courageous Chattanooga Police Officer. Julie tragically lost her life in the line of duty on May 6, 2002, while valiantly serving and protecting the citizens of Chattanooga. This scholarship is awarded annually to a qualifying student whose parent or guardian is in good standing as a police officer with the Chattanooga Police Department.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors and current college students GPA: 2.5 and up Must be graduating from a Hamilton County school (Public, Private, Charter or Home-school) or any accredited college or university. Parent/Guardian must be an active Chattanooga Police Officer in good standing Please Note: If the applicant is eligible to apply for both the Julie Jacks Memorial Scholarship and the Sgt. Tim Chapin Memorial Scholarship, please understand, if selected, you may only receive one, not both scholarships. Scholarship Amount: $1,500 one-time

LANGSTON AND MALCOLM CARTER MEMORIAL The Langston D Carter and Malcolm & Carter Scholarship was established in loving memory of two young men who loved life but were taken too soon. Langston abruptly lost his life after a short illness at the age of 25 in April of 2020. He was a graduate of Walker Valley HS in Cleveland, TN and graduated from UTC in 2017 with a BA in Communications. At the time of his death, he was pursuing his masters at MTSU. Malcolm, also of Cleveland, TN, passed in Dec 2022. He attended Alabama A&M. His greatest joy was his four children. The ideal scholarship recipients will embody some of his characteristics and be committed to positively influencing the community throughout their academic years and beyond.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors from Hamilton County, TN and Walker Valley High School committed to attend UTC or MTSU or current college students at UTC or MTSU GPA: 3.0 and up Based on financial need Preference: Male, African American students Scholarship Amount: $500-$1500 one-time

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JULIE JACKS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

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LEILA J PRATT BARNES SCHOLARSHIP FUND

This scholarship is set up to honor Dr. Pratt’s mother’s legacy as a dedicated teacher who assisted students from lower-income backgrounds. Her mother was a teacher who lived in Mobile, AL and taught school during desegregation. Dr. Pratt’s mother valued education for all!

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors (Hamilton County) Low to mid-income; 1st generation preferred GPA: 2.0 minimum Student pursuing and accepted to a technical or 2 yr vocational program Scholarship Amount: Up to $3000 per year for up to 2 yrs of study

MAMIE WHITE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship is to honor the memory of Ms. Mamie White, very important to the family of the donor. Ms. White worked with the family in Chattanooga from 1945 until 1955. She even moved to Minnesota with the family to help them get settled while the mother was ill at the time. Mamie didn’t have an extensive formal education but she imparted great wisdom. This scholarship is a fitting tribute to her and her legacy of the New Zion Missionary Baptist Church.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors (Hamilton County) Member of New Zion Missionary Church Based on financial need Scholarship Amount: Up to $3000 per year of undergraduate study

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Mark was a man whose passion and love for life was only surpassed by his passion and love for his family, friends and career. A 1977 graduate of McEachern HS was known for his big heart and generous nature. He built a career of over 40 years in the corrugated box industry. Mark was a strong leader and mentor to many who called him the “go to” guy and problem solver. This scholarship is designed to honor his legacy by assisting young people pursuing a technical or vocational degree.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors from Hamilton County, TN or McEachern HS in Cobb County GA pursuing trade or vocational degree/certificate GPA: 2.5 Renewable up to 6 semesters Scholarship Amount: varies based on program fees

MARY ADAMS SCHOLARSHIP The Mary Adams Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by a bequest from the late Mary Adams for the purpose of providing scholarship grants to students beginning undergraduate study at four-year colleges or universities. According to the terms of the bequest, students shall be selected on the basis of financial need and academic ability.

REQUIREMENTS **Joint application with Harold/Ellen Cash Grade Classification: Graduating HS Seniors GPA: 3.3 Renewable for 8 semesters of undergraduate study Interview required Based on financial need Scholarship Amount: $1,000-$3,000 per year

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MARK PASCHAL TRADE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

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PAUL A MCDANIEL/GAMMI PI BOULE SCHOLARSHIP

The Paul A. McDaniel Boule Scholarship has been established to provide financial assistance to academically accomplished African-American male high school seniors who have graduated from a school in Hamilton County, TN, and who have been accepted to an accredited four-year college or university. The awards will be made on the basis of high character, superior academic achievement, leadership skills and a demonstrated willingness to use their talents for the betterment of society.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors from any Hamilton County School Male students of African-American descent GPA: 3.0 MIN Interview Required Scholarship Amount: $1,000-$3,000 annually up to 4 years of undergraduate study

PHI BETA SIGMA-EPSILON XI SIGMA Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., January 9, 1914, by three young African-American male students. The Founders, Honorable A. Langston Taylor, Honorable Leonard F. Morse, and Honorable Charles I. Brown, wanted to organize a Greek letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service. The Founders deeply wished to create an organization that viewed itself as "apart of" the general community rather than "apart from" the general community. They believed that each potential member should be judged by his own merits, rather than his family background or affluence... without regard to race, nationality, skin tone or texture of hair. They desired for their fraternity to exist as part of an even greater brotherhood which would be devoted to the "inclusive we" rather than the "exclusive we".

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors GPA: 2.75 Open to male students only from any Hamilton County School Scholarship Amount: $1,000 one-time only

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This fund was established in 1968. Robert Wright was employed by DeSales Harrison, one of the founders of the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga. Prior to Mr. Wright's death, he decided that he wanted to do something for the students of Howard HS. After his death, he left his estate to the Community Foundation and requested in his will that the money made from his estate be used to provide a stipend/scholarship to the male and female senior with the highest cumulative GPA.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors from the Howard School **see college advisor GPA: Highest Cumulative GPA Scholarship Amount: $500 -$1,000 one-time only

ROY KEITH, SR. MEMORIAL The Roy Keith Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1999 to provide financial assistance to deserving graduating The Howard School seniors. The fund was created in memory of Roy Keith, Sr. who dedicated his adult life to assisting inner city youth achieve their dream of attending college.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors from Howard High School GPA: 3.0 Renewable for 8 semesters of undergraduate study Scholarship Amount: $1,000 per year

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ROBERT WRIGHT FUND

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SGT. TIM CHAPIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Members of the Fraternal Order of Police, Rock City Lodge #22 established this scholarship in remembrance and honor of their friend and fellow Lodge member Sgt. Tim Chapin. Sgt. Chapin embodied bravery, integrity, and honesty; qualities found in all good police officers. He lived to serve his community and died during that service. Members of Lodge #22 could not think of a better way to honor him than to offer a scholarship, in his name, to a deserving child of a Chattanooga Police Officer and member of this Lodge.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors and current college students GPA: 2.5 Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a regionally accredited, non-proprietary, technical, community, or four-year college or university Parent/Guardian must be an active Chattanooga Police Officer in good standing and an active member of the Rock City FOP Lodge #22 Scholarship Amount: $2,000 one-time (can reapply each year) Please Note: If the applicant is eligible to apply for both the Julie Jacks Memorial Scholarship and the Sgt. Tim Chapin Memorial Scholarship, please understand, if selected, you may only receive one, not both scholarships

SOFTWARE ENGINEER OF THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP

The Software Engineer of the Future Scholarship was established to enable promising Hamilton County area students to achieve their goal of becoming skilled software engineers. Preference will be given to students who want to gain experience outside their comfort zone in both their studies and college community.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors (Hamilton County) GPA: 3.0 min Female and/or 1st generation college student Intended Major: Software Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science Taken an AP Computer Science Class Preference: attending a college outside of the southeast and in a program ranked in the top 50 Scholarship Amount: $5000 per year/renewable up to 10 semesters of undergraduate study

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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was organized on November 12, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven school teachers: Mary Lou Allison Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian Irene White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Dulin Redford, Bessie M. Downey Martin, and Cubena McClure. The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on December 30, 1929, when a chapter was granted the Alpha chapter at Butler University. Soaring to greater heights of attainment around the world, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., as a leading national service organization, has met the challenges of the day and continues to grow through Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors (Hamilton County) GPA: 2.8 Scholarship Amount: $500 - $1,000 one-time

TOGETHER WE CAN The Together We Can (TWC) Scholarship Fund was created in 1992 in partnership with the City of Chattanooga. Together We Can is a need-based, renewable college scholarship that targets eligible HCDE public high school senior. TWC prioritizes students who are first-generation, college-bound students and considered lowincome as measured by their eligibility on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Together We Can Scholarship is unique because it is about supporting students holistically. It is amazing to get scholarships for college, but it is life-changing when you have an organization providing additional resources and support to students beyond financial assistance to help them transition into, retain and graduate college.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors from a Hamilton County Public HS GPA: 2.5 - 3.2 range Demonstrated Financial Need based on FAFSA Preference: 1st Generation and Lower Income Student Interview/Presentation is required Renewable for up to 10 semesters of undergraduate study Scholarship Amount: $1,500-$5,000 per year

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SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC. GAMMA THETA SIGMA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP (ON HOLD FOR 2026)

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TRUDY HARPER TN TECH ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established by Trudy Harper, who earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from TN Tech and went on to earn two master’s degrees at other institutions. She held various positions from 1984 until joining a startup, Tenaska in 1992. She was instrumental in it’s growth and later served as President of and affiliate, Tenaska Power Service Co. Mrs. Harper retired in 2012 and currently adjuncts at TN Tech. In 2019 she was unanimously selected as the Board Chair of the university’s Board of Trustees.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS Senior accepted and committed to Tennessee Tech University GPA: 3.7 minimum; ACT Composite score: 27 minimum Intended major: electrical, mechanical, or computer engineering Renewable up to 8 semesters over 4-6 years (taking internships/co-op into consideration) Scholarship Amount: $10,000 - $20,000 per year based on institutional financial aid. This is a last dollar scholarship for cost of attendance. **scholarship will have separate application in this 1st year and NOT been in the Universal Application

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REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors or College Students GPA: 2.75 and up Must be a past participant of the Bridge Scholars Program Must be planning to attend a regionally accredited four year college/university as a fulltime student after graduation Scholarship Amount: $250 - $2000 renewable up to 4 years of undergrad

CHATTANOOGA ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP The Chattanooga Engineers Club Scholarship was partially bequeathed from the estate of Earl Lee & Almeda Frazier of Soddy Daisy, TN to use in support of students majoring in engineering. Mrs. Frazier was a past president and faithful participant of the Chattanooga Engineers Club.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: College Freshmen, Sophomore, or Junior engineering major Must be a graduate of a HS in one of the following counties: Bledsoe, Bradley, Catoosa, Hamilton, Marion, Meigs, Rhea, Sequatchie, or Walker Co. Attends a regional college or university outside of UTC and Chattanooga State GPA: 3.0 and up Scholarship amount: $2000-$3000/year for undergraduate study

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ED JOHNSON MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIP

On March 19, 1906, Ed Johnson, was mob-lynched from the second span of the Walnut Street Bridge in Chattanooga. After a trial devoid of incriminating facts and with a clearly biased jury, Johnson was sentenced to death for the rape of a white woman. Johnson's last words, spoken from the bridge before he was killed, were, "God bless you all, I am a innocent man." Nearly 100 years after his murder, Johnson was formally cleared of his crime. In May 2016, the state Legislature-led by Rep. JoAnne Favors-passed a resolution on the memory of Johnson and the events surrounding this tragic, but heroic Chattanooga story.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS senior, college freshman or juniors (Hamilton County) GPA: 2.5 min Criminal Justice or Criminal Justice related field Renewable yearly through completion of undergraduate degree or 4 years, whatever comes first Scholarship Amount: $1,000 per year

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Judge Wilson was a native of Knoxville and a graduate of the University of Tennessee in 1939 and the College of Law in 1941. After serving in the military in the United States Army Air Force as a Sergeant from 1941-1946 he returned to Oak Ridge to re-enter the practice of law with attorney Eugene Joyce. Judge Wilson served for some twenty years on the federal bench, he turned down opportunities to serve on the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and was considered for a position on the United States Supreme Court. During his career he handled many high-profile cases including the Jimmy Hoffa criminal trial, school desegregation, the teaching of the Bible in Hamilton County and City of Chattanooga public schools, and the First Amendment case of the Broadway play, Hair, that played at the Memorial Auditorium. Established in 1984 to support graduates of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga pursuing law degrees at University of Tennessee Knoxville Law School. The opportunity is now extended to students attending University of Memphis Law School.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: UTC Seniors in political science Law school acceptance to UTK or University of Memphis GPA: 2.8 Renewable for 10 semesters of law school Scholarship Amount: $5,000 per year

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JUDGE FRANK WILSON MEMORIAL FUND

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JULIE JACKS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors and current college students GPA: 2.5 and up Must be graduating from a Hamilton County school or any accredited college or university Parent/Guardian must be an active Chattanooga Police Officer in good standing Please Note: If the applicant is eligible to apply for both the Julie Jacks Memorial Scholarship and the Sgt. Tim Chapin Memorial Scholarship, please understand, if selected, you may only receive one, not both scholarships Scholarship Amount: $1,500 one-time

LEAH JAMES FUND Leah James was a graduate of William and Mary with degrees in History and Social Work. She was the first Executive Director of Family Service Agency of Chattanooga (now known as the Partnership for Families, Children and Adults) from 1944-1966. Ms. James was the first masters' level social worker in Chattanooga. During the early years, very few people were professional trained in social work. Ms. James had a dream to improve the social work field. To honor her work in the community, upon her retirement in 1966, the staff at the agency surprised Ms. James with the establishment of the Leah James Fund which will provide scholarships to graduate students in social work. Ms. James passed away at the age of 106 on February 5, 2011.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: grad students enrolled in an MSW program at UTC or Southern Adventist GPA: in good standing Renewable for 4 semesters og graduate study Scholarship Amount: $6,000 year (pro-rated for part-time)

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The Moreland Family Scholarship was established in 2017 by Todd and Erica Moreland to provide post secondary scholarships for recent and former graduates from a Hamilton County, TN high school (Public, Private or Charter) AND are a current or former participant of a Northside Neighborhood House Program. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors and current college students GPA: 2.0-3.0 Preference: Participant in NNH or Community School Based on financial need Renewable for up to 10 semesters of undergraduate and graduate study Scholarship Amount: $1,500-$2,000 per year

THE KAISER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP The Kaiser Family Scholarship Fund was created to provide financial assistance to motivated and driven college students who are working a full or part-time job and actively pursuing a degree in Business or Sociology at any in-state accredited four year college/university.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Undergraduate rising junior, senior, or graduate students GPA: 3.0 A full-time student at a four-year Tennessee college/university and studying Business or Sociology Employed full time or part time at time of application Scholarship Amount: $2,500 one-time

UNIVERSAL APPLICATION SCHOLARSHIPS

MORELAND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

UNIVERSAL APPLICATION SCHOLARSHIPS

ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP The Rotary Club of Chattanooga was established in 1914 and was the 103rd Rotary club in the US and in the world. Chattanooga was the 91st American city to welcome Rotary, the 8th in the Southeast, and the 3rd in Tennessee. The original number of members was 24. 86 members enrolled during the Club's first eighteen months. In June 30, 1915, the initial 86 members were designated as charter members. The original meetings were held at the Hotel Patten and between June 24, 1971 and July 1, 1971, Rotary moved to the Read House. As the club grew, space was limited. In 2003, the Club meetings were moved to the Chattanooga Convention Center which is where meetings are still presently held. Currently, there are over 340 active members in the Rotary Club of Chattanooga Membership.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Current college students GPA: 3.0 Interview Required Former Hamilton Co Student Preference: TN colleges and universities Based on financial need Scholarship Amount: $1,000-$2,500 year (can be considered for 1 yr renewal)

SGT. TIM CHAPIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Members of the Fraternal Order of Police, Rock City Lodge #22 established this scholarship in remembrance and honor of their friend and fellow Lodge member Sgt. Tim Chapin. Sgt. Chapin embodied bravery, integrity, and honesty; qualities found in all good police officers. He lived to serve his community and died in the course of that service. Members of Lodge #22 could not think of a better way to honor him than to offer a scholarship in his name to a deserving child of a Chattanooga Police Officer and member of this Lodge.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors or current college students GPA: 2.5 Applicants must be 23 years old or younger at the time that the application is completed Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a regionally accredited, non-proprietary, technical, community, or four-year college or university Parent/Guardian must be an active Chattanooga Police Officer in good standing and an active member of the Rock City FOP Lodge #22 Scholarship Amount: $2,000 one-time (can reapply each year) Please Note: If the applicant is eligible to apply for both the Julie Jacks Memorial Scholarship and the Sgt. Tim Chapin Memorial Scholarship, please understand, if selected, you may only receive one, not both scholarships.

Universal Application - College Students, cont.

The Max Bahner “Love of the Law” Scholarship honors the extraordinary life and legal career of Max Bahner, who practiced law for over 50 years and often said, “if I had 100 lives to live, I would live every one as a lawyer.” This scholarship is awarded to a student entering as a first-year law student with economic need who demonstrates both academic excellence and a deep, personal passion for the law - just as Max did throughout his remarkable life.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: 4 yr degree college graduate or current graduating college senior (and also a graduate of a Hamilton County, TN area high school) GPA: 3.4 minimum Entering 1st year of law school at one of the following law schools: University of Memphis, University of Tennessee, Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, University of Georgia, Emory University, Mercer University, or Georgia State University Financial Need Proof of LSAT exam taken Desire to practice law in Chattanooga upon graduation Scholarship Amount: $10,000/yr towards tuition, room, and board ONLY; Compensated summer clerkship during 1L summer at Chambliss, Bahner, and Stophel Law firm.

UNIVERSAL APPLICATION SCHOLARSHIPS

MAX BAHNER “LOVE OF THE LAW” SCHOLARSHIP

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Community-based School-based Employer-based

INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS

COMMUNITY-BASED Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC®) Scholars Scholarship Program provides scholarships in our 19 county/four-state RMHC service area to promising students who desire a college education and are eligible according to criteria based on academic performance, community service, and financial need. For this scholarship, financial need is defined by the FAFSA Student Aid Index. This scholarship is a one-year scholarship that can be used at any regionally accredited, nonproprietary, technical, community, or four-year college/university. Our 24 eligible county/four-state areas are: Alabama (zip code specific): DeKalb and Jackson County Georgia: Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Murray, Walker, and Whitfield counties North Carolina: Cherokee County Tennessee: Bledsoe, Bradley, Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Polk, Rhea, and Sequatchie, Warren, and White counties

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors in the above counties GPA: 2.7 and up Interview Required Based on merit & financial need Scholarship Amount: $1,000-$2,000 one-time

INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES (RMHC)

INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOOL-BASED

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS

REQUIREMENTS (FOR ALL CENTRAL HS SCHOLARSHIPS) Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors from Central High School GPA: Varies Scholarship Amount: at least $1,000 one-time except for Mackey ($500 renewable up to 8 semesters)

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI - PRINCIPALS Nominations are made by the Principal. Preference given to students planning to attend UTC.

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI - E. B. ETTER Coach Etter was the Head football and a baseball coach from 1933-1968. During his tenure both teams were State Champions seven times. Preference given to students planning to attend UTC.

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI - COACH GORDON SMITH Coach Smith was the basketball coach from 1954-1973. He was well liked and known for his big heart and dedication to his players. Coach Smith Scholarship gives preference to basketball players. Additional requirements: Applicant plans to pursue a degree in Math and/or Computer Science. An athletic resume is required in addition to the other required materials.

Individual Scholarships - School-Based Scholarships, cont.

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLALUMNI - JOHN HOLDEN John Holden graduated from CHS in 1959 and was voted "Most Talented." He is a proud supporter of the Alumni Association and CHS activities. He is founder of Pioneer Credit Corporation (now Pioneer/Mariner Group). Preference given to those interested in pursuing Business as a major.

Ray Moss was an All-American football and baseball player at CHS. After graduation, he played baseball and football for UTK where he lettered. In his professional life, he is the founder of Golden Gallon. Preference given to students planning to attend UTK.

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI - ROBERT KIRK WALKER Kirk Walker graduated in 1944 and was voted "Mr. Central." He is a former Mayor of Chattanooga. Preference given to applicants interested in majoring in Prelaw, Political science or Civics.

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI - STAN FARMER Coach Farmer was the Assistant football coach from 1947-1970 and coached American Legion baseball. He was also a former Principal at CHS in 1977. Preference given to students attending Emory & Henry College.

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI - HOBACK/HAY "SPIRIT OF CENTRAL"

INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI - RAY MOSS

This scholarship was created in honor of Ed Hoback (Class of 1959) and Connie Hay (not a graduate of CHS, but his two children were graduates and since then, he has "adopted" CHS as his own). Both gentlemen have been instrumental in connecting and reconnecting Central High School alums. Must have strong leadership, character, and a sense of school spirit/pride as exhibited by Ed Hoback and Connie Hay.

Individual Scholarships - School-Based Scholarships, cont.

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI - LUTHER MASINGILL

INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Mr. Masingill graduated in 1941 and was a longtime supporter of CHS. He was the longest running broadcaster in history (over 70 years) and was nominated to the TN Radio Hall of Fame. Luther died at the age of 92 in 2014. Preference given to applicants interested in majoring in Journalism or Communications.

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL- TEACHER Teachers' Scholarship: Preference given to applicants interested in becoming an elementary, middle or high school teacher in TN.

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI - SUMMERS Mr. Summers graduated in 1959 and was voted "Most Athletic" and "Most Intellectual Athlete". He is a member of the Distinguished Alumni and served as President of the Alumni Association. Preference given to those who played one of the following sports: basketball, football, track, soccer, baseball or wrestling. Preference also given to those interested in attending Sewanee or UTK.

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI - WARREN MACKEY JR Warren Mackey, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Warren is the son of County Commissioner Warren Mackey, Sr. While at Central, he was a member of the Varsity basketball team. He was tragically killed in a car accident. Preference given to students with financial need and attending Chattanooga State. Scholarship is renewable for 8 semesters

Individual Scholarships - School-Based Scholarships, cont.

HARRIS AND HARRY HARPER, RED BANK HS

SUE HARPER, RED BANK HS The Sue Harper Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Sue Hunter Harper, and their classmates from the 1949 graduating class of Red Bank HS. The purpose of this scholarship fund is to support the college education of a young woman from each graduating class of Red Bank HS who may not be eligible for other significant funding.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors Must be graduating from Red Bank High School Renewable for 4 semesters Scholarship Amount: $1,000 per year for 2 years

HIXSON HIGH CENTENNIAL ALUMNI Hixson High School Centennial Scholarship was established by the Alumni Association in 2009 to support graduating seniors from Hixson who have the desire to attend college. The student must have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA and demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

REQUIREMENTS

INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The Harris and Harry Harper Scholarship Fund was established in honor of the memory of twin brothers, Harris Franklin Harper and Harry Edsel Harper, and their classmates from the 1949 graduating class of Red Bank HS. The purpose of this scholarship fund is to support the college education of a young man from each graduating class of Red Bank HS who may not be eligible for other significant funding.

Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors GPA: 2.75 Must be graduating from Hixson High School Scholarship Amount: $1,000 one-time

Individual Scholarships - School-Based Scholarships, cont.

SODDY HS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP FUND The purpose is to award scholarships to Soddy HS graduating seniors with financial need for post-secondary school education. **See college advisor for application.

INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS

REQUIREMENTS

Grade Classification: HS senior graduating from Soddy Daisy High School GPA: 3.0 Must be graduating from Soddy Daisy High School Scholarship Amount: $1,000 one-time

INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS

EMPLOYER-BASED The SEED Scholarship was established in 2021 by Signal Energy to promote higher education and provide financial assistance to children of eligible employees within Signal Energy's Family of Companies to complete an undergraduate college education. Signal Energy is committed to developing students and investing in young leaders. This scholarship is intended for students who model Signal Energy's Core Principles and have demonstrated a strong desire to be elite.

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors and current college students GPA: 3.0 Scholarship Amount: $3,000 ($1,500 fall/ $1,500 spring) one-time Parent/Guardian must be an eligible employee* of Signal Energy/family of companies

*An eligible employee is a full-time salaried or hourly (30+ hours) employee of our Family of Companies as defined by our Signal Energy Handbook. This does not apply to executive-level employees (VP and above) of the Signal Energy Family of Companies

EDGAR M. JOLLEY SCHOLARSHIP (ON HOLD) The Edgar M. Jolley (EMJ) Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 to provide assistance for children of employees of our Family of Companies to help with completing an undergraduate degree, in any discipline area. The goal of the EMJ Memorial Scholarship Fund is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for these students with academic ability, community involvement and financial need to reach their fullest potential.

INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS

SEED SCHOLARSHIP (SIGNAL ENERGY CONSTRUCTORS)

REQUIREMENTS Grade Classification: Graduating HS seniors - undergraduate juniors GPA: 2.5 Scholarship Amount: $5,000 ($2,500 fall/$2,500 spring) one-time Parent/Guardian must be an eligible employee* of EMJ/family of companies

*An eligible employee is a full-time salaried employee of our Family of Companies who has been employed full-time and has at least one year of service as defined by the EMJ Employee Benefits Manual as of the application deadline and who is not an executive officer(Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer) of EMJ Corporation.

Emergency and Specialized Education Funds 40 Education Funds (Emergency Only) 41 Specialized Funds

EMERGENCY & SPECIALIZED EDUCATION FUNDS EMERGENCY NEEDS ONLY STUDENT DIRECT ASSISTANCE FUND The Student Direct Assistance Fund was established to benefit students who currently receive scholarships from any scholarship fund housed with the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga OR students who attend local post-secondary institutions but are not scholars. The fund provides assistance to eligible students who encounter financial needs that would otherwise hinder them from completing their academic program.

REQUIREMENTS College students must: have received a one-time scholarship within the preceding year or be currently receiving a renewable scholarship from the Foundation OR if not a scholar, attend a local Chattanooga area post-secondary institution be currently enrolled in an academic program (full-time or part-time) intend to remain enrolled in an academic program (full-time or part-time) Award Amount: up to $750 **based on available funds each year

STUART DUNCAN BOOK FUND The Stuart Duncan Book Fund was established in memory of Stuart E Duncan. He believed in the value of education and had a love for books. These funds are to be awarded to pay for books or other related supplies for current scholars in conjunction with their scholarship awards.

REQUIREMENTS Students must: have received a one-time scholarship in the preceding two years or be currently receiving a renewable scholarship from the Foundation currently enrolled in an academic program (full-time or part-time) in the preceding semester intend to remain enrolled in an academic program (full-time or part-time) Award Amount: up to $500 **based on available funds each year

EMERGENCY & SPECIALIZED EDUCATION FUNDS

EDUCATION FUNDS

If you believe you are eligible for these funds, email syoung@cfgc.org for an access code. This is a restricted application process and limited based on available funds.

EMERGENCY & SPECIALIZED EDUCATION FUNDS

SPECIALIZED FUNDS

ELIZABETH WILLIAMS NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP The Elizabeth Williams scholarship is intended to help close the financial gap for 1st gen and/or low-income students who may be older, a parent, graduated with a GED, or otherwise ineligible for scholarships offered to traditional college students. Application is open at various times of the year. Please check the online portal for dates.

REQUIREMENTS Must have at least one of these identifiers: 24 years or older Dependent child(ren) Pursuing an undergraduate degree Must be enrolled in a local vocational or academic program (full or part-time) for the upcoming semester Must be a local Chattanooga area resident Award Amount: Varies $1,000-$2500 per semester based on school + program needs

OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD FUND The Opportunities Abroad Fund shall be used exclusively to support study abroad opportunities for undergraduate CFGC multi-year/renewable scholarship recipients. The opportunity must be a school-sponsored program. We have found that many of our first-generation college students receiving financial aid have limited resources to study abroad. Studying abroad impacts social capital, personal growth, academic success, and a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives.

REQUIREMENTS A CFGC scholarship recipient pursuing an undergraduate degree Student must be a first-generation college student and/or low to mid-income as determined by FAFSA Pell Grant eligibility In good academic standing with their university/college Able to provide receipts or an estimate of costs Award Amount: Up to $2500 one-time *Awards are limited to a few each year. If you are not awarded one year, you can reapply the next*

FAQs How can I apply for a scholarship? Go to cfgc.org/scholarships and follow the link to the online scholarship portal. Complete your profile. On your dashboard/home page, you should see scholarship opportunities to apply for. Please refer to pages 5 - 7 of the guidebook for assistance.

Can I start an application and finish it later? Yes. You will set up an account that will allow you to save and return to it at a later date or time.

Does my documentation status impact my eligibility to apply? It depends on the scholarship. Students who are undocumented are eligible to apply to many of our CFGC scholarships as long as they meet the specific criteria. Our staff and committees understand that undocumented students often have a significant need with limited access to resources. **see Cleaveland Scholarship

What is a first generation college student? A first generation college student is an individual whose parents have not completed a 4-year college degree.

I missed the application deadline. Can I still submit an application? Unfortunately, no. Deadlines vary and are listed in the online portal as well as the scholarship application timeline section. Completed applications (all documents included) must be received on or before the stated deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

How long does it take before I hear back about my application? It can take 30-45 days due to the volume of applications received or due to the committee interview/decision-making schedules. We aim to have all decisions made by June 30th of each year (**Rotary and Joe Jackson, II are exceptions).

What determines financial need for a scholarship? Financial need is determined by the FAFSA - SAI, average cost of attendance, and students anticipated need. Many of our scholarships focus on 1st generation with low to moderate income levels.

What do I do if I receive a scholarship through the Community Foundation? We will need you to confirm your contact information, the school you will be attending, and your student ID#. If you're scholarship is awarded before the end of May, you are required to attend a new student orientation. Look out for an email with further details of time and place!

May I receive more than one scholarship award? Yes. You may apply to any scholarship for which you are eligible. It is possible to be considered for multiple awards.

What does my scholarship cover? Our scholarships are applied to full cost of attendance as long as a student remains enrolled at an accredited college or university.

Where can I go to school? Many of our students attend schools in the state of Tennessee, however that is not a requirement for most of our scholarships. The scholarship will follow the student to any school in the United States as long as they are an accredited institution.

My scholarship is for multiple semesters/years. How do I make sure my scholarship continues? Students must submit yearly (official or unofficial) transcripts. You will receive reminder emails to upload the documents (preferably PDF) to the scholarship portal each year.

What happens if I end up with more funding than I need my 1st year? Please contact the Director of Scholarships to work out a plan. It is possible to hold some of the scholarship until the following year(s) of undergraduate study.

Index Amount Awarded $500 and below: 9, 13, 15, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 27, 40, 41 $501 - $999: 9, 15, 21, 23, 24, 40 $1,000 - $1,999: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37 $2,000 and above: 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 42

Education Requirement High School Seniors: 9-23, 24, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33-35, 36, 37, 38 Undergraduate College Students: 9, 14, 16, 19, 22, 24-30 38, 40, 41, 42 Graduate Students: 26, 27, 29

GPA Requirement 2.0: 28 2.5: 12, 14, 17, 22, 23, 25, 27, 30, 37, 38

2.6: 17 2.7: 32 2.75: 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 20, 24, 36

2.8: 23, 26 3.0: 13, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 28, 29, 37, 38

3.3: 10, 14, 19

School System Bradley County: Walker Valley: 18, 24, 32

Hamilton County: Brainerd: 9 Central HS: 33-35 CSAS: 16 Hixson: 36 Howard: 21 Red Bank: 35, 36

Major STEM: 11 Social Sciences: 11

Other Specifications Signal Energy: 38 Rock City Lodge: 22, 30 Chattanooga Police Officer: 17, 22, 27, 30 Gender Specific: 13, 15, 20, 21 EMJ Corporation: 38 Undocumented: 12, 13, 19, 23, 42

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