Established 2023

This scholarship fund is a part of the CFMT General Scholarship Application that is open annually from December 1st to February 1st.

Eligibility:
A female high school senior currently attending Hillsboro High School, enrolling in a four-year college or university. A preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in science or science education. The Donors ask that the Foundation Scholarship Committee look for a student who excels in academics, athletics, and leadership as their guiding criteria

During her time as a student at Hillsboro High School from 1944-1948, Jackie Turner excelled in academics, athletics, and leadership. She participated as a member of the Basketball Team, the Girls Athletic Association, National Honor Society, and Student Council. During her senior year, she was recognized as Most Valuable Player, Science Medalist, and Class Valedictorian.

As a teacher, Miss Turner returned to her alma mater and served the school and the students from 1956-1987. In addition to her role teaching Chemistry/AP Chemistry, she served as coach for Women’s Basketball from 1956-1980 as well as Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball for a few years along the way, helping lead her students to multiple championships in multiple sports. In 1982, the Tennessean referred to her as “the dean of Women’s Volleyball coaches, if not the dean of women’s athletics in Nashville.”