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Take the next step and apply for a scholarship today!*
General Scholarships
These Scholarship funds, established by our generous donors, help students with significant financial need, from a particular school area, perusing a specific field of study and many other qualifications. With so many scholarship opportunities right at your fingertips, we encourage all student looking for financial assistance to complete this one application for endless opportunities!
* CFMT General Scholarship application opens December 1st, 2024 at 8:00am (CST). Deadline to apply is February 1st, 2025 at 11:30pm (CST).
“The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee is such a valuable and accessible resource for students looking for scholarships. The entire application process from start to finish is very efficient and understandable to fill out!
… I am very grateful for the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.”
-Sandy Real Ramirez, Sr, UT Knoxville, Toward An Inclusive Architecture Scholarship recipient
Special Requirement Scholarships
These scholarships, created by our generous donors, help students who fit a specific criteria. The include funds for Middle School and High School students along with Employer Based Funds.
Middle School – Metro Nashville:
–Tapping Individual Potential Application
Middle & High School – Rutherford, Cannon, DeKalb & Wilson Counties
-Diane G. Lowe and John Gomez, IV Scholarship Fund
High School – Father Ryan High School & St. Cecilia Academy
-Regina Higdon Scholarship
-Tommy Bateman Scholarship
Employer Based
-Arthur E. Newman Scholarship
-CoreCivic Scholarship
-Jim Gulmi Genesco Employee Scholarship Fund (USA)
-Jim Gulmi Genesco Employee Scholarship Fund (International)
-Journeys Attitude That Cares Scholarship (USA)
-Journeys Attitude That Cares Scholarship (International)
-Juliann & Joseph Maxwell Scholarship
-Metro Nashville Police Support Scholarship
-Turner Family Scholarship Fund