About The Scholarship Foundation
The Scholarship Foundation of Robertson County, governed by a board of directors of local business people, has established an endowment to help provide scholarships to deserving Robertson County students.
The Scholarship Foundation has been awarding scholarships since 1997 based on the criteria of academic, financial need, leadership and charter. In addition to scholarships to students planning to attend college, the Scholarship Foundation also offers scholarships to students planning to attend recognized vocational schools. Separate criteria are outlined in the application form for the students' educational paths.
The Scholarship Foundation of Robertson County is non-profit, tax-exempt organization that accepts contributions from industries, businesses, families, individuals and civic organizations for the purpose of providing financial assistance to Robertson County students to further their education.
Scholarship Information
THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS:
Since 1997, the Scholarship Foundation has awarded 190 scholarships, valued at nearly $421,000. The Scholarship Foundation provides corporations, organizations and individuals a mechanism to accomplish their charitable objectives. The Scholarship accepts contributions which will help provide post-secondary educational opportunities for residents of Robertson County.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Any resident of Robertson County, Tennessee who plans to enroll as a first-year student at college, university or vocational school may apply for one of these scholarships with the understanding that the scholarship is to be used during the two semesters or three quarters of the succeeding academic year. There is one designated academic scholarship for Volunteer State Community College.
CRITERIA FOLLOWED IN MAKING AWARDS:
Applicants for academic scholarships:
- Grade point average of 3.0 or above and ACT score of 20 or higher.
- Evidence of scholarship, work experience, leadership, maturity and character.
- Evidence of financial need.
- Participated in extra-curricular activities.
- High school transcript.
Applicants for vocational scholarships:
- Grade point average of 3.0 or above.
- Evidence of scholarship, work experience, leadership, maturity and character.
- Evidence of financial need.
- Participated in extra-curricular activities.
- High school transcript.
OTHER INFORMATION:
All applications must be filed on or before February 4, 2012. Awards will be paid at the beginning of the quarter or semester to the institution of higher learning in which the winning student enrolls during the current year.
Checks will be made payable to the institution and the student by June 30, 2012.
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2012 Award Winners
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Brandon C. Stagner - Springfield High School - Louis Draughon Memorial Scholarship Caroline Grace Mullen - White House Heritage High School - Springfield Industrial Corp Scholarship Rebecca Paige Mullen - White House Heritage High School - Springfield Industrial Corp Scholarship. Hilary Paige Smith - Goodpasture Christian School - Scholarship Foundation award. Joseph Blake Garrett - White House Heritage High School - Dr. Robert James Memorial Scholarship Savannah Hinkle - Greenbrier High School - Scholarship Foundation award Austin Ryan Pendergrass - Greenbrier High School - Ellis Family Scholarship Nicole Wolowicz - Greenbrier High School - Sanford Family Scholarship Tiffany Crawford - Jo Byrns High School - J.W. Borthick Memorial Scholarship Lauren White - Springfield High School - Morningside Achievers Scholarship Savannah Darnall - Springfield High School - Springfield Rotary Club Scholarship Ariel Tucker - White House Heritage High School - Springfield Rotary Club Scholarship Meghan Zeck - Jo Byrns High School - Springfield Rotary Club Scholarship |
