Jeffrey Vernon Memorial Scholarship
$500
Introduction
Jeffrey Vernon’s life was a testament to resilience and generosity. Born with a serious congenital heart defect and not expected to survive beyond his 18th birthday, Jeff nevertheless lived to age 33. His journey—from a gifted student to a successful broadcaster and, ultimately, an organ and tissue donor—continues to inspire those who knew him and those helped by the scholarship established in his name.
Life and career
Jeff graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1984, earning a broadcasting award, then went on to Central Michigan University where he completed a degree in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts in 1990....
Introduction
Jeffrey Vernon’s life was a testament to resilience and generosity. Born with a serious congenital heart defect and not expected to survive beyond his 18th birthday, Jeff nevertheless lived to age 33. His journey—from a gifted student to a successful broadcaster and, ultimately, an organ and tissue donor—continues to inspire those who knew him and those helped by the scholarship established in his name.
Life and career
Jeff graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1984, earning a broadcasting award, then went on to Central Michigan University where he completed a degree in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts in 1990....
Bruce William Wood Memorial Scholarship
$500
Overview
Sandra and Richard Wood established the Bruce William Wood Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor the memory of their son, Bruce. The fund awards scholarships to graduating seniors of Mt. Pleasant High School who intend to pursue careers in television production or closely related fields.
About Bruce William Wood
Bruce was 27 years old when he and his fiancée lost their lives in an automobile accident. At the time of his death he worked as a television producer with Ross Roy Productions in Novi, MI.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating senior from Mt. Pleasant High School.
- Minimum cumulative...
Overview
Sandra and Richard Wood established the Bruce William Wood Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor the memory of their son, Bruce. The fund awards scholarships to graduating seniors of Mt. Pleasant High School who intend to pursue careers in television production or closely related fields.
About Bruce William Wood
Bruce was 27 years old when he and his fiancée lost their lives in an automobile accident. At the time of his death he worked as a television producer with Ross Roy Productions in Novi, MI.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating senior from Mt. Pleasant High School.
- Minimum cumulative...
Jack and Carol McGann Scholarship
$1,500
Overview
This scholarship supports women and students from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups who are enrolled at Indiana University South Bend and meet the criteria below.
Eligibility
- Must be female and/or a minority student attending Indiana University South Bend
- Resident of St. Joseph County
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester
- Demonstrate financial need (completion of the FAFSA is required)
- Preference given to applicants whose tuition and fees are not already covered by other gift or grant aid
Award Details
- At least one scholarship of $1,500 will be...
Overview
This scholarship supports women and students from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups who are enrolled at Indiana University South Bend and meet the criteria below.
Eligibility
- Must be female and/or a minority student attending Indiana University South Bend
- Resident of St. Joseph County
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester
- Demonstrate financial need (completion of the FAFSA is required)
- Preference given to applicants whose tuition and fees are not already covered by other gift or grant aid
Award Details
- At least one scholarship of $1,500 will be...
Virginia B. Calvin Scholarship
$1,250
Summary
A single-year renewable scholarship of $1,250 (applied to tuition and mandatory fees) is awarded annually to a qualified female graduate from the South Bend Community School Corporation who is beginning her freshman year at Ivy Tech Community College’s South Bend campus.
Eligibility
- Must be a female graduate of the South Bend Community School Corporation.
- Entering as a first-year (freshman) student at Ivy Tech Community College.
- Intending to pursue post-secondary studies at the Ivy Tech South Bend campus.
- Hold a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
Award Amount and Frequency
- $1,250 per academic year, designated...
Summary
A single-year renewable scholarship of $1,250 (applied to tuition and mandatory fees) is awarded annually to a qualified female graduate from the South Bend Community School Corporation who is beginning her freshman year at Ivy Tech Community College’s South Bend campus.
Eligibility
- Must be a female graduate of the South Bend Community School Corporation.
- Entering as a first-year (freshman) student at Ivy Tech Community College.
- Intending to pursue post-secondary studies at the Ivy Tech South Bend campus.
- Hold a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
Award Amount and Frequency
- $1,250 per academic year, designated...
Wayne County Community Foundation Scholarships
$20,000
Overview
Wayne County Community Foundation administers scholarships for graduating high school seniors, students continuing college, and non-traditional learners. Because individual donors establish and shape each award, eligibility and selection standards differ from scholarship to scholarship—no two awards are identical.
Who should apply
Eligible applicants include graduating high school seniors, current college students pursuing further education, and non-traditional students. Each scholarship has its own requirements set by the donor, so review any supplemental criteria when prompted.
How to apply
Applications are accepted annually through our Online Scholarship Portal between December 15 and March 15. Submitting a single application will automatically place...
Overview
Wayne County Community Foundation administers scholarships for graduating high school seniors, students continuing college, and non-traditional learners. Because individual donors establish and shape each award, eligibility and selection standards differ from scholarship to scholarship—no two awards are identical.
Who should apply
Eligible applicants include graduating high school seniors, current college students pursuing further education, and non-traditional students. Each scholarship has its own requirements set by the donor, so review any supplemental criteria when prompted.
How to apply
Applications are accepted annually through our Online Scholarship Portal between December 15 and March 15. Submitting a single application will automatically place...
Ruby A. Brown Memorial Scholarship
$3,500
Purpose and background Created in 2003 by Mr. Carroll Brown, the Ruby A. Brown Memorial Scholarship commemorates his wife and her 25 years of service as a public health nurse. Award amount One-time scholarship of $3,500. Who may apply This scholarship is available to adult students pursuing nursing studies. Preference is given to applicants who have worked as, or intend to work as, public health nurses serving their communities. There is no minimum GPA required to submit an application; however, applicants must demonstrate financial need and reside in one of the following Tennessee counties: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger,...
Purpose and background Created in 2003 by Mr. Carroll Brown, the Ruby A. Brown Memorial Scholarship commemorates his wife and her 25 years of service as a public health nurse. Award amount One-time scholarship of $3,500. Who may apply This scholarship is available to adult students pursuing nursing studies. Preference is given to applicants who have worked as, or intend to work as, public health nurses serving their communities. There is no minimum GPA required to submit an application; however, applicants must demonstrate financial need and reside in one of the following Tennessee counties: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger,...
James K. Goldston Cybersecurity Scholarship
$2,000
Overview and background
Founded in 2006 by the family of James K. Goldston, this scholarship was created to help Tennessee students pursue undergraduate coursework in computer engineering, computer science, cyber science, or cybersecurity at a Tennessee four-year institution or community college.
Award amount
One-time award of $2,000.
Who may apply
- Students who are enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a computer-related undergraduate program at a college or university in Tennessee.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, carry a minimum 2.5 GPA, be enrolled full-time, and demonstrate financial need.
- While all students with an interest in cybersecurity are encouraged...
Overview and background
Founded in 2006 by the family of James K. Goldston, this scholarship was created to help Tennessee students pursue undergraduate coursework in computer engineering, computer science, cyber science, or cybersecurity at a Tennessee four-year institution or community college.
Award amount
One-time award of $2,000.
Who may apply
- Students who are enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a computer-related undergraduate program at a college or university in Tennessee.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, carry a minimum 2.5 GPA, be enrolled full-time, and demonstrate financial need.
- While all students with an interest in cybersecurity are encouraged...
Debbie Van Cleave Scholarship
$1,400
Introduction and Background
The scholarship was created by Debbie Van Cleave’s parents to honor her memory. Debbie was a celebrated East Tennessee potter whose artistic skill remained undiminished despite her blindness. The fund supports legally blind students from the region who are pursuing post-secondary education.
Award Amount
One-year scholarship of $1,400.
Who Is Eligible
- Graduating high school seniors or students already enrolled in college.
- Permanent residence within the East Tennessee Foundation’s 25-county service area.
- Legally blind: visual acuity of 20/200 or worse after correction, or a visual field limited to 20 degrees or less.
- Demonstrated financial...
Introduction and Background
The scholarship was created by Debbie Van Cleave’s parents to honor her memory. Debbie was a celebrated East Tennessee potter whose artistic skill remained undiminished despite her blindness. The fund supports legally blind students from the region who are pursuing post-secondary education.
Award Amount
One-year scholarship of $1,400.
Who Is Eligible
- Graduating high school seniors or students already enrolled in college.
- Permanent residence within the East Tennessee Foundation’s 25-county service area.
- Legally blind: visual acuity of 20/200 or worse after correction, or a visual field limited to 20 degrees or less.
- Demonstrated financial...
Dorsey and Betty King Scholarship
$1,600
Scholarship award
- $1,600 — one-year scholarship
Overview
The Dorsey and Betty King Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors from Claiborne County or Campbell County, Tennessee who require financial assistance to pursue higher education. This award is intended for students planning to enroll full time in college and who will major in either business or become a registered nurse.
Who may apply
- Graduating seniors from any high school in Claiborne County or Campbell County, TN
- Intending to begin full-time college studies
- Declaring a course of study in business or registered nursing
- Demonstrating a need for financial...
Scholarship award
- $1,600 — one-year scholarship
Overview
The Dorsey and Betty King Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors from Claiborne County or Campbell County, Tennessee who require financial assistance to pursue higher education. This award is intended for students planning to enroll full time in college and who will major in either business or become a registered nurse.
Who may apply
- Graduating seniors from any high school in Claiborne County or Campbell County, TN
- Intending to begin full-time college studies
- Declaring a course of study in business or registered nursing
- Demonstrating a need for financial...
Karolyn King Carter Scholarship
$2,500
Background
Founded by Karolyn’s family in March 2005, the Karolyn King Carter Scholarship was created to honor her devotion to and love of the visual arts. The award celebrates students who demonstrate clear artistic talent in visual media.
Award
$2,500 — one-year scholarship.
Who is eligible
- Graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled college students who live in or are from Greene County, Tennessee.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- A demonstrated passion for and commitment to the visual arts.
How to apply
Submit the East Tennessee Foundation Common Application between December 15 and March 15 to determine...
Background
Founded by Karolyn’s family in March 2005, the Karolyn King Carter Scholarship was created to honor her devotion to and love of the visual arts. The award celebrates students who demonstrate clear artistic talent in visual media.
Award
$2,500 — one-year scholarship.
Who is eligible
- Graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled college students who live in or are from Greene County, Tennessee.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- A demonstrated passion for and commitment to the visual arts.
How to apply
Submit the East Tennessee Foundation Common Application between December 15 and March 15 to determine...
Greene County Scholarship
$2,100
Intro
Created by the Board of Advisors for the Fund for Greene County, this scholarship supports students from Greeneville and throughout Greene County.
Scholarship amount
$2,100 — one-year award
Who is eligible
- Graduating high school seniors or current college students who reside in Greene County.
- Applicants must have graduated from a Greene County high school with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Homeschooled Greene County residents and those who have earned a GED are welcome to apply.
- Candidates must demonstrate financial need and intend to enroll as full-time college students.
How to apply
Complete the East Tennessee...
Intro
Created by the Board of Advisors for the Fund for Greene County, this scholarship supports students from Greeneville and throughout Greene County.
Scholarship amount
$2,100 — one-year award
Who is eligible
- Graduating high school seniors or current college students who reside in Greene County.
- Applicants must have graduated from a Greene County high school with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Homeschooled Greene County residents and those who have earned a GED are welcome to apply.
- Candidates must demonstrate financial need and intend to enroll as full-time college students.
How to apply
Complete the East Tennessee...
Johnson County Education Growth Scholarship
$2,400
Purpose and background
The Johnson County Education Growth Scholarship was created in 2002 through a gift from the Levi Strauss Foundation, augmented by contributions from Johnson County businesses, banks, individual donors, and the Johnson County Community Foundation. The fund’s mission is to offer financial assistance to residents of Johnson County, Tennessee who are beginning their college studies.
Award amount
Recipients receive $1,200 per year for up to two years.
Who may apply and how to apply
This scholarship is intended for new college students — either graduating high school seniors or adults preparing to start college — who have been...
Purpose and background
The Johnson County Education Growth Scholarship was created in 2002 through a gift from the Levi Strauss Foundation, augmented by contributions from Johnson County businesses, banks, individual donors, and the Johnson County Community Foundation. The fund’s mission is to offer financial assistance to residents of Johnson County, Tennessee who are beginning their college studies.
Award amount
Recipients receive $1,200 per year for up to two years.
Who may apply and how to apply
This scholarship is intended for new college students — either graduating high school seniors or adults preparing to start college — who have been...
