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Tennessee Scholarships Information

Leaders Education Foundation will award scholarships of various amounts to West Tennessee students attending an accredited college or university of their choice.

Scholarship Offerings in West Tennessee

Financial Wellness Video Scholarship (2)
First place- $2,500, Runner-up- $2,000 First place- $2,500, Runner-up- $2,000
First place- $2,500, Runner-up- $2,000
This scholarship is for students who provide a video submission providing tips or suggestions on “How to be Financially Fit.” This scholarship is for students who provide a video submission providing tips or suggestions on “How to be Financially Fit.”
This scholarship is for students who provide a video submission providing tips or suggestions on “How to be Financially Fit.”
Students must submit a video link through YouTube with their application. Students must submit a video link through YouTube with their application.
Students must submit a video link through YouTube with their application.
Submissions will be posted on Leaders Education Foundation’s Facebook page and the number of likes and shares gained by each submission will be a factor in selecting the winner. Submissions will be posted on Leaders Education Foundation’s Facebook page and the number of likes and shares gained by each submission will be a factor in selecting the winner.
Submissions will be posted on Leaders Education Foundation’s Facebook page and the number of likes and shares gained by each submission will be a factor in selecting the winner.
View past videos on our Facebook page for inspiration. View past videos on our Facebook page for inspiration.
View past videos on our Facebook page for inspiration.
Financial Wellness Video Scholarship (1) – $2,500
Leaders Credit Union- Martha Britt Scholarship (2)
First Place- $2,500, Runner-up- $2,000 First Place- $2,500, Runner-up- $2,000
First Place- $2,500, Runner-up- $2,000
This scholarship will be awarded based on the applicant’s financial need. This scholarship will be awarded based on the applicant’s financial need.
This scholarship will be awarded based on the applicant’s financial need.
As a Founding Corporate Charter Sponsor of Leaders Education Foundation, this scholarship is awarded in honor of Leaders Credit Union. As a Founding Corporate Charter Sponsor of Leaders Education Foundation, this scholarship is awarded in honor of Leaders Credit Union.
As a Founding Corporate Charter Sponsor of Leaders Education Foundation, this scholarship is awarded in honor of Leaders Credit Union.
Leaders Credit Union requested the scholarship also be awarded in memory of Martha Britt, a West TN champion for education and educator in the Jackson-Madison County School System for over 30 years. Leaders Credit Union requested the scholarship also be awarded in memory of Martha Britt, a West TN champion for education and educator in the Jackson-Madison County School System for over 30 years.
Leaders Credit Union requested the scholarship also be awarded in memory of Martha Britt, a West TN champion for education and educator in the Jackson-Madison County School System for over 30 years.
Leaders Credit Union- Martha Britt Scholarship (1) – $1,000
Community Service Scholarship (1)
$1,000 scholarship $1,000 scholarship
$1,000 scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded based on the applicant’s community service. This scholarship will be awarded based on the applicant’s community service.
This scholarship will be awarded based on the applicant’s community service.
Town & Country REALTORS® Scholarship (1) – $1,000
Ellis Insurance Academic Achievement Scholarship (1)
$1,000 Scholarship $1,000 Scholarship
$1,000 Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded based on the applicant’s academic achievement. As a Sustaining Corporate Charter Sponsor of the Foundation, this scholarship is named in honor of Ellis Insurance Agency. This scholarship will be awarded based on the applicant’s academic achievement. As a Sustaining Corporate Charter Sponsor of the Foundation, this scholarship is named in honor of Ellis Insurance Agency.
This scholarship will be awarded based on the applicant’s academic achievement. As a Sustaining Corporate Charter Sponsor of the Foundation, this scholarship is named in honor of Ellis Insurance Agency.
academic Scholarship (1) – $1,000
Founders Scholarship (1)
$1,000 Scholarship $1,000 Scholarship
$1,000 Scholarship
This scholarship honors Leaders Credit Union’s founding membership group, Jackson-Madison County Schools. This scholarship honors Leaders Credit Union’s founding membership group, Jackson-Madison County Schools.
This scholarship honors Leaders Credit Union’s founding membership group, Jackson-Madison County Schools.
This scholarship is designated for high school seniors graduating from a high school within the Jackson-Madison County School System. This scholarship is designated for high school seniors graduating from a high school within the Jackson-Madison County School System.
This scholarship is designated for high school seniors graduating from a high school within the Jackson-Madison County School System.
Founders Scholarship
Community Scholarships (13)
$1,000 scholarships $1,000 scholarships
$1,000 scholarships
Four (4) scholarships will designated for at least one student in the following counties: Obion County, TN (1); Gibson County, TN (1); Dyer County, TN (1); Shelby County, TN (1). Four (4) scholarships will designated for at least one student in the following counties: Obion County, TN (1); Gibson County, TN (1); Dyer County, TN (1); Shelby County, TN (1).
Four (4) scholarships will designated for at least one student in the following counties: Obion County, TN (1); Gibson County, TN (1); Dyer County, TN (1); Shelby County, TN (1).
Nine (9) additional scholarships are available for students from all counties in West Tennessee including Madison County, TN. Nine (9) additional scholarships are available for students from all counties in West Tennessee including Madison County, TN.
Nine (9) additional scholarships are available for students from all counties in West Tennessee including Madison County, TN.
Scholarships may be allocated to other counties based on the number of applications received. Scholarships may be allocated to other counties based on the number of applications received.
Scholarships may be allocated to other counties based on the number of applications received.
Community Scholarships

*Additional scholarships may be awarded to applicants based on academic achievement, financial need or community involvement.

Eligibility

The applicant or applicant’s parent or guardian must be a member of Leaders Education Foundation.
Applicants must be accepted to an accredited college or university in the United States.
Leaders Credit Union or Leaders Education Foundation directors, officers, and employees are not eligible.
Scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors in West Tennessee.
All scholarships are given on a one-time basis.

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Foundation Scholarships Eligibility

Entry Requirements
and Details

Complete the online application. 

 

Answer the questions in the space provided on the online application (type or write out answers prior to filling out the online application to save time):


  1. Describe any special circumstances that may affect your ability to pay for your college tuition.

  2. Why do you feel you should be considered for Leaders Education Foundation Scholarship(s) in Tennessee?

  3. What are your educational goals and how will your educational choices affect the rest of your career?

  4. Explain whether you feel it is important to manage money and debt wisely and how it can affect your future.

Documents and files to have for uploading to complete the application:

  • High School Transcripts: An official transcript is not required. Accepted file types are jpg, png, or pdf.
  • Senior or Official Picture: Exclude any cropped or edited images with graphics overlaid on them. Pictures are not used in scholarship determination, only in the winning scholarship announcements and publicity. Accepted file types are jpg, png, or pdf.
  • Proof of College Acceptance: Copy of acceptance letter or other proof. An official letter is not required. Accepted file types are jpg, png, or pdf.
  • Letters of Recommendation: Please upload two Letters of Recommendation from a non-relative. One Letter of Recommendation should be from a school official or teacher. Accepted file types are jpg, png, doc, or pdf.
  • ACT Score: Please upload ACT Score or an additional copy of transcript if listed. (Must have official documentation of score if not listed on transcript). Accepted file types are jpg, png, or pdf.

By applying for a scholarship, applicants consent to the use of their submitted photographs, names, and likenesses in Leaders Education Foundation’s and/or Leaders Credit Union’s promotional materials and social media channels.

Missing information within the application will result in disqualification. Leaders Education Foundation is under no obligation to contact applicants regarding missing or incomplete information. All applications will be reviewed and graded based on a scorecard carefully created by the scholarship committee. Students may apply for more than one scholarship if the student qualifies. For instance, a student can apply for the Financial Wellness Video Scholarship as well as a Community Scholarship if the student meets the location qualifications.

The scholarship funds may be used at the student’s discretion to help with the costs associated with education, including tuition, books, fees or various living costs.

February 3, 2025: Applications Open

March 3, 2025: Application Deadline

March 17-23, 2025: Social Media Voting (Video Scholarship Only)

March 24 - March 29, 2025: Scholarship Committee Review

Beginning of April 2025: Scholarship Winners Announced

April 10, 2025: Awards Presented at Leaders Education Foundation’s Annual Meeting