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Debbie Van Cleave Scholarship

East Tennessee Foundation

This scholarship is open to graduating high school senior, current college/university student, GED recipients, and returning adult students who plan to enroll in an accredited, not-for-profit public or private college/university or vocational, technical or trade school or program.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be graduating high school senior/current college/university student, GED recipients, and returning adult students
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Residence:
    Must be resident of 25-County Service Area of East Tennessee Foundation
  • College:
    Must enroll in an accredited, not-for-profit public or private college/university or vocational, technical or trade school or program
  • Disability:
    Applicants must be blind with vision of 20/200 or less AFTER correction and/or visual field reduced to 20 degrees or less (statement from eye doctor of applicants current vision required)

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Letter of recommendation from the teacher, other school personnel, or employer
  • Other Materials:
    Must submit a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); Must provide the official EFC (Expected Family Contribution) number

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