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Ruth H. Mims Scholarship

Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

The Ruth H. Mims Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school senior from a high school in Shelby county Tennessee. Applicants must be attending or plan to attend LeMoyne-Owen College or the University of Memphis and pursuing major in education

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Be a graduating senior from a Shelby County high school
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.50
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • School:
    Be a graduating senior from a Shelby County high school
  • College:
    Be accepted by and plan to attend LeMoyne-Owen College or the University of Memphis, and
  • Major/Career:
    Major in education (preference will be given to early childhood education majors and students that attend LeMoyne-Owen College)

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    One-page essay describing why you are applying for a scholarship and describing your career goals in the field of education
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Two current letters of recommendations from teachers, counselors, clergy, or persons other than family members who are familiar with your skills and abilities
  • Other Materials:
    Copy of ACT and/or SAT scores; and aCopy of your Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) Student Aid Report (SAR) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC) information

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