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The Original Fayette County Civic and Welfare League Scholarship

Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

This scholarship was created to provide assistance to African-American graduating high school student from a public high school in Fayette County, Tennessee.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be graduating high school senior
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.50
  • Financial Need:
    Not Required
  • School:
    Must be must be graduating high school student from a public high school in Fayette County, Tennessee
  • Ethnicity:
    Must be African-American student

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Must submit a one-page essay describing how The History impacts their education and career goals to advance the social, economic, racial, or other conditions that affect African-Americans. Applicants should also describe any academic or extracurricular activities (for example, church, community, or another service) that demonstrate a commitment to serving the African-American community in Fayette County, Tennessee, or in the United States
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Must submit two current letters of recommendation from teachers, clergy, or persons other than family members who are familiar with your skills and abilities
  • Other Materials:
    Submit the Original Fayette County Civic and Welfare League Scholarship application form and the required attachments; copy of your ACT and/or SAT scores; and a copy of your Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) Student Aid Report (SAR) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC) information

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