NASHVILLE, Tenn.- The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization working to improve the quality of life in 40 Middle Tennessee and three Kentucky counties, announces its scholarship program is helping to support 323 individual students pursuing secondary education at accredited schools throughout the United States.
In 2022-23, a total of $830,373 has been awarded from 97 different scholarship funds.
The students are attending 162 unique colleges and universities from 33 states.
“Making the decision to further one’s education is one of the most empowering decisions an individual can make, but the financial costs associated with education make it unattainable for many,” said Kelly Pietkiewicz, CFMT Scholarship Coordinator. “At the Community Foundation, our generous scholarship donors empower hundreds of recipients with their unique funds reaching a variety of students across Middle Tennessee and the nation.”
For a complete list of scholarships and the online application, visit the Community Foundation’s website at www.cfmt.org/scholarships. The application opens annually each mid-December for hopeful, college-bound students to apply.
The Community Foundation scholarships, established by individuals, companies and civic groups, assist students with tuition and other school-related expenses. Each year, the Community Foundation scholarship committee reviews applications on behalf of donors who entrust The Foundation with administering the annual awards.
The scholarship committee carefully considers applicants’ academic records, test scores, extracurricular activities, work experience, community involvement, and personal recommendations.
Congratulations to the 2022-23 CFMT Scholarship Recipients
About the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
The Community Foundation exists to promote and facilitate giving in the 40 counties of Middle Tennessee, three in Kentucky, and beyond. It does this by accepting gifts of any size from anyone at any time and by empowering individuals, families, companies, nonprofits, and communities to respond to needs and opportunities that matter. The Community Foundation works with people who have great hearts, whether or not they have great wealth, to craft solutions that reflect their intentions and goals. For more information, call 615-321-4939 or visit www.cfmt.org.
