Available Scholarships

Scholarship Fund Opportunities 2012

These 16 scholarships are for applicants who intend to enroll in a two- or four-year program at an accredited institution.

The application deadline for each of the following scholarships is 5 p.m. on April 2, 2012.

• Abell Family String Scholarship Fund offers a scholarship to students enrolled in or currently pursuing college coursework consistent with a degree in string music performance. Applicants must submit a sampler performance on CD. Range of scholarships is $1,000 to $1,100. Download the application.
• Kylen C. Bares Memorial Scholarship Fund memorializes Kylen C. Bares, son of Madge and Steven Bares, who was involved in a tragic car accident. The Fund was established to assist at least one student annually from the Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering or a Memphis City Schools high school. Range of scholarships is $1,200 to $1,500.  Download the application.
• Community Scholarship Fund offers a one-year college scholarship for students living in the Memphis metropolitan area. Students must be involved in the community through volunteer activities with a nonprofit or community group. Range of scholarships is $1,000 to $2,000. Download the application. 
• Mildred Galloway Scholarship Fund was established for graduating high school seniors whose study is in the area of family and consumer sciences. Scholarships are $1,500. Download the application.
• Ruby Holmes Hefley Scholarship Fund was established for the children of parents with disabilities. Applicant must have a parent or legal guardian who is receiving Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income. Range of scholarhips is $500 to $1,200. Download the application.
• James A. Hyter Vocal Music Scholarship Fund is for applicants who will pursue a vocal music degree. Applicants will be invited to a vocal audition. Those chosen for the audition should be prepared to perform three musical selections.  Range of scholarships is $1,000 to $2,000. Download the application.
• Indian Community of Memphis Scholarship Fund was established by the Indian community of Memphis to give back to Memphis by providing aid to students who are in need of financial assistance for college. Students must be seniors graduating from Booker T. Washington, Central, East, Frayser, Kirby, Overton or Whitehaven High Schools. Range of scholarships is $500 to $2,500. Download the application.
• Harold & Ida Jamison Scholarship Fund supports African-American graduating seniors from Booker T. Washington High School or Metropolitan Baptist Church in Memphis. The fund was established in memory of Harold and Ida Jamison, who graduated from Booker T. Washington and were members of Metropolitan Baptist Church. Download the application.
• Allen Jones/Marjorie Barringer/BarKays Scholarship Fund memorializes Allen A. Jones, former producer and mentor of the BarKays. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Memphis City Schools who plan to attend LeMoyne-Owen College or previous recipients attending LMOC. Range of scholarships is $1,500 to $2,600. Download the application.
• Kicklighter Family Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial support to graduates of Raleigh-Egypt High School to attend the public college, university or vocational school of their choice. Range of scholarships is $1,000 to $1,500. Download the application.
• Stephen Lowe Memorial Scholarship Fund memorializes Stephen Wayne Lowe, son of Paul and Sara Lowe, who was involved in a tragic car accident. Awards will be made to assist Bolton High School graduates and students who attend Faith Baptist Church. Range of scholarships is $1,100 to $1,600. Download the application.
• The Original Fayette County Civic and Welfare League Scholarship Fund was established to help advance the educational opportunities of African-American students graduating from a public high school in Fayette County. Download the application.
• Don Poier Memorial Scholarship Fund is designed to assist a Memphis City Schools student who is interested in pursuing a degree in journalism and/or broadcasting. The Fund was created in memory of Memphis Grizzlies legendary broadcaster Don Poier. Scholarships are $1,500. Download the application
• Maxine A. Smith Scholarship Fund was established for graduating high school seniors who have participated in the NAACP's ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics) Program. All scholarship recipients will be expected to attend a luncheon in their honor in late May or early June. Scholarships are $1,000. Download the application.
• Joseph W. Westbrook Melrose Scholarship Fund memorializes Joseph W. Westbrook, former Melrose High School teacher. The fund awards one scholarship annually to a Melrose High School student.  Range of scholarships is $800 to $1,600. Download the application.
• Sierra Simone Wright Scholarship Fund commemorates the life of Sierra Simone Wright, infant daughter of former Memphis Grizzlies player, the late Lorenzen Wright, and Sherra Wright. Students must be graduating seniors from Booker T. Washington High School, Lorenzen's alma mater, and must attend the University of Memphis. Range of scholarships is $1,000 to $1,500. Download the application.