The following scholarships are available from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 15. THE LINK TO EACH SCHOLARSHIP IS PROVIDED BELOW. ONCE AT THE SITE, YOU MAY HAVE TO CLICK THE ALPHABETICAL SECTION AT THE TOP TO FIND THE SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIP. JOAHN BROWN-NASH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND- Established 2002 Those eligible to apply are female students at Fisk University, entering their junior year, who exemplify outstanding leadership skills with a GPA of 3.2 or above. JoAhn Brown-Nash's major focus and passion throughout her entire professional career was education. She committed herself to using her talents in every way she could to fulfill the hopes and dreams of young people. JoAhn served as national vice president of Links, Inc. from 1996-1997 and Central Area director from 1992-1996. Because of her vision to enrich the lives of children and her exemplary service to Links, Inc., the Central Area Links, Inc. honors her memory with this scholarship. See more at: http://www.cfmt.org/request/search/?q=Links#sthash.AgY6Z36y.dpuf JOHN W. WORK III MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND- Established 2002 The John W. Work III Memorial Foundation Scholarship is intended to award one or more scholarships to undergraduate juniors, seniors or graduate students, especially African American, pursuing a degree in music at an accredited university, college or institute. The applicants must have a B average and demonstrate potential for excellence in music. John W. Work was an inspiring teacher at Fisk University for 39 years, head of the Music Department for a number of years, director of the famous Jubilee Singers, and an internationally known composer and arranger. The John Work Foundation was established by the Nashville Chapter of The Links to honor his extraordinary contributions. In 2002, representatives of the Work Foundation turned to The Community Foundation to perpetuate the awarding of scholarships to worthy students of music and composition. See more at: http://www.cfmt.org/request/scholarships/scholarshipsspecific-areas-study/#sthash.7OGlXAyx.dpuf KNOX HUME SCHOLARSHIP FUND- Established 2007 Those eligible to apply are graduates of Hume-Fogg High School who exhibit academic merit and financial need. Now more than 70 years after her death, SunTrust Bank and The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee have partnered to ensure Sarah Foard Hume Lewis' legacy continues through the creation of this scholarship for

graduates of Hume-Fogg High School. In her Will dated October 9, 1937, Sarah outlined her desire to help Hume-Fogg students through scholarship awards. While the selection process includes a component of financial need, it is clear Sarah intended this scholarship to be based on academic merit. The Community Foundation is honored to carry out her wishes. See more at: http://www.cfmt.org/request/scholarships/serving-davidsoncounty/#sthash.1OlOytkS.dpuf JAMES EDWARD "BILL" RICHARDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND- Established 2001 Applicants must be high school seniors, undergraduate or graduate students who have graduated from East High School in Nashville, Tennessee. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.0. Barbara Richards grew up in beautiful, rural Giles County, where life was tranquil and neighbors cared about each other. James Richards was reared in the more urban East Nashville, but the important values of friendship and neighborliness were still the same. When the Richards' children, Barbara Haugen and Jay Richards, sought a way to honor their mother and father, they decided to set up scholarships bearing their parents' names to aid the communities in which each was raised. See more at: http://www.cfmt.org/request/scholarships/students-specificschools/#sthash.uIbg5Ykl.dpuf GENESCO SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Established 1999 Children of employees and employees of Genesco, Inc., as of the application date, who will be enrolled as an undergraduate in an accredited college or university for the following Fall semester, are eligible to apply. The level of entry into one of the accredited schools does not matter. In honor of its 75th anniversary, Genesco established a Scholarship Fund within The Community Foundation to provide employees with a token of the company's appreciation. Since its creation, Genesco has contributed to the scholarship's growth and enhanced its capacity to benefit deserving students. This Fund is designed to assist children of Genesco employees, both full- and part-time, in realizing their dreams of attending post-secondary educational institutions. See more at: http://www.cfmt.org/request/scholarships/working-orparenting-students/#sthash.QjAnJfil.dpuf TURNER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND- Established 2000 Applicants must be full-time or part-time employees of Dollar General with at least one year of service to the company. Eligible applicants may choose any

area of study; coursework does not have to be related to the person's job. Employees may enroll in GED or Adult Basic Education courses, classes at a community college or vocational school or attend a four-year college or university. These choices will reflect the personal development goals of the applicants. Personal development has long been a core value among Dollar General employees. This is a reflection of the values of the Turner Family, who began the company in 1939 - a company that has grown to more than 10,000 stores spanning 40 states. To mark the 60th anniversary of Dollar General's founding and to honor his four children, Cal Turner Sr. established the Turner Family Scholarship Fund to benefit his extended family, Dollar General's employees. See more at: http://www.cfmt.org/request/scholarships/working-orparenting-students/#sthash.QjAnJfil.dpuf JERRY NEWSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND -Established 1997 Those eligible to apply must currently reside in Davidson County, Tennessee. High school graduates and adults who have been "out in the world" are encouraged to apply. You must have a high school diploma or a GED. Those applying must attend a four-year accredited institution of higher education, which may be out-of-state. It is hoped that the applicants will pursue a degree in the social sciences or areas where they will be helping and giving back to their community. Jerry Newson, Jr. believed in the possibilities that education offers the mind, body and spirit at any age. This scholarship was established as a fitting testimonial to the man who lost his life in the line of duty as a deputy of the Davidson County Sheriff's Department. The Fund is designed to help Davidson County residents realize their dreams of attending a four-year accredited college or university, especially those who intend to major in the social sciences or other areas where they will give back to the community from which they came. See more at: http://www.cfmt.org/request/scholarships/scholarshipsadult-students/#sthash.5VPhrMTf.dpuf CYNTHIA AND ALAN BARAN FINE ARTS AND MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDEstablished 2004 Eligible applicants are rising sophomores, juniors, seniors in college, and graduate students at an accredited college, university or institute full-time or part-time (6 or more credit hours). One scholarship will be granted to students enrolled in a Bachelors of Fine Art (BFA), a BA in Studio Art, or a Masters of Fine Arts (MFA). Fine Art or Studio Art is limited to a major course of study in Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography or Printmaking. A second

scholarship will be made to a Music Degree granting program (Bachelor or Masters) with preference given to those students pursuing a course of study in acoustic mandolin or acoustic guitar. Applicants must maintain a 3.0 or better GPA. Cynthia and Alan Baran have a great passion for the arts. After 25 years in the corporate world, Cynthia followed her passion for the arts and enrolled in Fine Art classes at two local universities. Alan's interest in music, specifically the mandolin and guitar, has provided him with a creative outlet from his work in the nonprofit sector. This scholarship was established to help provide an opportunity for young people to pursue their passion early in life in the areas of visual arts and music. See more at: http://www.cfmt.org/request/scholarships/scholarshipsspecific-areas-study/#sthash.7OGlXAyx.dpuf ROBERT CHURCHWELL, SR. SCHOLARSHIP FUND- Established 2010 This scholarship will benefit juniors, seniors, graduate or PhD. candidates in the field of journalism who are committed to a career in the profession. Students must compose an essay on The Role of Professional Journalism in Todays Society and provide samples of journalistic work. Applicants must also have at least a 3.0 GPA or better, qualify for financial aid, and share their extracurricular and community service activities. Recipients of this scholarship may reapply for support for one additional year. When Robert Churchwell, Sr., was hired to the staff of The Nashville Banner in 1950, he became one of the first African Americans to work as a full-time reporter at an established daily Southern newspaper. Though Robert's presence at the paper initially brought much opposition - including being barred from editorial meetings and writing stories in his dining room - he persevered and became an esteemed reporter in the area. After 31 years at The Banner, Robert retired in 1981 and then spent more than two decades as an editorial writer at the R.H. Boyd Publishing House. Along with breaking barriers, Robert earned the respect of his peers, honoring him with numerous awards, including the Helen Thomas Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Society of Professional Journalists. This scholarship will continue Robert's core values of the profession by showing the importance of journalists being representative of the communities they serve, as well as his belief that regardless of race, gender and generation, it is important everyone participates in the profession. See more at: http://www.cfmt.org/request/scholarships/scholarshipsspecific-areas-study/#sthash.7OGlXAyx.dpuf THE B.J. DEAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND- Established 1995

The B. J. Dean Scholarship Fund is for women preparing for full-time Christian ministry, but not limited to those seeking ordination or serving any particular denomination. Applicants must be residents of the State of Tennessee or the State of Texas. Applicants may also be students who are preparing to attend Yale Divinity School. B.J. Runnels Dean touched thousands of lives through her service to churches and Baptist state conventions throughout the United States as a consultant, teacher, writer, chorister, and minister. B.J. was keenly interested in advancing the cause of women in ministry. The Scholarship Fund was established by Myrte Veach and the many friends of B.J. Dean. See more at: http://www.cfmt.org/request/scholarships/scholarshipsspecific-areas-study/#sthash.7OGlXAyx.dpuf MICHAEL B. KRUSE SCHOLARSHIP FUND- Established 2003 Eligible applicants are rising juniors, seniors and graduate students majoring in accounting with a goal to becoming a Certified Public Accountant. Applicants must be residents of Tennessee and attend an accredited college/university in the State of Tennessee and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2 or better. Extra consideration will be given to married students. Friends and colleagues at Kruse & Associates joined together to create a scholarship to honor the company founder, Mike Kruse, and to show how much they respect and admire him for his personal and professional accomplishments. Kruse and Associates was one of the fastest growing regional public accounting and consulting firms in the Southeast prior to merging with Crowe Chizek. For the 10th anniversary of the company, in 2003, staff members raised the money for this scholarship, which as Mike requested, benefits married students majoring in accounting with the goal of becoming Certified Public Accountants. See more at: http://www.cfmt.org/request/scholarships/scholarshipsspecific-areas-study/#sthash.7OGlXAyx.dpuf EDNA L. MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND- Established 2004 Eligible applicants are graduating high school seniors or individuals previously graduated from the Davidson County-Metropolitan Nashville Public School System who have a desire to pursue a career in teaching in elementary, middle or high school. Edna Martin was a dedicated English teacher for 45 years in Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools and had a passion for English literature and poetry. Ms. Martin touched the lives of so many students during her years of teaching. She was an avid traveler and a member of the Nashville Woman's Club, the Retired Teachers' Association and many other education-related organizations. Through her estate, she wanted to make scholarships available that would assist young

people who plan to follow her career choice of teaching. This scholarship benefits academically deserving and financially needy students of Davidson County. See more at: http://www.cfmt.org/request/scholarships/scholarshipsspecific-areas-study/#sthash.7OGlXAyx.dpuf DRUE SMITH/SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS' SCHOLARSHIP FUNDEstablished 2004 Applicants must be college juniors, seniors or graduate students who have graduated from high school in Middle Tennessee and have chosen journalism or broadcast news as a career or mid-career working journalists who seek training to develop professionally or further their careers. Drue Smith was the first woman to join the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and was the first woman to become its chapter president. Drue was considered the queen of Tennessees legislative press corps and was the first woman to cover Nashvilles Capitol Hill as well as being the first honorary member of the Tennessee General Assembly. She was colorful in many ways from her clothes to her style. Asking her famous question "Whats the bottom line?" she reported for print, radio, television and United Press International in her 50-year career. This scholarship was established in memory of Drue upon her death in 2001 by the members and board of the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. See more at: http://www.cfmt.org/request/scholarships/scholarshipsspecific-areas-study/#sthash.7OGlXAyx.dpuf CHOOSE YOUR FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP FUND- Established 2007 Those eligible to apply are graduates of Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools of Davidson County with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a score of 21 on the ACT. Students may attend any college or university in the United States.Preference will be given to students who are the first in their families to attend college. Reapplying applicants will also be given preference for renewal of the scholarship if they remain in good academic standing with their college or university. This anonymous donor believes passionately in the value of education for a life of choice and opportunity. The donor also believes no one should be denied the opportunity to fulfill his or her potential due to financial constraints. A native Nashvillian, the donor has established this mechanism for helping the students of Davidson County achieve their educational goals. See more at: http://www.cfmt.org/request/scholarships/serving-davidsoncounty/#sthash.1OlOytkS.dpuf

WOMAN'S CLUB OF NASHVILLE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND- Established 2001 Eligible applicants should be women residing in Davidson County, Tennessee. Students should be graduating high school seniors or high school graduates with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Recipients are eligible to reapply each and every year up to three consecutive years of post-secondary education. Reapplying applicants will be given every consideration for renewal of the scholarship, but such funding is not guaranteed. A vital part of The Woman's Club mission is to help young women further their education. The organization has offered scholarships for many years and, in 2001, members decided to set up a permanent Scholarship Endowment Fund through The Community Foundation. Qualities of particular interest to the members of The Woman's Club when choosing recipients are leadership, achievement, community involvement, poise, personality, and a sense of personal goals. See more at: http://www.cfmt.org/request/scholarships/serving-davidsoncounty/#sthash.1OlOytkS.dpuf