The following scholarships were administered by the Marshall Education Foundation. The Foundation’s mission is to provide for the promotion of and funding for secondary and post-secondary school education in Marshall County, Tennessee. The Foundation was chartered in 2002 and strives to provide scholarships, grants, and assistance to students and teachers in Marshall County.
The Marshall Education Foundation Scholarship Application is now available for students to complete for the 2023-2024 academic year!
The Marshall Education Foundation Scholarship Application is now available for students to complete for the 2023-2024 academic year!
APPLICATION LINK:
Marshall Education Foundation Scholarship Application 2023-2024 (google.com)
The following scholarships are administered by the Foundation:
Brooks Grocery = Two (2) scholarships at $1000 (FHS)
Eddie M. Wright Family Foundation = One (1) scholarship at $500 (CHS)
Lewisburg Rotary Club = Three (3) scholarships at $1000 (CHS, FHS, and MCHS)
MEF Founders Scholarship = Two (2) scholarships at $1000 (anyone attending Columbia State)
MEF Memorial Scholarship = One (1) scholarship at $1000 (CHS, FHS, and MCHS)
Kamron Hightower Memorial Scholarship = Two (2) scholarships at $1000
Tommy Hawkins Memorial = One (1) scholarship at $1000 (MCHS)
You are welcome to send transcripts to meftn.org@gmail.com if needed as part of the application process.
I have attached a flyer. We will be posting the application link on our foundation website and Facebook page as well. Please share.
Application deadline is Friday, April 21.
If you have questions, please let us know.
Best,
Tresha Grissom, D.V.M.
Marshall Education Foundation Chair
Michelle Nelson
Marshall Education Foundation Secretary
Columbia State Community College, Lewisburg Campus Director
2022-2023 Marshall Education Foundation Scholarship Application is now available
The Marshall Education Foundation Scholarship Application is now available for students to complete for the 2022-2023 academic year!
APPLICATION LINK:
Marshall Education Foundation Scholarship Application 2022-2023 (google.com)
The following scholarships are available:
· Eddie M. Wright Family Foundation - One (1) at $500 - (CHS)
· Brooks Grocery - Two (2) at $1000 - (FHS)
· Tommy Hawkins Memorial - One (1) at $1000 - (MCHS)
· MEF Memorial Scholarship- One (1) at $500 - (CHS, FHS, and MCHS)
You are welcome to send transcripts to meftn.org@gmail.com if needed as part of the application process.
We will be posting the application link on our foundation website and Facebook page as well.
Application deadline is April 22.
If you have questions, please let us know.
Best,
Michelle Nelson
Marshall Education Foundation Secretary
Tresha Grissom, D.V.M.
Marshall Education Foundation Chair
Marshall Education Foundations Announces Recipients of 2020-2021 Teacher Grants
Lewisburg, TN— 03/02/2021 — The Marshall Education Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2020-2021 Teacher Grants.
“We are excited that the Marshall Education Foundation can assist teachers with projects for which they would not have funding otherwise,” said Matt Lewis, Secretary of the Marshall Education Foundation.
The foundation was able to award five teacher grants for the 2020-2021 academic year. These teacher grant funds will go toward projects that each teacher submitted for review by a foundation committee.
The recipient of the Linda Bussart Memorial Teacher Grant for 2020-2021 is Lorrie Clark from Forrest High School. The recipients of the First Commerce Bank Teacher Grants for 2020-2021 are Olivia Steely and Lane Worley both of Cornersville High School. The recipients of the Marshall Education Foundation Teacher Grants are Lee Perryman and Libby Stubblefield both of Forrest High School.
Through funding from donations, grants, endowments, and trusts, the Marshall Education Foundation facilitates or administers student scholarships, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Advisor, and Teacher Grants. For more information about the Marshall Education Foundation and how you can support these community educational programs, please visit www.MEFTN.org or email MEFTN.org@gmail.com.
2019-2020 Scholarship Recipients Chosen
The Marshall Education Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2019-2020 scholarship recipients have been chosen for the Eddie M. Wright Family Foundation Scholarship, the Tommy Hawkins Memorial Scholarship, the Rex’s Food Land Scholarship, and the Marshall Education Foundation Scholarship.
Cornersville High School Senior Henlee Mitchell was awarded the Eddie M. Wright Family Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship is given in memory of Mr. Eddie Wright, a lifelong resident of Cornersville who cared greatly about the town as he was involved in many community and school events.
MCHS Senior Mitchell Ford was awarded the Tommy Hawkins Memorial Scholarship. Mr. Tommy Hawkins was the patriarch of Lewisburg Printing Company and gave generously of his time and resources to the people of Marshall County. Mr. Hawkins was a larger than life personality and a true friend to many. Congratulations to Mitchell on being awarded the scholarship.
Scholarships funded by Rex's Foodland were presented to the following seniors during Honors Day on May 10 at Community High School, Jaley Vincent and Haylie Parker. Rex's Foodland is a long standing supporter of area schools and has given these scholarships for many years.
Scholarships funded by Rex's Foodland of Chapel Hill were also presented to Lauren Gillespie and Chad Ragsdale during Awards Night on May 14 at Forrest School. Rex's Foodland is a long standing supporter of the Chapel Hill schools and has given these scholarships for many years.
The Marshall Education Foundation (MEF) presented two scholarships to deserving seniors from MCHS. The scholarships were funded by an anonymous donor and the winners were selected by the MEF Scholarship Committee. The deserving winners are Keshun Gentry and Judson McPherson.
Applications Available for local FAFSA Advisor
The Marshall Education Foundation is accepting applications through May 3 or until filled for a part-time FAFSA Advisor who will provide assistance to students between August and March in completing the FAFSA.
CLICK HERE FOR THE JOB DESCRIPTION
CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION
PSAT/SAT Coach Hired
The Marshall Education Foundation has recently hired an PSAT/SAT Coach to work with the Marshall County School system.
Dr. Amy Harwell has been hired to provide study sessions for students at all high school locations that are interested in preparing for the PSAT/SAT examinations.
For more information, email meftn.org@gmail.com.
2017 Teacher Grant Recipient
The winner of the 2017 Teacher Grant have been announced by the Marshall Education Foundation.
2017 Bussart Teacher Grant
Laura Ledford
2016 Teacher Grant Recipients
The winners of the 2016 Teacher Grants have been announced by the Marshall Education Foundation.
2016 Bussart Teacher Grant
Courtney Primus
2016 Teledyne Teacher Grants
Laura Carter and Lorrie Clark
2015 Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to the following scholarship winners:
- Rex's Foodland - Scarlett Roberson, Jalen Anderson and D. Lipscomb
- Tommy Hawkins Memorial - Jacey Perryman
- Eddie Wright Family Foundation - Zachary Welch
New FAFSA Advisor
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Karen Adams to the position of FAFSA Advisor. Mrs. Adams brings with her 40 years of education experience, including 36 years as a school counselor. She is available to assist any Marshall County resident with applications for FAFSA, HOPE and TN Promise. She can be reached at (931)652-3287 or contacted via email at mef.fafsa@gmail.com.
2014 Scholarship Winners
We are proud to announce the 2014 Scholarship Winners!