The Foundation provides financial assistance to African-American high school males who have demonstrated academic promise and financial need and will pursue post-secondary education at an accredited college/university in the United States. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded scholarships, based on merit and financial need to deserving students, and engaged in a broad range of community service programs aimed at exemplary character and leadership.

There are three distinct scholarship awards offered: The Mack C. Jolley Service Scholarship, The Zenoch G. Adams Impact Scholarship, and The Legacy Education Foundation Achievement Scholarship. 

Please review the scholarship options below and note that each has a specific essay topic. Each candidate may only select ONE scholarship category to apply for and must complete the appropriate essay topic for the respective scholarship chosen. Questions may be directed to Dennie R. Marshall, Chairman The Legacy Education Foundation by phone at (615) 330-2264 or emailed to tlef1906@gmail.com

Award recipients will be selected from the pool of applicants typically received by March 31 of the graduating year. The deadline has been extended to April 15.

Scholarship Criteria:

The applicant should be:

• An African American male
• At least 17 years of age at the time of application
• A citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
• Beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary institution in the U.S. in the fall of the year the award is presented.

The applicant should demonstrate:

• Academic achievement with a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average
• Leadership in extracurricular activities
• Community involvement
• Documented Financial need

Scholarship Criteria:

The applicant should be:

• An African American male
• At least 17 years of age at the time of application
• A citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
• Beginning full-time study at Tennessee State University, in the fall of the year the award is presented. Required for Zenoch Adams Scholarship only

The applicant should demonstrate:

• Academic achievement with a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average
• Leadership in extracurricular activities
• Community involvement
• Documented Financial need

Scholarship Criteria:

The applicant should be:

• An African American male
• At least 17 years of age at the time of application
• A citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
• Beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary institution in the U.S. in the fall of the year the award is presented.

The applicant should demonstrate:

• Academic excellence with a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average.
• Leadership in extracurricular activities
• Community involvement
• Documented Financial need

Financial Need:

Academic Profile (Transcript required):

Demonstrated Leadership:

Recommendations:

(Use the attached recommendation forms. Obtain letters from a school counselor and teacher who have taught the applicant within the past 3 years.)