Funding Available Through the Foundation
Funding Available
Through The Foundation
Scholarship Opportunities
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 The Legacy Education Foundation by email to tlef1906@gmail.com.
Award recipients will be selected from the pool of applicants typically received by March 15th of the graduating year.
Number Of Tickets
(1) Ticket $75.00 USD
(2) Tickets $150.00 USD
(3) Tickets $225.00 USD
(4) Tickets $300.00 USD
(5) Tickets $375.00 USD
(6) Tickets $450.00 USD
(7) Tickets $525.00 USD
(8) Tickets $600.00 USD
(9) Tickets $675.00 USD
Full Table $750.00 USD
Number Of Tickets
(1) Ticket $75.00 USD
(2) Tickets $150.00 USD
(3) Tickets $225.00 USD
(4) Tickets $300.00 USD
(5) Tickets $375.00 USD
(6) Tickets $450.00 USD
(7) Tickets $525.00 USD
(8) Tickets $600.00 USD
(9) Tickets $675.00 USD
(10) Full Table $750.00 USD
Scholarship Criteria:
The applicant should be:
Scholarship Criteria:
The applicant should be:
Scholarship Criteria:
The applicant should be:
An African American maleAt least 17 years of age at the time of application.At least 17 years of age at the time of application.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 averageLeadership in extracurricular activitiesCommunity involvementDocumented Financial need
An African American maleAt least 17 years of age at the time of applicationA 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 averageLeadership in extracurricular activitiesCommunity involvementDocumented Financial needAn African American maleAt least 17 years of age at the time of applicationA 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 activitiesCommunity involvementDocumented Financial needView All Details & Essay PromptView All Details & Essay PromptView All Details & Essay PromptClick Here To Apply For ScholarshipClick Here To Apply For ScholarshipClick Here To Apply For Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:
The applicant should be:
An African American maleAccumsan est placerat congue?At least 17 years of age at the time of application.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 be:
Academic achievement with a minimum of a 2.5 grade point averageLeadership in extracurricular activitiesCommunity involvementDocumented Financial needView All Details & Essay PromptClick Here To Apply For Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:
The applicant should be:
An African American maleAccumsan est placerat congue?At least 17 years of age at the time of application.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 be:
Academic achievement with a minimum of a 2.5 grade point averageLeadership in extracurricular activitiesCommunity involvementDocumented Financial needView All Details &Essay PromptClick Here To ApplyFor Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:
The applicant should be:
An African American maleAccumsan est placerat congue?At least 17 years of age at the time of application.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 be:
Academic achievement with a minimum of a 3.0 grade point averageLeadership in extracurricular activitiesCommunity involvementDocumented Financial needView All Details &Essay PromptClick Here To ApplyFor Scholarship
Click Link Below
Apply For Legacy Education Foundation Scholarship Application
Application window will open February 1 through March 15th.
NOTE: Application, support documents, and nomination forms must be postmarked by March 15th.
Application & Essay should be submitted ONLINE. All other supplemental documentation should be mailed to:
The Legacy Education FoundationATTN: Scholarship CommitteeP.O. Box 281033Nashville, TN 37228tlef1906@gmail.com
Only selected applicants will be notified to interview by the Scholarship Committee.
[The Legacy Education Foundation Scholarship Committee reserves the right to verify the accuracy of the information contained in the application packet. All information will be kept confidential.]
Scholarship Award Information
Must be a full-time student at an accredited college/university, starting the Fall of graduation year.Will be paid directly to the recipient’s college/university.Will not pay for study outside of the United States.