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.
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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 Foundation
ATTN: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 281033
Nashville, TN 37228
tlef1906@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.