Believe in a
     brighter future

Over 5,000 Chattanooga students have attended college thanks to the deep generosity of our donors. Assisting as many students as possible to achieve their dream of earning a college degree is fundamental to our vision for a better city and a better world.

How to apply

The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga’s 2025 Scholarship Season and application portal will be open Monday, January 20th through Friday, March 28th.

Scholarships provided through CFGC are for Chattanooga-area students only.

Ronald McDonald House Chattanooga Scholarship will be open Monday, December 2nd through Friday, February 14th.
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CFGC Scholarship Application and Account Portal

For eligible graduating high school seniors, college students seeking college scholarships, and current scholars.

View the Application and Account Portal
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CFGC Scholarship Eligiblity Questionaire

For eligible graduating high school seniors and college students seeking college scholarships.

View the Questionnaire
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CFGC Scholarship Eligiblity Questionaire

For eligible graduating high school seniors and college students seeking college scholarships.

View the Questionnaire
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CFGC Scholarships Guidebook

Find scholarship summaries, eligibility requirements, and help navigating the portal here.

View the Guidebook
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CFGC Scholarship Eligiblity Questionaire

For eligible graduating high school seniors and college students seeking college scholarships.

View the Questionnaire
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CFGC Scholarship Eligiblity Questionaire

For eligible graduating high school seniors and college students seeking college scholarships.

View the Questionnaire

2023 Scholarships

Minimum GPA Required

John P. Franklin, Sr. Achievement Scholarship

One-time scholarship in the amount $1,000 to be used the fall following graduation

How to Apply
Min GPA
2.75

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Gamma Theta Sigma Chapter Scholarship

One-time scholarship in the amount $500 to be used the fall following graduation

How to Apply
Min GPA
2.80

Roy Keith Sr. Memorial Scholarship

One-time scholarship in the amount $500 to be used the fall following graduation

How to Apply
Min GPA
3.00

Judy Minge Copeland Memorial Scholarship for the Arts

One-time scholarship in the amount $500 to be used the fall following graduation

How to Apply
Min GPA
3.00

Sgt. Tim Chapin Memorial Scholarship

One year scholarship in the amount of $2,000 at a four year school or a two year scholarship at a community/technical college

Min GPA
2.50

Julie Jacks Memorial Scholarship

One year scholarship in the amount of $1,500

Min GPA
2.50

Together We Can Scholarship

Renewable scholarship for up to eight semesters with awards ranging $1,000-$3,000 per academic year

Min GPA
2.50

Jerry Marshall, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

One-time scholarship in the amount of $500

Min GPA
2.50

Coca-Cola Centennial Scholarship

Renewable scholarship for up to eight semesters. Awards range from $500-$1,000 per academic year

Min GPA
2.75

Brainerd High School Scholarship

One-time scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to be used in the fall following high school graduation

Min GPA
2.75

Joe Jackson, II Memorial Scholarship

Renewable scholarship for up to eight semesters in the amount of $1,000 per academic year

Min GPA
2.75

John P. Franklin, Sr. Achievement Scholarship

One-time scholarship in the amount $1,000 to be used the fall following graduation

Min GPA
2.75

TVA Chattanooga Employees Partner in Education Scholarship

Renewable scholarship for up to eight semesters in the amount of $4,000 per academic year

Min GPA
3.00

The Chattanooga Engineers Club Scholarship

Renewable scholarship in the amount of $1,000

Min GPA
3.00

MedRock Scholarship

Renewable scholarship for up to eight semesters or graduation whichever comes first in the amount of $1,000 per academic year

Min GPA
3.00

SEED Scholarship (Signal Energy Constructors)

Three (3) scholarships annually; two of the scholarships will be one-year awards in the amount of $3,000 ($1,500 Fall/$1,500 Spring) and the third scholarship is the SEED Elite Scholarship Award which is a renewable scholarship for up to eight (8) semesters or graduation from undergraduate, whichever date comes first

Min GPA
3.00

Roy Keith Sr. Memorial Scholarship

One-time scholarship in the amount $500 to be used the fall following graduation

Min GPA
3.00

Judy Minge Copeland Memorial Scholarship for the Arts

One-time scholarship in the amount $500 to be used the fall following graduation

Min GPA
3.00

The Kaiser Family Scholarship

One-year scholarship in the amount of $2,500

Min GPA
3.00

TVA Chattanooga Employees Partner in Education Scholarship

Renewable scholarship for up to eight semesters in the amount of $4,000 per academic year

Min GPA
3.00
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Support a scholar

The Together We Can Scholarship Fund was established for students who typically are overlooked by traditional scholarships. As an endowed fund, Together We Can generates continuous growth, helping student after student attend college and build a brighter future.

Your future is bright

We’re here to help with any questions.

Dr. Stephanie Young

Director of Scholarships