The Cherish the Child Legacy Scholarship Fund was established by Cherish the Child, Inc. to provide scholarship assistance to eligible students, age 25 or younger, who are currently or have been foster care participants or have received services from Smoky Mountain Children’s Home.
Scholarship Amount
One $4,500 one-time award for one year OR two $2,200 one-time awards for one year, depending on the number of recipients
Eligibility
Residency Requirement: Not Applicable
Education Requirement: High school graduate or GED recipients who have been in foster care and are 25 years of age or younger
Field of Study: Not Applicable
GPA Minimum: Not Applicable
College/Enrollment Requirement: Part-time or full-time enrollment at a not-for-profit accredited college, university, community college, or career and technical post-secondary program
Financial Need: Not Applicable
Preference will be given to students who received services from Smoky Mountain Children’s Home.