Burt High Scholarship Fund (Joseph B. Roberts, Sr. Endowed Scholarship)

Burt High Scholarship Fund

Official Name: Burt High Reunion Association Joseph B. Roberts, Sr. Endowed Scholarship

Funder: Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation (administered through separate endowment)

Program Background:
Established in 2010 by the Burt High School Alumni Association to promote the attainment of higher education for descendants of Burt High School graduates. Funds are raised annually through the Burt High School Reunion Association.

Geographic Scope: Clarksville-Montgomery County, Tennessee

Award Details:

• Primary Award: $2,000 (renewable for up to 4 years)
• Book Award: $250-$500 (non-renewable, one-time, for applicants not selected for primary award, based on funds availability)
• Renewability: Awards renewable annually for up to 4 years if awardee maintains 2.5 GPA and remains full-time student

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria:

1. Ancestry: Be related by kinship to an individual who was enrolled or graduated from Burt High School (verification required). Descendants of Burt High School refer to those persons whose ancestor(s) attended Burt High School.
   • Verification can include: relative name, relationship, and year attended Burt High
2. Academic Standing: Current high school graduate with minimum 2.5 GPA
   • High school transcript required for verification
3. Financial Need: Demonstrate financial need
   • Acceptable documentation: EFC code from FAFSA, guardian salary information, or free and reduced lunch documentation
4. References: Submit two letters of recommendation
   • One from high school teacher, principal, or counselor
   • One from community individual (pastor, coach, or club member) who is a non-relative
5. College Acceptance: Proof of acceptance to an accredited institution of higher learning
   • Must provide official letter of enrollment or document from the University

Renewal Requirements:

• Maintain 2.5 GPA per year
• Remain enrolled as full-time student
• Submit formal renewal request with proof of grades and enrollment by July 1st each year
• Returning applicants must provide proof of grades and enrollment for the following semester

Selection:
Scholarship selection committee of the Burt Reunion Association has full authority in selecting recipients using a rubric comprised of requested applicant information.

Contact Information:

• Phone: 931.920.7955
• Address: 621 Gracey Ave, Clarksville, TN 37040
• Website: cmceducationfoundation.com

Application Process

Required Materials:

1. Academic Documentation:
   • High school transcript showing 2.5+ GPA
   • Official letter of enrollment or acceptance document from accredited college/university
2. Financial Documentation (choose one):
   • EFC code from FAFSA, OR
   • Guardian salary information, OR
   • Free and reduced lunch documentation
3. Letters of Recommendation:
   • One letter from high school teacher, principal, or counselor
   • One letter from community individual (pastor, coach, or club member) who must be a non-relative
4. Ancestry Verification:
   • Relative name, relationship, and year attended Burt High School
5. Application Form:
   • Completed scholarship application (available as PDF download)

Submission:

• Submit all materials according to instructions on application form
• Renewal applicants must submit by July 1st each year for continued funding

Selection Criteria:

• Rubric developed by Burt Reunion Association scholarship selection committee
• Based on information provided in application materials