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Cynthia Blakemore Servant Leader Scholarship

Hamilton County Schools Foundation

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

March 1, 2027

153 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
March 1, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

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Eligible organizations

  • High school seniors

Other requirements

  • Planning to pursue a career in social work, counseling, nursing, or teaching

Overview

Geographic Scope: Hamilton County Schools, Tennessee

Background: This scholarship was established to honor Cynthia Blakemore, a 35-year HCS employee and school social worker who passed away on December 21, 2021. The scholarship recognizes her unwavering commitment to students, their families, and the school community.

Eligibility:

  • High school seniors
  • Planning to pursue a career in social work, counseling, nursing, or teaching

Contact Information:

  • Hamilton County Schools Foundation
  • c/o Krissa Barclay
  • 4302 Bonny Oaks Dr
  • Chattanooga, TN 37416

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Deadline: March 1

Required Materials:

  • Completed application form
  • References
  • Transcript

Submission Method: Mail to Hamilton County Schools Foundation, c/o Krissa Barclay, 4302 Bonny Oaks Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37416

Application Form: Available as PDF download titled "Application--Cynthia Blakemore Servant Leader Scholarship"

What Hamilton County Schools Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023

Grants in 2023
1
Total given
$141K
Median grant
$141K
  • By dollars: Tennessee 100%. Top recipient cities: Chattanooga, TN.

Example grants

  • Hamilton County Department of Education · Chattanooga, TN

    Care Closets - $24,000, Direct Support to Schools -$17,734, Reimbursement for salary…

    $141K

IRS Form 990, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Teachers

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