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First Generation College Opportunity Fund Grant

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc

Foundation Grants for Education College Prep Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

Students eligible to receive the scholarship are those with a minimum 3.0 GPA who attend a public or private high school in the Nashville MSA, a 13-county region in the Middle Tennessee area.

Other requirements

Study at a 2-year or 4-year degree granting institution is eligible.

Overview

The First Generation College Opportunity Fund, established by a generous donor, aims to support first-generation college students in the Nashville area. Managed by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, this fund provides scholarships to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA attending public or private high schools in the region. It empowers young individuals to pursue higher education, fostering a more inclusive and thriving community for generations to come.

A generous donor who hopes others will join them in supporting first generation college students established this Fund.

Eligibility

Students eligible to receive the scholarship are those with a minimum 3.0 GPA who attend a public or private high school in the Nashville MSA, a 13-county region in the Middle Tennessee area. Study at a 2-year or 4-year degree granting institution is eligible.

What The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 2,450
Total given: $107.11M
Median grant: $8,500
Range: $4,999–$19.5M

By dollars: Tennessee 76%, Illinois 5%, California 2%. Top recipient cities: Nashville, TN; Memphis, TN; Franklin, TN.
13% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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