Ginny and Jim Thompson Scholarship Grant

Ginny and Jim Thompson Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation of Shelby County
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Summary

Overview

The Community Foundation of Shelby County Our Mission To inspire donor generosity and transform it into meaningful, lasting impact through charitable gifts. Our Vision To be the primary partner for donors who want to advance the community’s quality of life and capacity for excellence. Ginny and Jim Thompson Scholarship Selection based upon (in order of priority): Financial need, academic ability, recommendations, and an essay, “Why is education important to me?” Awards One $1,000 scholarship

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Shelby County female who is in their third or fourth academic year of college as an Education Major and maintaining a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.0.