Melissa Ann Haught Scholarship Fund Grant
Funding Amount
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Deadline
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Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Graduates of public high schools in Davidson and Williamson counties who plan to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year college/university or graduate school.
- Students can be undergraduate or graduate students.
Other requirements
- Students must have a 3.0 grade point average.
Overview
The Melissa Ann Haught Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, honors Melissa's legacy by supporting graduates from Davidson and Williamson counties. This fund targets students pursuing higher education at accredited institutions with a minimum GPA of 3.0. By fostering educational opportunities, it aims to alleviate the stigma surrounding mental health, a cause close to Melissa's heart, and help others achieve their academic goals.
Melissa Ann Haught was born in Chattanooga, TN and moved to Nashville with her parents and brother Alex.
It is intended that this scholarship will help others attain their goal of making their education a reality.
Eligibility
Graduates of public high schools in Davidson and Williamson counties who plan to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year college/university or graduate school. Students must have a 3.0 grade point average. Students can be undergraduate or graduate students.
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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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Mental health
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