The Pastor Russell “Rusty” J. Perkins Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant
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Eligible organizations
- This scholarship is for an African American male student.
- Students eligible to apply are students currently attending a Metro Nashville Public High School.
- Enrolling in either a two-year or four-year university/college and have a minimum 3
Other requirements
- The Fund is need-based; therefore, applicants must demonstrate a need for financial assistance to attend college.
- Applicants must also demonstrate an involvement in sports.
Overview
The Pastor Russell “Rusty” J. Perkins Memorial Scholarship Fund supports African American male students in Metro Nashville Public High Schools. Applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and show involvement in sports. Preference is given to students from Whites Creek High School and those who participated in high school baseball. This fund honors Pastor Perkins, who valued education and community service, fostering a legacy of generosity and faith.
Perkins Memorial Scholarship Fund
His legacy of these principles will be continued through the scholarship fund in his honor.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for an African American male student. Students eligible to apply are students currently attending a Metro Nashville Public High School.Applicants must be enrolling in either a two-year or four-year university/college and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The Fund is need-based; therefore, applicants must demonstrate a need for financial assistance to attend college. Applicants must also demonstrate an involvement in sports.
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
- Black women
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