The Shoot For The Future Scholarship Fund Grant

The Shoot For The Future Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Last Updated: August 26, 2025

Summary

The Shoot For The Future Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, honors individuals with spinal cord injuries who have shown resilience and determination. This fund aims to support Tennessee residents or students attending colleges in the state, helping them overcome challenges and achieve educational goals. With a focus on enhancing quality of life and promoting career development, this scholarship is renewable, providing ongoing support to eligible candidates.

Overview

About Us For over 30 years, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) has been driving meaningful, positive change in our community. We do this by bringing together those who want to help and those who need help. Through the power of collective philanthropy, our goal is to amplify donor intent while remaining flexible enough to ensure that resources are directed to where they can do the greatest good. We know the greater Nashville area. We understand its neighborhoods, its most pressing challenges, its unsung nonprofit heroes, and its emerging partnerships with the greatest potential. As our region continues to rapidly change, that knowledge gives us a unique vantage point to bring people and places together to do what none of us can do on our own—build a more thriving and inclusive community. Mission Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee strives to build a more thriving and inclusive community — today and for generations to come — by transforming thoughtful generosity into positive change. The Shoot For The Future Scholarship Fund The Shoot For The Future Scholarship Fund was established to honor persons with spinal cord injuries who have overcome obstacles while displaying enthusiasm and perseverance. Most spinal cord injuries (60%) happen in young adults who are in the career development stage of life. Studies show that working after an injury improves quality of life, life satisfaction and adjustment, and educational attainment is the strongest predictor of returning to work.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Those eligible for this annual scholarship are individuals with spinal cord injuries who are: Tennessee residents, or students who will be attending a two-year community college/technical school or four-year university in Tennessee. Scholarships are renewable.