Turner Family Scholarship Fund Grant

Turner Family Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Amount: US $1,500 - US $2,500
Last Updated: October 20, 2025

Summary

The Turner Family Scholarship Fund, established by Cal Turner Sr. in 1999, supports Dollar General employees and their children in their pursuit of education. This initiative reflects the Turner family's commitment to personal development and community support, fostering a culture of growth and opportunity. With over 30 years of impactful philanthropy, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee champions this scholarship to enhance educational access, empowering individuals to thrive in their chosen fields.

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. Turner Family Scholarship Fund Personal development has long been a core value among Dollar General employees and their children. This is a reflection of the values of the Turner Family, who began the company in 1939 — a company that has grown to more than 17,000 stores spanning 46 states. In 1999, to mark the 60th anniversary of Dollar General’s founding and to honor his four children, Cal Turner Sr. established the Turner Family Scholarship Fund to benefit his extended family, Dollar General’s employees and their children.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be full-time or part-time employees of Dollar General with at least one year of service to the company. Children of full-time employees with at least one year of service are also eligible to apply.Eligible applicants may choose any area of study; coursework does not have to be related to the person’s job. Employees may enroll in classes at a community college or vocational school or attend a four-year college or university. These choices reflect the personal development goals of the applicants.