Fannie Mae Scholarship fund

Named after Chattanooga icon Fannie Mae Charles, who was often involved with events at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and often to the importance of education. This educational support scholarship will be awarded to local LGBTQ+ self-identified students who need support for books, transportation, housing, and/or tuition for post-k-12 educational pursuits. The application for the fund will be open each December and recipients will be notified in the spring of awards. Applicants must supply demonstration of post k-12 college or post-secondary school program acceptance and matriculation.

In the interest of growing this fund, 25% of donated funds will be reserved each year to work toward the sustainability of this funding resource.

Businesses, organizations, and members of the community fund this fund. Each entity that donates will be highlighted on our website and social media as a donor.

We currently have a sponsor willing to match funds donated up to $2,500!

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First name

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Last name

How do you fit into the Queer Community?

Street Address

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Please list school(s) attended 9-12th grade

Please describe the need for additional support in accessing educational resources (i.e. what will this award be used for?)

Where do you plan on attending school next year?

In 1-2 paragraphs, please help us get to know you: please consider sharing some fun facts about yourself, such as hobbies, interests, or a family/chosen family story.

In 1-2 paragraphs, please help us understand why your LGBTQ+ identity is important to you!

Please upload a letter of recommendation for access to this fund. (Document or PDF file format)

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