The Advance Financial Foundation Advancing Education Scholarship Application

Chief among Advance Financial’s activities is its dedication to education. Advance Financial supports and funds a variety of educational initiatives. These programs are focused on improving the quality of education for pre-school, grade school, and high-school students, and on making college more accessible to high school graduates. One of the programs is the Advancing Education Scholarship. Graduating high school seniors living in Tennessee in a county served by Advance Financial are eligible to apply for a $1,000 Education Scholarship to assist with the first semester of their Freshman college year.

Below is the criteria for students applying for the scholarship:

Student must reside in Tennessee in a county served by Advance Financial
Student must be a senior in an accredited Tennessee school
Student must attend a two or four-year institution of higher education in the United States as an undergraduate
GPA must be equivalent to at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

Please fill out all fields in the form below. Deadline for submissions is 03/31/2025.

Student Information

First Name

Middle Initial

Last Name

Street Address

City

State

Zip

Phone

High School Information

High School Name

City

H.S. Graduation Date

High School GPA

Cumulative ACT Score

Postsecondary School Information

Date to Enter College

Name of College Attending or Applying to

Type of School

4-year College or University2-year College or UniversityVocational/Technical School

Anticipated Degree

Major Course of Study

Activities, Awards and Honors

Tell us about your school and volunteer (unpaid) community activities during the past four years (examples: student government, sports, music, scouts, hospital volunteer). For each activity, indicate the number years of participation, leadership positions or offices held, and awards and honors received.

Goals and Aspirations

Tell us about your educational and career goals and objectives (Limit to 200 Words)

Unusual Circumstances

If applicable, describe how and when any unusual personal or family circumstances have affected your achievement in school, work, or your participation in school or community activities (Limit to 300 words)

Other Grants and Scholarships

Provide information about your other grants and scholarships that are applicable to the upcoming academic year only.

Total amount of other grants or scholarships you have been awarded for the current academic year.

References

List the names of references, limited to three (3) total. (Include actual reference letters as attachments).

1. Reference

1. Reference Phone Number

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2. Reference

2. Reference Phone Number

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3. Reference

3. Reference Phone Number

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Certification and E-Signature

All applicants will be notified of final selection by email or mail on/before April 30, 2024.

“By submitting this application, I acknowledge the Advance Financial Foundation has the sole responsibility for selecting recipients based on criteria set forth in the program guidelines and decisions are final. Once submitted, this application becomes the property of the Advance Financial Foundation. I certify I meet eligibility requirements of the program and the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. If requested, I will provide proof of information, including an official transcript of grades. Falsification of information may result in termination of any award granted. Also, by e-signing this form, I acknowledge that, if selected, Advance Financial has the right to use my name and photo in public relations materials.

E-Signature

Date

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Contact Information