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Workforce Readiness Scholarships

Workforce Readiness Scholarships

Leaders Education Foundation will award scholarships to support West Tennessee students who are enrolled in Workforce Readiness programs or are pursuing industry certifications through West Tennessee community colleges or the Tennessee College of Applied Technology.

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Information and Eligibility

The program will award up to $1,000 to students enrolled in workforce readiness programs or pursuing industry certifications through community colleges or the Tennessee College of Applied Technology.
The scholarship funds can be used for tuition, purchasing associated supplies, books or materials, testing fees or other related costs associated with the program or certification.
The applicant or applicant’s parent or grandparent must be a member of Leaders Education Foundation or of Leaders Credit Union in good standing.
Leaders Credit Union or Leaders Education Foundation directors, officers, and employees are not eligible.
Application periods open annually each Dec. 1, May 1 and Aug. 1.
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Foundation Workforce Readiness Eligibility

Entry Requirements
and Details

Application periods will open on Dec. 1, May 1, and Aug. 1 for spring, fall and summer sessions.

 

The deadline for spring 2023 scholarships is Jan. 9, 2023.

The deadline for summer 2023 scholarships is Aug. 15, 2023.

The deadline for fall/winter 2023-2024 scholarships is Jan. 8, 2024.

  1. Complete the online application.

  2. Upload a copy of the course registration for the upcoming semester.

  3. Explain how the funds will be used to impact your education.

Documents and files to have for uploading to complete the application:

  • Course Registration: Proof that you are enrolled in a workforce readiness program. 
  • Proof of Leaders Credit Union or Leaders Education Foundation membership.
Missing information within the application will result in disqualification. Leaders Education Foundation is under no obligation to contact applicants regarding missing or incomplete information. All applications will be reviewed by Leaders Education Foundation. 

The scholarship funds can be used for tuition, purchasing associated supplies, books or materials, testing fees or other related costs associated with the program or certification.