CWTAR partners with Community Foundation of West Tennessee to establish scholarship fund
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TENNESSEE:
CWTAR Partners with Community Foundation of West Tennessee to Establish Scholarship Fund
Jackson, Tenn. – In partnership with the Community Foundation of West Tennessee, the Central West Tennessee Association of Realtors (CWTAR) is launching a scholarship fund to invest in the next generation. The group plans to award a $500 scholarship to a graduating high school senior in each county of their service area – Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Gibson, Haywood, Henderson, Lauderdale, and Madison.
“Realtors are the heartbeat of our neighborhoods. We live here, we serve here, and our children go to school here. Giving back is personal for our agents,” said Brent Ward, CEO/Association Executive for CWTAR. “We don’t just sell homes – we build communities.”
Applications are being accepted for the 2025 CWTAR scholarships. High school seniors in the counties mentioned with a GPA of 2.5 and higher are encouraged to apply by May 31, 2025, for consideration. Seniors interested can apply online at https://forms.gle/Tp4LurDdUTqt4qAEA.
The parameters for scholarship recipients are:
- Any graduating high school senior (public, private, or homeschool) in the following counties
- Chester
- Crockett
- Decatur
- Dyer
- Gibson
- Haywood
- Henderson
- Lauderdale
- Madison
- GPA of 2.5 or higher
“We are proud to partner with CWTAR to administer these scholarships. Education is a vital piece of a thriving community, and scholarships are more important than ever in helping students overcome financial barriers to achieving their goals,” said Dr. Frank McMeen, President of the Community Foundation.
The Community Foundation is committed to empowering students in their educational goals and manages over 35 scholarship funds for donors and groups across the region. To learn more about the CWTAR Scholarship Fund or other scholarships, please email scholarships@cfwtn.org or call (731) 984-2140.
The CWTAR Scholarship Fund is a fund of the Community Foundation of West Tennessee. The fund’s mission is to give back to the community where their agents live, worship, and work by helping high school seniors cross the financial finish line to college, trade school, and beyond.
Community Foundation of West Tennessee was established in 1985 to strengthen the health and well-being of the region by serving as a catalyst for positive changes in the arts, education, healthcare, and other causes. It enhances the quality of life for residents by supporting programs, initiatives, and organizations serving rural West Tennessee. Learn more at www.cfwtn.org.
