Clara Denise Hall Earle Aspiring Educator Memorial Scholarship
The Clara Denise Hall Earle Aspiring Educator Memorial Scholarship is an award designed to support minority adults and graduating high school seniors within public/charter schools in Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee.
Founded by Dr. Wynn Earle, Jr., the scholarship was created in honor of his late wife, Clara Denise Hall Earle, to assist adults and graduating high school seniors pursue careers in the field of education.
Any adult or graduating high school senior attending a public/charter school in Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee wishing to pursue careers in the field of education may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have at least a 2.5 GPA. However, students who will pursue their studies at Tennessee State University are preferred.
Any minority graduating high school seniors attending a public/charter school in Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee, or a current undergraduate student who graduated from a Shelby County, TN school who are pursuing careers in the field the Education are eligible for this scholarship. To apply, please write an original 800-1,000 word essay sharing how this scholarship will help you attain their academic and career goals, how you've have contributed to their community, and how you're unique (background, interests, and talents).
How will this scholarship help you to attain your academic and career goals? How have you contributed to your community? What makes you unique - share about your background, special interests and any talents!
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The application deadline is May 3, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jun 4, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 4, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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