Who Can Apply:
- 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.
Submission: 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).
Deadline: May 4, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/clara-denise-hall-earle-aspiring-educator-memorial-scholarship/
