TMSDC Education Foundation

from 2023 Virtual Impact Awards

Our Host

MISSION: The TMSDC Education Foundation was officially inaugurated in 1993. Its mission is two-fold: to provide assistance to at-risk graduating high school students who will contribute to the diversity in higher education, and to remove financial barriers and access to higher education. To date, the foundation has awarded over $2.4 million in scholarship assistance to 398 high school graduates.

UNIQUE NEEDS, UNIQUE SOLUTIONS: The TMSDC Education Foundation fills a void unaddressed by other programs. Its unique focus is to assess academic proficiency, college readiness, and the development of interpersonal skills. Integrity in the selection of scholarship recipients is maintained by the direct involvement of volunteer committee members from corporations, minorityowned businesses, community partners, and individuals.

ALLIANCE: The alliance between the TMSDC Education Foundation and various organizations reaches several high schools throughout Middle Tennessee. The focus is on socio-economically disadvantaged students with the following goals: ease the number of at-risk graduating high school seniors enrolled in institutions of higher learning

Improve the workforce and drop-out rate ease the likelihood of success

Improve social and academic proficiencies ease opportunities among donors and recipients

SUPPORT NEEDED: Education is the key to success. It is through the generous support of corporations, minority businesses, individuals, and community partners that the TMSDC Education Foundation is able to reach out to these most deserving young men and women, with a continuum of financial support, resources, and internships.

Make a difference! Fulfill the dreams for young people to strive toward excellence. Support and promote the growth of minority businesses. If you and/or your organization would like to contribute, please contact the TMSDC Education Foundation at (615) 726-0586. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent by law.