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The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Seeks Clarksville-Montgomery County Scholarship Applicants

Application Deadline March 15th

The Community Foundation of Middle TennesseeNashville, TN – The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization benefiting nonprofits in Middle Tennessee, announces its annual scholarship application process and invites students to apply by March 11th, 2011, at www.cfmt.org.

Whether a student is studying law, horticulture, chiropractic medicine or musical composition; planning a career in technology or dentistry; or studying at a technical school or four-year university, The Community Foundation’s scholarship program offers opportunities for hundreds of students from various backgrounds and communities.

The Foundation administers more than 65 scholarships, and students may be eligible for multiple scholarships, including this one with eligibility criteria specific to Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools:

  • The Catie Summers Memorial Scholarship Fund benefits eligible applicants who are graduating seniors from Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools who have survived cancer at some point in their lives and who have a GPA of 3.0 and a score of 21 or better on the ACT.

Catie Summers was a daughter, a sister, a friend, and a cancer warrior.  She was born at Scott Air Force Base, IL, on July 3rd, 1991 and grew up in Clarksville, Tenn. Catie loved school, played softball, and was a black belt in karate. In April of 2004, at the age of 12, she was diagnosed with a rare type of osteosarcoma, a bone cancer. While undergoing cancer chemotherapy and multiple surgeries, she maintained straight A’s in middle and high school, as well as being named twice to the Mid-State Band as a baritone player. The Clarksville High School HOPE Club raised money in her name through sales of “Viva Catie” bracelets and donated the proceeds to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Because of their efforts, she was able to ride alongside fellow cancer survivor Lance Armstrong at the 2005 Ride for the Roses. A few months later, the cancer metastasized to her spine, eventually paralyzing her. She continued to battle this cancer while attending high school. Catie fought valiantly to the end, dying at home on December 16th, 2007. She touched the lives of many people with her humor and courage. To honor her love of learning, her family established this scholarship for a graduating senior in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System who has battled cancer during their lifetime.

For a complete list of scholarships offered, eligibility criteria and an application, visit The Community Foundation’s website at www.cfmt.org or call Pat Cole at The Community Foundation, at 615-321-4939. Applications must be submitted by 4:30pm on March 15th. Applicants will be notified of results in mid-May.

About The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee oversees more than 800 charitable funds. In the past 20 years, The Community Foundation has distributed $501 million to community programs and institutions. It is located at 3833 Cleghorn Avenue, #400, Nashville, Tennessee 37215. For more information, call 615-321-4939 or visit www.cfmt.org.

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