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Scholarships
MaryEllen Locher Scholarship Fund scholarships are given to the children of breast cancer patients--either survivors, those currently in treatment, or deceased. Please note that scholarships are limited to students residing within a 50-mile radius of Chattanooga.
According to the terms of this scholarship, students will be selected on the basis of eligibility and essays. Community service, grades, and financial need will also be considered in the review of applicants. However, grades will not play a dominant role in the selection process. Our reviewers recognize that dealing with cancer in a family member may impact a student’s academic performance.
The MaryEllen Locher Scholarship Fund shows no bias toward students of any particular race, religion, or gender. None of these will be considered in awarding scholarships.
Scholarship are awarded for one academic year only. Each recipient must reapply every year and complete a new application form. There is no guarantee that previous recipients will be seclected again for another year.
For more information, contact Cindy Pare at cynthia_pare@memorial.org or call (423) 495-4124.
Scholarship Applications
MaryEllen Locher Scholarship Fund applications for the 2022-23 academic year are CLOSED. Applications for the 2023-24 year will be posted on Oct. 1, 2022.
Connor Beach, MaryEllen Locher Scholarship recipient, and his mom, Kristie
2022-23 Scholarship Recipients
Lily Andrews, Signal Mountain High School graduate, attending the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Evelyn’s Scholarship
Connor Beach, Ooltewah High School graduate, attending the University of Mississippi
Adeline Bearden, Adairsville High School graduate, attending Shorter University
Savannah Blanks, Ringgold High School graduate, attending Dalton State University, Gorski Family Scholarship
Saylor Brown, Notre Dame High School graduate, attending UTK
Isabella Campos, Notre Dame High School graduate, attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Katie Carden, Bradley Central High School graduate, attending Cleveland State Community College
Daniel Douglas, Cleveland High School graduate, attending Lee University, Wanda Weller Scholarship
Robert Downs, Chattanooga Christian School graduate, attending the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Madeline Flynn, Girls Preparatory School graduate, attending West Virginia University
Bailey Fowler, Ridgeland High School graduate, attending the University of West Georgia, Lisa Shields Scholarship and Rock City Scholarship
Weston Gilbert, CCS graduate, attending ETSU
Olivia Hamilton, CCS graduate, attending the University of Georgia, Angels Among Us Scholarship
Zoe Hamilton, CCS graduate, attending Southern Adventist University, Angels Among Us Scholarship
Brileigh Hicks, Bradley Central High School graduate, attending UTK
Iris Luce, Collegiate High School graduate, attending Lee University
Grace McDonald, McMinn County High School graduate, attending Maryville College
Matthew Merritt, McCallie School graduate, attending Yale University, Kramer Family Scholarship
Luke Qualey, Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences graduate, attending UTC
Alana Ratchford, GPS graduate, attending Auburn University
Sarah Reed, Ringgold High School graduate, attending the University of Kentucky
Carson Ruehling, Rhea County High School graduate, attending Bryan College
Madison Sims, Baylor School graduate, attending Alabama A&M University
Anna Thomson, Soddy-Daisy High graduate, attending UTC, Guardian Angel Scholarship
Emily Thomson, Soddy-Daisy High School graduate, attending ETSU
Rachel Turner, Cleveland High School graduate, attending Lee University
Nikki VanDusen, Walker Valley High School graduate, attending ETSU, Tom and Kaky Bible Scholarship
Braeden Wiggins, Cleveland High School graduate, attending Lee University, Volley for a Cure Scholarship