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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, call (423) 495-4438 or email Foundation@memorial.org.
Connor Beach, MaryEllen Locher Scholarship recipient, and his mom, Kristie
2023-24 Scholarship Recipients
Abigail Allen, Walker Valley High School senior
Lily Andrews, Signal Mountain High School graduate, attending UTK
Marion Andrews, Signal Mountain High School graduate, attending UTK
Connor Beach, Ooltewah High School graduate, attending the University of Mississippi
Lara Bennett, Silverdale Baptist Academy senior, Evelyn's Scholarship
Louise Brock, Girls Preparatory School senior
Saylor Brown, Notre Dame High School graduate, attending the UTK
Sarah Capps, Heritage High School graduate, attending University of West Georgia
Sharayah Daves, homeschool graduate, attending Belmont University, Angels Among Us Scholarship
Kamille Deloach, Boyd-Buchanan senior
Daniel Douglas, Cleveland High School graduate, attending Lee University, Volley for a Cure Scholarship
Kevyn Edinger, Bledsoe County High School senior, Wanda Weller Scholarship
Charles Riley Flynn, III, McCallie senior, Rock City Scholarship
Bailey Fowler, Ridgeland High School graduate, attending University of West Georgia, Shields Family Scholarship
Olivia Hamilton, Chattanooga Christian School graduate, attending the University of Georgia, Angels Among Us Scholarship
Brileigh Hicks, Bradley Central High School graduate, attending UTK
Ava Layne, Whitwell High School senior
Iris Luce, Collegiate High School graduate, attending Lee University
Elaine MacDougall, Notre Dame High school senior
Grace McDonald, McMinn County High School graduate, attending Maryville College
Reece Meagher, Cleveland High School senior
Matthew Merritt, McCallie School graduate, attending Yale University
Jacob Moore, Notre Dame High School senior
Sarah Reed, Ringgold High School graduate, attending University of Kentucky
Cali Sandhoff, Boyd Buchanan senior
Gilbert Strode, STEM School senior
Emily Thomson, Soddy-Daisy High graduate, attending ETSU
Anna Thomson, Soddy-Daisy High graduate, attending UTC, Guardian Angel Scholarship
William Woodall, Ridgeland High School senior, Tom and Kaky Bible Scholarshipp