Madison Sims

Supporting higher education

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 and Kristie Beach

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