JACKSON, Tennessee – Leaders Education Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)3, has opened applications for workforce readiness scholarships presented by Georgia-Pacific Dixie. These scholarships are designed to help students pursuing industry certifications or who are enrolled in West Tennessee community colleges, the Tennessee College of Applied Technology, or the William R. Moore College of Technology.
Each student who receives the scholarship could receive up to $1,000. These funds are applicable for expenses such as testing fees, books, supplies, and tuition. Applications are open through April 30, 2025. Students can apply online at leadersgives.org/workforce-scholarships.
“It has been an honor to partner with companies like Dixie who are just as passionate about empowering students as we are,” said Leigh Anne Bentley, President of Leaders Education Foundation. “We are thankful for their support and the ability to give forward to talented students in our local communities.”
To apply, students must be members of Leaders Education Foundation. Membership is a one-time $10 membership fee, and all donations over the initial fee are tax-deductible. The Foundation aims to empower students and educators by providing collegiate scholarships, teacher grants, and program support for education initiatives across West Tennessee. Some of its partnerships include the Imagination Library, WestTeach, and the READ Team.
To learn more about Leaders Education Foundation or to become a member, visit leadersgives.org.
For more information about Dixie, visit dixiejackson.com.
About Leaders Education Foundation
Leaders Education Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization based in Jackson, Tenn., and established in 2019. The Foundation allows community-minded citizens, members, and organizations to unite to make lives better together. It invests back into its community through scholarships, grants, and additional resources that provide educational opportunities and promote workforce development, lifelong learning, and training for students, teachers, and communities. For more information about Leaders Education Foundation or to become a member and Give Forward, please visit their website, leadersgives.org.
