THE CLARENCE & BARBARA TALIAFERRO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Who Can Apply?
To Qualify Applicants Must:
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Classify as one of the following:
- be a high school senior who has applied to and enrolled in a full-time course of study at an accredited four-year college or university
- be a college freshman, sophomore or junior currently enrolled in a full-time course of study at an accredited four-year college or university
- be a community college student who has enrolled in a full-time course of study
- Demonstrate financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form (FASFA) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form.
Selection Process
The Selection Committee reviews all applications to determine the best overall applicants. The highest-rated students are selected as scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic potential, need, participation and leadership in school and community activities, short answers and one essay response.
Award Amount
The Clarence & Barbara Taliaferro Scholarship will award a scholarship in the amount of $1000 for each award recipient.
Payment of Award
On or around August 10th, a check will be mailed to the scholarship recipient’s college or university of choice, with the first check being in the amount of $500 and the second check mailed on or around December 30. Checks are made payable to the scholarship recipients’ school with the recipient’s name and Student ID number on the check.
Obligations & Responsibilities
Scholarship Recipients must notify the Clarence & Barbara Taliaferro Scholarship Committee of any change of address, school enrollment or other relevant information. Except as described above, no obligation is assumed by The Clarence & Barbara Taliaferro Scholarship Committee or The Taliaferro Foundation. Applicants are responsible for the admission to an accredited four-year college or university and for meeting its entrance requirements.
Applicants are also responsible for gathering and submitting to the selection committee the information necessary for selecting the scholarship recipients as outlined below. If awarded a scholarship, recipients must enter school no later than the fall term of the year of the award.
Questions/Concerns
Students or interested parties having questions about The Clarence & Barbara Taliaferro Scholarship Program should email SCHOLARSHIP@TheTaliaferroFoundation.org
Applicants Must Upload the Following:
- A current color photo(headshot)
- Completed Application Form
- Most Recent Official Transcript ( Must Be Mailed To The Address Listed Below)
- COLLEGE APPLICANTS: Provide college transcripts from all previously attended institutions if applicable (transcripts from current institutions that include transferred credits/courses is acceptable)
- Official ACT or SAT score report
- Two or Three signed letters of recommendation submitted on official letterhead
- COLLEGE APPLICANTS: We require at least one recommendation from a faculty member in your field of study. The second letter of recommendation should be from someone who can provide insight into your personal character, potential, motivation, and ability to successfully complete a rigorous course of study.
- FAFSA Student Aid Report
- High School Applicants Only
- A copy of your diploma/graduation certificate and indication of class ranking
- A copy of your college or university acceptance letter
Please mail your official transcripts to:
The Clarence & Barbara Taliaferro Scholarship Program
Attention: Scholarship Committee
P. O. Box 331134
Nashville, TN 37203
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN JUN 1 – AUG 1