Nashville Adventures Community Leadership Scholarship
$750 scholarship, open to Tennessee Seniors and current college students,
not based on GPA or test scores.
The Nashville Adventures Community Leadership Scholarship is for the students who do not always see themselves in the usual awards. This is a small but meaningful scholarship created for the kid who shows leadership, kindness, initiative, and heart even when their GPA or test scores do not tell the full story.
As a veteran owned Nashville company, we believe opportunity comes in a lot of different forms. Sometimes all a student needs is one person who sees them at the right time.
This scholarship reflects who I was in high school. I was not a straight A kid. I was unfocused, unsure of myself, and nowhere near the student who would have been chosen for academic awards. I had teachers and mentors who pushed me forward anyway. This scholarship is for the student who reminds me of myself, the one who is trying, growing, showing heart, and ready for a chance.
At Nashville Adventures, we work hard to give back to our city. This scholarship is part of that mission. We want students to know that potential is not limited to grades. Sometimes your story, your effort, and your character matter even more.
Paul Whitten
Founder
The Important Stuff
Eligibility
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Your are a High school junior or senior in Tennessee
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You Plan to attend a community college, university, or trade school
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You are involved in your community in any way big or small
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You are willing to answer three short, creative questions
Award Amount
The Nashville Adventures Community Leadership Scholarship provides an award of $750
The funds will be sent directly to the recipient’s chosen college, university, or trade school.
Winners will be featured as Nashville Adventures Community Leadership Fellows
Key Dates
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Application opens now
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Deadline: Jan 15th - March 31st
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Winner announcement: April 17th
Record a 30 second selfie video answering:
How have you shown leadership or kindness when no one was watching?
FAQS
Why do you offer a scholarship?
This scholarship exists because we believe in students who are still growing, still figuring things out, and still learning who they want to become. If you have heart, initiative, and a desire to make your community stronger, we hope you apply.
Who is this scholarship for?
It is for the student who leads quietly, helps others, shows kindness, and has more inside them than any test score could ever measure. I created this scholarship for the version of me who needed encouragement, and for you, if you need that same boost today.
How are the funds distributed?
If selected, your scholarship funds will be sent directly to your college, university, or trade school to support your tuition or related educational expenses.
How do you choose the winner?
We award one or two scholarships each year. We are not looking for perfect academics. We look for imagination, honesty, heart, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact. All applications are personally reviewed by the founder of Nashville Adventures, Paul Whitten. You can learn more about him on LinkedIn.
For Counselors and Schools
Below is a short description you can copy and paste into your scholarship listings:
The Nashville Adventures Community Leadership Scholarship supports Tennessee high school students who demonstrate leadership, kindness, initiative, and heart, regardless of GPA or test scores. This award is designed for students who show character and community impact in meaningful ways. Applicants complete a short form and a thirty second video response.
School Staff Contact
For questions, verification, or additional information, school staff are welcome to reach out directly:
Invitation to List the Scholarship
We invite counselors and schools to include this scholarship on their official scholarship pages. Doing so helps us reach students who may not feel seen by traditional academic awards and ensures they have access to opportunities designed specifically for them.