The mission of the Organized Neighbors of Edgehill (O.N.E.)/Barnes Scholarship Program is to provide support for Edgehill community residents and those with family ties to Edgehill, while they are attending school.
The program provides each student with a yearly scholarship. In addition to funds, each recipient is provided with a partner who maintains monthly contact with the student throughout the academic year.
Persons who receive scholarships must meet Edgehill residency requirements for the program, and must be accepted or presently enrolled in a college or post-high school education program. Recipients are chosen based on need and previous involvement in the community. The scholarship raises hope for many students who otherwise might think that higher education is beyond their financial capabilities.
O.N.E. / Barnes Scholarship:
Eligibility:
Recipients must live in, or have verified ties to the Edgehill community,
Must be accepted or presently enrolled in a college or other post-high school education program.
Recipients will be chosen based on need and on previous involvement in the community
Bring an autobiographical paragraph (at least 250 Words) with you to your interview. (Family, goals, interests, important people in your life etc.)
Legacy Scholarship:
Due to changes to the Edgehill community, in 2019, we broadened our program to include a Legacy Scholarship.
Eligibility criteria:
You no longer live in the Edgehill area, but still attend a Metropolitan Nashville Public School.
Your grandparent(s), parent(s) or guardian currently reside in the Edgehill neighborhood.
Your family member must identify their connection to the Edgehill neighborhood.
A notarized statement indicating your relationship, and the number of years your family member has lived in the Edgehill neighborhood must be submitted with your application.
To apply for the Legacy Scholarship, first complete the O.N.E. / Barnes Scholarship application form above then follow the instructions on legacy scholarship application below.
After completing the application form click the button below to submit the signed and notarized application by email.
The O.N.E./Barnes Scholarship Program is a project developed by the Organized Neighbors of Edgehill in conjunction with the late Reverend Bill Barnes, social activist and minister for thirty years at Edgehill United Methodist Church.
This program has operated in the Edgehill community of Nashville since 1995. In that first year, we divided $500 among several recipients. Since that time, our program has grown, as have our student numbers and the scholarship awards. This is thanks to the awesome support of our donors.
Details:
Yearly applications accepted April 1st - May 31st
Applications received after May 31st will not be considered
Scholarship award up to $1,000
A committee will select the candidates to interview