tnAchieves

Increasing higher education opportunities for Tennessee high school students by providing last-dollar scholarships with mentor guidance.

Graham Thomas, Deputy Director of Community Partnerships with  tnAchieves shares the history of tnAchieves, the challenges with COVID,  the class of 2020 and much more!

tnAchieves is the partnering organization to the TN Promise Scholarship in 90 of the 95 counties in Tennessee. Our mission is to increase higher education opportunities for Tennessee high school students by providing last-dollar scholarships with mentor guidance.

  • Scholarship – Community Colleges, TCATS, Universities
  • Mentors – Needed Statewide. You will invest 10-15 hours annually assisting 5-10 high school seniors. Our mentors play a critical role in the success of students across the state of Tennessee as they serve as a resource, share their own experiences and offer encouragement and support.
  • Other Components – Community Service, Summer Programming and College Success Initiatives
  • Drive to 55 – The mission of the Drive to 55 is to get 55 percent of Tennesseans equipped with a college degree or certificate by the year 2025.

Learn more:  www.tnachieves.org

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