JACKSON, Tenn. (July 18, 2025) – Leaders Education Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, has opened applications for its Workforce Readiness Scholarships, presented by Georgia-Pacific Dixie®. These scholarships are intended to support students pursuing industry certifications or enrolled in West Tennessee community colleges, the Tennessee College of Applied Technology, or the William R. Moore College of Technology.
Each scholarship recipient may receive up to $1,000 to assist with expenses such as testing fees, books, supplies, and tuition. Applications are open through July 31, 2025, and students can apply online at leadersgives.org/workforce-scholarships.
“A strong workforce is essential to the success of our communities,” said Leigh Anne Bentley, President of Leaders Education Foundation. “We’re proud to support students as they pursue education and training that will prepare them for meaningful, in-demand careers.”
To be eligible, applicants must be members of Leaders Education Foundation. Membership requires a one-time fee of $10, and all contributions beyond that amount are tax-deductible. The Foundation is dedicated to empowering students and educators by providing collegiate scholarships, teacher grants, and funding for educational initiatives throughout West Tennessee. Key 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.