Grumpy and I both know that one of the only reasons we have each been given opportunities in life is that we each have college degrees. Grumpy even has a Masters Degree! We both grew up rather poor, and neither one of us could afford our college educations. However, luckily our families instilled in us the importance of earning a college degree, so somehow we each found a way to go to school. Grumpy played sports and earned athletic scholarships; I contracted with the United States Army and opted for an ROTC scholarship. We would not be where we are today without our education! Education opens many doors of opportunity and tends to erase many of the mistakes of our youth.

We realize that college is expensive and not everyone has the same opportunities as others. Just like us, many people can’t afford to go to college. Therefore, we are proud to announce the creation of the Grumpy’s Bail Bonding Freedom Scholarship!

This year, through Columbia State Community College in Franklin, we have donated tuition to two needy Williamson County High School students wishing to go to college but cannot afford tuition. This is the most valuable way that we can give back to our very own community – through education!

It is our hope that next year we can increase our scholarship to be able to award one full scholarship to one student from each high school in Williamson County! It is a worthy goal and this is where you can help!

MAKE A TAX FREE DONATION TO OUR FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP!

If you would like to help send needy students to school, we invite you to make a tax-free donation to Grumpy’s Bail Bonding Freedom Scholarship.

The scholarship will be managed by the appropriate office designated for awarding scholarships at Columbia State Community College (CSCC). All gifts to the scholarship will be acknowledged by the CSCC Foundation. The CSCC Financial Aid Director, along with the Scholarship Committee, will administer the scholarship. The CSCC Foundation assumes control of scholarship awards, expenditures and reconciliations, notification of persons requiring annual reports and all other administrative functions relevant to the fund.

CRITERIA

Any student who meets the following criteria will be eligible to receive a scholarship through
THE GRUMPY’S BAIL BONDS FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP.

The recipient:

· Must be a prospective or current student in good standing in accordance with current institutional policies;
· Must show that finances are a consideration;
· Must have graduated from a Williamson County High School with at least a C gpa;
· Must submit a 500 word essay – “What Freedom Means to Me” – in order to be considered. (Two typed pages, no larger than 12 point font size.)

Non-traditional students may apply

Please contact Columbia State Community College at
615-790-4400