The Community Foundation of West Tennessee, in partnership with the Central West Tennessee Association of Realtors (CWTAR), is now accepting applications for the 2026 CWTAR Scholarship, which supports graduating high school seniors across nine West Tennessee counties.

Through the program, CWTAR plans to award a $1,000 scholarship to one graduating senior in each county within its service area: Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Gibson, Haywood, Henderson, Lauderdale, and Madison.

“Realtors are the heartbeat of our neighborhoods. We live here, we serve here, and our children go to school here. Giving back is personal for our agents,” said Brent Ward, CEO/Association Executive for CWTAR. “We don’t just sell homes – we build communities.”

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High school seniors graduating in 2026 with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are encouraged to apply. Applications are open now and must be submitted by April 17, 2026.

Students may apply online at: https://forms.gle/Tp4LurDdUTqt4qAEA

Eligibility requirements include:

• Graduating high school senior (public, private, or homeschool)
• Resident of one of the following counties: Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Gibson, Haywood, Henderson, Lauderdale, or Madison
• Minimum GPA of 2.5

“We are proud to partner with CWTAR to continue this scholarship opportunity for students across our region,” said Melissa Spurgeon, CEO of the Community Foundation ofWest Tennessee. “Investing in students today strengthens our communities for generations to come, and scholarships like these help make educational opportunities more accessible.”

The Community Foundation of West Tennessee manages the CWTAR Scholarship Fund in addition toits other 35 scholarship funds that help students pursue higher education, trade school, and other career pathways.

For more information about the CWTAR Scholarship Fund or other scholarship opportunities, email scholarships@cfwtn.org or call (731) 984-2140.

The CWTAR Scholarship Fund supports the association’s mission to give back to the communities where its members live, work, and serve by helping local students take the next step toward their educational and career goals.