Scholarships
The following scholarships are administered by BCPEF. Applications and awards are offered through the counseling department of the associated high school. Determine the criteria for each scholarship by clicking on the names below.
Eric Johnson Scholarship
Tyler Carver Scholarship
Eric, son of George and Doris Johnson, died an untimely death in May, 1987 just three weeks before his high school graduation. Eric's parents began their first Hardee's Restaurant in Athens, TN in 1965. As George & Doris Johnson worked hard, they watched their business grow into over 40 restaurants in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. With the success of their restaurants, they always invested in the communities that supported them. Since George's death in 1996, the Hardee's restaurants under the name J&S Restaurants, Inc, have operated under the leadership of their children, Mark Johnson and Julia Scoggins. The George R. Johnson Family Foundation is directed by their oldest daughter, Janice Wilson. The Foundation makes grants to charitable and educational agencies in the areas where the family owns and operates their Hardee's restaurants.
Eric was liked by people of all ages. He was known for his friendliness and love of life and the whole community was touched by his death. As his parents expressed, “There are so many reasons for giving in honor and memory of Eric. Our family misses him more than we can express.” Eric had an enthusiasm for life that was hard to miss. He often was heard saying “Life is great.” Eric was a senior at Cleveland High School and an active member of the Key Club in Cleveland.
The Eric Johnson Scholarship supports academic pursuit of a college education, majoring in business, for a Cleveland High School Senior.
Criteria:
- Graduating CHS Senior
- Graduating with a minimum of 2 business credits
- GPA 3.0+
- For application and more information, contact bguthrie@clevelandschools.org
Tyler Carver had a positive impact on everyone in life he met whose life was not so blessed. He was reported by his friends as cool, social, suave, funny and handsome, but more important was his sense of the value of every human life. As stated by a young man who reportedly often felt like an outcast, "Tyler was fearless. He stood up for me. He treated me like a human and I was so thankful! He was one of the most amazing people I've ever had the honor of meeting.” Tyler’s tender heart, and gentle smile, and positive impression have lingered in the hearts of all who knew him and count it a privilege to have been part of his life.
Criteria:
- Planned attendance at a post- secondary college or university
- GPA 3.0+
- For application and more information, contact bguthrie@clevelandschools.org
Blythe Bower Scholarship
Jace Taylor Scholarship
Honoring the life of Jace Taylor, a vibrant young man, and keeping his legacy alive, this scholarship supports academic pursuit of a college education for a BCHS male or female athlete. The student selected for this award must have been, as well, an active participant in local service groups, displaying Jace’s traits of loyalty to friends and family, kindness to all and faith in God.
Criteria:
- Graduating BCHS Senior with GPA 3.0+
- Participation in high school athletics
- Participating in BCHS extracurricular activities and services clubs or groups
- For application and more information, contact jlynn@bradleyschools.org
The Blythe Bower Scholarship was established by individuals who have a passionate desire to support students from the Blythe Bower community. Promoting a vision for these students’ future and the financial support to achieve their post-secondary goals is at the heart of this scholarship. As so appropriately stated by a Blythe Bower Scholarship recipient, “I want to thank those who selected me and express my tremendous gratitude for their faith in me.”
Criteria:
Alumni of Blythe Bower Elementary
Registered with a full-time credit load at a college, university or other post-secondary school.
Don Burke Scholarship
Liz Hannah Jackson Scholarship
Don Burke was a gregarious coach for the BCHS high school golf team and actively supported students and fellow coaches in every way. He loved teaching and being around the students, returning to assist with coaching even after retirement. The Don Burke Scholarship supports Bradley Central High School graduates entering a college or university to encourage personal development post-high school.
Criteria:
- $1000 Scholarship Fund
- Participation on the BCHS Golf Team.
- Registered with a full-time credit load at a college, university or other post-secondary school.
- For application and more information, contact jlynn@bradleyschools.org
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Honoring the life and legacy of Liz Hannah Jackson, a vibrant athlete, coach and teacher, this Scholarship supports academic pursuit of a college education for a BCHS female basketball athlete. The student selected for this award must have been an active participant in Bearette Basketball as a senior student.
Criteria:
- Graduating BCHS Senior
- Participation in Bearette Basketball
- Registered for a full credit load at a university or community college
- For application and more information, contact jlynn@bradleyschools.org
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Beau Prince Scholarship
Beau Prince, a very caring and giving individual, was a member of the 1994 graduating class of Cleveland High School. During his high school tenure, he was an active member of student government, involved in the fine arts, Cleveland Blue Raider mascot, and a member of the golf team. In addition, he was highly involved in giving back to the community through both church activities and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. After high school, Beau went on to serve our country in the United States Navy, sacrificing his freedom so that we could keep ours. The Beau Prince scholarship is awarded to one Cleveland High School senior each year who exemplifies the qualities of selflessness and servitude to which Beau dedicated his life.
Criteria:
- A Cleveland High School graduating senior;
- Entering an accredited college, university, or trade school as a full-time student;
- Exhibits a reflection of the character of Beau Prince (caring, giving, selfless, humble, and unending concern for others);
- Extra consideration given to members of the CHS Golf Team;
- For application and more information, contact bguthrie@clevelandschools.org