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Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation



The Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation was founded in 1985 for the purpose of providing scholarships and promoting education through the food industry in Tennessee. 

Click HERE to learn more about the foundation and see a list of the TGEF Board of Trustees.


Scholarship Application

The nature of the Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation Scholarship Program allows for a new competition each year.

Applications are available from December 1, 2011 to February 24, 2012. 


High School Senior, College Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors or Professional Degree Scholarship Application
If you are a student seeking a professional degree (i.e. Doctorate of Pharmacy) complete the above application and select your equivalent college level based on number of years you attended college. (i.e. if you are in your second year of college you select Sophomore).

Graduate Scholarship Application

The deadline for 2012-13 academic year scholarships is Friday, February 24, 2012.

Scholarship Application FAQ

Scholarship Requirements


Available Scholarship for 2012-2013 Academic Year



Scholarship Program

The Tennessee grocery industry has had strong interest in supporting education by granting scholarships to students to help with tuition and other college expenses.  TGCSA members and member's children who are graduating high school seniors, college students or graduate students are eligible for scholarships through the education foundation each year.

To ensure someone from your company receives a scholarship you can "Create Your Own."  To learn how your company can participate click here

For the 2011-2012 academic term TGEF awarded 146 scholarships worth a total of $164,250. 



Fundraising Events

The foundation funds TGCSA scholarships with the Silent Auction at the Annual Convention and three statewide golf tournaments.  To read about this years' events please click on their links below.

Silent Auction
East Tennessee Scholarship Golf Classic
Middle Tennessee Scholarship Golf Classic
West Tennessee Scholarship Golf Classic



Hall of Eagles


On June 11, 2011, the Foundation inducted Mickey Blazer, K-VA-T Food Stores, into its prestigious Hall of Eagles.

This annual event honors leaders in the Tennessee food industry and recognizes contributions made to the scholarship fund.  To learn more about this distinguished honor click here.



Traveling Pros

TGEF recognizes those individuals who participate in each of TGEF's three annual golf tournaments across the state.

TGEF thanks you for your support!

2010 Traveling Pros:
Thomas Hales, SFG Foods
Mike Potts, Purity Dairies
Joe Wolf, Alliance Marketing



Best Bagger Competition

Each year TGCSA member stores across the state conduct in-store competitions and send their winners to the TGCSA statewide best bagger competition at the annual convention.  First place winner receives a $1,000 scholarship and a trip to the national competition at the National Grocers Association (NGA) convention.  Second place winner receives a $600 scholarship.


2011 Best Bagger Winner
Alexis Jeup
Publix Supermarkets

Alexis received a $750 scholarship from TGEF, $250 cash from NGA and
will compete in the national competition at the 2012 NGA convention.


 

TGEF 25th Anniversary

On September 19, 2010 the Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association members and member's children who are high school seniors, college students or graduate students are eligible for scholarships each year through the foundation.

TGEF has awarded over $2.8 million in awards to thousands of students in the food industry since 1985.

Click
HERE to watch the TGEF 25th Anniversary video.


 
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