Mentors Wanted in Marshall CountyThe Tennessee Promise is both a scholarship and mentoring program that will begin in the fall of 2015.
It will provide students a last-‐dollar scholarship, meaning the scholarship will cover tuition and fees not covered by the Pell grant, the HOPE scholarship, or TSAA. While removing the financial burden is key, a critical component of Tennessee Promise is the individual guidance each participant will receive from a mentor who will provide guidance and assistance as the student enters higher education.
In addition, students will be required to complete eight hours of community service per term enrolled, as well as maintain satisfactory academic progress (2.0 GPA).
To make this program work for the students of Marshall County, mentors are being sought who can:
- Invest 10-15 Hours Annually assisting 5 to 10 high school seniors with post-secondary success
- Be 21-years-old or older
- Pass a Background Check
To become a Mentor for the program, an individual will:
- Apply online at www.tnachieves.org by November 1, 2014
- Complete Mandatory Mentor Training by December 15, 2014
- Attend Two (2) Assigned Mandatory Team Meetings
- Contact Students At Least Once Every Two Weeks from January through December
Please consider becoming a part of this important program and to help Marshall County join the rest of the State of Tennessee in achieving Gov. Bill Haslam's Drive to 55 campaign.
