Chattanooga Central High Alumni Association Annual Scholarships
We provide nearly two dozen scholarships to our graduating seniors each year. These awards of $1,000 assist our graduates with their post-secondary endeavors in paying for things like tuition, books, and technology.
Our recent Purple Pounder graduates have gone on to attend dozens of prestigious colleges and universities (as well as technical, military, and career-based endeavors) across the country. We want to make sure finances are the least of their worries.
We strive to keep the scholarships funded for future Pounders. If you wish to assist in this endeavor, or establish a scholarship of your own, please contact us or the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga.
E. B. Etter Scholarship
Coach Etter was the Head football and baseball coach from 1933—1968. During his tenure, the baseball team held one State Champion title. The football team was State Champion seven times!
Stan Farmer Scholarship
Coach Farmer was the Assistant football coach from 1947—1970 and coached American Legion baseball. He was also a former Principal at CHS in 1977.
Ray Moss Scholarship
Ray Moss was an All-American football and baseball player at CHS. After graduation, he played baseball and football for UTK, where he lettered. In his professional life, he was the founder of Golden Gallon.
Coach Gordon Smith Scholarship
Coach Smith was the basketball coach from 1954—1973. He was well liked and known for his big heart and dedication to his players.
The Summers Family Scholarship
Mr. Summers graduated in 1959 and was voted “Most Athletic” and “Most Intellectual Athlete.” He is a member of the Distinguished Alumni and served as President of the Alumni Association.
John Holden Scholarship
John Holden graduated from CHS in 1959 and was voted “Most Talented.” He is a proud supporter of the Alumni Association and the CHS activities. He is founder of Pioneer Credit Corporation (now, Pioneer/Mariner Group).
Principal’s Scholarship
Nominations are made by the Principal with regard to students who plan to attend UTC.
Warren Mackey, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Warren is the son of County Commissioner Warren Mackey, Sr. While at Central, he was a member of the Varsity basketball team. He was tragically killed in a car accident.
Luther Masingill Scholarship
Mr. Masingill graduated in 1941 and was a longtime supporter of CHS. He was the longest running broadcaster in history (over 70 years) and was nominated to the TN Radio Hall of Fame. Luther died at the age of 92 in 2014.
“Spirit of Central” Scholarship
This scholarship was created in honor of Ed Hoback (Class of 1959) and Connie Hay (not a graduate of CHS, but his two children were graduates and since then, he has “adopted” CHS as his own). Both gentlemen have been instrumental in connecting and reconnecting Central High School alums.
Teachers’ Scholarship
Preference is given to applicants interested in becoming an elementary, middle, or high school teacher in Tennessee.
Kirk Walker Scholarship
Kirk Walker graduated in 1944 and was voted “Mr. Central.” He is a former Mayor of Chattanooga.
Additional Annual Scholarship Opportunities:
Jordan Bain Guess Performing Arts Scholarship
Fry Family Fine Arts Music Scholarship
Fry Family Visual Arts Scholarship
Jason Frizzell Memorial Scholarship by the Class of 1988
The Association will present one-time scholarships if made by special request, such as “in lieu of flowers” or as requested by family or friends to honor the memory of their loved one, such as the George Shuford Scholarship.
Scholarship funding requests can be sent to: Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, 1270 Market Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402. You may contact Rebecca Suttles, Director of Scholarships, (423) 265-0586 ext. 11 or via e-mail (rsuttles@cfgc.org).