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The 2026 scholarship cycle is now open. Apply today!

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How to Apply:

To be considered for the CLEAR Core Academic Scholarship, submit the following:

  1. Online Application:
    Complete with a current photo and essay

  2. High School Transcript: Mail to the address below
    Must be postmarked by March 1, 2026.

  3. Letter of Recommendation:
    Request from a junior or senior year teacher and provide them with a stamped envelope addressed to the Scholarship Committee

    Mailing Address:
    CLEAR Core Academic Scholarship Committee
    ATTN: Ms. Erma L. Carter
    P.O. Box 40901
    Memphis, TN
    38174

Answer all questions completely and include all relevant information about yourself.

Deadline: March 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST

  • Application Timeline:

    • Opens: Typically January each year

    • Deadline: March 1 at 11:59 p.m. CST

    • Apply online during second semester of senior year

    • Late or paper applications not accepted

    Requirements:

    • Must use Gmail account (create one if needed) to complete application online

    • All correspondence sent via email

    Supporting Documents:

    • Mail transcripts and letters of recommendation (postmarked by March 1, 2026) to:

      CLEAR Core Academic Scholarship Committee
      ATTN: Ms. Erma L. Carter P.O. Box 40901
      Memphis, TN
      38174

    Questions:

    • Call Ms. Erma L. Carter at (901) 262-5953

  • Any Lafayette County student who:

    • Attended Lafayette or Oxford High School since the first semester of junior year

    • Will graduate in the spring of senior year

    • Plans to enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. two or four-year college

    • A documented U.S. resident

  • CLEAR Core, Inc. scholarships are awarded based on academic promise and a commitment to community. A volunteer committee of local leaders carefully selects recipients. We seek students who are determined to succeed and create a better future.

  • Scholarship funds are given directly to the students.

  • Each year, at least four students are selected as CLEAR Core, Inc. Scholars, receiving $1,000 annually for four years, totaling $4,000.Item description

    1. Taxes on awards are the recipient’s responsibility.

    2. The recipient agrees to CLEAR Core, Inc.’s final decisions.

    3. The recipient grants CLEAR Core, Inc. permission to use their name, essay, and/or likeness for promotional purposes.

    4. CLEAR Core, Inc. is released from any claims arising from the scholarship.

    5. One scholarship per household per four years.

    6. Scholarship award is subject to verification of enrollment.

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