Project GRAD is a 501(c)3 non-profit partnership between public schools and the private sector. A K-16 national education initiative, GRAD began as a scholarship program in the Houston Independent School District (TX) in 1989 and now serves 149,000 youth in 247 schools in 22 communities across the United States and the state of Pennsylvania — many from low income circumstances. GRAD is also impacting the future of our local region and city. Established in 2001 GRAD Knoxville serves more than 7,000 students in 14 Heart of Knoxville schools and 80 higher education institutions. Excellence in education, particularly for young people in our urban neighborhoods, is vital for Knoxville’s economic success.
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Our Mission
In partnership with Knox County Schools and the communities we serve, our mission is to impact generational change through education. Our K-16 approach as the premier nationally recognized college/career program focuses on: (1) college/career access and success; (2) social services support, (3) family, neighborhood & community engagement, and (4) intentional support for disadvantaged students.
Project GRAD Knoxville Schools
Elementary Schools
- Beaumont Magnet
- Belle Morris
- Christenberry
- Dogwood
- Green Magnet
- Lonsdale
- Maynard
- Sarah Moore Greene Magnet
- South Knoxville
- Spring Hill
Middle Schools
High Schools
Other Project GRAD Sites
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Scholarship Claim Form – Spring 2013
