Equal Chance for Education
The mission of Equal Chance for Education is to enable opportunities for higher education without regard to race, religion, or nation of birth
Grants
| Grant Year | Amount | Program Name | Program Area | Description |
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| 2021 | $5,500 | education | Learn more | |
To support students’ immediate needs due to the impact of COVID-19 |
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| 2021 | $35,000 | education | Learn more | |
To support programs and general operations. |
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| 2020 | $35,000 | education | Learn more | |
Equal Chance for Education has supported 306 DACA students at 15 colleges and universities in Tennessee who do not have equitable access to higher education because of their legal status. Through tuition support and intensive mentoring, ECE is providing an opportunity to achieve the American Dream through a college degree. |
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| 2019 | $25,000 | education | Learn more | |
Equal Chance for Education has supported 214 DACA students at 15 colleges and universities in Tennessee who do not have equitable access to higher education because of their legal status. Through tuition support and intensive mentoring, ECE is providing an opportunity to achieve the American Dream through a college degree. |
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| 2018 | $25,000 | Educational Opportunities for Undocumented Students in Tennessee | education | Learn more |
Through tuition assistance, intensive mentoring, networking, and career guidance, ECE is cultivating young leaders of our community through a college degree. ECE currently supports 148 DACA students at 8 Tennessee universities who are ineligible for financial aid, student loans, and in-state tuition rates because of their legal status. |
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