Project Potential was established in the Davidson County School System in 1998 through the efforts of the Davidson County Education Foundation. Through the generous support of contributors, the Education Foundation has raised money to provide scholarships to over 150 high school students. A committee, made up of the DCEF Board Members along with Guidance Counselors and Administrators of the Davidson County Schools, oversee the program. Students are selected during the second semester of their freshman year in high school. Project Potential is designed to provide encouragement as students work through the challenges of being a productive and successful adult and to offer financial assistance for continuing their education.

The program encourages students to reach their full potential by applying and conducting themselves responsibly during their high school career, by continuing their education beyond high school, and preparing for a successful career. Project Potential recipients have several guidelines that must be followed in order to receive the scholarship after graduation:

1. Maintain a 2.63 average during your high school career
2. Be enrolled and graduate from a Davidson County public high school
3. Conduct yourself properly in school and in the community
4. Participate in school activities or work part-time
5. Not be involved in any criminal activity
6. Enroll and attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university
7. Sign and return a Letter of Understanding

For more information about Project Potential, contact the Davidson County Education Foundation via email at: [email protected].