The Coombs Motivation Scholarship Fund was established at the Community Foundation in August of 2018. Drs. Janet and Rob Coombs, longtime residents of Cleveland, created the scholarship to recognize and encourage students in Bradley County who are motivated to achieve their future goals through the pursuit of a college degree.
Dr. Janet Coombs is a retired general surgeon who practiced with Surgical Associates of Cleveland. Dr. Rob Coombs is a retired professor with a Doctorate in Ministry and a Ph.D in Family Studies. His columns appeared weekly in the Cleveland Daily Banner for 22 years.
The scholarship is available to any student who resides in Bradley County and attends one of its public high schools. The award must be used to pursue an undergraduate degree in any course of study. Criteria for consideration include a minimum 3.0 GPA, two academic recommendations and the submission of an essay outlining what motivates the student, the student’s goals for the future and a plan to achieve those goals.
The Coombs Motivation Scholarship awards a student with a $4,000 scholarship given over 4 years to the college or university of his/her choice. Click “here” to apply for this scholarship.