Scholarships change lives. But they can only happen with the support of generous donors. Every year, deserving students face rising college costs while carrying personal and financial challenges. For some, especially those who have experienced deep loss, the path to higher education can feel overwhelming.
Through the Haley Sue Foundation, the Rise Up Scholarship, created in memory of Haley Sue Pearson, supports students who have lost a sibling. These students are working to move forward with strength and resilience, and they need a community willing to stand beside them.
The Local High School Scholarship in Williamson County TN. Your donations make these scholarships possible. Without community support, we cannot continue awarding meaningful financial assistance to students who truly need it. Every gift, large or small, directly impacts a student’s ability to attend college and pursue their future.
We need your help to continue changing lives. Please consider donating and becoming part of a student’s success story.
The Rise Up Sibling Scholarship
2025 Award Winners
Madison Alford
Murray State University
Madison Day
Taylor University
Blakley Hacker
Mississippi State University
Emerson Gant
Auburn University
Walker Morgan
Anderson University (South Carolina)
Mason Steckler
Drake University
Natalie Wimsatt
University of Kentucky
Ellie Wittenberg
University of Mississippi
2024 Award Winners
Ashley Nugent
University of Tennessee
Elliana Boerber
Cedarville University
Maya Sparks
Florida State University
Sarah Potts
Auburn University
2023 Award Winners
Derek
Bryan University
Grace
University of Kentucky
Phara
Columbia State University
Presley
University of Georgia
Ava Sin
Lipscomb University
Sklyer
Belmont University
Emily
Lipscomb University
Sydnie
Syracuse University
2022 and 2021 Award Winners
Maiya Boyer
University of Kentucky
Josh Davis
University of Tennessee