CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University (APSU) has received a generous gift from John Chapman to establish the Brunson-Chapman Family Memorial Scholarship Endowment. The endowment will support students pursuing elementary education at APSU and honors the legacy of his parents, Mary Lena Brunson-Chapman and Alfred T. Chapman, who both dedicated their lives to serving and educating their community.
To qualify for the scholarship, recipients must be enrolled in the Eriksson College of Education with an elementary focus, maintain full-time enrollment status, have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to Montgomery Central High School graduates living in Montgomery County, Tennessee, and the scholarship is available for both undergraduate and graduate students. Recipients may reapply annually for renewal.
“Both of my parents believed deeply in the power of education and community service,” John Chapman said. “This scholarship honors their memory and continues their legacy by supporting students who share that passion for helping others. I hope it helps future teachers make the same positive impact both of my parents had on countless lives in the community.”…