Leadership Franklin Awards College Scholarship to Local Student

Franklin, TN – May 4, 2026. Leadership Franklin has awarded a $2,000 college scholarship to Williamson County student Jessie Crockett, a current sophomore in Nursing major at Lipscomb University.

Leadership Franklin awards a scholarship annually to high school seniors or current college students who display their commitment to Williamson County through service and community leadership. The recipient is selected based on grade point average, quality of essay, and scholarship application points.

Crockett, who has a 4.0 GPA at Lipscomb, serves as a Peer Mentor in the IDEAL program, promoting inclusion for students with intellectual disabilities. As a recently named lifetime Girl Scout member, she co-leads Troop 2544, earned the Gold Award for creating seatbelt pillows for breast cancer patients, and aspires to lead a troop of underprivileged girls in the future. Crockett volunteers with One Generation Away and Project C.U.R.E., and gains hands-on nursing experience caring for elders in her community. This fall, she'll study abroad in Vienna, Austria, pursuing her passion for connecting with diverse cultures. After graduation, she plans to pursue anesthesia school, serve as a Girl Scout camp nurse and continue community service.

“Leadership Franklin has awarded over $20,000 in scholarships to local high school or college students. The scholarship program was a project for the Class of 2009,” said Paula Harris, Executive Director for Leadership Franklin. “Each year, we receive so many outstanding applications. Jessie is an example of the quality of student leaders we have in Williamson County.”