26-02-2025
Haslams establish medical school scholarship at Belmont
Former Gov. Bill Haslam and his wife Crissy are bankrolling a scholarship for medical students at Belmont University who face financial barriers.
Why it matters: The scholarship is designed to go to students who might have struggled to afford medical school otherwise.
State of play: The Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation donated $1 million to establish the endowed scholarship.
What she's saying:"Education transforms lives and communities, and we know that Belmont's College of Medicine will serve as a gateway for students who want to give their lives to the field of medicine," Crissy Haslam said in a statement.
"We are hopeful this scholarship will remove barriers for students who desire to make an impact through both their talents and training."
Flashback: Expanding college access for low-income Tennesseans was one of Bill Haslam's signature issues as governor. He created statewide scholarships that made community and technical colleges tuition free for most residents.
