BHEA Outstanding Senior Scholarship
BHEA Outstanding Senior Scholarship
Established in 2016, the BHEA Outstanding Senior Scholarship honors a graduating senior who exemplifies the heart and values of Blount Home Education Association. This scholarship celebrates the creativity, determination, character, and faith-driven spirit that define our homeschool community.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be graduating seniors applying in the school year they plan to graduate.
They must intend to pursue further education at a college or vocational-technical school within 16 months of graduation.
Applicants must have been homeschooled and a BHEA member for at least three years during high school, including their senior year.
Participation in the BHEA graduation ceremony is required.
Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the committee.
Scholarship Criteria:
The scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate:
Strong character and leadership
Active participation in BHEA activities
Spiritual mindedness and a heart for learning
Overall representation of the values and mission of BHEA
Applicants will be evaluated based on their application, resume, and essay. A review committee appointed by the BHEA Board of Directors will select the recipient impartially.
Award:
A $500 scholarship will be presented during the BHEA graduation ceremony. The recipient must attend the ceremony to receive the award. Scholarship funds are paid directly to the student.
How to Apply:
To request an application, please email the Scholarship Coordinator (contact details can be found on the Graduation Information page: https://www.bhea.net/graduationinfo). Completed applications must be submitted by the annual deadline, which is set to allow sufficient time for review.
We encourage all eligible seniors to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to be recognized for your hard work and dedication within our homeschool community.
Aurora Hall 2025 Recipient
Lisa Best Entrepreneurial Spirit Award Scholarship
Lisa Best Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
The Lisa Best Entrepreneurial Spirit Award scholarship fund was established by the BHEA Board of Directors in honor and memory of Lisa Best, with support from the Best Family. This scholarship celebrates education and the entrepreneurial spirit that Lisa embodied. The first scholarship was awarded to a member of the class of 2022.
Lisa was a beloved member of our BHEA community, known for her dedication as an instructor, board member, homeschooling advocate, and entrepreneur. She encouraged students and families to pursue their passions and discover their God-given purpose.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be graduating seniors applying in the school year they plan to graduate.
They must intend to pursue a specific business or education/training plan within 6 months of graduation.
Applicants must have been homeschooled and a BHEA member for at least three years during high school, including their senior year.
Participation in the BHEA graduation ceremony is required.
Scholarship Criteria:
This scholarship rewards students who have demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit through business ventures during high school or through planning and preparation for entrepreneurial ventures after graduation. Applicants may plan to start a business, pursue education/training, begin an apprenticeship, or follow their dreams in other entrepreneurial ways.
Applications will be evaluated based on the application, essay, and interview. An impartial committee appointed by the BHEA Board of Directors will review applications and conduct interviews.
Award:
A $500 scholarship will be presented during the BHEA graduation ceremony. The recipient must attend the ceremony to receive the award. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the student.
Support This Scholarship:
To support this meaningful cause and help fund future scholarships, donations can be sent in Lisa’s honor to:
BHEA Treasurer
C/O Natalie Abercrombie
4078 Glenmore Drive
Rockford, TN 37853
Please make checks payable to Blount Home Education Association and include "Lisa Best Entrepreneurial Spirit Award" on the memo line.
Questions or More Information:
Email: [email protected]
Chloe Egan 2025 Recipient
Lisa went home to be with her Lord Jesus on April 1st, 2021, after a year long battle with breast cancer. She was born in Burlingame, California and received a business degree from Chico State in California. She moved to Knoxville in 1988 to work in the electronics industry. Lisa married Gary Best in August 1993 and lived with a glad heart raising their three children on the farm - Haley (Cole) Rasley, Sarah, and Jake.
Lisa loved Jesus and lived to share His light and love to those around her, having an encouraging impact on many who knew her. Lisa was a member of Redemption Church, Knoxville, Tennessee and served faithfully in many of the ministries there. In 2004 she began homeschooling her children and served in many leadership roles in the development of Blount Home Education Association. Lisa and Sherri McCall launched Best Bites Meals and Catering in 2015. She then formed Kitchen Connection, a commissary kitchen, in 2020.
May Lisa's legacy inspire future generations to pursue their dreams with the same passion and dedication she exemplified. May her legacy endure through the service of those she left behind, and may God be glorified.