Shelby County Education Foundation
Supporting SCPS through Community Connections.
Our Impact
$150,000
raised in support of public education in Shelby County
15+
scholarships and grants received by Shelby County public schools students and teachers
10+
years supporting Shelby County students through community connections
1,250+
donors, contributors, and sponsors who have invested in Shelby County’s future
About SCEF
Rooted in Community. Invested in Kids.
The Shelby County Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening Shelby County Public Schools through community support, meaningful programs, and a shared belief that every student deserves the chance to succeed. From recognizing outstanding teachers to funding classroom innovation, SCEF connects the generosity of this community to the places it matters most — our schools.
Dogwood Festival
Support education in Shelby County. Attend the Dogwood Festival.
Every spring, Shelby County shows up — for good food, good company, and a cause worth celebrating. The Dogwood Festival is SCEF's signature community event, bringing families, neighbors, and local businesses together while raising funds that go directly back into Shelby County Public Schools. Come for the festival. Stay for the community.
Scholarships & Grants
Investing in the Classroom. Investing in the Future.
SCEF puts resources where they make the biggest difference — in the hands of Shelby County Public Schools’ teachers and students. Through our Teacher Mini Grants program, educators can fund the creative projects and classroom tools that budgets don't always cover. Through our Future Educators Scholarships, we invest in students who plan to come back to Shelby County and teach the next generation. Because the best thing we can do for our schools today is take care of the people inside them.