Elizabeth Buford Shepherd Scholarship
Accepts applications
Elizabeth Buford Shepherd Scholarship is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $21,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$60,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $60,000 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $76,500 | 22 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 23 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 22 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Alisa McMurtry Co Regions Bank 150 4th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 748-2044 |
| What to submit | Application forms are available online at grantinterface.com/regionsscholarship/common/logon.aspx |
| Deadlines | New applications due by may 1. Renewal applications due by january 15 |
| Restrictions | Students must be residents of continental united states. |
What Elizabeth Buford Shepherd Scholarship funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 8 | $37,500 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $4,500 |
| Alabama | 2 | $3,000 |
| California | 2 | $3,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee at Knoxville | Scholarships | $21,000 |
| University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | Scholarships | $4,500 |
| TN Technological University | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Lipscomb University | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Mississippi | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Stanford University | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Yale University | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Ut Health & Science Center | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| University of Chicago | General operating | $1,500 |
| Furman University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of South Carolina | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Florida State University | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Murray State University | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Vanderbilt University | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Lee University | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Bethel University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Austin Peay State University | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Jacksonville State University | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| University of Alabama | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Mississippi State University | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| University of California - Los Angeles | Scholarships | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Samantha Burnett
- Brent Tener
- Regions Bank
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth Buford Shepherd Scholarship accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: New applications due by may 1. Renewal applications due by january 15.
How much does Elizabeth Buford Shepherd Scholarship give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Elizabeth Buford Shepherd Scholarship?
Its 2025 filing lists Samantha Burnett (Committee Member), Brent Tener (Committee Member) and Regions Bank (Trustee).
What does Elizabeth Buford Shepherd Scholarship fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.