Since 2006, The Jubillee Scholarship has awarded 88 scholarships, totaling $256,300.
The JubiLee Scholarship Fund was established in 2005 for deserving seniors graduating from public high schools. The scholarship funds are for students who are in the top 20% of their graduating class, live in the seven county Nashville area, and whose family income is below the median family income.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, dedicated to investing in students’ futures, The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee administer more than 125 scholarship funds through an open application process. Some scholarships help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students most in need. Students apply to the program and, if eligible, can be awarded scholarships from one or more of these unique funds established by a variety of donors.
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Passion and Commitment
Diane Lee’s concern for those around her and commitment to volunteering her time, talent and energy to those less fortunate was a philosophy, a calling, and a way of life she instilled in Amy and Allison that they, too, embraced as their own. From all of our conversations with people since their deaths, a common theme has emerged: Diane’s passion and commitment to helping under-privileged public school students was a major priority in her life.
In recognition of Diane’s contribution to society, JubiLee Scholarship Fund for under-privileged public high school seniors has been created. Diane would have greatly appreciated your efforts in contributing to this endowment for the education of deserving students. It would be a true memorial to Diane and the girls if this effort resulted in Forest Hills embarking on a community outreach program to serve high-achieving, disadvantaged students into perpetuity — a true blessing and memorial to Diane and the girls.
Message from Diane’s Parents
Dear Friends,
We are Dick and Iola Brown, Diane Lee’s parents. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and concern you have shown our family during this time of great loss. We have also been overwhelmed and touched by your comments and stories about how Diane, Amy, and Allison’s giving and loving nature made a lasting impact on those of you in their church, civic, and school community as well as their friends throughout the country.
As a small child, Diane would love it when her big sister Nancy read to her. Her insatiable love of learning followed her throughout life — a passion she passed along to her girls. We greatly appreciate your consideration of the JubiLee Scholarship Fund, a loving tribute to Diane, Amy and Allison’s passion for life, learning and giving. We are immensely grateful to all of you for your kindness and generosity, to those who have given to JubiLee and those of you who are now planning a gift.
Sincerely,
Dick and Iola Brown
Message from Andy Lee
Words cannot express how much your care and concern have meant to me since Diane, Amy, and Allison’s deaths. God’s presence and your prayers are what have sustained me throughout this most difficult time. As I steadily recover physically, I am drawn to the Bible verse that gives me great spiritual comfort, and one Diane loved so dearly: Romans 8:35, Verse 39: Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Diane’s strong faith and that of our precious girls, Amy and Allison, were a gift to all who knew them. Because of their strong faith, I can take great emotional and spiritual comfort in knowing they are embraced by God’s Love in Heaven.
In this world without Diane, Amy, and Allison, I am especially grateful to Forest Hills United Methodist Church for beginning the JubiLee Scholarship Fund in their name. With God leading the way, it is my hope we can grow this fund from a memorial into a church-wide community outreach mission for underprivileged students who deserve an education. Diane would have been so thrilled about this endeavor! Eventually, as my health allows, I will take this on as my own personal mission of love and remembrance of Diane and the girls. It is my hope that you will join me in this mission — Diane would be so grateful for your support as you are able.
In Christ,
Andy Lee
