Scholars
Backing Builders. Igniting Change.
The GenGen Scholars program identifies Appalachian youth with the drive to build—then removes the obstacles in their way.
We fund doers: students with talent, initiative, and vision. Grants from $500 to $5,000 cover what they truly need—tuition, training, tools, even shoes for a job interview. And we leverage partnerships with schools, mentors, and programs across Tennessee and Kentucky to double or triple the impact of every dollar.
When we invest in a student, the ripple effect reaches entire communities.
Take Khloe — a gifted 15-year-old vocalist from rural Tennessee. With support from Genesis Generation, she trained with a top Broadway coach and was invited to perform in a live Disney showcase—something she never imagined possible.
“Without Appalachia Sessions and Genesis Generation, Khloe never would’ve had the confidence to take these steps—or the opportunity. This changed her life—and it changed how our whole town sees what’s possible.”
— Tanja Snodgrass, Khloe’s grandmother
GenGen Scholars
One spark. One student. One community at a time.
This is what real innovation looks like in the forgotten corners of America.
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