The College Heights Foundation (CHF) provides assistance and encouragement to deserving students enrolled at Western Kentucky University.

CHF has been a Guardian of Trusts since founding in 1923 when a faculty member gave $100 to Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry to assist worthy and deserving students. With support from alumni, corporations, organizations, and other friends our scholarship fund has grown to over $330 million in assets.

The CHF is governed by a Board of Directors made up of twelve prominent business and professional leaders who serve without remuneration. The CHF is a fully-qualified, tax-exempt organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

History of CHF

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Mission

The mission of the College Heights Foundation is to provide scholarship awards to benefit deserving students attending Western Kentucky University. Born from humble beginnings when a faculty member gave $100 in 1923 to provide a helping hand to needy students, the College Heights Foundation endowment has grown to more than $50 million and now provides scholarship awards to thousands of students on an annual basis. A gift to the CHF is a gift to a deserving student striving to get an education and achieve their dreams.