by Joshua Espinal |
Last Updated: January 9, 2025 Important Note: The purpose of this detailed listing of Tennessee scholarships for college is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships specifically for Tennessee students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.
January
Ford Built Tough Scholarship offers students $1,000 in financial support. Applicants must submit their application and travel to the nearest participating ford dealership to attain the dealer code. The deadline is January 9th. More information here.
Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR) awards high school students who have been improving the quality of their communities through volunteership and racial relations up to $1,000 in financial aid. Selected applicants will be invited to the Symposium to discuss various topics with other prize recipients. The deadline is January 31st. More information here.
Provides awards to high school seniors preparing for their freshman year in college through an essay contest. The competition will award $2,000, $1,500 and $1,000 to first, second and third place respectively. Applicants must be a Tennessee, Mississippi, or Arkansas resident. Alternatively if the student is involved in a bird club outside the listed states, then the applicant is still eligible. The deadline to submit the essay is January 15th. More information here.
February
NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program gives scholarship awards to students who are seeking a career working with children in the future. Applicants must be enrolled part-time or full-time in an educational institution and planning to participate in graduate programs for child care. The deadline to apply is February 1st. More details here.
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers senior high school and 1st/2nd year college students with multiple scholarship opportunities. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic work ethic. The deadline is February 7th. Apply here.
Bill and Shireen Kirk Scholarship Fund awards third/fourth year undergraduate and graduate students with financial support expressing interest in business, marketing, construction management and more. Awards vary and applicants must demonstrate financial need. The deadline is March 1st. Read more here.
Dora Maclellan Brown Ministry Scholarship awards various scholarships to students pursuing a degree in a Christian related field such as pastoral ministry, Biblical counseling or international ministry. Applicants must be aiming for full-time or past-time careers in Christian fields of work and live in the Chattanooga area. The deadline is February 17th. Apply here.
Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship Program awards children of Simon Property Group employees $3,000 in financial support. Applicants must be younger than 24 and a dependent of an employee who has been employed for at least a year. The deadline to apply is February 14th. More information here.
Nashville Sounds Foundation Scholarship provides $2,500 to students who are currently in a Nashville or Middle Tennessee high school. Applicants must display community participation and dedication to improving themselves. A GPA of at least 2.5 is required. The deadline to apply is February 16th. Learn more here.
The VANROSS Foundation offers $500 to youth students who are active in their community. Applicants must be planning to enroll in a post-secondary institution or college and submit at least three recommendations. Additionally, recipients must continue to reflect the academic success and community involvement that qualified them. The deadline to apply is March 31st. Learn more here.
BBB Students of Integrity Scholarship is bestowed upon eligible high school juniors and seniors who inhabit Cincinnati’s twenty county BBB service area. The monetary value of the scholarship is $1,000. The deadline is February 28th. See more info.
March
Hagan Scholarship Foundation can offer four year students up to $7,500/semester and workshops for students to build skills outside of school. Students must have needed to work from the beginning of the year to the fall semester of the same year, maintain a 3.5 GPA and be on track to graduate within 4 years. The deadline to apply is December 1st. More info here.
Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation Scholarship Program offers multiple scholarships for high school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students who are TGCSA employees or their dependents. Applicants must submit one application which will notify them of all the scholarships they are eligible for. Employees must have been in company service for at least two years. The deadline is March 15th. More details here.
Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarship awards $2,000 to students who have participated in a Youth Baseball League. Applicants do not need to demonstrate exceptional athletic ability, but must be in their senior year of highschool. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Apply here.
NIADA Foundation Regional Scholarships offers high school students who enrolled in their senior year $3,500 in financial support. Applicants must demonstrate academic success and potential for handling college courses. The deadline is March 21st. Learn more here.
Riding Forward Scholarship provides $3,500 to students who are either enrolled in college or planning to attend a college within the eligible states. Applicants must submit an essay regarding an inspirational black role model who has beneficially influenced their life. Applicants must also have at least a 2.0 GPA to be eligible. The deadline to submit is March 31st. Apply here.
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship awards African- American/ Black students seeking a full-time post secondary education. Applicants must demonstrate leadership qualities and reside in a CBC member district. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible. The application deadline is March 29th. Learn more here.
The E.E. Perry Scholarship awards $10,000 annually to Carter County, Tennessee high school seniors planning to study STEM fields such as science, engineering, math, or pre-med at a Tennessee college. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and enroll full-time at an accredited institution. The scholarship opens December 15, 2024, with a deadline expected in March 2026. Read more here
April
Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship confers $10,000 to a teenage high school graduate who has a parent currently living with metastatic breast cancer or a deceased parent due to metastatic breast cancer. $2,500 is awarded each year for four years provided they maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Due April 15th. More details linked.
Southeast Desalting Association Scholarship offers $2,500 to students who are majoring in the drinking water or wastewater industries. Applicants must reside within SEDA’s service region. Individuals who are in their 3rd/4th year of college or in a graduate program are eligible to apply. The deadline is April 4th. Learn more here.
May
Jamie Bax Memorial Scholarship grants one $5,000 and two $2,500 scholarships to college students diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Additional criteria include US citizenship, a minimum 2.7 GPA, an essay, and three letters of recommendation. Due May 1st. More details linked.
Rationalists of East Tennessee Secular Scholarship awards $2,000 to a Tennessee inhabitant attending undergraduate or graduate studies in the fall at an accredited university. The deadline is May 1st. More details linked.
June
Hearts for Community Service is a $5,000 scholarship granted to a high school senior with a minimum 2.75 GPA and an extensive history of community service. Two letters of recommendation from supervisors who can attest to one’s commitment are required. The deadline is June 30th. More details here.
TCA Beef Scholarships awards $600 to college students who are interested in pursuing a career in the beef industry. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and groom the next leaders of the industry. The deadline to apply is June 1st. More details here.
National Ocean Scholar Program offers students expressing an interest in marine/ ocean fields of study. Applicants must display academic success and have been involved in NOSB once in their high school career. The deadline is June 2nd. Learn more here.
Candace Mast Veterinary Medicine Scholarship provides $3,200 to East Tennessee students seeking a career in clinical veterinary medicine. Applicants must display their need for financial support and be enrolled in University of Tennessee, Knoxville or Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine. The application is due June 1st. Learn more here.
The Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Educational & Memorial Foundation Scholarship offers multiple awards ranging from $500 to $25,000 for college and graduate students studying accounting or finance who plan to take the CPA exam. Eligible applicants must be Tennessee residents and either U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The scholarship opens on April 1, 2025, with a deadline expected in June 2026.Read more here
July
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August
September
Tennessee Hope Foster Child Tuition Grant awards financial support to students who were raised in the foster care system at a point in their lives. Applicants must have been in foster care for at least one year after turning fourteen. The scholarship is renewable if academic success and enrollment is maintained. The deadline to apply is September 1st. Learn more here.
Tennessee Dependent Children Scholarship Program provides various amounts of financial support to Tennessee students who are dependents of an individual who has died in the line of duty such as a law enforcement officer, fireman, or an emergency medical service technician. Applicants must be full-time students and have completed their FAFSA application. The deadline is September 1st. Apply here.
The Tennessee HOPE Scholarship offers up to $2,850 to eligible Tennessee residents pursuing associate or bachelor’s degrees at in-state institutions. To qualify, students must meet GPA and test score minimums and apply by September 1, 2025, for the fall semester. This scholarship provides valuable financial support for students dedicated to continuing their education within Tennessee. Read more here
Contest awards four $8,000 scholarships each quarter to high school seniors and college students (freshmen through juniors) enrolled in an accredited university. Applicants must reside in a state with Regions Bank full-service branches and submit either a 500-word essay or a 3-minute video by the upcoming deadline, September 30, 2025. Winners will be announced on November 30, 2025. Read more here
October
November
OHM Advisors Diversity Scholarship provides $1,000 to female and minority students who are interested in enrolling in a STEM program. Applicants must be between their senior year of high school and their junior year in college. Applicants can reapply if they receive the award.. The deadline to apply is November 30th. More details here.
IU Dean’s Scholarship awards an out of state student up to $11,000 in financial support for classes, tuition, and other college expenses. Applicants must demonstrate high academic performance to be considered eligible. The deadline is November 1st. Read more here.
University of Florida Out-of-State Scholarships offer financial awards of varying amounts to non Floridian applicants that renew annually for either $4,000, $8,000, or $16,000. The deadline is November 1st. More details linked
The Tennessee Promise scholarship offers multiple awards that cover unmet tuition and mandatory fees costs for high school seniors attending any of Tennessee’s 13 community colleges or 24 colleges of applied technology. To apply, students must submit their FAFSA by April 15th and complete the scholarship application by November 1st of their graduation year. Recipients must also complete eight hours of community service each semester to maintain eligibility. Read more here
December
Scarlett Family Foundation grants between $2,500-$30,000 per academic year to students residing in the Middle Tennessee region. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and enroll in a major related to STEM or business. For high school applicants, a GPA of 2.5 is preferred. The deadline to apply is December 15th. More details here.
University of Tennessee Orange & White Scholarship confers $2,000 annually to an in-state freshman at the University of Tennessee with at least a 3.6 GPA. No external application is necessary. The deadline is December 16th. See more info.
Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors offers up to $10,000 to 25 incoming full-time college students. Applicants demonstrating leadership abilities and diversity are eligible from any state except Utah. Students must also be eligible for a Pell-Grant. The deadline to apply is December 1st. Learn more here
Deadlines Vary
SETC Scholarships provides multiple scholarships to students seeking post-secondary education. Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students are offered and may be used as the recipient wishes. Additional requirements may be applied depending on the scholarship. The deadline for all applications varies. More information here.
$25,000 Scholarship – National Constitution Bee offers a spelling bee contest that awards $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500 to the first, second and third place respectively as well as multiple additional scholarships. Applicants must be in 8th-12th grade to be considered eligible for the competition. The deadline varies. More details here.
Helen and Allen Brown Scholarship awards $500-$1,000 to students who represent a racial-ethnic minority and a member of the UMC (United Methodist Church). Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. The deadline may vary. Apply here.
GBHEM Loans and Scholarships offers multiple loans and scholarships to students who are members of the United Methodist Church (UMC). Applicants must be enrolled full-time at an institution and at least a 2.5 GPA. Additional requirements may be needed for certain scholarships. The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. More information here.
Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Program awards scholarships to female Christian students who demonstrate financial need. Many of the scholarships are dedicated to students enrolled in an undergraduate program. Scholarships target medical, nursing and more. Applicants cannot apply through an application and must apply through their institution. Learn more here.
NUHS Chiropractic Scholarships provides scholarships between $500-$2,000 to students who are seeking chiropractic practice. Applicants must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. Additional terms and conditions may vary per scholarship. The deadline varies depending on which scholarship is applied to. Deadline varies. More details here.
Students of the Year – Middle Tennessee holds a competition for students to raise awareness and funds for combating cancer. Winners will receive financial support. The purpose of the program is to teach participants skills such as entrepreneurship, marketing, and project management. The deadline is currently unannounced. More information here.
U.S. Army Loan Repayment Program offers partial payment of student loans for individuals enrolling in service up to 15%. Applicants must enlist for at least six years, have attained high school diploma and qualify for specific military occupations.The deadline may vary. More information here.
Tennessee Hope Scholarship awards financial aid to Tennessee high school graduates who are seeking a college education full-time. Freshman and sophomores may receive up to $1,750 per semester while junior and seniors can receive up to $2,250 per semester. Applicants can apply through submitting their FAFSA and must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The deadline for fall semester is September 1st and February 1st for spring and summer semesters. Apply here.
ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program provides multiple scholarships between $500 to $25,000 to students who are active, FCC-licensed amateur radio operators. Applicants may have to submit extra documents for specific scholarships. Applications open on November 1st. Deadlines vary. Learn more information.
University of Minnesota National Scholarship awards scholarships of varying amounts to students residing in all states except Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Scholarship selection is competitive. The deadline varies. More information here.
University of Minnesota Scholarships gives multiple scholarships to Tennessee students who are seeking higher education. For many of the applications, applicants must have graduated from a Tennessee high school. Additional requirements may be listed depending on the scholarship. Deadlines vary. Apply here.
New York Life Award bestows two $500 scholarships to two high school students who submit a 50 word minimum personal statement about grief experienced as a result of a personal loss in their lives. Due Date varies with region and zip code. See more info.
Ida Ballard Simon Memorial Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to Tennessee high school seniors who are residing in Memphis and Shelby County. Applicants must be seeking enrollment at Lincoln University and a 2.5 GPA. Scholarship amounts vary between scholarships. The application must be submitted by TBD. More information here.
ESA Youth Scholarship awards students related to first responders (firemen, policemen, EMTs, etc.) $13,000/$4,500 to first and second place winners respectively. Applicants must provide evidence of relation to a first responder and be 15-20 years old to be considered eligible. The application deadline is ?. More details here.
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