Scholarship Newsletter
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FAFSA Changes for 2017-18. Students will be able to submit a FAFSA earlier. Students will be able to file a 2017-18 FAFSA as early as Oct. 1, 2016 rather than beginning on Jan. 1, 2017. The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling students to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year. Students will use earlier income information. Beginning with the 2017-18 FAFSA, students will be required to report income information from an earlier tax year. For example, on the 2017-18FAFSA, students (and parents, as appropriate) will report their 2015 income information, rather than their 2016 income information.
FAFSA
Be sure you go to the .gov site: fafsa.gov.
FAFSA Changes for 2017-18. Students will be able to submit a FAFSA earlier. Students will be able to file a 2017-18 FAFSA as early as Oct. 1, 2016 rather than beginning on Jan. 1, 2017. The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling students to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year. Students will use earlier income information. Beginning with the 2017-18 FAFSA, students will be required to report income information from an earlier tax year. For example, on the 2017-18FAFSA, students (and parents, as appropriate) will report their 2015 income information, rather than their 2016 income information.
FAFSA
Be sure you go to the .gov site: fafsa.gov.
The Simple Dollar, a syndicated website dedicated to personal finance topics. The Simple Dollar has been featured and has been given high praise on reputable sources such as CNN, MSN, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes for its money saving ideas and valuable information.
One resource they prepared to help high school students entering college save money on tuition is The College Scholarship Guide. Not only does this resource provide actionable tips on applying for scholarships, but it also helps students realize how accessible and truly valuable getting a scholarship can be. Higher education costs are at an all-time high, and landing into the right scholarship could be the difference between graduating debt-free or paying off loans for years and years. The great news is that anyone can just be eligible for some type of scholarship. They just need to know where to look and be organized enough to apply. This guide takes them through the steps.
Here is a link to the guide: http://www.thesimpledollar.com/college-scholarship-guide/.
Various Deadlines - StudentScholarships.org
The below was taked from the StudentScholarships website:
"StudentScholarships.org has been providing scholarship information to students and
scholarship management services to companies since 2003.
1) Scholarship Management Services for Companies
We take great pride in helping non-profit organizations and private companies distribute their scholarship information to students across North America. Program design and promotion is our expertise. Call us today to discuss your Scholarship Program needs.
2) Scholarship Database for Students
Our staff spends countless hours searching both online and offline sources to find new and exciting scholarships for students to apply for. Our database is considered the largest and most comprehensive source for finding scholarships online and is 100% free for students to use."
Click HERE for details.
Various deadlines - http://www.fastweb.com
This website has many scholarships with various criteria and deadlines.
University Tutor Monthly Essay Scholarship Contest
Monthly contest. The opportunity is open to students 16 years of age or older in high school. Students respond to a monthly essay prompt made available on the website (noted below). Essay must be 300 – 900 words. Each month there is a new essay and a new award. http://www.universitytutor.com/scholarship-contest
Various Deadlines - Scholarship Finder
SchoolQuest, which is an initiative of Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) sponsors "Scholarship Finder."
VARIOUS DEADLINES - Weird Scholarships
This site has numerous scholarships. Many are unusual and little known. Click HERE for the website.
Varsity Tutors
Monthly contest. $1000 is given every month for your essay response to a prompt. www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
APSU Academic & Merit Scholarships (deadlines vary)
APSU's online scholarship application is the primary tool for finding and awarding scholarships to students. However, not all scholarships are awarded through this application, so be sure to explore the "Scholarship Opportunities" dropdown menu to the left on this page. Even if a student applies for other scholarships, it is always a smart idea to fill out our primary application to increase one's chances of getting a scholarship. Click here for additional information about APSU scholarships.
APSU ROTC Scholarships
ROTC scholarships are awarded to students who are going to APSU straight out of high school. Students must apply for admissions to APSU and register for the APSU ROTC program once they have been accepted at APSU. For information about the APSU JROTC program, click here.
Lipscomb University
Libscomb University offers a variety of scholarships and grants to make college more affordable. See
http://www.lipscomb.edu/financialaid/undergraduate-scholarships for more information.
Martin Methodist College Scholarships
Martin Methodist College hosts three scholarship competitions annually. Click here for details.
Maryville College Scholarships (dates vary)
Maryville College is a private college located in Maryville, Tennessee. They provide a number of generous scholarship and award opportunities to deserving students. Click here for details.
Wace National Co-Op Scholarship Program (deadline vary)
WACE, on behalf of the ten WACE Partner Institutions, is pleased to announce and sponsor its Fourteenth Annual National Co-op Scholarship Program. As the largest independently sponsored merit co-op scholarship program in the United States, WACE will award 175 merit co-op scholarships for a total value of $4,500,000. These merit co-op scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors and transfer students who plan to participate in college cooperative education at one of our Partner Institutions listed in the booklet. Click here for details.
Western Kentucky University Scholarships (deadlines vary)
Western Kentucky University awards merit-based scholarships to incoming undergraduate students based on their academic achievements. Eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and other pertinent information are provided per scholarship categories. Click here for details and to apply.
The President's Outdoor Scholars Program (deadline not given)From the University of Montevallo website: "If you enjoy outdoor pursuits, the President’s Outdoor Scholars is for you. Simplify your life, unplug and enjoy the great outdoors with like-minded students who love experiencing Mother Nature as much as you." Click HERE for details and to apply.
February 20, 2017 - Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (CEMC)
Twelve graduating high school seniors (from CEMC five county service area) will be awarded $1000 academic scholarships. Each scholarship is to be used toward tuition, text books, and/or required class materials after the winner has enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited Tennessee college, university, or trade school of his/her choice. Scholarship awards are payable directly to the institution upon proof of enrollment. Click HERE for details and an application. (Note: Although the application indicates a February 22, 2017 deadline, you need to turn in the application to you counselor by the end of the day on February 20. This is to allow time for the counselors to process/consolidate the applications so they will be ready for CEMC to pick up on the morning of February 22.)
Februray 22, 2017 - CEMC Washington Youth Tour 2017
For current 11th grade students only - More than 6,000 high school juniors from across Tennessee have participated in the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour since it started in the 1960s. Visit http://www.tnelectric.org/youthtour/ for resources and rules to help you write the best short story. This website will also tell you a little bit more about electric cooperatives and the reasons they have provided this opportunity to students for more than 50 years!
February 23, 2017 - Toyota Teen Driver
Create a 30-60 second video about how to make teens safer drivers. Grand prize is $15,000, other cash prizes available to the runners-up. Work alone or in groups of 2-4. Open to 9th-12th graders. http://www.teendrive365inschool.com/teens/video-challenge
February 28, 2017 - Regions Riding Forward Scholarships, sponsored by Regions Bank
Throughout history, African-Americans have been instrumental to the progress we’ve made together as a nation. In honor of their extraordinary achievements – and Black History Month – we’re proud to offer the Regions Riding Forward® Scholarship Essay Contest. High School and College students can enter for an opportunity to win a $5,000 or $3,500 scholarship. Regions will award $5,000 scholarships to 15 high school seniors who live in states with Regions branches and will attend an accredited college in the U.S. during the 2017-2018 academic school year. Click HERE for details and to apply.
March 1, 2017 - The Mike Groves' Memorial Scholarship, established by the Clarksville Association of Realtors®
The Clarksville Association of Realtors® has recently established the Mike Groves' Memorial Scholarship. Mike Groves was a past president of the Clarksville Association of Realtors®, and had a passion for education, as well as helping Realtors step into different leadership roles in the community. After his sudden passing last year, the Clarksville Association of Realtors® voted to start a scholarship in Mike's honor. Click HERE for details and an application.
March 1, 2017 - Cornerstone Financial Credit Union $25,000 Scholarship Program
The application process is now open for the 7th annual Cornerstone Financial Credit Union Scholarship Program, December 1, 2016 through March 1, 2017. College-bound high school seniors in Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery, Rutherford, Sumner and Williamson Counties, as well as Tennessee residents with a parent or guardian who is a Cornerstone member can apply. We will select one $5000 scholarship winner and 20 $1000 scholarship winners. Click HERE for details and HERE to apply.
March 1, 2017 - MOAA (for Military Children)
Scholarships and interest free loans for up to $5500 per year are available for children of active or retired officers or enlisted military personnel. Selection is based on scholastic ability (minimum 3.0 GPA), activities, and financial need. Check the website for additional loan and scholarship programs. One application covers all scholarships and loans. Students must have a sponsor who is a member of MOAA or Voices for America’s Troops. http://www.moaa.org/Content/Benefits-and-Discounts/Education-Assistance/Education-Assistance.aspx
March 1, 2016 - Murray Wise Associates Foundation Agriculture Scholarship
Agriculture scholarships award opportunities starting at $1000 which are renewable annually for four years provided certain conditions are met. These conditions will be agreed upon prior to acceptance of the award. Qualified applicants need to have strong academic credentials as measured by class rank, grade point average and test scores. Candidates must also have demonstrated leadership qualities, particularly in agriculture and community-based activities. Click here for details and to apply.
March 1, 2017 - Tennessee Electronic Security Association Scholarship
Awards amount varies. Student must have a parent who is a full-time active duty employee of a police or sheriff’s department or a fulltime paid or volunteer member of a fire department in TN. http://www.tnesa.com/
March 1, 2017 - American Chemical Society
Renewable scholarship for up to $5000 per year for an African American, Hispanic, or Native American Student majoring in Chemistry or a related field (not Premed or Pharmacy). http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars.html
March 4, 2017 - Stan and Thelma Plumlee Scholarship
Up to $8000 for a student associated with the manufactured housing industry (by living in a manufactured home, working in the industry, or having a relative that works in the manufactured housing industry) and plan on attending a Tennessee college, university or trade school. For more information, visit http://tnmha.org/TMHA2/html.pages/Scholarship/Scholarship_information.htm.
March 15, 2017 - American Foreign Service Association Essay Contest
High school students in grades 9 through 12 are encouraged to place themselves in the shoes of a member of the Foreign Service, a diplomat promoting peace, assigned to one of four embassies. Essays written in a memo format should provide recommendations to the ambassador addressing the refugee/internally displaced persons crisis in their host country. Winner receives a $2500 prize, all expense paid trip to DC, a meeting with the Secretary of State and a full scholarship for a Semester at Sea upon enrollment to your university. To apply, go to http://www.afsa.org/essay-contest.
March 15, 2017 - Community Foundation Scholarship Online Application
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee is now accepting scholarship applications. The applications are available on their website at www.cfmt.org/request/scholarships. Students need only complete one application to be considered for any CFMT scholarship for which they are eligible.
March 15, 2016 - Fort Campbell Spouses' Club Scholarship
The Fort Campbell Spouses' Club awards scholarships to graduating dependent children of active-duty, retired or deceased military personnel of all ranks. Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll full-time in college (undergraduate) or vocational school. The military sponsor of the applicant must live within 40 miles of Fort Campbell. Applicants whose sponsors are on unaccompanied tours may, on a case-by-case basis, be granted a waiver of the 40-mile requirement. Scholarships will be based on academic achievement, personal achievement and community involvement -- not financial need. Click HERE for a flyer, HERE for the 2017 High School Scholarship Application, and HERE for a 2017 Continuing Education Scholarship Application.
March 15th - The Univ of Tennessee at Chattanooga Majorie Watson Mathematics Scholarship
This $5000 scholarship is intended for an incoming freshman attending the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga who majors in mathematics. Click here for the application and details.
March 23, 2017 (the application states "postmarked by March 23, 2015" but that's a typo.)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Nu Kappa Omega Chapter is committed to the development of young people. In order to foster our young people’s growth, Nu Kappa Omega Chapter is pleased to announce the availability of the “Minority Scholarship”. This scholarship is designed to assist deserving minority students with purchasing books and other supplies for college. Each scholarship recipient will be awarded $1000.00. Click HERE for details and an application.
March 27, 2017 (by 5:00 pm) - University of Tennessee at Martin - Dept of Communications Freshman Scholarship
UTM's Dept of Communications will award three $1,000 scholarships to incoming freshmen who declare Communications as their major. Click HERE for an application.
March 30, 2017 - SleekLens Academic Scholarship
$2,000 - 3 Awards. Write a 2000-2600 word essay on social media. https://sleeklens.com/the-sleeklens-academic-scholarship/
March 31, 2017 - .eCampus Tours
Two $1000 scholarships are awarded at random. www.ecampustours.com
March 31, 2017 - CLARK JOHNS – JOE STEPHENS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND ($1,000 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD)
OFFERED BY CLARKSVILLE LODGE NO. 89 FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF TENNESSEE
Click HERE for details and an application
March 31, 2017 - The Screaming Eagle Foundation Scholarship
In partnership with the Patriot Foundation, the Screaming Eagle Foundation offers secondary education and future use scholarship opportunities for surviving dependent children of Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division and Fort Campbell units who have been killed or severely wounded since September 11, 2001 in the Global War on Terror. Click HERE for details and an application.
April 3, 2017 by 4:00 pm - The David E. Hinton Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is for a CMCSS graduating senior who plans to attend Austin Peay State University and major in an agriculture-related area. Click HERE for details and an application.
April 10, 2017 - The Clarksville Civitan Club Western Grizzard Memorial Scholarship
The Clarksville Civitan Club sponsors an academic scholarship to Austin Peay State University, renewable for up to three more years (maximum of two semesters per academic year). This scholarship pays $500.00 per semester (payable directly to APSU) and is available to a May graduate from a high school in the Clarskville-Montgomery County School System. Click HERE for details and an application.
April 15, 2017 - Queen City Lodge No. 761 Larry C. Alford II Scholarship
The Queen City Lodge No. 761, Free and Accepted Masons of Tennessee are awarding a $500 scholarship (renewable) to a qualified high school senior. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and be a resident of Montgomery County. Click HERE for details and an application.
April 15, 2017 - Minority Teacher Fellows Program
$5,000 per year for minority TN residents who pursue a teacher dertification at an eligible TN college. Must have at least a 2.75 GPA and 18 ACT. https://www.tn.gov/collegepays/article/minority-teaching-fellows-program
April 28, 2017 - Ayn Rand “Atlas Shrugged”
Prizes range from $20,000 to $50 for essays on the book. Apply at https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#atlasshrugged-1
April 28, 2017 - Clarksville National Pan-Hellenic Council Scholarship
The Scholarship Committee of the Clarksville National Pan-Hellenic Council is accepting applications for the Annual Scholarship Program for school year 2016-17. The scholarship is available to qualifying high school seniors enrolled in a Clarksville-Montgomery County school. This scholarship is for $500 and is payable to the university or college in the student's name upon verification of enrollment. Click HERE for details and an application.
May 1, 2017 - James McCutchen Marine Corps League Scholarship
The Marine Corps League Detachment #603 is awarding a $1000 scholarship to a high school senior entering Austin Peay State University for Fall 2017. Click HERE for details and an application.
May 30, 2017 - The Montesi Scholarship
A $2500 Scholarship is available from Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu & Montesi law firm for a student who submits an original 500 word or LESS essay on how Driving and Texting has affected your life or an experience of how it has impacted someone you know. For more information or to apply, visit http://www.gkbm.com/montesi-scholarship.
May 31, 2017 - The Ron Brown Scholar Program Guided Pathway Support Program
The Guided Pathway Support Program (GPS) helps African-American juniors and seniors navigate the path to top colleges by directing students to the most comprehensive and reliable resources available. GPS teaches students how to prepare for, apply to, pay for, persist in and graduate from college. Click HERE for details and an application.
June 19, 2017 - The Big Sun Scholarships
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. Click HERE for details.
July 15, 2017 - Dependent Children Scholarship Program
For a dependent child of a Tennessee law enforcement officer, fireman or emergency medical technician who has been killed or totally/permanently disabled due to work. Must attend a Tennessee college. Apply at http://www.tn.gov/collegepays/article/dependent-children-scholarship-program
