Scholarship Newsletter
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.
Tennessee Scholarships - Various Deadines
Visit: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-state/tennessee-scholarships/
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.
Various Deadlines - CollegeforTN.org
You can access the link directly, or through Naviance.
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 - Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee
Click HERE to download the list of scholarship opportunities provided by the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee.
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 Bee
This site has numerous scholarships. Many are unusual and little known. Click HERE for the website.
VARIOUS DEADLINES - College Board Search Engine
Click HERE for the search engine.
Varsity Tutors
Monthly contest. $1000 is given every month for your essay response to a prompt. www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
Year-round - Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
APPLICATIONS OPEN YEAR ROUND
Marines make legendary sacrifices. Sending their children to school shouldn’t be one of them.
That’s why at the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation we've been honoring Marines by educating their children for more than half a century. Our scholarships provide access to affordable education for the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen attending post-high school, undergraduate, and career technical education programs.
We’re committed to supporting Marine children in pursuit of their educational goals and there’s no more versatile educational path than through Career and Technical Education (CTE). From health sciences to finance, IT to manufacturing, CTE professionals are on the cutting edge of today’s most hands-on careers.
This scholarship is for students planning to attend a non-degree certificate program or vocational training that is 12 months or less at a community college or private career school listed on College Navigator.
CLICK HERE TO CHECK FOR ELIGIBILITY
October 25, 2019 - Horatio Alger Association
These scholarships range in value from $5,000 to $22,000 each year. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Students must graduate in spring/summer of 2020 and commit to pursue a bachelor's degree. Click here for details and to apply.
October 31, 2019 - Coca-Cola Scholars
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is awarding $3 million in scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, commitment to community, and academic achievement. Click here to apply.
October 31, 2019 - VFW Voice of Democracy contest
Students in grades 9-12 can compete for more than $2 million in scholarships by submitting an essay or an audio essay. Click here for the application.
November 1, 2019 - Tennessee Promise Scholarship
Tennessee Promise offers two years of tuition-free community or technical college to recent graduates of Tennessee high schools. Students can apply between August 1 and November 1. To apply, visit www.tnpromise.gov
November 1, 2019 - Auburn University Scholarships
Students planning to apply for scholarships should have a complete admission application file by November 1. The minimum test score and high school GPA required for consideration must be reflected on the applicant record by December 1. Following receipt by Auburn University, it may take up to three days before test scores and GPAs are updated in AUSOM. Click here for details.
November 1, 2019 - UT Knoxville Scholarships
You must apply for admission by the November 1 deadline in order to be eligible to apply for competitive scholarships including the category called Chancellor’s Scholarships. Admitted students will receive an e-mail with the link to the scholarship application, which you need to complete by December 15. We strongly encourage you to apply for admission as early as possible.
November 15 - Austin Peay State University Academic Scholarships (Priority deadline)
Please note that meeting the eligibility requirements for a scholarship does not guarantee receipt of the scholarship. To be considered for scholarships which are given through Admissions, please complete your Admissions application before the priority date of November 15. Click here for details on APSU academic scholarships.
November 15, 2019 - Covenant College Scholarships
Most of our institutional scholarships are awarded to students based solely on information we collect during the admissions process and no separate scholarship application is required.
There are several competitive scholarships, however, that do require separate applications. The deadline for each is November 15 of the year before you expect to enroll.
December 1 - Belmont University Merit-based Scholarships
December 1 is the priority application deadline for consideration for Belmont’s most competitive named and departmental scholarships. All components of the application for admission must be received by this date for the applicant to be deemed eligible for consideration.
http://www.belmont.edu/sfs/scholarships/merit.html
December 1 - MTSU Honors College Buchanan Fellowship Scholarship
For students with an ACT score of 29 or above and a GPA of 3.5 or above, we offer the opportunity to apply for the Buchanan Fellowship. This is the highest scholarship given at MTSU and includes full tuition waiver (up to 16 hours) for four years, priority registration, a book allowance, and much more. This is a competitive scholarship and is limited to 20 students per year. To apply, click here.
December 1 - Middle Tennessee State University Scholarships
To be considered for a Freshman Guaranteed Scholarships, students must be a first-time incoming freshman who plans to enroll at MTSU in the Summer or Fall semester. Students must have ALL of the following on file with the Admissions Office by December 1 to be considered for a scholarship:
December 1 - Murray State University Scholarships
Murray State University has numerous academic and leadership scholarship opportunities. To be considered, students must apply online every year. For more information, click here.
December 1 - University of Memphis Scholarships
The Scholarship Office at the University of Memphis evaluates first-time freshmen for academic scholarships.To be eligible for consideration of these awards, students should be admitted to the University of Memphis before the December 1 priority consideration date. Students should apply for admission early to receive maximum consideration for all available scholarships. Click here for details.
December 1 - University of Missouri George Brooks Scholarship
Students from ethnic groups that have been historically underrepresented (African-American, Hispanic and Native American) are eligible for this scholarship. Seniors with a minimum ACT composite of 25 are eligible to apply for this $7500 scholarship. For more information, click here.
December 1, 2019 - UT Martin Scholarships
UT Martin offers multiple scholarships with deadlines varying from December 1 to February 1.
Click here for information and to apply.
December 1 - Vanderbilt University Merit Scholarships
Students interested in being considered for the Ingram, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and/or Chancellor's Scholarship must first apply for admission by submitting the Common Application, Coalition Application, QuestBridge Application, or the Universal College Application to Vanderbilt. Within two business days of submitting your application for admission to Vanderbilt, you should receive an email from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions explaining how to create your online MyAppVU account. Under the Scholarship Application option in MyAppVU, you will be able to select the signature program(s) to which you wish to apply. Applications for all scholarships must be submitted by December 1, 2019 for prospective freshmen students. Click here for details
December 13, 2019 - Sallie Mae Scholarship
Enter to win a $500 scholarship! Submit a typed statement between 250-300 words to Ms. Sherman by Friday Dec. 13, answering the question: "How can one person make a difference in the world?" One CHS student will be announced as the winner on Monday Dec. 16!
December 15 - Burger King Scholars Program
Burger King employees, their dependent children, spouses or domestic partners are eligible to receive up to $50,000 in scholarship awards. Apply online beginning October 15th at http://bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram
December 15 - ETSU Honors Scholars Program & scholarship information
This full scholarship is available to 22 students entering ETSU. Eligibility criteria include a 29 ACT, 3.5 GPA, and evidence of community and leadership activities. Click here for ETSU scholarship information.
December 15 - Tennessee Tech University Scholarships
Tennessee Tech offers more than 550 scholarships.To be considered for these, you must apply through ScholarWeb, TTU's online scholarship database and application system. Please refer to our website at https://www.tntech.edu/scholarships/index.php for detailed procedures on applying for
scholarships.
December 15 - The Scarlett Family Foundation Business Scholarship
This foundations mission is to provide support to Middle Tennessee students pursuing a business degree or STEM approved degree. Requirements include a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher GPA and demonstrated financial need. Students must be planning to enroll full-time and complete a four year degree. Scholarship amounts vary based upon financial need. The minimum amount will be $2,500 per academic year. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years. The application window for the 2020-21 school year will open September 15, 2019. Apply online at http://www.scarlettfoundation.org/middle-tennessee/scholarships.htm
December 31, 2019 - Culinary Institute of America Grant
From the Culinary Institute of America: "What better way to end 2019 than by helping your students receive a $1,000 Early Application Grant from The Culinary Institute of America! All they have to do is submit their completed application—including all supporting docs like their official transcripts, essay, and recommendation--by December 31, 2019. We’ll process their file right away and, if they’re admitted, they’ll automatically receive the $1,000 grant." Click HERE to apply.
January 10, 2020 - The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship
The American Legion's National High School Oratorical Scholarship Program - "A Constitutional Speech Contest" aims to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. Scholarships totaling $6,000 will be awarded to students taking part in the state contest. The state winner will receive a $3,000 scholarship, plus an all expenses paid trip to Indianapolis, Indiana, to compete in the national contest, April 17-19, 2020 and a part of the $138,000 national scholarship pool. Click here for details and to apply.
January 15 - Western Kentucky University Academic Merit Awards
WKU offers several types of scholarships for beginning freshmen. They include Academic Scholarships, Leadership Scholarships, Departmental Scholarships, and Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) Scholarships. Applications MUST be postmarked by January 15. For more information, click here.
January 24, 2020 - Tennessee Concrete Association High School Essay Contest
The Tennessee Concrete Association (TCA) is once again sponsoring the annual High School Essay Contest for Tennessee students. For detail and an application, click here.
February 1 - University of Memphis Emerging Leaders & First Scholars
These scholarships require separate applications and have a February 1st deadline. The $5500 per year Emerging Leaders scholarship is awarded to a limited number of students with demonstrated leadership backgrounds and interest in leadership development programs. The $5000 per year First Scholars scholarship is awarded to a limited number of first-generation college students whose parents have no education beyond two years of college.
February 1 - University of Tennessee @ Martin
The UT Martin Scholarship Online Application is open from October 15 – February 1, unless otherwise noted on the scholarship deadline. Click here to apply.
February 1, 2020 - Michelle Merrit Scholarship Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
This $500 scholarship is available to qualifying high school female seniors (3.0 GPA or higher) enrolled in a Clarksville-Montgomery County School. Click here for details and to apply.
February 14 - Ned McWherter Scholars Program
The Ned McWherter Scholars Program is intended to encourage academically superior Tennessee high school graduates to attend college in Tennessee. The award is $6000 per academic year, $3000 from the State of Tennessee and $3000 from the college or university attended and it is a renewable scholarship. To be eligible, the applicant must: have a minimum composite score of 29 on the ACT or 1280 on the SAT (math and critical reading only); have at least a 3.5 unweighted cumulative grade point average, and be a resident of Tennessee, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and attend an eligible Tennessee college or university full time. For details and to apply online, click here.
February 15, 2020 - Harry Galbreath Scholarship
This scholarship is for student athletes who are from families that have a “demonstrated financial need.” That is a requirement. Click HERE for additional requirements. The application process is somewhat lengthy, so apply as soon as possible. As previously stated, the applicants MUST have a “demonstrated financial need.” The scholarship is not intended for students who are financially stable. Click HERE for application completion instructions. For additional details and the application, visit: http://www.etf.org/scholarships.
February 15 - DAR Scholarships
Daughters of the American Revolution award approximately $150,000 annually in scholarships. Some of the special scholarship areas include: American Indian, Medical/Nursing, Learning Disabled, etc. The deadline for all scholarship categories is February 15th. Please visit the website to apply. http://dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
February 15 - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Grote Chemistry Scholarship
The Department of Chemistry and Physics at UT Chattanooga announces will award $12,000 scholarships (3,000 per year for four years) to as many as three entering freshman majoring in Chemistry. For details and to apply online, click here. Note: a separate "Application for Admission" to the university must be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions at UTC by February 1, 2020.
February 15 - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Westbrook Scholarship
The Department of Chemistry and Physics at UT Chattanooga will award $12,000 scholarships (3,000 per year for four years) to as many as ten entering freshman majoring in Chemistry or Physics. For details and to apply online, click here. Note: a separate "Application for Admission" to the university must be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions at UTC by February 1, 2019.
March 1 - Austin Peay State University Scholarships
MCHS seniors that have applied and been accepted to APSU should search for additional APSU scholarships by clicking on the "Explore Scholarships" button on their website. Click here for the link. The deadline to apply for these is March 1.
March 1 - 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). Applications are accepted beginning November 1. Click here for details and to apply.
March 1 - TEA Don Sahli-Kathy Woodall Sons and Daughters Scholarship
Scholarship is available to a TEA member's child who is a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student, and is planning to enroll, or is already enrolled, in a Tennessee college, majoring in education.
Click here for information and to apply.
March 15 - Community Foundation Scholarship Online Application
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee offers a variety of scholarships. 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 - SAE Engineering Scholarships
This web site has a number of engineering scholarships.
http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/hsengineering.htm
June 1 - Kids' Chance of Tennessee
The Kids’ Chance of Tennessee Scholarship Program awards scholarships to dependent children of a parent or guardian who has been seriously, catastrophically or fatally injured as a result of a work-related accident that meets the criteria of the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Act and that has resulted in a substantial financial need. Scholarship recipients must also meet the following requirements:
June 12, 2020 - Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Program
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants will award $1000 to a graduating senior. Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of their web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php
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.
Tennessee Scholarships - Various Deadines
Visit: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-state/tennessee-scholarships/
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.
Various Deadlines - CollegeforTN.org
You can access the link directly, or through Naviance.
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 - Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee
Click HERE to download the list of scholarship opportunities provided by the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee.
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 Bee
This site has numerous scholarships. Many are unusual and little known. Click HERE for the website.
VARIOUS DEADLINES - College Board Search Engine
Click HERE for the search engine.
Varsity Tutors
Monthly contest. $1000 is given every month for your essay response to a prompt. www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
Year-round - Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
APPLICATIONS OPEN YEAR ROUND
Marines make legendary sacrifices. Sending their children to school shouldn’t be one of them.
That’s why at the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation we've been honoring Marines by educating their children for more than half a century. Our scholarships provide access to affordable education for the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen attending post-high school, undergraduate, and career technical education programs.
We’re committed to supporting Marine children in pursuit of their educational goals and there’s no more versatile educational path than through Career and Technical Education (CTE). From health sciences to finance, IT to manufacturing, CTE professionals are on the cutting edge of today’s most hands-on careers.
This scholarship is for students planning to attend a non-degree certificate program or vocational training that is 12 months or less at a community college or private career school listed on College Navigator.
CLICK HERE TO CHECK FOR ELIGIBILITY
October 25, 2019 - Horatio Alger Association
These scholarships range in value from $5,000 to $22,000 each year. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Students must graduate in spring/summer of 2020 and commit to pursue a bachelor's degree. Click here for details and to apply.
October 31, 2019 - Coca-Cola Scholars
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is awarding $3 million in scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, commitment to community, and academic achievement. Click here to apply.
October 31, 2019 - VFW Voice of Democracy contest
Students in grades 9-12 can compete for more than $2 million in scholarships by submitting an essay or an audio essay. Click here for the application.
November 1, 2019 - Tennessee Promise Scholarship
Tennessee Promise offers two years of tuition-free community or technical college to recent graduates of Tennessee high schools. Students can apply between August 1 and November 1. To apply, visit www.tnpromise.gov
November 1, 2019 - Auburn University Scholarships
Students planning to apply for scholarships should have a complete admission application file by November 1. The minimum test score and high school GPA required for consideration must be reflected on the applicant record by December 1. Following receipt by Auburn University, it may take up to three days before test scores and GPAs are updated in AUSOM. Click here for details.
November 1, 2019 - UT Knoxville Scholarships
You must apply for admission by the November 1 deadline in order to be eligible to apply for competitive scholarships including the category called Chancellor’s Scholarships. Admitted students will receive an e-mail with the link to the scholarship application, which you need to complete by December 15. We strongly encourage you to apply for admission as early as possible.
November 15 - Austin Peay State University Academic Scholarships (Priority deadline)
Please note that meeting the eligibility requirements for a scholarship does not guarantee receipt of the scholarship. To be considered for scholarships which are given through Admissions, please complete your Admissions application before the priority date of November 15. Click here for details on APSU academic scholarships.
November 15, 2019 - Covenant College Scholarships
Most of our institutional scholarships are awarded to students based solely on information we collect during the admissions process and no separate scholarship application is required.
There are several competitive scholarships, however, that do require separate applications. The deadline for each is November 15 of the year before you expect to enroll.
December 1 - Belmont University Merit-based Scholarships
December 1 is the priority application deadline for consideration for Belmont’s most competitive named and departmental scholarships. All components of the application for admission must be received by this date for the applicant to be deemed eligible for consideration.
http://www.belmont.edu/sfs/scholarships/merit.html
December 1 - MTSU Honors College Buchanan Fellowship Scholarship
For students with an ACT score of 29 or above and a GPA of 3.5 or above, we offer the opportunity to apply for the Buchanan Fellowship. This is the highest scholarship given at MTSU and includes full tuition waiver (up to 16 hours) for four years, priority registration, a book allowance, and much more. This is a competitive scholarship and is limited to 20 students per year. To apply, click here.
December 1 - Middle Tennessee State University Scholarships
To be considered for a Freshman Guaranteed Scholarships, students must be a first-time incoming freshman who plans to enroll at MTSU in the Summer or Fall semester. Students must have ALL of the following on file with the Admissions Office by December 1 to be considered for a scholarship:
- Admission application
- Application fee paid
- Qualifying official ACT and/or SAT test score (without the writing subscore)
- Only ACT/SAT scores through the December test date are considered
- Qualifying official sixth-semester high school transcript with cumulative GPA requirement
- Must be US Citizen or permanent resident
December 1 - Murray State University Scholarships
Murray State University has numerous academic and leadership scholarship opportunities. To be considered, students must apply online every year. For more information, click here.
December 1 - University of Memphis Scholarships
The Scholarship Office at the University of Memphis evaluates first-time freshmen for academic scholarships.To be eligible for consideration of these awards, students should be admitted to the University of Memphis before the December 1 priority consideration date. Students should apply for admission early to receive maximum consideration for all available scholarships. Click here for details.
December 1 - University of Missouri George Brooks Scholarship
Students from ethnic groups that have been historically underrepresented (African-American, Hispanic and Native American) are eligible for this scholarship. Seniors with a minimum ACT composite of 25 are eligible to apply for this $7500 scholarship. For more information, click here.
December 1, 2019 - UT Martin Scholarships
UT Martin offers multiple scholarships with deadlines varying from December 1 to February 1.
Click here for information and to apply.
December 1 - Vanderbilt University Merit Scholarships
Students interested in being considered for the Ingram, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and/or Chancellor's Scholarship must first apply for admission by submitting the Common Application, Coalition Application, QuestBridge Application, or the Universal College Application to Vanderbilt. Within two business days of submitting your application for admission to Vanderbilt, you should receive an email from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions explaining how to create your online MyAppVU account. Under the Scholarship Application option in MyAppVU, you will be able to select the signature program(s) to which you wish to apply. Applications for all scholarships must be submitted by December 1, 2019 for prospective freshmen students. Click here for details
December 13, 2019 - Sallie Mae Scholarship
Enter to win a $500 scholarship! Submit a typed statement between 250-300 words to Ms. Sherman by Friday Dec. 13, answering the question: "How can one person make a difference in the world?" One CHS student will be announced as the winner on Monday Dec. 16!
December 15 - Burger King Scholars Program
Burger King employees, their dependent children, spouses or domestic partners are eligible to receive up to $50,000 in scholarship awards. Apply online beginning October 15th at http://bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram
December 15 - ETSU Honors Scholars Program & scholarship information
This full scholarship is available to 22 students entering ETSU. Eligibility criteria include a 29 ACT, 3.5 GPA, and evidence of community and leadership activities. Click here for ETSU scholarship information.
December 15 - Tennessee Tech University Scholarships
Tennessee Tech offers more than 550 scholarships.To be considered for these, you must apply through ScholarWeb, TTU's online scholarship database and application system. Please refer to our website at https://www.tntech.edu/scholarships/index.php for detailed procedures on applying for
scholarships.
December 15 - The Scarlett Family Foundation Business Scholarship
This foundations mission is to provide support to Middle Tennessee students pursuing a business degree or STEM approved degree. Requirements include a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher GPA and demonstrated financial need. Students must be planning to enroll full-time and complete a four year degree. Scholarship amounts vary based upon financial need. The minimum amount will be $2,500 per academic year. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years. The application window for the 2020-21 school year will open September 15, 2019. Apply online at http://www.scarlettfoundation.org/middle-tennessee/scholarships.htm
December 31, 2019 - Culinary Institute of America Grant
From the Culinary Institute of America: "What better way to end 2019 than by helping your students receive a $1,000 Early Application Grant from The Culinary Institute of America! All they have to do is submit their completed application—including all supporting docs like their official transcripts, essay, and recommendation--by December 31, 2019. We’ll process their file right away and, if they’re admitted, they’ll automatically receive the $1,000 grant." Click HERE to apply.
January 10, 2020 - The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship
The American Legion's National High School Oratorical Scholarship Program - "A Constitutional Speech Contest" aims to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. Scholarships totaling $6,000 will be awarded to students taking part in the state contest. The state winner will receive a $3,000 scholarship, plus an all expenses paid trip to Indianapolis, Indiana, to compete in the national contest, April 17-19, 2020 and a part of the $138,000 national scholarship pool. Click here for details and to apply.
January 15 - Western Kentucky University Academic Merit Awards
WKU offers several types of scholarships for beginning freshmen. They include Academic Scholarships, Leadership Scholarships, Departmental Scholarships, and Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) Scholarships. Applications MUST be postmarked by January 15. For more information, click here.
January 24, 2020 - Tennessee Concrete Association High School Essay Contest
The Tennessee Concrete Association (TCA) is once again sponsoring the annual High School Essay Contest for Tennessee students. For detail and an application, click here.
February 1 - University of Memphis Emerging Leaders & First Scholars
These scholarships require separate applications and have a February 1st deadline. The $5500 per year Emerging Leaders scholarship is awarded to a limited number of students with demonstrated leadership backgrounds and interest in leadership development programs. The $5000 per year First Scholars scholarship is awarded to a limited number of first-generation college students whose parents have no education beyond two years of college.
February 1 - University of Tennessee @ Martin
The UT Martin Scholarship Online Application is open from October 15 – February 1, unless otherwise noted on the scholarship deadline. Click here to apply.
February 1, 2020 - Michelle Merrit Scholarship Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
This $500 scholarship is available to qualifying high school female seniors (3.0 GPA or higher) enrolled in a Clarksville-Montgomery County School. Click here for details and to apply.
February 14 - Ned McWherter Scholars Program
The Ned McWherter Scholars Program is intended to encourage academically superior Tennessee high school graduates to attend college in Tennessee. The award is $6000 per academic year, $3000 from the State of Tennessee and $3000 from the college or university attended and it is a renewable scholarship. To be eligible, the applicant must: have a minimum composite score of 29 on the ACT or 1280 on the SAT (math and critical reading only); have at least a 3.5 unweighted cumulative grade point average, and be a resident of Tennessee, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and attend an eligible Tennessee college or university full time. For details and to apply online, click here.
February 15, 2020 - Harry Galbreath Scholarship
This scholarship is for student athletes who are from families that have a “demonstrated financial need.” That is a requirement. Click HERE for additional requirements. The application process is somewhat lengthy, so apply as soon as possible. As previously stated, the applicants MUST have a “demonstrated financial need.” The scholarship is not intended for students who are financially stable. Click HERE for application completion instructions. For additional details and the application, visit: http://www.etf.org/scholarships.
February 15 - DAR Scholarships
Daughters of the American Revolution award approximately $150,000 annually in scholarships. Some of the special scholarship areas include: American Indian, Medical/Nursing, Learning Disabled, etc. The deadline for all scholarship categories is February 15th. Please visit the website to apply. http://dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
February 15 - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Grote Chemistry Scholarship
The Department of Chemistry and Physics at UT Chattanooga announces will award $12,000 scholarships (3,000 per year for four years) to as many as three entering freshman majoring in Chemistry. For details and to apply online, click here. Note: a separate "Application for Admission" to the university must be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions at UTC by February 1, 2020.
February 15 - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Westbrook Scholarship
The Department of Chemistry and Physics at UT Chattanooga will award $12,000 scholarships (3,000 per year for four years) to as many as ten entering freshman majoring in Chemistry or Physics. For details and to apply online, click here. Note: a separate "Application for Admission" to the university must be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions at UTC by February 1, 2019.
March 1 - Austin Peay State University Scholarships
MCHS seniors that have applied and been accepted to APSU should search for additional APSU scholarships by clicking on the "Explore Scholarships" button on their website. Click here for the link. The deadline to apply for these is March 1.
March 1 - 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). Applications are accepted beginning November 1. Click here for details and to apply.
March 1 - TEA Don Sahli-Kathy Woodall Sons and Daughters Scholarship
Scholarship is available to a TEA member's child who is a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student, and is planning to enroll, or is already enrolled, in a Tennessee college, majoring in education.
Click here for information and to apply.
March 15 - Community Foundation Scholarship Online Application
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee offers a variety of scholarships. 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 - SAE Engineering Scholarships
This web site has a number of engineering scholarships.
http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/hsengineering.htm
June 1 - Kids' Chance of Tennessee
The Kids’ Chance of Tennessee Scholarship Program awards scholarships to dependent children of a parent or guardian who has been seriously, catastrophically or fatally injured as a result of a work-related accident that meets the criteria of the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Act and that has resulted in a substantial financial need. Scholarship recipients must also meet the following requirements:
- Must be a legal resident of the State of Tennessee
- A dependent of a parent or guardian who has suffered a serious or catastrophic injury and/or permanent disability, or was fatally injured as a result of a work-related accident
- Must be between the ages of 16 – 25 years old
- Must be able to demonstrate substantial financial need
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student at a post-secondary school (university, technical college, etc.)
- Must demonstrate superior academic achievement and aptitude
June 12, 2020 - Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Program
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants will award $1000 to a graduating senior. Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of their web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php
