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1	Scholarships
2	Check back often as this site will update weekly throughout the year. You should never pay to apply and should use caution if an application feels suspicious. Deadlines in bold have been updated for the 26-27 school year.
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4	Helpful Resources
5	NAME	GRADE	TYPE	AMOUNT	DEADLINE
6	Big Future		Take a career quiz, college quiz, and scholarship quiz!
7	College for TN		Includes TN specific details on colleges, careers, and financial aid.
8	The Common Application		One application form is good for hundreds of institutions.
9	Common Black College Application		Apply to over 50 HBCUs for $20 with one application.
10	Fastweb		Scholarship matching service. Alerts you by email, so, choose an email you will check often. Also, make sure this email contains words/phrases you are not embarrased for an institution to see.
11	Going Merry Scholarship Database		GREAT website to search for scholarships!!!
12	Guaranteed Scholarships		Guaranteed Scholarships are usually unlimited in number, and require no interview, essay, portfolio, audition, competition or other "secondary" requirement. Just meet the criteria listed, adhere to the application deadlines set by the individual colleges and universities, gain admission, enroll, and receive your scholarship or scholarships.
13	Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities		This site provides resources and scholarship opportunities for students who are DACA, permanent residents, and US citizens. Some apply to high school seniors and some are not available until you are a college student.
14	Hispanic Student Scholarships		Resources for Hispanic students that are both documented and undocumented.
15	Hispanic & Latino Financial Resources		Financial barriers and solutions Hispanic and Latino students face.
16	Niche Scholarship Search		Search by category or by your eligibility
17	Scholarships.com		A free scholarship search engine.
18	Scholarship Owl		1 application. 100s of scholarships in the US.
19	Scholly		GREAT APP TO FIND SCHOLARSHIPS!!!
20	TN Electronic Library Scholarship Search		Offers Homework Help, Test Prep, Career Tools, etc.
21	TN Promise		Explains how you can go to a community or technical college for free.
22	The University Network		Scholarship search by category
23	Weird Scholarships		50 weird scholarships
24	On-Going Scholarships
25	NAME		ELIGIBILITY	AMOUNT	DEADLINE
26	AWS Welder Training Scholarship		Plan to attend a trade or community college welding program.	800-$1,000	Dec-Nov
27	"Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship		Students at any education level, state, field of study, and GPA will be considered.		Monthly
28	Big Future Scholarships		To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: Be a senior in high school. Be attending college or university by fall after graduation	$40,000- 24 Awards	Monthly
29	Cappex Easy College Money		Just answer a few questions and that's it.	$1,000	Monthly
30	CaptainU Student Athlete		Open to all athletes who plan to attend a 4 yr college. Must complete a CaptainU profile and will be judged on profile completeness, recruiting activity on CaptainU, and promotion of CaptainU.	$2,000	Quarterly
31	College Peas Standout Student		For the student who has something special that makes them different from their peers. Engaging in any activity that other teenagers don’t typically do. 2.0 GPA or higher. Submit a short essay describing a special skill, talent or interest that helps you standout from your peers. The essay should be no longer than 100 words.	$400	Revolving
32	Courage to Grow		US citizen, juniors or seniors with a 2.5 GPA or better. 250 words or less on why you should be awarded this scholarship.	$500	Monthly
33	Nashville Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee		This program offers PAID on-the-job training. Must be 18 and have a high school diploma or GED. For more info, please visit http://www.nejatc.org/index.php	Varies	After high school graduation or GED
34	“No Essay” College Scholarship		Sweepstakes. One entry per month. Login or register for a free account.	$2,000	Monthly
35	Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes		Legal residents of US and 17 or older and plans to enroll in an accredited US 2-yr or 4-yr college/university		Monthly
36	TN Strong Act-National Guard		Last dollar tuition reimbursement program available with enlisting in the TN National Guard. Pays up to 8 full-time semesters in Tennessee college.	Full Tuition	Rolling
37	Vol State Scholarships		List of scholarships available at Vol State.	Varies	Varies
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39	AUGUST
40	NAME		ELIGIBILITY	AMOUNT	DEADLINE
41	Make Me Laugh	9-12	Must be 14 yrs or older. 250-words (max) on “Describe an incident in your life, funny or embarrassing (fact or fiction), and make us laugh!”	$1,500	8/31
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43	SEPTEMBER
44	NAME		ELIGIBILITY	AMOUNT	DEADLINE
45	SUMNER COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHT, VOL STATE	9-12	6:00-7:30 Pickel Gym. Over 50+ colleges & universities in attendance. Talk to college reps about admissions, financial aid, student life, housing, and more!		9/10
46	The Gates Scholarship	12	Pell-grant eligible, US citizen or permanent resident, 3.3 GPA, leadership ability, with exceptional personal skills planning to enroll full-time at a 4-yr US institution	Last dollar	9/15
47	Coca-Cola Scholars	12	3.0 GPA. Apply online and are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees.	150 recipients of $20,000	9/30
48	Don't Text & Drive	9-12	There is no age limit. Students must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.	$1,000	9/30
49	Shout It Out	9-12	Must be 13 yrs or older. 250-words (max) on “If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?”	$1,500	9/30
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51	OCTOBER
52	NAME		ELIGIBILITY	AMOUNT	DEADLINE
53	FAFSA OPENS	12	Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application opens. The FAFSA is required for any financial aid consideration including Pell grants, state grants, and student loans. This is the only application for TN Hope Lottery Scholarship.	Variable	10/1
54	Hope Access Grant OPENS	12	2.75-2.99 GPA AND 18, 19, or 20 ACT, and adjusted gross family income of $36,000 or less on IRS tax form. For more information, please visit http://www.tn.gov/collegepays/article/tennessee-hope-access-grant1	Up to $875 at 2 yr colleges & $1,250 at 4 yr colleges	10/1
55	Aspire Award OPENS	12	Supplement to the Hope Scholarship above. Adjusted gross income must be less than $36,000 or less on IRS tax form. For more information, please visit http://www.tn.gov/collegepays/article/aspire-award	Up to $1,500/yr	10/1
56	Hope Foster Child Tuition Grant OPENS	12	For students who were in the custody of DCS for at least 1 year after 14th birthday. Must meet high school academic requirements for the Hope Scholarship or Hope Access Grant.	Variable	10/1
57	General Assembly Merit Scholarship (GAMS) OPENS	12	Supplement to the Hope Scholarship above. 3.75 GPA AND 29 ACT. Please visit http://www.tn.gov/collegepays/article/general-assembly-merit-scholarship for more information	Up to $1,000/yr	10/1
58	Hope Scholarship OPENS	12	TN resident 1 yr prior to application, 3.0 GPA OR 21 ACT. Complete FAFSA to apply. For more info, please visit http://www.tn.gov/collegepays/article/tennessee-hope-scholarship	Up to $1,500 at 2 yr colleges & $1,750 at 4 yr colleges the 1st & 2nd yrs Awards will increase during jr & sr yrs of college	10/1
59	QuestBridge College Match	12	US citizens, permanent residents, and students in a US high school regardless of citizenship. Outstanding academic ability (top 5-10% of class taking rigorous courses) despite facing economic challenges (family earning less than $60,000) and plan to attend a partner college (listed here http://www.questbridge.org/partner-colleges/overview-listing)	Full tuition, room, & board	10/1
60	Military Service Academy Day	6-12	Hosted at Gallatin High School. Families are welcome. Meet with reps, alumni, cadets, and midshipmen from the Military Service Academies and ROTC programs and learn about available college scholarships.		TBD
61	Young Arts Award	9-12	Be a young artist who is 15-18 years old or in grades 10-12, prepare audition or portfolio according to your discipline, review requirements, and apply online.	Cash awards & possible scholarship opportunities	10/6
62	AES Engineering	12	Will be awarded based on character as seen in your essay. 500-1000 word essay. You do NOT have to take engineering classes to apply. There is no application packet. Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year. Submit your essay to scholarships@aesengineers.com	$500	10/8
63	TSDAR	12	US citizen who will be attending an accredited U.S. 4-year college/university granting a degree. A 150 to 300 word essay is required, transcripts, resume, and two letters of recommendation from a minister, scout leader, employer or educator. Submit to your counselor who will forward it to the Chapter Chairman.The website deadline is different. We must follow the 10/5 deadline to submit to our Chapter Chairman	$2,500	TBD
64	ETSU Roan Scholars	12	Top priorities are character, intellectual curiosity, physical vigor, and leadership. US citizen or eligible non-citizen. Looking for leaders who have made a positive impact on their community/school who have the capacity, desire, and drive to make an even greater impact in the future, and who influence and inspire others to do the same.		10/15
65	Highpoint Health	12	Male Athlete, Female Athlete, or member of the Band.	3 awards given	TBD
66	Ellen Davies Rodgers / Zachariah Davies		Senior & US citizen becoming a full-time student entering his/her freshman year in an accredited US college/university. This scholarship is not limited to a particular curriculum. A 300 to 500 word essay is required, transcripts, resume, a narrative on patriotic endeavors, and three letters of recommendation from a minister, CAR Senior Leader, Scout leader, employer, supervisor or community program or educator (not more than one letter from each field). Submit to your counselor. We must follow the 10/19 deadline to submit to our Chapter Chairman.	$750	TBD
67	Delta Sigma Theta Sorority		African American female displaying leadership, academic excellence, and community involvement that plans to attend an accredited college or university. 3.0 GPA and 21 ACT. Ask your counselor to nominate you if interested.	7 - $1,500	TBD
68	Voice of Democracy Competition		Must be lawful US permanent resident or have applied for permanent residence and intends to become a US citizen in grades 9-12. Record a 3-5 minute audio essay on an audio CD or flash drive on the topic provided. Submit to your counselor.	Trip to Washington, DC & possible scholarships	10/31
69	Golden Door Scholarship	12	Open to undocumented, foreign-born people who do not possess a valid visa or other recognized immigration documentation in the US; Temporary Protected Status; U-1 visa; Pending Asylum case open with USCIS; Pending Refugee status; or DACA or DACA-eligible students. High financial need, lived in the US for at least 4 years before applying, and a 3.2 GPA are required. *Please note that US citizens or permanent residents are NOT eligible.	Tuition & Room & Board up to 4 yrs at partner colleges	10/31
70	Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship	9-12	Legal resident of US at least 14 yrs old & submit a 250 word or less essay in response to "Imagine that your high school/college has been overrun with Zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Use your brain to flesh out a plan to avoid the Zombies, including where you would hide and the top 5 things you would bring with you to stay alive."	$2,000	10/31
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72	NOVEMBER
73	NAME		ELIGIBILITY	AMOUNT	DEADLINE
74	Belmont Univeristy		Priority deadline for consideration for the most competitive named and departmental scholarships. Application for admission serves as merit-based scholarship application.	Variable	11/1
75	Buy-Rites Annual Beauty School Scholarship	12	Buy-Rite Beauty will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a hairstylist or cosmetology student who best exemplifies our core beliefs. We want to hear about their most meaningful achievement and how it relates to your future as a hairstylist. The contest is open to U.S. residents. All participants must have applied to or be enrolled as full-time beautician/cosmetology students.	$1,000	11/1
76	Elks Most Valuable Student	12	US citizens; Will be judged on academics, leadership, service and financial need. 20 top finalists will participate in an all expenses paid Leadership Weekend in Chicago where they’ll interview with the national judges.	500 awards - $4,000-$30,000/ 4 yrs	11/1
77	UT Knoxville Chancellor's, Competitive, Departmental, & Campus-Wide Scholarships and Honors Programs	12	To be considered for freshman competitive scholarships, you must submit your admissions application by the November 1 early action deadline and complete your Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) by November 15. You can apply for competitive scholarships directly in the UT application. Don’t forget that filing your FAFSA each year helps determine your eligibility for most types of aid, including some UT college-specific scholarships! The priority deadline for 2024 – 2025 is February 15, 2024.	Variable	11/1
78	TN Promise	12	Scholarship & mentor program that requires application and FAFSA completion, application to eligible community or technical college, mandatory meetings, and 8 hours of community service.	2 yrs community college or technical school FREE	11/3
79	Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger	9-12	Ages 5-25, volunteer services impacting hunger in US w/in last 12 mths, community service recommendation is required.	$5,000 scholarship w/ matching $5,000 grant for hunger charity	11/5
80	Regeneron Science Awards	12	This STEM competition is open to US high school seniors. 300 awards available. 40 Regeneron STS Finalists chosen from the 300 Scholars receive $25,000 (minimally) and a week in Washington, DC. In March, finalists travel to Washington, DC for the Regeneron Science Talent Institute. On the basis of interviews with the judging panel and presentation of their research, 10 top award winners are selected, including the top winner, who is provided with a $250,000 award. Finalists who place in the top ten receive awards ranging from $40,000 for tenth place to $250,000 for first place. Applicants must complete individual research projects to enter Regeneron STS; research conducted as part of a pre-collegiate student team project is not eligible for Regeneron STS. This includes any research or portion of research regardless of whether it has or will be submitted to any competition.	$250,00	11/8
81	Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards	12	Open to high school seniors in the US with Hispanic heritage. Minimum 3.0 GPA.The Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s Youth Awards honors Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their focus in various categories including: Business & Entrepreneurship, Community Service, Education, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Science, Technology, and Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM). Three awards for each student category are given in each of the different regions across the country. In addition, one Regional Award-winning student from each category will be selected as the National Youth Award recipient in his or her respective category.	$1,000	11/13
82	10 Words or Less		In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the $1,000 scholarship. Before or After writing your Answer you will also need to "Like" our Facebook page at facebook.com/myscholarships. Note we will only read the answers provided by people that have "Liked" our page.	$1,000	11/15
83	Preservation Foundation of Sumner County Essay Contest	12	High school seniors are invited to submit an essay on the topic listed through the link.	$1,000	11/21
84	Bachus & Schanker, LLC Scholarship		Applicant must be a high school senior. Minimum 3.0 GPA and essay on the following topic are required: What is your opinion on the importance and efficacy of the 7th Amendment and how does it affect your life?	$2,000	11/30
85	Education Matters		Legal resident of US at least 13 yrs old & submit a 250 word or less essay in response to "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?"	$5,000	11/30
86	Overcoming the Impossible		Legal resident of US and 3.0 GPA. Can use at vocational or traditional college. Share how you faced the impossible (traumatic event, car wreck, personal injury, etc.) Essay required.	$1,000	11/30
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88	DECEMBER
89	NAME		ELIGIBILITY	AMOUNT	DEADLINE
90	U.S. Senate Youth Program	11-12	Two delegates & two alternates selected per state based on leadership in an elected or appointed high school student office for the current school year, and a US resident residing in TN along with a parent/guardian. Must attend the program in Washington, D.C. in spring.	Trip to Washington, D.C. & possible $10,000 scholarship	12/1
91	Americanism Essay Contest	7-12	Grades 9-12. Essay to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth.	$500-$1,500	12/1
92	Look Twice, Save a Life		Create a form of social awareness that inspires other students to focus on looking twice for motorcycle safety. Video, artwork, essay, or anything that would engage other students to focus on safe driving.	$1,000	12/1
93	MTSU & MTSU Honors College		Priority deadline for consideration for the most competitive and departmental scholarships. Minimum of 3.5 GPA and 22 ACT or higher.	$3,500- $8,000	12/1
94	MTSU Buchanan Fellowship		Apply for admission. 3.5 GPA and ACT of 30 or higher.	Full Tuition (20 selected)	12/1
95	Mississippi State University		Must be admitted and login to your MyState account. 3.0 GPA and submitted ACT scores.	Variable	12/1
96	UT Chattanooga Various Scholarships		Complete UTC Admissions file THEN must submit the UTC Online Scholarship Application.	Variable	12/1
97	Military Child of the Year Award		Children between 13 and 18 years old and a legal military dependent. Nominated for their scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and other criteria while facing the challenges of military family life. Please see your counselor if you meet this criteria. Must be able to travel to Washington D.C. in April.	$10,000+	12/2
98	Doodle for Google	K-12	Student who is passionate about the arts and has a strong desire to share their vision for the future through creative expression. Check the annual theme, use your choice of medium, and include an artist statement on topic provided.	Up to $55,000	12/3
99	TN Concrete Association Essay Contest	10-12	Ages 16-18 at beginning of school year. Essay must be typed, double-spaced, and up to 600 words. It should demonstrate a student's awareness of concrete's role as a building material in homes, commercial buildings, streets, and highways. Consider what was left standing after Hurricane Michael. The essay should be a short literary composition about concrete, not a report. Essay prompt: How have you or your community been shaped by concrete?	$250-750	12/5
100	U.S. Rice Producers of America: Ray Stoesser Memorial Scholarship	12	Plan to major in Agriculture. Must be willing to participate in USRPA events and ambassador duties. Video is required.	$5,000	12/5