Answer some open-ended questions to apply.

Short Responses

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to? 

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

East Tennessee Foundation Scholarships

East Tennessee Foundation offers scholarships up to $3,500 for local students based on merit, need, or activities. One application required.

Essay

You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great 

Recommendation letter

You’ll need a copy of your grades and courses taken.

Transcripts

This application asks for financial info.

Tax returns

Kendra Smith Scholarship Program

You’ll fill out a special form to apply (usually a PDF).

Application form

American Council of Engineering Companies of Tennessee Scholarship

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Tennessee offers scholarships for engineering students. Apply now for awards of $250+!

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for eligible high school students in select states.

You’ll need an overview of your experiences and accomplishments. 

Resume

Nursing Scholarship

Maine nursing students can apply for a $500 scholarship with a 2.0 GPA, two recommendations, and an essay. Good luck!

Trade Scholarship

The Trade Scholarship offers $250+ for TN seniors and non-traditional students pursuing trade or certificate programs.

You’ll be asked to show your SAI from the FAFSA.

FAFSA SAI confirmation

HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Scholarship

The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Scholarship offers $5,000 to Black students in STEM or business at select UNCF schools.

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

Can I use the same letter of recommendation for multiple scholarship applications?     

Don Sahli-Kathy Woodall Scholarship

The Don Sahli-Kathy Woodall Scholarship offers $1,000 to Tennessee Education Association members. Essays and references required.

What is a letter of recommendation?

The Helen Laughlin AM Mode Memorial Scholarship

The Helen Laughlin AM Mode Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for eligible radio operators pursuing higher education, with a focus on women.

Roan Scholars Program

The Roan Scholars Program offers high school seniors in TN and nearby states a chance to earn $250+ in awards.

The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Scholarships

The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis offers $650,000 in scholarships for local students, with awards up to $6,500.

What is a scholarship portal?

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship? 

Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga scholarships

Explore scholarships from the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga to help fund your college education. Awards start at $1,000.

Tennessee Engineering Foundation Scholarship

TEF offers up to $15,000 scholarships for Tennessee engineering students. Funds cover tuition, books, and more for juniors and seniors.

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it? 

Bill & Shireen Kirk Scholarship Fund

Annual scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students in business, chemistry, engineering, and marketing. $250+ award available.

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship

The Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship offers $2,000 for theatre graduate students from select Southern states. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

The scholarship I'm applying to asks for references. Who should I be putting down?

Owens Corning Building Futures Scholarship

Owens Corning Building Futures Scholarship offers up to $4,250 for Black/African American or Latinx/Hispanic freshmen with financial need.

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation? 

NEWH Atlanta Chapter Scholarship

NEWH Atlanta Chapter offers up to $60,000 in scholarships for hospitality students in the Southeast. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.

The SAWF Scholarship

The SAWF Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women in STEM or automotive fields with a 2.5 GPA in select Southern states.

What's the difference between an official and unofficial transcript? 

How do I submit a transcript for a scholarship application? 

PRSA Memphis Scholarship

NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program

The NAJA Graduate Scholarship supports students working with children in various fields. Applicants need a personal statement and recommendations.

American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship

The American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship offers $10,000 to underrepresented students pursuing STEM or business degrees.

AB HBCU Scholars Program

The AB HBCU Scholars Program offers $5,000 for eligible undergraduate sophomores at select HBCUs. Apply now!

Check the website for additional requirements.

Other

Art Project

Marian A. Smith Costume Scholarship Award

The Marian A. Smith Costume Scholarship offers $1,500 for graduate students in costume design from select Southern states.

Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship

The Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship offers $5,000 to African American and Hispanic high school seniors pursuing STEM degrees.

Southern Section A&WMA Scholarships

Southern Section A&WMA offers $1,000 scholarships for graduate students in environmental fields in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Goldie Bateson Scholarship

The Goldie Bateson Scholarship is awarded to junior golfers between the ages of 7 and 17 who have an interest in learning and playing the game of golf.

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What are the participating institutions in TMCF | NIKE HBCU Scholarship?

TMCF | NIKE HBCU Scholarship

The TMCF | NIKE HBCU Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for undergraduates with a 3.0 GPA and financial need. Apply now!

The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition Scholarship (ASIST)

The ASIST Scholarship offers $2,000 to $10,000 for adults overcoming challenges through education. Apply locally for a chance to win.

Which schools participate to the TMCF | Ford Fund HBCU Scholarship?

TMCF | Ford Fund HBCU Scholarship

The TMCF | Ford Fund HBCU Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for STEM majors at TMCF schools. Apply now if you meet the criteria!

How do I create a resume? 

The Kids’ Chance of Tennessee Scholarship

The Kids’ Chance of Tennessee Scholarship offers $250+ to students aged 16-25 with injured parents. Must be a TN resident and enrolled full-time.

WiTT Diversity Scholarship

The WiTT Diversity Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for underrepresented minority students pursuing tech careers in Nashville area colleges.

WiTT College Scholarship

WiTT College Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for female high school seniors in Nashville pursuing tech careers. Apply with essay & recommendation.

CMAA- SAC Scholarship Program

The CMAA- SAC Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for full-time A/E/C degree students in the South Atlantic Chapter region.

Ancestry’s HistoryMakers Scholarship

The Ancestry’s HistoryMakers Scholarship offers $2,500 to diverse undergraduate students with a GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Volunteering or being active in your community is a must for this scholarship.

Community Service

Family District 1 Scholarships

AHEPA Family District 1 offers scholarships up to $2,500 for eligible students in the Southeast U.S. Apply now for financial aid!

Korean War Veteran Descendant - Southern Regional Chapter Scholarship

Scholarship for descendants of Korean War veterans offering $500 to $5,000. Must have Korean heritage and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Dora Maclellan Brown Ministry Scholarship

The Dora Maclellan Brown Ministry Scholarship offers up to $3,000 for conservative theology students in Chattanooga pursuing Christian service.

Valeria Morgan Whitfield Scholarship

The Valeria Morgan Whitfield Scholarship offers $750 to Tupelo High seniors attending select universities with strong academic standing.

The CBBC Bank LOCAL Scholars Scholarship

The CBBC Bank LOCAL Scholars Scholarship offers $500 to Blount County seniors with community involvement and a 3.25 GPA.

The Helen And Allen Brown Scholarship

The Helen And Allen Brown Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for racial-ethnic minority students in United Methodist Church districts.

NIADA Regional Scholarships

NIADA Regional Scholarships offer $250+ for high school seniors in specific US regions pursuing automotive careers. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Foothill Striders Scholarship Program

The Foothill Striders Scholarship offers $2,000 to Blount County seniors involved in biking, hiking, or running. Minimum GPA 2.5 required.

Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship

The Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship awards $1,000 for original works celebrating Italian heritage. Open to U.S. citizens of Italian descent.

Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship

The Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship awards $3,125 to STEM undergraduates from select Southern states. Apply by sharing your challenges.

FFA Agricultural Leadership Program Scholarship

The FFA Agricultural Leadership Program Scholarship offers $2,500 to college students in select AFNR Pathways with a 3.0 GPA.

Union Pacific William E. Wimmer Scholarship

The Union Pacific William E. Wimmer Scholarship offers $1,000 to engineering students in the railway industry with a 2.5 GPA.

Joe Thomas Endowed Scholarship

The Joe Thomas Endowed Scholarship awards $1,000 to UT students with a 3.0 GPA, prioritizing those from pest control families.