Tennessee scholarships - Jan '25

East Tennessee Foundation Scholarships

Anderson County • Blount County • Campbell County • Carter County • Claiborne County • Cocke County • Grainger County • Greene County • Hamblen County • Hancock County • Hawkins County • Jefferson County • Johnson County • Knox County • Loudon County • McMinn County • Monroe County • Morgan County • Roane County • Scott County • Sevier County • Sullivan County • Unicoi County • Union County • Washington County • Tennessee • Freshmen

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

The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Scholarships

Shelby County • DeSoto County • Tipton County • Crittenden County • Fayette County • Marshall County • Tate County • St. Francis County • Coahoma County • Tunica County • Benton County • Tennessee • Freshmen

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

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

Alabama • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • Missouri • Nebraska • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • West Virginia • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen

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

American Council of Engineering Companies of Tennessee Scholarship

Tennessee • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

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

Bill & Shireen Kirk Scholarship Fund

Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Maryland • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • South Carolina • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Virginia • West Virginia • Business (MBA) • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Marketing • Business Administration • Construction • Construction Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

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

Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga scholarships

Hamilton County • Tennessee

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

Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship

California • Connecticut • Delaware • Illinois • Florida • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Missouri • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

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

Community Foundation Middle Tennessee Scholarships

Bedford County • Cannon County • Cheatham County • Clay County • Coffee County • Davidson County • DeKalb County • Dickson County • Fentress County • Franklin County • Giles County • Grundy County • Hickman County • Houston County • Humphreys County • Jackson County • Lawrence County • Lewis County • Lincoln County • Macon County • Marshall County • Maury County • Montgomery County • Moore County • Overton County • Perry County • Pickett County • Putnam County • Robertson County • Rutherford County • Sequatchie County • Smith County • Stewart County • Sumner County • Trousdale County • Van Buren County • Warren County • Wayne County • White County • Williamson County • Wilson County • Tennessee • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Community Foundation Middle Tennessee offers $736,000+ in scholarships annually for local students with a single application process.

Nursing Scholarship

Tennessee • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

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

PRSA Memphis Scholarship

Mississippi • Tennessee • Public Relations • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Trade Scholarship

Tennessee • Freshmen

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

NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program

Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Louisiana • Mississippi • Missouri • Tennessee • Counseling • Education • Psychology • Mental Health • Healthcare-Related • Childcare • Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Healthcare Administrative

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

The SAWF Scholarship

Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • Texas • West Virginia • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Aviation/Aeronautical • Automotive • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Astronomy • Computer Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • Meteorology • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Animal Sciences • Agricultural Science • Science • STEM • Technology • UX/Technical Design • IT/Information Technology • Chemistry • Physics • Mathematics • For Women

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

HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Scholarship

Illinois • Virginia • Mississippi • Tennessee • Georgia • Alabama • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Juniors

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

Don Sahli-Kathy Woodall Scholarship

Tennessee • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

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

The Helen And Allen Brown Scholarship

Tennessee • Louisiana • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

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

Roan Scholars Program

Tennessee • Georgia • Kentucky • North Carolina • South Carolina • Virginia • Freshmen

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

Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship

Georgia • South Carolina • North Carolina • Tennessee • Mississippi • Florida • Alabama • Louisiana • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen

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

Tennessee Engineering Foundation Scholarship

Tennessee • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Juniors • Seniors

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

Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship

Alabama • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • West Virginia • Theatre/Performing Arts • Graduate Students

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

Owens Corning Building Futures Scholarship

Atlanta • Fairburn • Savannah • Jacksonville • Memphis • Jackson • Houston • East Compton • West Compton • California • Georgia • Florida • Tennessee • Texas • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen

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

NEWH Atlanta Chapter Scholarship

Georgia • Tennessee • South Carolina • Alabama • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

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

Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • Texas • West Virginia • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

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

AB HBCU Scholars Program

Tennessee • Alabama • Virginia • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • Missouri • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • West Virginia • District Of Columbia • Accounting • Business Administration • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Economics • Electrical Engineering • Computer Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Finance • Psychology • History • Art History • Sociology • World Studies • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Management • Marketing • Mathematics • Operations Management • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores

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

Marian A. Smith Costume Scholarship Award

Alabama • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • West Virginia • Fashion • Theatre/Performing Arts • Graduate Students

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