Free Scholorship Search Sites:
Scholarships are available from many sources. Actively look for sources of funding and apply.
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- All colleges and universities to which you are considering on applying - For information about types and amounts of scholarships offered and instructions for applying. |
| Parent's employers |
| Your employer |
| Clubs |
| Civic groups |
| National Vocabulary Championship |
| Burger King Scholar Program |
| Tennessee PTA Teacher Training Scholarship |
| ELKS National Foundation - Most Valuable Student - Deadline: Jan. - Application in Guidance - See Ms. Faires |
| ELKS Nursing Scholarship - Deadline: Jan. - Application in Guidance - See Ms. Faires |
| National CO-OP Scholarship Program - Deadline: Feb. - Application: www.co-op.edu |
| Scholarships for Veteran's Dependents - "NEED A LIFT?" - Available: www.needalift.org |
| Gates Millennium Scholars --See Ms. Faires |
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NFIB – YEF - Young Entrepreneur Award |
| CEMC - Deadline: February - Application in Guidance |
| Best Buy - www.bestbuy.com/scholarship See Ms. Faires |
| Savannah College of Art www.scad.edu/scholarship |
| CIC Foundation See Ms. Faires |
| Community Foundation - www.cfmt.org |
| Tennessee Fire Service & Codes - www.state.tn.us/commerce/sfm/tfaca |
| Hampton Scholarship Foundation - See Ms. Faires |
| Nucor Foundation - See Ms. Faires |
| Biology Major Scholarship- MTSU -See Ms. Faires |
| Hendersonville (Morning) Rotary Club - Application in Guidance - Deadline Feb. |
| SCEA Teaching Scholarship - Application in Guidance - Deadline Feb. |
Some Available Scholarships
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| Young Playwrights Festival | None |
National Playwriting Competition. No $$$ BUT lots of potential for exposure to further a playwright's career. You must be 18 years of age or younger (as of deadline). |
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| AXA Achievement Scholarships |
$10,000 to 1 student in Tennessee $25,000 additional to national recipients |
Jan
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To qualify, students should be well rounded, determined to succeed and have demonstrated achievement at a job, sport, or extra-curricular activity. www.axa-achievement.com (212)314-4480. |
| The College Steps Program | $1,000 to 100 students |
Open to any U.S. resident who is a high school senior. |
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SAE 2006 Engineering Scholarship |
$1,000 to $10,000 |
Plan to attend an SAE university and enroll in an engineering or related science program, meet a minimum GPA, and ACT/SAT score. http://students.sea.org/awdscholars/scholarships/engscholar
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U. S. Marine Corps NROTC Scholarship |
Tuition & other financial benefits |
Open to seniors. You do not have to enlist in the Marine Corp to apply. You must have an ACT combined English/math score of 45 or SAT combined English/math score of 100 and be physically fit and morally sound. https://nrotc.navy.mil email:
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The Straight Forward Media Scholarships |
$500 | Various |
Requires an essay. $500 scholarships available for many different majors. www.StraightForwardMedia.com |
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
Qualifications: graduating high school senior of Hispanic heritage that is a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a 3.0 GPA & must enroll in college as a full-time student. |
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2007 Sam Walton Community Scholarship |
$1,000 non-renewable |
Student must be a graduating high school senior. The student does not have to be an employee at Wal-Mart or Sam's Club. Application is available on-line beginning Nov. 1, 2006. Visit www.walmartfoundation.org. The access code is SWCS. |
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| Ned McWherter | $6,000 | Tennessee College GPA - 3.5 & ACT 29 |
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| Robert C. Byrd | Tennessee College GPA - 3.5 & ACT - 29 |
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Prudential Spirit of Community Award |
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International Administrative Scholarship |
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| Coca-Cola Scholarship Apply on-line only |
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| Wendy's Heisman
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| Emory Scholars Program | |||
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IAAP International Association of Administrative Professionals
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Eligibility: Enrolled in an office administration/business degree, Certificate or diploma through a community college or an accredited institution See Ms. Faires for further details and application |
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Toyota Community Scholars |
Information about nomination for scholarship in Guidance |
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Nashville Panhellenic |
Application in Guidance |
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DECA’s 2008 Scholarship Guide |
Applications/ Guidelines in Guidance or Marketing Teacher | ||
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National Wild Turkey Federation |
Dec. | Application / Guidelines in Guidance | |
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Edscholar |
Collegiate scholarship program | ||
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Optimist International Essay Contest |
Application in Guidance | ||
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CEMC |
Feb. | Application in Guidance | |
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GFWC of Tennessee (Women’s Club) |
Application in Guidance | ||
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American Indian Scholarship |
Application in Guidance |
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College and University Scholarships
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Belmont Priority Consideration |
Dec.1 | ||
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UT Knoxville
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GPA 3.75 & ACT 29 or higher / SAT 1280 or higher |
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East Tennessee State University Honors Program |
Full tuition, fees, housing, meal plans, books |
Must have at least a 29 ACT or 1280 SAT & 3.5 GPA. www.etsu.edu/honors/university/discipline (423)439-6456 email:
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UT Martin
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$5,000 per year (limited number) |
28 ACT & 3.5 GPA www.utm.edu |
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UT Martin
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$3,000 per year (limited number) | 28 ACT & 3.5 GPA www.utm.edu | |
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UT Martin
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$1,500 per year (limited number) | 25 ACT & 3.5 GPA www.utm.edu | |
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UT Martin Salutatorian Award |
$1,000 freshman year award | Must be the salutatorian of your senior class. www.utm.edu | |
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UT Martin Harold Conner Scholarship |
$3,000 base award |
Available to Tennessee high school graduates with a minimum 21 ACT & 3.25 GPA. The student's leadership record will also be considered. www.utm.edu |
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UT Martin Leaders-In-Residence |
$1,000 for freshman year |
Available to student council, Beta Club, and Honor Society presidents, and state officers in any student organizations and JROTC Battalion Commanders. Must have a minimum 20 ACT & 3.0 GPA. |
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UT Martin McWhorter Scholarship/Workshop |
$500 to $1,000 for freshman year | 20 ACT & 3.0 GPA www.utm.edu | |
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UT Chattanooga
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$7,800 includes Hope | GPA 3.75 & ACT 30 / SAT 1320 | |
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UT Chattanooga
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$5,800 includes Hope | GPA 3.5 & ACT 26 / SAT 1170 | |
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UT Chattanooga
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$5,300 includes Hope | GPA 3.0 & ACT 19 / SAT 890 | |
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Bethel College Hendrix Scholarship |
Full tuition, room and board |
24 ACT or 1090 SAT and 3.25 GPA. email: |
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University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys Presidential Scholarship |
$7,500 per year |
Minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT and a 3.5 GPA . This scholarship is awarded to students who are named National Merit/National Achievement Semifinalists by the National Merit Corporation. |
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MTSU
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$5,000 | GPA 3.75 & ACT-32 / SAT 1410 | |
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MTSU
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$4,000 | GPA 3.75 & ACT-29 / SAT 1280 | |
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MTSU
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$3,000 | GPA 3.75 & ACT-27 / SAT 1210 | |
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MTSU
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$1,500 | GPA 3.75 & ACT-26 / SAT 1170 | |
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ASPU
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$5000-$6000 | GPA 3.5 & ACT-30 / SAT 1320 | |
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ASPU
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Austin Peay University is changing the way it does scholarships! Students no longer have to fill out the scholarship application for academic scholarships, but should fill it out for all others. Effective immediately, academic scholarships will be awarded at the time of admission. GPA 3.25 & ACT-24 / SAT 1090 |
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ASPU
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GPA 3 & ACT-21 / SAT 980 | ||
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ASPU
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GPA 3.5 & ACT-24
Show participation in high school and in community. |
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The University of Memphis Provost's Scholarship |
$5,500 per year |
Minimum 28 ACT/1240 SAT and a 3.25 GPA. Awarded to a limited number of students per year. |
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The University of Memphis Valedictorian Scholarship |
$4,500 per year | Must rank # 1 in a Tennessee high school graduating class. | |
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Tennessee Tech. Scholarship Update
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December 15 |
Scholarship form may be accessed at www.tntech.edu/scholarships/forms.html www.tntech.edu/scholarships |
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Tennessee Tech Math Dept. Scholarship Stonecipher Mathematics |
Application : www.math.tntech.edu/StonecipherScholarship.pdf | ||
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The University of Memphis Dean's Scholarship |
$3,000 per year | Minimum 25 ACT/1130 SAT and a 3.0 GPA. Awarded to a limited number of students. | |
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Volunteer State Community College |
March 1 | Priority date to apply for scholarships for the 08-09 academic year.
08-09 Online Scholarship Application is available at www. volstate.edu |
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Western Kentucky University |
December 15 | Admissions and Scholarship | |