Tennessee Scholarships

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• Kids' Chance of Tennessee Scholarship

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineMay 30, 2025

Kids’ Chance of Tennessee is dedicated to financially helping young people in our state pursue higher education at a university, college or vocational school who have had a parent catastrophically injured or killed in a work related accident. We will make a difference in their lives through hope, opportunity and the providing of educational scholarships. Please help us fulfill our mission through

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• Candace Mast Veterinary Medicine Scholarship

• Amount$4,000
• DeadlineJune 1, 2025

East Tennessee Foundation (ETF) awards scholarships from more than 79 scholarship programs in the following 25 counties in East Tennessee: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, McMinn, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union, and Washington. Additionally, there are ETF scholarship

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• TCA College Scholarships

• Amount$600
• DeadlineJune 1, 2025

The Tennessee Cattlemen's Association was founded in 1985 and has been a leader and a voice for cattle producers in the state ever since. TCA staff and leadership work with local, state, and federal officials on issues that matter to your farm. TCA is a supporter of youth programs such as livestock exhibiting and 4-H groups, and also supports research conducted by university specialists.

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• National Ocean Scholar Program

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJune 2, 2025

As part of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) program’s continuing effort to recognize individual achievement, the Consortium for Ocean Leadership offers the National Ocean Scholarship Program. This scholarship program is to provide tuition assistance for NOSB students who have an interest in pursuing an ocean or a marine related topic area in their post-high school education. Applicants

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• Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest

• Amount$8,000
• DeadlineJune 30, 2025

For the opportunity to win an $8,000 scholarship, submit a video or written essay about an individual you know personally (who lives in your community) who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals. For each Quarterly Contest, the topic of your Written Essay or Video Essay (your “Essay Topic”) must be an individual you know personally, who lives in your

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• Hearts for Community Service

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineJune 30, 2025

The Hearts for Community Service Scholarship awards $5,000 annually to student residents from specific Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc. markets who volunteer in their communities. The scholarship supports students enrolled in post-secondary institutions and encourages continued community service and educational advancement. Applications open from June 1st to June 30th, with winners announced in

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• Stegall Charitable Educational Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJuly 1, 2025

Stegall Charitable Educational Foundation Scholarships shall be granted to high school students, high school graduates or existing college students entering a full-time program of college study within one year from the scholarship application deadline. The scholarship application deadline for the Spring Semester is December 1 and the deadline for the Fall Semester is July 1. Scholarship funds

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• SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJuly 1, 2025

Annually, SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarships are awarded to students who advocate for wildlife conservation. There are three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each available to deserving students. This award is intended for students with a passion for the outdoors and an interest in the management and protection of fish and wildlife resources. The scholarship will assist students

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• Tennessee Dependent Children Scholarship Program

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineJuly 15, 2025

The Dependent Children Scholarship Program provides aid for Tennessee residents who are dependent children of a Tennessee law enforcement officer, fireman, or an emergency medical service technician who has been killed or totally and permanently disabled while performing duties within the scope of such employment. The parent must be a Tennessee resident and have been on duty when the incident

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• OHM Advisors Diversity Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineNovember 30, 2025

The OHM Diversity Scholarship Program is open to qualified women and minority students who are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a STEM program or other related field of practice at OHM Advisors. Applicant must be a woman and/or minority as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Program (African American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander, Multi-racial), be a

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• Hagan Scholarship Foundation

• Amount$60,000
• DeadlineDecember 1, 2025

The Hagan Scholarship stands as a nationwide beacon, a need-based merit scholarship specifically designed for high-achieving rural students. This scholarship opportunity is intended for those who graduate from public high schools situated in over twenty eligible states, specifically in counties with fewer than 50,000 residents. Eligibility Criteria Must graduate from a

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• Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$30,000
• DeadlineDecember 15, 2025

The Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship supports Tennessee students pursuing business or STEM-related degrees at four-year, non-profit colleges or universities. Established in 2006, this program combines financial need and merit-based criteria to help Middle Tennessee students achieve their educational goals. Scholarships are available to high school graduates, GED recipients, and college

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• University of Tennessee Orange & White Scholarship

• Amount$6,000
• DeadlineDecember 15, 2025

Incoming first-year, in-state students with a minimum 3.6 GPA who apply for admission by December 15 of their senior year in high school will be automatically considered for the University of Tennessee Orange & White Scholarship. In order to keep the Orange & White Scholarship, you’re required to: maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) and federal Satisfactory Academic Progress

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• University of Minnesota National Scholarship

• Amount$60,000
• DeadlineJanuary 1, 2026

The University of Minnesota National Scholarship is for residents of any state, excluding Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Incoming freshmen are considered for these scholarships based on an overall assessment of the application for admission. Full consideration for academic scholarships is given to students who submit a complete application for freshman admission by either

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• Built Ford Tough Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJanuary 9, 2026

Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. FFA provides scholarships that support all areas of agriculture, either in trade schools, certifications, or college. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members. Just one application is required

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• University of Alabama Out-of-State Merit Scholarships

• Amount$112,000
• DeadlineJanuary 10, 2026

The University of Alabama offers some of the most generous scholarship opportunities in the country for qualifying students. As a first-time freshman applicant, you must submit the following to be considered for admission to the university: an application for admission, and an official high school transcript. There is also an optional submission of official ACT or SAT test scores. To maximize

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• Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR)

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR) recognizes and rewards high school students who, through their volunteer activities, have undertaken significant efforts to advance racial equity and understanding in their schools or communities. PPRR operates through 28 Regional Committees and an at-large committee that accepts applications from high school students who live outside the geographic

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• Posse Foundation Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

The Posse Scholarship recognizes outstanding high school students with full-tuition scholarships to attend one of Posse’s partner colleges or universities. This program identifies and supports young leaders who demonstrate academic potential and a commitment to teamwork and diversity, offering them the resources to thrive in college and beyond. Scholarship Details Full-tuition scholarship to

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• NAJA Scholarships

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineFebruary 1, 2026

The National Association of Junior Auxiliaries is made up of nearly 100 Junior Auxiliary Chapters throughout Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. The Junior Auxiliary was founded on the principles of helping children and making a difference in their lives; it provides women the opportunity to serve and be a vital part of their communities. The objectives of

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• Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineFebruary 7, 2026

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship is dedicated to helping deserving students achieve their dream of a college education. Having awarded 620 scholarships to date, these scholarships have supported students across the United States in prestigious institutions like Auburn, Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, and many more. The Foundation's goal is to empower students to excel in their

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• Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship Program

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineFebruary 14, 2026

Each year, SYF awards up to $1 million in one-time and renewable Simon Youth Scholarships to high school students in every community that is home to a Simon Mall. Targeting first-generation college students and those with demonstrated financial need, the Simon Youth Scholarships program furthers the SYF commitment to extending educational opportunities to all students who want to learn,

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• The DYB Scholarship Program

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

The qualifications for the DYB Scholarship are simple; actually, there is only one qualification - you must have at one time played in a Dixie Youth Baseball franchised league, prior to reaching age 13. There is no relationship between the award of a scholarship and athletic ability. The committee gives weight to such factors as financial need, scholastic record, and citizenship. DYB, Inc.

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• Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation Scholarship Program

• Amount$500
• DeadlineMarch 15, 2026

The Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation (TGEF) was founded in 1985 to support and promote education of students in the food industry in Tennessee. It helps deserving students, assists parents with college expenses and colleges benefit by receiving scholarship funds. TGEF is a 501 (c)(3), a non-profit, tax-exempt organization which supports and provides educational opportunities for the food

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• Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Program

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineApril 1, 2026

The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship Program supports deserving female students with financial need by providing need-based scholarships to Christian women in nine southeastern states. Over 10,000 students benefit annually from this program, which emphasizes undergraduate education, with a particular focus on health-related fields such as medicine, nursing, and allied

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• Bird Dog Foundation Annual College Scholarship Essay Contest

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineApril 15, 2026

The Bird Dog Foundation, Inc. has established a Scholarship Fund to promote interest in hunting, wildlife conservation, and the rich outdoor heritage of the United States. The annual College Scholarship Essay Contest aims to educate students about these topics while providing financial aid to college-bound seniors. Winners receive a one-time scholarship payable to an accredited college or