Niche $25,000 No Essay Scholarship

Tennessee Trucking Foundation Tommy Hodges Scholarship

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
$3,000
Calendar Deadline:
November 15, 2026
Stack Star Awards Available:
15
Eligibility Criteria:
State Selection
Selected Major(s)
Current Year in School
College Selection State
Age
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Scholarship Description

Tennessee Trucking Foundation is awarding up to $45,000 in scholarships! The deadline to submit your scholarship application is November 15th. Winners will be notified on or around December 1st.

Scholarship Details

  • Total of $45,000 in scholarships awarded
  • Fifteen awards of $2,500 each
  • Additional $500 (total $3,000) for dependents, spouses, or employees of member companies in good standing with the Tennessee Trucking Association

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be a college freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior attending an accredited university or college in Tennessee
  • High school students with dual enrollment are also eligible
  • Dependents, spouses, and employees of Tennessee Trucking Association member companies are eligible for additional award funds
  • Applicants must submit original essays written personally, not generated by artificial intelligence

Application Process

  1. Write and submit an original essay that reflects your authentic experiences and ideas
  2. Provide proof of enrollment at an accredited Tennessee college or university (or dual enrollment if in high school)
  3. If applicable, include documentation showing dependent, spouse, or employee status with a Tennessee Trucking Association member company

The Tennessee Trucking Foundation will award an additional $500, making the total award $3,000 if you are a dependent child, spouse, or employee of a member company in good standing with the Tennessee Trucking Association. The deadline to submit your scholarship application is November 15th. Winners will be notified on or around December 10th.