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Financial Aid Information

TN Financial Aid
WHEN APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, YOU MUST USE YOUR BEST JUDGEMENT. YOU CAN ASK YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR FOR MORE INFORMATION. STUDENTS SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO PAY TO FILL OUT A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. THE SCHOLARSHIPS BELOW ARE UPDATED AS THEY ARE RECEIVED.
Scholarship Scam Red Flags

​TN PROMISE FAFSA FILING DEADLINE :
​April 15, 2024


FEDERAL STUDENT AID 

STUDENTAID.GOV/H/APPLY-FOR-AID/FAFSA
2024-2025 FAFSA Preview
Federal Student Aid Estimator
3-Step FAFSA

TN PROMISE APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2023
CLIPSLINK.TSAC.TN.GOV/STUDENTSIGNON/


http://tennesseepromise.gov/ 


TN Promise Application Instructions
TN Achieves


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SEARCH ENGINES AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

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www.fastweb.com – create a profile and let fastweb do the research for you
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www.myscholly.com – mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find
scholarships for college

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www.cappex.com – free website where you learn which colleges want you, before you apply
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www.scholarships.com – free college scholarship search and financial aid information
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www.scholarshipamerica.org – provides information and resources for your scholarship search
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http://WWW.STUDENTSCHOLARSHIPS.ORG/- search engine
for a list of current scholarhips & dates click link below

www.studentscholarships.org/newletter.php


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​​WHS Students: Check out Tuition Funding Source on social media. They post a new scholarship on their Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts every day. They only post scholarship opportunities - nothing else.
Check them out at: @TFSscholarships on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Easy to find, follow and share.

Edsouth is committed to promoting access to higher education, and we further this mission by supporting a variety of programs and services designed to educate prospective college students and their families on how to make informed decisions about planning for and paying for college.
Click the link below to find more information.

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EdSouth Student Outreach Services


WKU Balanced Man Scholarship: The Kentucky Delta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon at Western Kentucky University (WKU) is offering TEN one-time scholarships in amounts ranging from $100-$1,000 to incoming freshmen men for the 2022-2023 academic year. 
The Balanced Man Scholarship rewards men who exemplify strong leadership qualities with emphasis on a Sound Mind and a Sound Body, as we believe these are two ideals essential to leading a balanced life. To qualify for the Balanced Man, incoming students must be enrolled full time for the Fall 2022 semester and submit an application online no later than July 15th, 2022.
​WKU Balanced Man Scholarship

Nashville/Tennessee Area

Annual Freedom Essay Scholarship Contest sponsored by The Sertoma Club of Nashville
Submit you 300-word essay by TBA 
 to your School Counselor
for more information see your Counselor or visit 
www.nashvillesertomaclub.org

FOUNDATION FOR RURAL SERVICE
​FRS scholarship is all online this year. Below is a link to the scholarship page, and the instructions are there. The student will have to set up an account to begin. In order to do this and select NCTC as a sponsor, they’ll need to search for “North Central Telephone Cooperative” under ‘existing’ employer. There may be 2 choices that look similar, but they’ll need to select North Central Telephone Cooperative, Inc. PO Box 70…. After setting up their account, they’ll be able to submit their application with all the corresponding documentation. 
www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships/faqs


Mitsui USA Scholarships in Tennessee Program 
www.jastn.org  - Events & Programs
Deadline  TBA 


Nashville Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, INC.-Awarding seven $1,500.00 Scholarships to graduating African American Female Students
 for more details [email protected] or 615-473-3483 please contact Deanna Reese ​

Nashville Area Panhellenic Alumnae Association Women's Scholarship
 http://www.nashvillepanhellenic.org for Application Guidelines
Deadline: TBA 

Nashville ATHENA Awards -The Nashville ATHENA Awards program will bestow scholarships to honor the achievements of women in the greater Nashville Metropolitan area. This year NA Scholarship program will award scholarships to  traditional (high school seniors) and non-traditional (having graduated high school three or more years ago) looking to continue their education. Deadline: TBA
  nashvillecable.org/advocacy/athena/athena-scholarships/  


Nashville Sounds Foundation Scholarship Information and Application
Deadline: TBA 

​2023_nashville_sounds_scholarship_application_.pdf
Stan and Thelma Plumlee Scholarship: (TN Housing Association)
To qualify, student must have an association with the manufactured housing industry in some way; either by living in a manufactured home, working in the industry, or by having
a relative who works in the manufactured housing industry.
for more information go to:  http://www.tnmha.org/ click on scholarship 


The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program "A Constitutional Speech Contest"
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www.tennesseelegion.org/index.php?id=111
contact Sherri Mayberry [email protected] 615-391-5088
 or John Keys  [email protected] 901-481-8752
www.legion.org/oratorical


The Jere and Jay Brassell Scholarship by the Southern Benefit Administrators, INC.
​Postmarked by TBA

The Jere and Jay Brassell Scholarship


TN Concrete Association High School Essay on Concrete 

get an application and information in the WHS Counseling/Guidance Center or for more information go to www.tnconcrete.org

​Tennessee Relocation Council scholarship application see link below
Deadline:  TBA 

https://tennesseerelocationcouncil.org/Scholarship-Program

TNSRO Scholarship  www.tnsro.org/scholar 

SPRING LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Carson Brady Borders Memorial Scholarship application is now available.  
Deadline:  submitted to Counseling Center: TBA

​BSMSC-BLACK SUBURBAN MOMS OF SUMNER COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: check current application 


Gallatin Soccer Club High School Senior Scholarship Application Due: TBA
completed applications must be emailed to
​[email protected]

Katherine R. Skaggs Scholarship
GPA OF 2.5 OR ABOVE
DEADLINE: CHECK CURRENT APPLICATION   - SUBMIT TO COUNSELOR


Local Community Scholarship Application 
DUE TO YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR : TBA 
Community Enhancement Scholarship Essay Due TBA

Shackle Island Community Scholarship
Deadline:  TBA



​SUMNER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP  DEADLINE: TBA
FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE YOUR COUNSELOR 

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​SUMNER COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A $ 1,500.00 SCHOLARSHIP TO A SENIOR WHO PLANS A COLLEGE MAJOR IN EDUCATION.
​ DEADLINE: TBA
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NO LATE APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED. SEE YOUR COUNSELOR FOR AN APPLICATION


UNLIMITED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IN WHS GUIDANCE/COUNSELING OFFICE/CENTER
DEADLINE:  
TBA.

Union High School Class of 1966 Scholarship
Application postmark deadline: TBA

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​Upsilon Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Scholarship applications in the counseling center for graduation women of the Class of 2025.
​​TBA : deadline for all scholarship applications with proper documentation to be submitted. Any materials postmarked or uploaded after (TBA) will not be accepted. 





Vietnam Verterans of Sumner County Chapter 240 Scholarship Application in the guidance/Counseliing Center
Deadline:   TBA




 


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VOLUNTEER STATE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP- GO TO THE WEBSITE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION
DEADLINES DEPEND ON THE SCHOLARSHIP FOR WHICH YOU ABLE (READ CAREFULLY)
HTTP://WWW.VOLSTATE.EDU/FOUNDATION/SCHOLARSHIP.PHP

National Scholarships

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 10th year.
 We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.
 Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: 
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm ​

ACT Student Champion Award
recognizes one student in each state who is tenacious and persistent, no matter the challenge, and is prepared for life after high school with a goal in mind and plan in place. 
ACT Student Champions receive a $500 non-renewable scholarship, certificate, plaque, and state-level recognition. 
Please encourage students in the graduating class of 2024 who have taken the ACT who fit the following criteria to apply: 
  • A student who has overcome challenges and can articulate education and career actions
  • Students must have a composite ACT score of a 22 on a single test date or a 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale
  • Preference will be given to underrepresented and/or first-generation college students.
Applications can be found at www.act.org/readinesschampions.  If applicants are under the age of 18, they must complete this form in addition to the application. 
Check the website for more information

Aspiring Nursing Scholarship through Nursing Almanac 
​www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/articles/list-accreditied-nursing-schools-tennessee

Big Sun Scholarship: The Big Sun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for 
Amount of Award  -        $500.00
for more information:  http://www.bigsunathletics.com/

​Boy Scouts of America
Eagle Scout Association Scholarship

nesa.org/scholarships/



Buick Achievers Scholarship Program-
*High school seniors and current undergraduates
*Those who plan to enroll full time at a 4 year college/university in 2016-2017
*Those who plan to major in a specified course of study focused on engineering, technology or design, with an interest in the automotive industry
www.buickachievers.com 
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Burger King Scholarship
http://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/burger-king-scholars-program/


Coca-Cola Scholarship
​www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/

Discover Scholarship Award
https://www.discover.com/student-loans/scholarships/award.html

Don't Text and Drive Scholarship - How to apply: Complete the application including a 140-character message about texting while driving. -
http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/scholarships​ ​

e-farmcredit.com/scholarships

Elks Most Valuable Student Competition Scholarship 
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/  ​

Equal Chance for Education and Cumberland University can admit up to 40 students (for undocumented students) with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. contact:  [email protected] for more information  ​

Farmcredit Mid-America Available exclusively to customers and their children, spouses or grandchildren. You can access the application at (Click on Community, then Scholarships) e-farmcredit.com/scholarships

Gates Foundation Scholarship
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(Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)
Closes: 9/15/2025
The Gates Scholarship recognizes high school seniors from low income households who have excelled academically and demonstrated motivation to succeed in college. Students who exhibit leadership abilities exhibited through participation in extracurricular activities and community service, are eligible to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes

bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships/the-gates-scholarship

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
apply online: www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships
Up to $40, 000 per Scholar 
Scholarship program for high school seniors who demonstrate: leadership, drive, integrity, citizenship

Girl Scout of American Scholarship program
www.gscnc.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-program/highest-awards/Scholarships.html

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Cooke College Scholarship Program www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/
Deadline: TBA

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship 
​Deadline: TBA

​jackierobinson.org/scholarship/

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest deadline: TBA
1st Place Award $10,000 visit 
​jfklibrary.org/essaycontest

Kohls Cares Scholarships Program for Community Service (formerly Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program)
http://www.college-financial-aid-advice.com/kohls-scholarship.html
Lighthouse Guild Vision & Health Scholarships A Program for Students Who are Visually Impaired - 
Offerd to college-bound high school and graduate students who are legally blind. Apply online:  lighthouseguild.org/scholarships
for more information [email protected] 212-769-7801

Make College Happen Challenge by Sallie Mae

National Bird Dog Foundation Scholarship
www.birddogfoundation.com/

​National Society DAR Scholarships accepting new applications for the 2024 - 2025 school year through
www.dar.org/ simply scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the blue "scholarship opportunities" button. 
General scholarships, Political Science, History, Government, and Economics Scholarships
​Nursing School Scholarships, Medical Scholarships and Specific Scholarships 
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National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship Program-The local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) offers a $1000 scholarship every year to a graduating senior.  
See Sumner County Board of Education website or school counselor for the qualifications and process for this scholarship ​

http://www.philliphmiller.com/free-speech-scholarship-in-tennessee/

Prudential Spirit of Community Award 
learn more at http://spirit.prudential.com and www.nassp.org/spirit ​

StudyPug Online Math Help Scholarship
www.studypug.com

We want students to succeed. Not only do we want to give the best math help and get students better math marks,
StudyPug wants to help in many other ways. Apply and see more information online
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Science Ambassador Scholarship: Cards Against Humanity offering a full-ride scholarship for a women seeking an undergraduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics. For more information
go to: http://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/

​Suntrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes
Enter now at:

suntrust.com/offtocollege
Two $500 scholarship winners will be randomly chosen during each drawing period
 Winners (2) will be randomly chosen every two weeks

The Donohue Family Skill Pointe Scholarship
Deadline: TBA
www.myscholarship.app/the-donohue-family-skillpointe-scholarship

The First State of Sleep Scholarship  www.thesleepjudge.com/scholarship/

The Great Scholarship program given in memory of Alice Madden Barton
Great Clips, Inc Sponsor:  
scholarships and tools to cosmetology students 
Value range-$250 - $1,500 

greatclipscareers.com/scholarships 
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The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide four-year need based merit scholarship providing each recipient with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free, providing up to $6,000 each semester. Attached you will find links to the scholarship application with full details and eligibility requirements. 
Deadline: TBA
.haganscholarships.org/application/

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The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Competition   Each year Samsung asks public school students across the nation to dream, develop, and build solutions to problems facing their communities. TBA 
​ www.samsung.com/us/solvefortomorrow/


UMPS Care All-Star Scholarship 
Deadline: TBA

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must have been adopted or exited foster care to permanent guardianship at or after the age of thirteen (13)
​Demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA Application.
Applicants must be incoming college freshmen under the age of twenty (20)

www.umpscare.com/scholarship/all-star-college-scholarship/

Varsity Tutors Scholarship Contest: Write an essay on a monthly prompt for a chance to receive a $1,000 college scholarship

http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship

Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay Competition Open to Students 9-12 Deadline: TBA
See your Counselor for more information, email [email protected], or go to 
www.vfw.org/oms/findpost.aspx

WHATABURGER Feeding Student Success Scholarship  Deadline: TBA 
stories.whataburger.com/whataburger-launches-feeding-student-success-scholarship-program/

William Henry Oliver Scholarship- available to direct descendants of East Nashville High graduates and to graduating Seniors of East Nashville Magnet School.  (TBA) 


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