Tennessee Scholarships

Scholarship awards to Eagle Scouts from the middle Tennessee council of the Boy Scouts of America. Application form not required. Initial approach: Letter or telephone Giving limited to residents of TN.

Scholarship opens September 15. Eligibility Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarships are open to high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who will graduate or have graduated from high school in one of the following Middle Tennessee counties: Bedford Cannon Cheatham Clay Coffee Cumberland Davidson Dekalb Dickson Fentress Franklin Giles Hickman Houston Humphreys Jackson Lawrence Lewis Lincoln Macon Marshall Maury Montgomery Moore Overton Perry Pickett Putnam Robertson Rutherford Smith Stewart Sumner Trousdale Warren Wayne White Williamson Wilson Van Buren Also eligible are individuals who have obtained a GED in the previously named counties prior to June 1st of the current year. Applicants must demonstrate financial need to be considered for a scholarship award. The qualified applicant is planning to pursue a business related degree or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree. A minimum GPA is not required, though the Foundation prefers applicants with a 2.5 GPA or higher. Students must be planning to enroll full-time and complete a four year degree. Awards Each year, the Scarlett Family Foundation will award scholarships in varying amounts based on financial need, and is directly tied to the cost of the college/university the student attends. The minimum scholarship award is $2,500 per academic year. The maximum award is $15,000 per academic year. Scholarships are renewable awards for up to four years or until the recipient completes their undergraduate degree, whichever comes first. The renewal of the scholarship will depend on an annual review of financial need, full-time status, cost of the college/university where the student is enrolled, and positive academic performance based on their transcript. The scholarship will be applied to tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for course load at accredited, non-profit four-year colleges/universities in the United States. A student may transfer from one institution to another and retain the award, however, the award amount is subject to change.

This scholarship applies to students that maintains a 30 Act score or 1330 Sat score, and a 3.5 GPA .

Attorney Bill Green and his team at Green Law Firm are committed to improving the quality of care in nursing homes. With over 26 years of experience serving the community and many years fighting against low standards of elderly care, Bill is dedicated to promoting passionate students who are focused on making care homes a ‘home’ for our senior population. We are pleased to be offering a $1500 nursing scholarship to high-achieving students who are committed to elderly care and pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Our hope is to further their professional development and continued competence, allowing them to improve the quality of life for seniors at nursing homes. Applicants will be judged on the content of their application, the essay they provide and on their academic merits. Eligibilty: ✓ Candidates must be working at a nursing home or in an industry directly related to elderly care ✓ Candidates pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN), including those who already hold a RN certification ✓ Applicants must submit an official copy of their transcript, application and essay to c/o Judi McCabe – 3511 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405 ✓ No minimum GPA required How to Apply: To apply for the Green Law Firm Nursing Home & Elderly Care Scholarship, please fill out our online application below and submit their essay along with an official copy of their transcript and covering letter to: c/o Judi McCabe 3511 Rivers Ave North Charleston South Carolina 29405 Essay Topics: Interested applicants should submit a 500-1000 Essay on one of the following topics: - The Psychological Impact of Nursing Home Abuse on Elderly Residents - The Importance of Combatting Ageism in a Care Home Environment Application Deadline: December 31, 2017

Scholarships are currently offered in the following seventeen school districts: Bristol, Elizabethton, Greeneville, Johnson City, Kingsport, Carter County, Cocke County, Greene County, Hamblen County, Hancock County, Hawkins County, Jefferson County, Johnson County, Sevier County, Sullivan County, Unicoi County and Washington County. Niswonger Scholars are chosen primarily for their leadership potential, commitment to personal excellence and to service in their home communities. The scholarship provides the opportunity to attend the college or university of the recipient’s choice.The program is designed to provide educational and leadership development opportunities to enhance the lives of the Scholars and of their home communities. Through some of the best leadership training experiences available, it is hoped that the Scholars will reach their full potential while enriching the program through participation and the sharing of their talents. The goal is that at the end of their experience as a Niswonger Scholar, they will embody the values most important to the mission of the Foundation: exceptional leadership ability, exemplary personal character, and strong dedication to serving others.The Niswonger Scholarship is designed to benefit both the recipient and the community in which he or she lives. Scholars are not limited to a particular college or area of study. They are required to participate in community building activities and leadership training. In exchange for each year of financial support, recipients pledge to return to their home communities for at least one year of service in the career of their choice. The hope is that by enabling these students to study their passions and by cultivating their leadership abilities, they will return to their homes to be leaders in their professions and an inspiration and catalyst for future change.

Trade School Future is an organization dedicated to helping future mechanics reach their full potential. Our country needs skilled automotive workers and we want to help. Each semester, we’ll be awarding grants of various amounts to students who plan on attending a trade or vocational school with the aim of becoming a mechanic. This scholarship is open to any prospective student in the United States who plans to enroll in a trade or vocational school, 2 or 4 year university, accredited community college or other automotive higher education institution within the next 12 months. The applicant must complete a short essay (500 words or less) detailing why they are pursuing an automotive degree. The applicant must provide a phone number and email address for correspondence about the grant award selection process. The Future Mechanic Grant for the Fall/Winter Semester is a one-time financial gift of $1,000. The grant will be awarded to the applicant who best answers the application criteria, including the short essay. The award funds may be applied to any expenses associated with pursuing an automotive degree or certification. This is a one-time financial gift and does not need to be paid back to Trade School Future.

The Drone Technology College Scholarship will be awarded to current U.S. college or university undergraduates who demonstrate an interest in pushing the drone industry forward, as demonstrated in an essay of 750-1,000 words. Successful applicants will write thorough, thoughtful essays that dive deeply into the topic, and will have a strong letter of support. Two awards of $1,000 each will be given.

This scholarship applies for students that maintain a score of 25 on the Act or a 1330 on the Sat and a 3.0 GPA.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply Be enrolling in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15 Submit one letter of recommendation online. Plan to pursue a degree that will lead to a career in the health field. Scholarship recipients must be majoring in a health field to receive renewal scholarships Demonstrate the intent to work in an underserved community Preference for students fluent in an Asian or Pacific Islander language Students must reside in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, KS, MN, NC, NM, NV, NY, TN, TX, WA or WI Preference for students who intend to transfer from a 2-year to a 4-year institution Enrolling as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the upcoming academic year

Tripz.com is offering up to $1,000 Scholarship for students that can best exemplify in an essay how tourism positively impacts their community and what attracts travelers to the communities local sights, sounds and experiences.

The eligibility criteria to be considered for a Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship are as follows: Students enrolled full-time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer, with plans to enter college no later than the Fall following graduation OR students enrolled full-time as a college freshman or sophomore, no older than 20 years of age and progressing normally toward a bachelor’s degree; Scholarships from the Foundation shall be used only at an institution that normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum, and normally has a regularly organized body of students in attendance at the place where the educational activities are carried on, and that is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as being accredited by recognized accrediting agencies; Students seeking degrees through online or distance learning programs exclusively shall not be eligible for Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships;* A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for graduating high school seniors; A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 for college applicants; U.S. citizenship or permanent resident; All applicants must reside (permanent home address) in one of the following states and the District of Columbia: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas, North Carolina, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Delaware and New Jersey. Employees of Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible. Online/distance learning courses are permitted when a part of the required curriculum taught in the campus environment and when such course is only available online or through distance learning. Jimmy Rane Foundation scholars are students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership skills and community involvement as well as activities, awards and honors, and who have a demonstrated financial need in order to attend college. They must demonstrate their desire and ability to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals. Your application will be evaluated on your: Future goals and plans to achieve them; Successful preparation as a high school student to prepare and pursue a college education; Self motivation in completing challenging coursework; Demonstration of financial need.

$8,000 four-year scholarship Ideal candidates have been a member of AQHA or AQHYA for at least one year who is from Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi or Tennessee, and who competes in AQHA-approved shows. Member must apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college or university. Recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average. Current or previous AQHF scholarship recipients are not eligible to receive this scholarship. Funding for this scholarship will be applied to a four-year undergraduate degree program of the student's choice.