Specific Scholarships
Mensa US Scholarship
Criteria: Applicant must be enrolling in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning in the fall of 2021. Applicant must write a 550 word essay expressing their academic and professional goals and how their personal experiences will help them to accomplish those goals. For additional information, click here:
https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/
Award: $2500.00 (178)
Deadline: January 15, 2021
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
Award: $5,000.00 (39 awards)
Deadline: January 15, 2021
DECA Student Scholarship
Deadline: January 15, 2021
TSDAR American History Scholarship
Criteria: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and Tennessee Residents. Attending a 4-year U.S. college or university and will have at least 18 hours in American History/American Government. Please see Ms. Bryan for application.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: January 15, 2021
2021 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Award: $10,000 ( 1 ), $3000 ( 1 ), $1000.00 ( 5 ), $100 ( 8 )
Deadline: January 15, 2021
Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation
Criteria: Applicant must be a JUNIOR, an American citizen or legal permanent resident. Selection will be based on academic excellence, an interest in public policy, an appreciation for the values President Coolidge championed, as well as humility and service. For more information and application, click here:
https://coolidgescholars.org/
Award: 4 year full-ride
Deadline: January 20, 2021
National Beta Scholarships
Criteria: Applicant must be a US citizen in the 12th grade with plans to attend college/university in the fall of 2021.
Award: $20,000.00 (250)
Deadline: January 21, 2021
Tennessee Concrete Association Essay Contest
Criteria : open to all students ages 16-18
Come see to the Counseling office for more information.
Award: $50-$250
Deadline: January 22, 2021
Equitable Excellence Scholarship
Award: $2500.00, $10,000.00, $25,000.00
Deadline: January 28, 2021
DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) - 26 different scholarship opportunities
Criteria: Applicants must be citizens of the United States of America. Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the U.S.
https://dar.academicworks.com/
Award: varies $1,000 -$5,000
Deadline: Scholarships are accepted from November 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Union Plus Scholarship
Award: up to $4000.00 (100)
Deadline: January 31, 2021
SP High School Scholarship
Award: $10,000.00 (10)
Deadline: January 31, 2021
Arthur K. and Sylvia S. Lee Scholarship Foundation
Criteria: Applicant must be a graduating senior with plans to attend a local community junior college. (see website for list of eligible colleges.) Qualification for a scholarship will be based on financial need, academic performance, community service and Foundation funds available. For further information and application, click here:
www.akleefoundation.org
Award: generally $1000.00
Deadline: January 31, 2021 (for fall 2021 semester)
Nitro Scholarship
Award: $2,000 (12 Awards)
Deadline: January 31, 2021 (for fall 2021 semester)
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship
Award: $10,000 ( 100 awards )
Deadline: February 1, 2021
Nashville Predators Jack Diller Award
Criteria: This scholarship is open to student athletes. It takes into account consideration, academic achievement, athletic success, and community involvement.
Award: $2500
Deadline: February 5, 2021
MLK JR Scholarship for Rutherford County
Criteria: 3.5 GPA and at least a 22 ACT score. African-American high school seniors must be a resident of Rutherford County and attend a Rutherford County School to be eligible for consideration.
Deadline: February 27, 2021
UTC Students - Marjorie Watson Mathematics Scholarship
Criteria: Applicants must be an incoming Freshman who plans on attending the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a major in Mathematics.
https://www.utc.edu/mathematics/students/awards.php
Contact Amanda Matthews at amanda-b-matthews@utc.edu if you have any questions
Award: $5,000
Deadline: February 15, 2021
Central High School Alumni Association, Inc. Nashville
Criteria: Applicant must be a natural or adopted descendant of a Nashville Central High School graduate or someone who attended Nashville Central for at least 2 years and did not transfer to or graduate from another school.
Deadline: February 19, 2021
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school in the US who has promoted vegetarianism in their school and/or communities. For additional information, click here: http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
Award: $10,000. 00 (1), $5,000.00 (2)
Deadline: February 20, 2021
Redstone Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Criteria:
To be considered for a scholarship you MUST meet ALL of the following qualifications:
- Must be a primary account holder (Tax Reported Owner), not solely a joint on an account (Students can open a savings account with a minimum balance of $5)
- Must be a member in good standing, having never caused RFCU® a loss
- Must be pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university
- Can not be an RFCU® employee, elected member of the Board of Directors or, any member of a Redstone volunteer committee \For more information, please visit https://www.redfcu.org/scholarship/
Deadline: February 28, 2021
REDUCE TN CRUSHES SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Criteria: This scholarship is open to students who meet these requirements:
• Be a current high school senior who will attend a college or university in Tennessee.
• Submit a nomination from a principal, teacher, mentor, or school resource officer.
• Complete the student essay.
*** Family members of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office or AAA – The Auto Club Group are excluded from applying. ***
Award: $3000
Deadline: March 31, 2021
Pretty Photoshop Actions Bi-Annual Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: April 15, 2021
PB & J Scholarship
Criteria: This scholarship is open to students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically. (High GPA not required to qualify!) Open to high school seniors who plan on attending an accredited 2 or 4 year school in the U.S. Visit
bit.ly/pbjscholarship2021 for more information
Award: $500-$1000
Deadline: May 31, 2020
BLOOD ASSURANCE
Criteria: The Crystal Green scholarship fund is open to high schools students seeking to better themselves and aspiring to give back to their community.
Award: 12 $1500 scholarships are available
Deadline: Go to bloodassurance.org for more details.
Fifth Third Bank Scholarship
Deadline: June 5th.
Kids' Chance, Inc of Tennessee Scholarship
Providing public high school, technical, vocational, and college scholarship awards to qualified applicants who have had a parent suffering a catastrophic, permanently disabling, or fatal injury pursuant to the Tennessee Workers' Compensation Act. e-mail questions to
info@kidschanceoftn.org
The Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for Women
Award: $1,000
Deadline: Quarterly deadlines: January 1st, March 31st, June 30th & September 30th each year.
American Legion Oratorical Contest
Award: State winners will receive $1,000 - $3,000 while National winners will receive $20,000 - $25,000.
Criteria: Write and present an original speech focusing on the US Constitution, the competitors can "earn" needed education money and develop a deep appreciation and knowledge of our country's guiding document. If you are interested, visit www.tennesseelegion.org and click on the American Legion Oratorical tab.
Military ROTC Scholarship
Please refer to the following links for information:
United States Military Academies
Please refer to the following links for information:
Education valued at over $400,000.00
Service obligation: 8 years: 5 Active/3 Reserve
Thiel Fellowship
Criteria: Applicant must be under the age of 22 and be interested in designing and building things. Student must be willing to forego college to accept this fellowship.
Award: $100,000.00 ( 30 awards )
Deadline: None. They accept rolling applications and review them as they come in.
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