For more TN Promise Information:
To Register for TN Promise:
https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/collegepays/tsac-student-portal.html
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Looking for scholarships? Try one of these!
FAFSA Information:
The FAFSA application opens October 1st! This is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and determines your eligibility for student financial aid. All seniors must fill out the FAFSA at https://fafsa.ed.gov
HOPE Scholarship
In order to receive the HOPE scholarship, students must have a 3.0 GPA or 21 on the ACT. Hope awards $3,500 per year to 4-yr colleges and $3,000 per year to 2-yr colleges in Tennessee.
There is also the General Assembly Merit Scholarship for students who have a 3.75 GPA and at least a 29 ACT composite. To apply for the HOPE scholarship, students must fill out the FAFSA.
TN PROMISE Scholarship
Specific Scholarships
MIDDLE TENNESSEE ELECTRIC SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Deadline: March 15, 2025
$2,000 (10 Awards)
To be eligible for this scholarship:
-Must be a MTE member-child
-Incoming freshman or enrolled undergrad/grad student
-Must complete all portions of the application including essay
-Plan to attend Tennessee 2-4 year accredited college or trade school
Website: https://mte.com/SharingChange/Scholarships
Home Builders Care Scholarship
Deadline: March 26, 2025
Maximum amount $1,000
To be eligible for this scholarship:
Must be enrolled in a construction related curriculum. Ex. Electrical, plumbing, concrete programs, construction management, carpentry, etc.
Must provide proof of admissions to a junior college, four year college/university, or technical college.
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Website: https://forms.gle/iWL57RchhS1VezkNA
United Foundation Community Scholarship
Deadline: March 28, 2025
$2,000 each school year for 4 years (if remains eligible) (4 Awards)
To be eligible for this scholarship:
Must be graduating senior
Must attend a high school in one of the following counties: Bedford, Franklin, Marshall, Maury, Rutherford, Williamson, or Wilson.
300-500 word essay
Official transcript must be submitted by school official
Website: https://unitedhr.wufoo.com/forms/rb8g5340w67pqr/
Middle Tennessee Association of Realtors Realtor Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2025
Up to $1,000
MTAR 2025 Scholarship Application
Hard copy of this scholarship is available in Mrs. Edging's office.
No Sweat Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2025
$2,500 (1 Award)
No income or GPA requirement
No essay
https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships
RHONDA HOLTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: April 14, 2025
$1,000 (1 Award)
Hard copies of this scholarship application available in Mrs. Edging's office or right click link below.
Rutherford County Resource Officer's Scholarship
Deadline: April 16, 2025
Award TBD
Hard copy of scholarship is available in Mrs. Edging's office.
To be eligible for this scholarship:
Resident of Rutherford County, TN
Graduate from Rutherford County, Tennessee High School
Minimum 3.0 GPA
21 or higher on ACT
500 word essay: "Ways I Would Improve School Safety"
Complete scholarship application
Notification of acceptance at learning center chosen
2 letters of recommendations
College Mix Christian College Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2025
$3,500 (1 Award)
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be a current high school student (class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian college or university.