Top Tennessee Scholarships to Apply for in 2024 

Introduction to Tennessee scholarships

The state of Tennessee is home to over 75 four-year public universities, two-year community colleges, and private undergraduate and graduate universities combined. Whether you’re a high school senior looking at attending a Tennessee college or university, or you’re a current college student at one of Tennessee's many institutions, this post highlights many great scholarships and resources for you to take advantage of.

Let's go over a few of Tennessee's best scholarships for students.

Tennessee scholarships offered by private organizations

  • Amount: $1,000

    Deadlines: Quarterly

    Details: Before we get into all of the Delaware-specific private scholarships, check out our very own. No essay or minimum GPA required to apply. Open to US citizens, international students in the US, and students with DACA and undocumented status.

  • Amount: $50,000

    Deadline: Rolling monthly

    Eligibility:

    -Open to all high school, college & grad students! One easy form to fill out...

  • Amount:  $2,500 Monthly

    Deadline: Expires on the last day of each month

    Eligibility: The ScholarshipPoints Scholarship is a monthly no essay scholarship open to all high school and college students ages 16 and older, who are US residents!

  • Amount: $8,000

    Deadline: Rolling

    Details: For the opportunity to win an $8,000 scholarship, submit a video or written essay about an individual you know personally (who lives in your community) who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals.

  • Amount: Up to $2,850

    Deadline: Varies

    Details: This scholarship is exclusively for Tennessee residents who enroll in an eligible Tennessee postsecondary institution within 16 months of graduation. The HOPE Scholarship program awards courses leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree program

  • Amount: $2,000 

    Deadline: Varies

    Details: Are you a Tennessee resident or a current/incoming student at a Tennessee college or university? If so, the Stegall Charitable Foundation Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you!

  • Amount: $1,000 

    Deadline: varies by school

    Details: This scholarship provides opportunities to outstanding students who are preparing for careers in public service.

  • Amount: $2.500

    Deadline: January 9

    Details:  Attention high school seniors and college students from Iowa, Ohio, and Tennessee! If you’re a member of the Future Farmers of America and you’re interested in studying agriculture or natural resources

  • Amount: Varies

    Deadline: February 14

    Details: The scholarships are available to high school seniors living near a Simon mall or in the surrounding communities.

  • Amount:  $1,000

    Deadline: January 9

    Details: The Built Ford Tough Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who are members of FFA.

  • Amount: $5,000

    Deadline: February 6

    Details: 50 scholarships are available to 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.

  • Amount: $1,000

    Deadline: March 1

    Details:Scholarship is available to a minority high school senior planning to major in education and planning to enroll in a Tennessee college or university. Application must be made by an FTA Chapter, or by the student with the recommendation of an active TEA member.

  • Amount: $10,000

    Deadline: March 25

    Details: Are you a Charlotte, North Carolina or Knoxville, Tennessee-area high school senior, college freshman, or college sophomore planning to pursue a non-performing career in theater? If so, you might consider applying for the Gordon Hay Scholarship.

  • Amount: $5,000

    Deadline: March 25

    Details: The SAWF Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to women enrolled or who plan to enroll in a STEM related field, such as science, technology, engineering, or math. 

  • Amount: $3,000

    Deadline: April 1

    Details: The Harold Cheney Cash & Ellen Lewis Cash Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors and current college students, pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree.  Must be a graduating senior attending a high school in Hamilton County or current college students.

  • Amount: $2,000

    Deadline: April 10

    Details: The Steve Bayless Scholarship is awarded each year to a qualified high school senior planning to major in Theatre Arts at an accredited college or university within the 10 SETC regional states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia)

  • Amount: up to $3,500

    Deadline:  April 15

    Details: The contest is open only to high school seniors (12th grade) who are preparing to enter their freshman year at an accredited college or university. An essay of 900 to 1,000 words must be written on a topic selected from the included list.

  • Amount: $6,000

    Deadline: April 15

    Details: Candidates must be of Italian heritage and reside in the home state of an active UNICO Chapter. Applications must be submitted online. Scholarship is available to a graduating high school senior. This scholarship is valued at $6,000; paid out at $1,500 per year, over four years.

  • Amount: $3,500 

    Deadline: May 1

    Details:The Women’s Southern Golf Association Scholarship is available to female graduating high school seniors interested in golf.

  • Amount: Varies

    Deadline: November 1

    Details:Are you a college-bound high school senior or GED recipient who will be attending any of Tennessee’s 13 community colleges or 24 colleges of applied technology? If so, Tennessee Promise may be a great opportunity for you!

  • Amount: $30,000

    Deadline: December 15

    Details: Scholarships are available to Tennessee students pursuing a business or STEM-related degree. Applicants must have graduated high school (or GED) from one of the eligible Tennessee counties, must demonstrate financial need and must be pursuing a business or STEM approved degree.

Additional paying for college resources for Tennessee students

A great resource for Tennessee students comes from the TN Higher Education Commission website.  student representatives, high school counselors, superintendents, headmasters, and institutional financial aid administrators can also view student accounts, make updates, and do more.