Tennessee Scholarships for High School and College Students

NGATN provides financial assistance to help Tennessee National Guard members and their families pursue educational objectives. Please revisit this page from time to time for updates on scholarships, award amounts, eligibility, required paperwork and submission deadlines. Application deadline All application materials must be emailed to NGATN Executive Director Byron Deel and received no later than 9 January 2026. For help completing forms or if you have questions, contact Byron at byron@ngatn.org or (615) 833-9100. Scholarships available (2026) A. Major General Gus Hargett Scholarship - Number/Amount: One (1) award of $5,000 - Eligibility: Open to an Active member of the Tennessee...

Application deadline and submission - Applications must be submitted electronically, including required signatures, and must be received by February 1, 2026. Selection process - Winners will be chosen by the scholarship committee appointed by the Foundation Board Chairman. Notification and recognition - Recipients will be notified in March 2026. Awardees are expected to attend the 98th Tennessee FFA State Convention in Gatlinburg, TN to be acknowledged on stage. Award disbursement - Scholarship checks will be mailed after the recipient provides their university Student Identification Number. Questions - For any questions regarding the scholarship application, please contact the Tennessee FFA Foundation.

Thanks to the remarkable generosity of our supporters, more than 5,000 students from the Chattanooga area have been able to pursue college. Helping as many local students as possible attain a college degree is central to our mission to strengthen our city and contribute to a better world. Eligibility - Scholarships administered by CFGC are available exclusively to students from the Chattanooga region. - Awards may be considered for eligible graduating high school seniors, current college students seeking scholarship support, and existing CFGC scholars. How to apply - Use the CFGC Scholarship Application and Account Portal to submit applications and...

Introduction The Ned McWherter Scholars Program supports academically outstanding Tennessee high school graduates who plan to pursue their college education at an eligible institution in Tennessee. Award details - Amount: $6,000 per academic year — split evenly as $3,000 from the State of Tennessee and $3,000 from the college or university the student attends. - The college’s $3,000 match may be an existing campus-based aid award that is already part of the student’s financial aid package, provided it imposes no work or service obligation. - Payments are issued in equal installments each term during the academic year. - Funds are...

Overview Up to four (4) scholarships will be awarded in 2026 through the Factory-Built Home Industry. - Two (2) awards of $2,500 each are designated for students enrolled in trade school certification programs. - Two (2) awards of $5,000 each are reserved for students pursuing degree programs. - Eligible applicants must be seeking a certification or degree that directly supports the construction industry. Why advanced trade training matters Recent projections show the construction industry will need about 439,000 net new workers in 2025 to meet expected demand, and roughly 499,000 new workers in 2026 as spending increases with anticipated lower...

Intro The Knoxville Football Officials Association (KFOA) Scholarship was created to support graduating high school seniors who are directly involved in their school’s football program — whether as players or in supporting roles such as cheerleader, member of the dance team, team manager, or athletic trainer. Scholarship award - $4,000 per year for two years (awarded annually while eligibility requirements are maintained). Who is eligible Applicants must: - Be a graduating senior with demonstrated financial need. - Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. - Show leadership potential. - Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited college or university. -...

The Carol and Jonathan Price Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship Overview The Bedford County Arts Council awards an annual $1,000 scholarship to a deserving high school senior who intends to pursue a college degree in the arts. This award supports studies in Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Music, Theatrical Arts, or Dance. Eligibility - Applicants must be high school seniors attending any high school in Bedford County, Tennessee. - Candidates who are not residents of Bedford County, TN will not be considered. - Applicants must plan to enroll in a post-secondary program leading to a degree in one of the specified artistic...

Introduction TGEF scholarship opportunities are available to high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students who are either employees of a TGCSA member company or dependents of such employees. Employment and eligibility timeline - Student applicants who are employees must have been on the job for a minimum of six months, and parent-employee applicants must have been employed at least two years, both measured as of January 1, 2026. - The sponsoring TGCSA member company must still employ the staff member at the time winners are chosen in April. Selection criteria and application process Awards are granted based on academic...

Intro Created by the Board of Advisors for the Fund for Greene County, this scholarship supports students from Greeneville and throughout Greene County. Scholarship amount $2,100 — one-year award Who is eligible - Graduating high school seniors or current college students who reside in Greene County. - Applicants must have graduated from a Greene County high school with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Homeschooled Greene County residents and those who have earned a GED are welcome to apply. - Candidates must demonstrate financial need and intend to enroll as full-time college students. How to apply Complete the East Tennessee...

Purpose and background Friends of Gail Clay created this scholarship to honor her long service as Director of the Carolyn P. Brown University Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The award supports the spouse or child of a full‑time, non‑exempt employee of the University of Tennessee or another state‑supported public higher education institution located within the East Tennessee Foundation’s 25‑county service area. The scholarship is awarded on a four‑year cycle; the next granting year is 2027. Who is eligible - Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or current college students who live in the East Tennessee Foundation’s 25‑county...

Overview and background Founded in 2006 by the family of James K. Goldston, this scholarship was created to help Tennessee students pursue undergraduate coursework in computer engineering, computer science, cyber science, or cybersecurity at a Tennessee four-year institution or community college. Award amount One-time award of $2,000. Who may apply - Students who are enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a computer-related undergraduate program at a college or university in Tennessee. - Applicants must be U.S. citizens, carry a minimum 2.5 GPA, be enrolled full-time, and demonstrate financial need. - While all students with an interest in cybersecurity are encouraged...

Introduction and Background The scholarship was created by Debbie Van Cleave’s parents to honor her memory. Debbie was a celebrated East Tennessee potter whose artistic skill remained undiminished despite her blindness. The fund supports legally blind students from the region who are pursuing post-secondary education. Award Amount One-year scholarship of $1,400. Who Is Eligible - Graduating high school seniors or students already enrolled in college. - Permanent residence within the East Tennessee Foundation’s 25-county service area. - Legally blind: visual acuity of 20/200 or worse after correction, or a visual field limited to 20 degrees or less. - Demonstrated financial...