NEW SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CLASS OF 2019
UPDATED: 10/8/2018
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, designed to provide each recipient with the opportunity to graduate college debt free.
Application Deadline: 5:00 PM, CST, November 15, 2018.
The ACT Student Champion Award recognizes one student in each state who is tenacious and persistent, no matter the challenge, and is prepared for life after high school with a goal in mind and plan in place. ACT Student Champions receive a $500 non-renewable scholarship, certificate, and state-level recognition.
Please encourage students in the graduating class of 2019 who have taken the ACT who fit the following criteria to apply:
- High school seniors who have overcome challenges and can articulate their education and/or career actions
- At a minimum students must have a composite ACT score of 22 on a single test date OR a Gold ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate®
Deadline: October 31, 2018
Career Planning, College Planning, & Money for College
Fastweb Scholarship Search Engine
Once you complete your profile you’ll have access to our database of more than 1.5 million scholarships. That’s $3.4 billion dollars in funding – all available to students like you!
Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program
Sallie Mae offers a $25,000 scholarship open to the first 1,000 applicants, who must be high school juniors or seniors under 18 planning to enroll full-time at an undergraduate institution or vocational-technical school. A school counselor or community leader must nominate applicants.
Deadline: September 27, 2018
The Rose Scholars Program, founded by NBA Star Derrick Rose, offers one scholarship of $200,000 (paid out $25k per semester for 4 years) and two scholarships of up to $20,000. The scholarships are open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA and a 1230 SAT score and/or a 21 ACT score, who are civically minded and display leadership qualities. Applicants must complete an online application that requires SAT scores, extracurricular activities, and an essay.
Deadline: September 30, 2018
Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship
IF YOU’RE ONE OF THE 1.4 MILLION HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES ACROSS THE COUNTRY THAT EXCELS IN THE CLASSROOM, ON THE FIELD AND WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY, APPLY NOW. Have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of a B (3.0) or better. Be a leader in school and in the community and serve as a role model for underclassman.
Deadline: October 17, 2018
AXA Achievement Scholarship
Scholarship awards range from $10,000 – $25,000. For students who are a U.S. citizen or legal resident; plan to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year institution; and demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities (Because reducing risk is woven into the fabric of the company, special consideration is given to achievements that empower society to mitigate risk through education and/or action in areas such as financial, environmental, health, safety and/or emergency preparedness.)
Application opens on September 4, 2018 until 10,000 applications are received – FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!
Deadline: December 14, 2018 (or until the 10,000 are received)
Helps high-achieving, low-income students to access top-ranked colleges and universities. Qualified students could earn anywhere from $1,000 to a mostly free ride. Students must fill out the College Match Application and meet that deadline before applying for the available scholarships. For more information and a list of partnership schools, visit
www.questbridge.org
Deadline: College Match application is September 27, 2018
$500 scholarships are awarded based on character. Students must submit an essay of no
more than 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey? Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com. There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time. Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year. More information is available at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline: October 6, 2018
National YoungArts Foundation – grades 10 through 12
YoungArts provides emerging artists (ages 15-18 or grades 10-12) with life-changing experiences with renowned mentors, access to significant scholarships, national recognition, and other opportunities throughout their careers to help ensure that
the nation’s most outstanding young artists are encouraged to pursue careers in the arts. Support is offered in ten artistic disciplines: cinematic arts, dance, design arts, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice and writing. Students can apply in more than one discipline. Cash awards range from $1,000 to up to $10,000. Full information on the application and audition process can be found at http://www.youngarts.org/
Deadline: October 12, 2018
Click here for 2019-2020 FAFSA Information
The Class of 2019 is required to complete the FAFSA application by February 1, 2019 to remain eligible for TN Promise. The FAFSA application is available here https://fafsa.ed.gov/. If the student, and/or parent(s) file taxes, a copy of the 2107 tax return will be needed to complete the FAFSA application.
Class of 2018 Scholarships. Will update for Class of 2019 as new information is received!
Scholarship Opportunity: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
Scholarship link for East Tennessee State University.
https://www.etsu.edu/scholarships/
Deadline is March 1, 2018.
Scholarship Application for Walters State Community College Classes of 2018
http://www.ws.edu/financial-aid/types/scholarships/ws-scholarships/
Deadline is March 1, 2018.
Scholarship Opportunity for PVEC customers:
VMDAEC Education Scholarship Application form and guidelines for high school or home school seniors graduating in 2018 can be found at http://www.vmdaec.com/content/education-scholarship-application#overlay-context=content/vmdaec-education-scholarship-foundation The student’s parents or legal guardian must be a member of Powell Valley Electric Cooperative. Application deadline is February 9, 2018.
Scholarship opportunity for the Class of 2018: Claiborne County Soil Conservation District DEADLINE HAS PASSED
Scholarship opportunity for the Class of 2018: Farm Bureau
Below are several pages of scholarship information for one scholarship for the Class of 2018. Please read all information before submitting your application.
Lincoln Memorial University: Click on each “page” image below to see scholarship opportunities from Lincoln Memorial University for current high school seniors. To apply for these scholarships, find out deadlines, or other LMU information, please contact Lindsay Davis at lindsay.davis@lmunet.edu
Future Tennessee Volunteers: please visit this website and make note of the deadlines. If you want to be considered for competitive scholarships, you should apply by November 1, 2017. https://admissions.utk.edu/important-dates/
New scholarship gives preference to Claiborne County Students (see below).
East Tennessee Foundation (ETF) is happy to announce that East Tennessee Foundation 2018 Scholarship Applications will be available on our website,www.easttennesseefoundation.org, beginning November 1, 2017.
All ETF scholarship applications must be completed and submitted online. Scholarship information, including detailed descriptions and application instructions, as well as 2018 applications, will be available on our website, http://www.etf.org/scholarships beginning November 1, 2017. The application deadline for 2018 scholarships is February 15, 2018.
http://www.etf.org/scholarships Students can easily find ETF scholarship information and complete 2018 ETF Scholarship Applications.
Click here for 2017-2018 FAFSA Information
The Class of 2018 is required to complete the FAFSA application by January 16, 2018 to remain eligible for TN Promise. The FAFSA application is available here https://fafsa.ed.gov/. If the student, and/or parent(s) file taxes, a copy of the 2106 tax return will be needed to complete the FAFSA application.