Advertiser disclosure

Top 24 Tennessee Scholarships in June 2023

Known for its rich musical history in Memphis and Nashville and for the beautiful Smoky Mountains, Tennessee is a great state for college students. Lucky for students, there are many opportunities for Tennessee scholarships as well!

Here is our list of the top Tennessee scholarships for college and graduate students:

Top 17 Tennessee Scholarships in June 2023

These scholarships have passed through the Scholarships360 Review Process so you can apply confidently
Exclusive
$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to…

Show More
1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Jun 30, 2023
$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay

Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.

Multiple awards worth $2,000
Deadline Jun 30, 2023
Niche $15,000 No Essay Scholarship

Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.

1 award worth $15,000
Deadline Jun 29, 2023
Tennessee Society of CPAs Educational and Memorial Foundation Scholarships

The Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Educational & Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program makes scholarships available to undergraduate and graduate students who have completed introductory accounting courses and are planning…

Show More
Multiple awards worth $500 - $25,000
Deadline Jun 15, 2023
American Legion Colonel Frederick B. Bowling, JROTC Cadet of the Year

The American Legion Colonel Frederick B. Bowling, JROTC Cadet of the Year scholarship is an exclusive opportunity for Tennessee JROTC cadets who have been awarded with The American Legion General…

Show More
1 award worth $3,000
Expected deadline May 15, 2024
Smartwool Scholarship

The Smartwool Scholarship will provide scholarships to students attending an HBCU in North Carolina or Tennessee. All academic majors are welcome, with preference given to applicants majoring in design, fashion,…

Show More
10 awards worth $2,500
Expected deadline Apr 28, 2024
Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship Award

The Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship Award is open to young adults who have lost a parent to metastatic breast cancer or have financial hardship due to a parent currently…

Show More
1 award worth $10,000
Expected deadline Apr 15, 2024
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest

Are you a Black, college-bound high school senior or current college student who will be enrolled in an accredited university for this upcoming academic year? If so, you may be…

Show More
Multiple awards worth up to $2,500
Expected deadline Mar 31, 2024
Noah Thomas Foster Memorial Scholarship

The Noah Thomas Foster Memorial Scholarship is offered to high school seniors who will be attending a two- or four-year college or university. Please visit the scholarship's website for more…

Show More
1 award worth $1,500
Expected deadline Mar 15, 2024
TEA Don Sahli-Kathy Woodall Al Mance Memorial Ethnic Minority Male Scholarship

The TEA Don Sahli-Kathy Woodall Al Mance Memorial Ethnic Minority Male Scholarship awards $1,000 to one male ethnic minority undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled in a Tennessee college…

Show More
1 award worth $1,000
Expected deadline Mar 1, 2024
TEA Don Sahli-Kathy Woodall Education Support Professional (ESP) Scholarship

The TEA Don Sahli-Kathy Woodall Education Support Professional (ESP) Scholarship awards $1,000 to one currently employed Education Support Professional (ESP) who is an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a…

Show More
1 award worth $1,000
Expected deadline Mar 1, 2024
SAE/Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies Scholarship

The SAE/Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies Scholarship is funded by SAE International, an organization that advances mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. Each year, their SAE/Ford Partnership…

Show More
1 award worth $5,000
Expected deadline Feb 28, 2024
Region J: Northwest Star Legacy Scholarship

The Region J: Northwest Star Legacy Scholarship is for SWE members in any engineering, technology, or computing major. They must be attending universities or colleges in legacy Region J boundaries.…

Show More
1 award worth $1,000
Expected deadline Feb 15, 2024
NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program

Are you a graduate student interested in working directly with children to address their special needs? If so, consider applying for the NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program! The program is open…

Show More
Multiple awards worth Varies
Expected deadline Feb 1, 2024
Lawrence Strader Boy Scouts of America Scholarship

Are you a high school senior and member of the Boy Scouts of America in Tennessee? If so, consider applying for the Lawrence Strader Boy Scouts of America Scholarship! The…

Show More
Multiple awards worth $7,000
Expected deadline Feb 1, 2024
Bird Dog Foundation Annual Youth Art Contest

Are you a K-12, art and nature-loving student who lives within a 75-mile radius of the National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction, Tennessee? If so, we may have the…

Show More
Multiple awards worth up to $2,000
Expected deadline Jan 15, 2024
Gary Wagner, K3OMI, Scholarship

Attention all engineering students with an Active Novice Class Amateur Radio License or higher! The Gary Wagner, K3OMI, Scholarship is now accepting applications. This scholarship is exclusively for those pursuing…

Show More
1 award worth $1,000
Expected deadline Jan 5, 2024

Additional Tennessee scholarships

Southern Automotive Women’s Forum Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Female high school seniors pursuing a STEM degree full-time at a Tennessee or other Southern institution
  • Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
  • Deadline: March 12, 2021

The Community Foundation of Central Tennessee Scholarship Application

  • Eligibility: Wide variety of scholarships available for Tennessee students, especially those in central Tennessee
  • Amount: Varies
  • Deadline: March 15, 2021

Christa McAullife Scholarship Program

  • Eligibility: Rising college junior at a teacher education program in Tennessee with a minimum 3.5 GPA and an above-average SAT or ACT
  • Amount: $500
  • Deadline: April 1, 2021

College Pays Tennessee Minority Teaching Fellows Program

  • Eligibility: Minority Tennessee undergrad or graduate students who are college juniors and above and are pursuing teacher certification 
  • Amount: $5,000 per year
  • Deadline: April 15, 2021

Bird Dog Foundation Annual College Scholarship Essay Contest

  • Eligibility: Incoming Tennessee freshmen who are members of a bird dog club who submit an essay
  • Amount: Up to $2,000
  • Deadline: April 15, 2021

Stegall Charitable Foundation Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Tennessee residents applying to or attending a Tennessee school full-time with a minimum 2.8 high school GPA or 3.0 college GPA, and demonstrated financial need
  • Amount: $500 per semester
  • Deadline: July 1 for fall semester and December 1 for spring semester

Tennessee Dependent Children Scholarship Program

  • Eligibility: Tennessee residents who are dependent children of a Tennessee first responders who were killed or totally and permanently disabled in the line of duty
  • Amount: Varies
  • Deadline: July 15, 2021

Tennessee HOPE Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Tennessee high school graduates enrolling at a Tennessee public university who hold a minimum 3.0 GPA and 21 ACT
  • Amount: Up to $1,750 per semester
  • Deadline: September 1 for fall semester, February 1 for spring semester

Tennessee Dual Enrollment Grant

  • Eligibility: Students who meet the eligibility for the HOPE Scholarship and are enrolled in high-need courses. See site for details
  • Amount: Varies
  • Deadline: February 1 for spring and summer semesters, September 1 for fall semester

Tennessee Helping Heroes Grant

  • Eligibility: US veterans who were honorably discharged or are current or former members of the Tennessee National Guard unit
  • Amount: $1,000 per semester
  • Deadline: July 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester

Tennessee HOPE Access Grant

  • Eligibility: Tennessee high school grads attending a Tennessee institution with a GPA between 2.75 – 2.99 and an ACT between 18 – 20 or SAT between 960 – 1050 and financial need
  • Amount: Up to $1,250 per semester
  • Deadline: September 1, 2021

Resources for Tennessee students

College Pays TN

This is a “one stop shopping” website for Tennessee students, including financial aid and FAFSA information. The website includes resources to assist not only high school, current college students, and adults returning to college, but also for families interested in college planning for their school age children. Bookmark this one!

FAFSA Guide

Remember, the FAFSA opens up in October and the sooner you complete it, the better. The FAFSA deadline in Tennessee is February 1st of each year. If you are looking for step-by-step guidance on the FAFSA, you can check out our FAFSA guide for assistance.