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September:
Quest Bridge National college Match For outstanding seniors who excel academically and exhibit strong personal character. Must have taken challenging courses, ranked in top 5 to 10% of class, 28 or higher ACT, and come from households earnings less than $65,000 annually (for a typical family of four)
Apply at www.questbridge.org September 27th deadline.
Kids Chance of TN scholarships
Scholarship to qualified applicants who have had a parent suffering a catastrophic, permanently disabling, or fatal injury pursuant to the TN Workers’ Compensation Act. Visit www.kidschanceoftn.org for additional information and scholarship application. Email questions to info@kidschanceoftn.org
October:
Horatio Alger Scholarship ($7000 - $22,000) Oct. 25 Deadline
Need a minimum of 2.0 GPA, community service, come from low income family ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross income), and intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Must display integrity and perseverance in overlooking adversity. Must also be a US Citizen. To apply visit www.horatioalger.org/scholarships or www.scholars.horatioalger.org
Wendy’s High School Heisman Award
Qualifications: Participate in at least one school sponsored sport, and a B average.
Oct. 3 deadline. To apply go to www.wendysheisman.com
Lend EDU Scholarships $2500 ... Oct. 31 Deadline https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarship-application/
Requirements - 750 word or less essay: "How do you plan to avoid excess student loan debt?"
AES Scholarship www.aesengineers.com/scholarship.htm Oct. 7 Deadline
Coca-Cola Scholars www.coca-colascholars.org Oct. 31 Deadline
Will to Win Scholarship www.willtowinscholarship.com Oct. 13 Deadline
U.S. Bank Scholarship ($1000) www.usbank.com/scholarship Oct. 1 Deadline
November:
Prudential Spirit Community Award (for students having exceptional leadership skills and volunteer hours) www.spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit or call 973-802-4568 Nov. 8 Deadline
The Hagan Scholarship… Nov. 15 Deadline (3.5 GPA, 23 or higher on ACT, Must work 240 hours, and have financial need) www.hsfmo.org
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation ($40,000) For high achieving seniors with financial need www.jkcf.org/scholarships
Young Entrepreneur Award Foundation (www.NFIB.com/YEA) Nov. 1 Deadline
December:
Essay on Concrete Contest
Scholarship up to $5000 Dec. 2 Deadline
600 word essay on how concrete effects our environment, the job market, etc. Also include how concrete's benefits to society and how concrete is green. If interested, see the guidance office for official rules, guidelines, and application. www.tnconcrete.org
Nashville Athena Award Program Scholarship: * Write 300 word essay on “Why is it important and necessary to focus on contributions made by women in our society?” * Deadline of Dec. 6* www.NashvilleATHENAAwards.org
BK Scholars – www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/whatwe do/scholarsprogram Dec. 15
AXA Achievement Scholarship ($2000) www.axa-achievement.com Dec. 15 Deadline
Discover Student Loans and Scholarships ($2500) wwww.CollegeCovered.com/Assist Dec. 31
January:
GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship * www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships* Jan. 5 Deadline
American Legion Oratorical Contest/Scholarship “A Constitutional Speech Contest” www.tennesselegion.org
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Program: www.rmhc.org Jan. 18 Deadline
February:
KFC Colonel’s Scholars (2.75 GPA, Pursue Bachelor’s Degree, and Demonstrate Financial Need
www.kfcscholars.org Feb. 1 Deadline
Buick Achievers Scholarship Feb. 28
Attend a 4 year college or university
Plan to major in engineering, technology, design, or business AND have an interest in the automotive field
Apply at www.buickachievers.com
UTC Grote Scholarship (for Chemistry Majors) Feb.15
3.5 GPA, 26 ACT, See guidance office if interested
CRC Feb. 28 Deadline
3.0 GPA or higher
Taken ACT
Worth $1000
Provide personal statement/essay about your education goals and career
Guidance Office will have applications in February
Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Feb. 27
For girls who demonstrate entrepreneurship
Taking first steps toward financial independence
Making a difference in their schools and community
www.girlsgoingplaces.com/page/home
Ned McWherter Scholars Program Feb. 15 Deadline
Minimum Score of 29 ACT AND 3.5 GPA or Higher
Apply at www.tn.gov/collegepays/studentportal.html
March:
Crystal Green Memorial Scholarship (Blood Assurance) March 31 Deadline
B average and 20 ACT or higher
Two letters of recommendation, high school transcript, and marketing plan for a blood drive promotion
If interested, visit www.bloodassurance.org
Stan and Thelma Plumlee Scholarship (up to $8000) March 16 Deadline
Eligibility is one of the following: lives in a manufactured home, works in the manufactured home industry, or has a relative who works in the manufactured housing industry. Website information is www.tnhma.net
UTC Math Majors – Marjorie Watson Mathematics Scholarship
Worth $1000 See guidance office if interested
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) March 12 Deadline
Worth $7500
https://www.scholarships123.com/award/scholar-athlete-milk-mustache-of-the-year-sammy-award
Better Business Bureau April 7 Deadline
Worth $1000
Essay of 500 words on the importance of ethics in business
Strong leadership, community service and academics
See guidance office if interested
April:
Signal Mountain Lions Club Charity Student Scholarship April 15 Deadline
$500 scholarship to student residing in the 37377 zip code area
Must attend college or technical school
Must include front page of your FAFSA
April 15 Deadline
See guidance office if eligible
Stop Texting and Driving Scholarship $1000 April 2 Deadline
www.nashvilletnlaw.com/scholarship
May:
- Davis Scholarship May 22 Deadline
Worth $1000
Apply at www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
June:
Big Sun Scholarship: For student athletes * Worth $500 * Deadline of June 20 www.bigsunathletics.com
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program June 14 Deadline Worth $1000 * Submit an essay on their chosen topic* Apply at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarship.htm
