In addition to the scholarships below, you will find more at the bottom of the Internet Resources page.


Seniors:  Scholarship Information Packet.

College Fair

National College Fairs

Sunday April 27th
1:00-4:00 PM Nashville Convention Center
Visit www.nacacnet.org/NCF for more information

INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS:

African American Students

There are a number of companies and organizations that have donated monies for scholarships to African Americans. A great deal of the money is being returned because of a lack of interest. 

Second e-mail list can be accessed here.

African American Scholarships for Males Only

To any Black Male who is in Senior high school and wants to go to college out of state for Free: The black Colleges are looking for future black male teachers and will send then to universities/college for 4 years FREE. This is for MALES ONLY.

1. Have parents fill out application.
2. Read the Mission Statement:
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.htm
3. Send this to your family and friends also.

Omega Lambda Lambda Chapter
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc
P.O. Box 1611
Madison, TN 37116-1611
omegalambdalambdaKRS@oppf.org

There are about 10 different colleges or universities on this list.

American Indian College Fund

The American Indian Scholarship Fund’s Teacher Training Initiative program is designed to recognize and support outstanding American Indian college students who are majoring in education or training to become certified teachers. For a complete list of the participating tribal colleges, please visit the American Indian College Fund’s website at collegefund.org or write to:

 

American Indian College Fund

21 West 68th Street

New York, NY 10023

1-212-787-6312

Balanced Man Scholarship

The Tennessee Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity will be 3-5 scholarships with the overall winner receiving $750. The goal of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity is to find Balanced Men who excel in Scholarship, Athleticism, Leadership, and Gentlemanliness. This scholarship is for men who be in-coming freshman at the University of Memphis, and who exemplify these characteristics.

Applications must be returned by May 20, 2008 in order to be considered for the scholarship.

You can request more information at www.sigep.org.

Belmont University Commercial Music Scholarship

The commercial Music Department of the School of Music at Belmont University exists to educate and train people who work to perform, compose/arrange, produce, and sell Nashville’s signature product. This Scholarship was established by LifeWorks Foundation to permanently endow one or more scholarships for high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors accepted to/or attending Belmont University as a commercial music major.

B.J. Dean Scholarship

B.J. Dean was keenly interested in advancing the cause of women in the ministry. B.J. touched thousands of lives in her service to persons in churches and Baptist state conventions throughout the United States as consultant, teacher, writer, chorister, and minister. The intention of this scholarship fund is to permanently endow one or more interdenominational scholarships for women entering the ministry. Eligible applicants should be a woman preparing for full-time ministry, but is not limited to those seeking ordination or serving in any particular denomination. Applicants must be a resident of the State of Tennessee or Texas or be a student attending Yale Divinity School.

Brandywine Woman’s Club Scholarships

This scholarship is worth $1,200 and is awarded to two graduating seniors who are presently living in the 37138 (Old Hickory) or 37076 (Hermitage) zip code. Other requirements include high school transcript, student biography, essay about career goals/ why you should be awarded, two letters or recommendation, and an EFC document from FAFSA. Click here for an application. Deadline is April 16, 2008.

The Bronfman Youth Fellowship in Israel

Bronfman Youth Fellowship in Israel is a fully endowed fellowship that is among the most prestigious programs available to outstanding Jewish students of all backgrounds who are in their junior year of high school. Any applicant whose date of birth is on or after June 30, 1991, is required to wait one year and apply for the 2008 program, even if they will have completed high school by the time the 2008 program begins.

Cappex Scholarships

Cappex is a free service that tells students which colleges are interested in them before they apply. It helps to set realistic expectations, and also broadens students’ awareness of college opportunities. Cappex is offering $25,000 through several scholarships that can be found on www.cappex.com/scholarships .

Choose Your Future Scholarship

The donor believes passionately in the value of education for a life of choice and opportunity, and that no one should be denied the opportunity to fulfill his/her potential due to financial constraints. As a native Nashvillian, the donor wishes to give back to the community by helping more students of Davidson County achieve their educational goals. Eligibility for this award includes graduates of Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools of Davidson County with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a score of 21 on the ACT. This scholarship can be used for any college or university in the United States and priority is given to students who are the first in their family to go to college. If the student remains in good academic standings, this award may be renewable.

CIC Foundation, Inc.

The CIC Foundation was created in 2004 in order to grant college scholarships to students pursuing degrees that will prepare them for jobs within the credit industry or closely related financial services industry. The scholarships are only available to Middle Tennessee and South Central Kentucky area residents. However, recipients may attend an accredited college outside these areas. Recipients may be awarded scholarships up to $22,500 over 4 years. Click Here for an application.

If there are any questions, please call Donna Tilley at 615-386-2296.

Harold Conner Scholarship

The Harold Conner Scholarship is available for Tennessee high school graduates who attend the University of Tennessee at Martin. Students must have a minimum ACT of 21 and a minimum incoming GPA of 3.25. Once selected, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA at UT Martin to be eligible for subsequent awards. Students with financial need, students from under-represented populations and first-generation college students will be given special consideration from the scholarship selection committee. The scholarship will be for $500 to $3,000. For a copy of the application, click here.

Davidson County Democratic Women's Scholarship

$1000 grand prize scholarship

Requirements:
-live in Davidson Co
-must be college bound
-a female senior in high school
-write a 300-500 word essay based on the question below.
-provide names & phone numbers of two references: one from a teacher & one from a non-family member.
-all essays became property of the DCDW

Essay question: What changes would you implement to correct problems with the current election process in the United States to ensure fair elections and restore voter confidence?

Find out more information here.

DBI Scholarship

“Aim as high as you can when considering a college or university to attend,” David Ingram, the donor for the DBI Scholarship, encourages applicants. “One of my main objectives would be to help a student that got into Harvard, Duke or Vanderbilt, be able to go to one of those schools instead of opting for a less expensive university because that is what the family can afford.” With that goal in mind, this exciting scholarship was set up to benefit children of the employees of Ingram Entertainment Inc. and DBI Distributing Inc. who have worked there for at least two years. Eligible applicants must attend a college, university or junior collge/technical school on a full time basis while maintaining a B average or better. The award would be used to offset tuition, room and board, and/or books and supplies depending on the student’s choice of school. Applicants can also be graduating high school seniors. All applicants are encouraged to aim high when selecting a school to attend.

DECA Entrepreneurship Scholarship

DECA, through a collaborative effort with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, has launched a new project designed to connect high school students to college entrepreneurship programs and to increase the number of students pursuing entrepreneurship education beyond high school. The first phase of the project included the development of a Web site, www.entrepreneurU.org. This Wed site provides students, parents and school personnel with a searchable database of college entrepreneurship programs. We hope this site will bridge the gap between high school students interested in becoming entrepreneurs and post-secondary institutions that have viable entrepreneurship education options. In addition, the Web site features resources, student resources and scholarship opportunities. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Sissy Long, DECA ’ s EntrepreneusU Project Manager at 205-223-0204 or sjdeca@aol.com.

 

Disaster Preparedness/ Emergency Response Service Learning Grants

Six $5,000 grants are available to schools in the Nashville area to fund Service-Learning projects related to Disaster Preparedness/ Emergency Response. For more information, please contact:

Judy McConkey
State Farm Insurance
2500 Memorial Boulevard
Murfreesboro, TN 37131
Phone: (615) 692-6280

Disney CareerStart Program

The Disney CareerStart Program at the Walt Disney World Resort offers the opportunity to take classes that could earn students academic credit, housing in gated, fully furnished apartment complexes with 24-hour security, and transportation to and from work. The program is open to high school students who are at least 18 years of age and on track to graduate, or high school graduates that have received their diploma or GED in the past 18 months.

For more information regarding our program, please visit www.disneycareerstart.com

East Tennessee State University – Johnson City, TN

Unlike many programs, the University Honors Scholars Program at ETSU offers a distinctive Honors Curriculum, University Honors Scholars participate in five exclusive. Interdisciplinary seminars designed to meet most of their general education requirements Other Honors courses, such as designated sections for Calculus and U.S. History, are highly interactive and taught by outstanding faculty known for their quality of instruction and research in their respective fields. As a University Honors Scholar, you will complete this curriculum with your class, giving you greater opportunities for in-depth investigation, discussion and development of your personal abilities and goals. Honors Scholars also complete a Senior Honors Thesis in their major area of study, a product of a yearlong research project with a faculty mentor. For more info visit http://www.etsu.edu/HONORS/default.asp.

Emmett H. Turner Scholarship

Emmett H. Turner ably served Davidson County as police chief from 1996 until 2003 and was a 34-year-veteran of the police force. Upon his retirement, friends and admirers wanted to do something meaningful to show him their appreciation for his hard work. A scholarship was created in Emmett’s name at The Community Foundation to benefit students who attend Tennessee State University’s Criminal Justice program. It is fitting that from now on, with the aid of Emmett H. Turner Scholarship, TSU will be graduating students who will follow in Emmett’s footsteps of public service, making life safer for our citizens. To be eligible applicants must be students enrolling or currently enrolled at Tennessee State University in the Criminal Justice Program.

University of Evansville Scholarships

(University of Evansville only)
www.evansville.edu
1-800-424-8634 

Genesco Scholarship

The Genesco scholarship was created to commemorate the Company’s 75th anniversary and honor its employees. Genesco Inc. believes in its employees and wanted to establish this endowed scholarship to give something back to them on an annual basis. This scholarship is designed to assist Genesco Inc. employees in realizing their dream of attending colleges and universities. To be eligible, you must be an employer of Genesco Inc. or a child or an employer at Genesco Inc. You must also be enrolled as an undergraduate student in the following fall semester at any accredited college or university.

George Oliver Benton Memorial Scholarship

Known as the “Lobbyists’ Lobbyist”, George Oliver Benton served as the President of the Tennessee Lobbyists Association from its founding in 1996 until his death in the fall of 2001. A former State Senator and Lieutenant Governor, George Oliver was often sought by state leaders for his opinions and legal advice on government in general and the legislature in particular. We are thankful for what George Oliver did for us as a profession and we honor George Oliver with this scholarship in his name. This scholarship is designed to benefit Legislative Interns. Scholarships will be awarded to students who attend an accredited four-year college/university in the State of Tennessee and/or are residents of Tennessee. Consideration will be given to extracurricular activities, especially those indicative of an interest in government.

Grote Chemistry Scholarship

This is an essay based scholarship for those seeking a chemistry degree at UTC. The application can be found at http://www.utc.edu/Chemistry/Students/scholarships/Grote/GroteInfo.php. The essay being the deciding factor for equal applicants is to describe why you are selecting chemistry as a major at UTC, what aspects of high school chemistry you most enjoyed, and what your career goals are after college.

Harvard University

Tuition Assistance for Low Income Families

Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on
undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In
making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only 10 percent of the students in Elite higher education come
from families in lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing
enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to
the lower half of the income distribution."

If you know of a family earning less than $ 60,000 a year with an honor
student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to
pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from
now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard
for free...no tuition and no student loans!

To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making
less than $ 60,000 a year visit Harvard's financial aid website at:
http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school's financial aid
office at (617) 495-1581.

The Herb Society of Nashville

 $2,500 scholarship still available

Do you know any Tennessee horticulture students who could use financial assistance? If so, the Herb Society is offering a scholarship for $2,500 and they have had NO applicants so far!  Please encourage them to apply!

See the link for more information....  http://www.herbsocietynashville.org/Scholarship.htm

The John T. Bragg, Sr. Scholarship

This Scholarship is awarded each year to a select number of incoming freshmen to Middle Tennessee State University, and is reserved for students who have overcome personal obstacles in completing secondary education.

Eligibility Criteria:
-Has applied and been accepted at Middle Tennessee State University.
-be a first-time freshman student ( must enroll as a full-time student).
-Graduate from high school in one of the following Tennessee counties: Rutherford, Davidson, Williamson, Bedford, Cannon, or Wilson.

Have overcome personal obstacles in completing secondary education. 

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Scholarship

The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity is presenting one $500 scholarship to a deserving gentleman to further his education. To be eligible for this scholarship the recipient must be male, college-bound, 3.0 GPA or above, African-American, have two letters of recommendation, in good standing with his school, display good citizenship, and present a one page essay. In the essay you should include details about yourself, your church activities, your academic achievements, you community service activities, and who or what has influenced your life. A copy of the application can be found here.

John Reily Knox Scholarship

The John Reily Knox Scholarship is given by the Beta Theta Pi chapter* at the University of Tennessee. This fraternity is dedicated to helping young men become successful in their endeavors. Because of this, they are offering two $250 scholarships to two male UT students. The students must demonstrate the following qualities: scholarship, leadership, and community service.

The applications are due on July 22nd, 2008 to The Beta Theta Pi house at:
1844 Fraternity Park Drive
Knoxville, TN 37916

More information can be found at web.utk.edu/~beta.

*By applying for this scholarship, students are not committing themselves to membership in Beta Theta Pi or any other organization.

LEAD Summer Business Institute

A three-week business program emphasizing business education including but not limited to: professional etiquette, marketing, accounting, leadership, committee meetings, finance, NY stock exchange, mergers & acquisitions, negotiations, interview skills, and fireside chats. Fun activities include water fights, barbeques, and Six Flags.

Qualified Applicant must:
-be a junior with a “B” average
-have combined scores of 100 on PSAT, 1000 on SAT, or 22 ACT
-demonstrate leadership ability
-have active involvement in school & community
-US Citizen or permanent resident

Locations to attend a LEAD summer institute include NY, NH, NC, DC, IL, CA, GA, IL, MI, PA, and VA, and dates range from mid June to early July. Financial aid is given if applicable.

Visit www.leadprogram.org for more information.

Leigh Carter Scholarship

This memorial scholarship, established by the Tennessee Chiropractic Association honors Leigh and her passion for learning. The Leigh Carter Scholarship will provide financial support to students who wish to attend Chiropractic College upon completion of their undergraduate degree programs. Those eligible for this scholarship must be a full-time student attending an accredited Chiropractic college or university. Priority will be given to students from Tennessee and recipients are eligible to reapply throughout the four-year process. The applicant must also demonstrate a strong interest in health care delivery. Financial need, extracurricular and civic participation will also be considered in candidate evaluation.

Angela Healey McCormick Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is to honor Angela’s twenty years of experience in the educational systems of Davidson and Williamson counties. The award will be granted to students living in Davidson or Williamson who are majoring in education with the academic standings of at least a 19 on the ACT or a minimum of a 910 on the SAT. Students must also have a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative grade point average and must maintain a collegiate cumulative grade point average of a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale to continue to be eligible for the award. This award will also be based on a need basis to a full or part time student taking a minimum of 6 hours per semester. Prospective recipients must apply for federal and state financial aid programs by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. All federal and state programs (i. e. Hope Scholarship) will be factored first. In addition to the above factors, you must write a 250 word essay addressing the subject of education which should include one of the following: why you have chosen Education as a major or who or what has had the most influence on your life and why. For more information please contact Diane LeJeune at Aquinas College at (615) 297-7545 x. 428.

Mitsui USA Scholarship in Tennessee Program

This scholarship is available to globally-minded high school seniors in Tennessee. $2,500 will be awarded to four students who plan to enroll in a four-year public college or university within the State of Tennessee’s Board of Regents or University of Tennessee Systems. Eligibility guidelines and applications are available at www.jastn.com. Applications must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2008. All applicants will be notified in June, 2008. If you have any problems/questions, please contact Leigh Weiland at (615) 371-6151 or at jastninfo@jastn.com.

Nashville Black Business Expo

 The Nashville Black Business Expo has a $500 scholarship opportunity that it is offering to a student who has been or is trying to get accepted into either Tennessee State University or Fisk University.  See view the attached file for any questions.

National Merit Achievement Scholarship

State Farm Companies Foundation annually sponsors twenty African-American high school seniors selected by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation based on PSAT/NMSQT scores, academic distinction, personal achievement, and leadership abilities. These $2,500 scholarships are one-time and nonrenewable, and are awarded toward full-time study at an accredited U.S. college or university.

National Youth Leadership Forum on Law

The National Youth Leadership Forum is searching for the most prestigious students interested in Law. They are hosting a Forum in Washington, D.C. about the government and all the different types of law. The cost is $1,340 which includes accommodations, breakfasts and dinners, instructional and supervisory personnel, program materials, all Forum activities, and local transportation during the Forum.

In order to participate, the student must have a 3.3 GPA. If that is not met, he or she can still apply and it will be based on the student’s merit. For any students interested in law and government, this is a wonderful opportunity. 

Need A Lift?

Need A Lift? is a 152-page book that lists scholarships, grants, and loans students may qualify for. This book provides specific information about 1,400 colleges and universities and the aid they offer. Copies are available for $3.00 each plus $.95 shipping and handling. Orders for 100 copies are $150.00 plus shipping and handling. For more information, visit http://www.needalift.org. Additional scholarship searches can be made at http://www.srnexpress.com.

Orders may be directed to:

The American Legion, Emblem Sales
P.O. Box 1050
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Or call: 1-888-453-4466

Pearl High School Heritage Classes Foundation, Inc. Scholarship

This scholarship awards $1,000 grants to deserving high school seniors who are descendants of Pearl High School alumni and students planning to attend a historic black college or university. The scholarship is renewable for three years following the original award.

Requirements:

• Have a GPA of at least 2.5
• Complete an application form due April 23, 2008
• Essay with two pages of biographical information which includes post-secondary goals (no more than 350 words)
• Submit a non-returnable recent photo
• Two letters of recommendations: one from school counselor and another from a community person (pastor, Sunday school teacher, etc.)
• Official copy of transcript including ACT/SAT scores

Winners will be of his/her selection by April 30, 2008.

Mail applications to:
Pearl High School Heritage Classes Foundation, Inc.
c/o Mrs. Novella M Page
3401 Anderson Road, Unit 59, Antioch, TN 37013

The Road Sweepstakes

Fifth Third Bank will be awarding ten $530 scholarships to graduating members of the Class of 2008. Students must plan on attending any college or university this upcoming academic year. To apply, students simply need to submit a form online before May 3, 2008. There is no essay requirement and no purchase is necessary.

Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship

The Scarlett Family Foundation is offering a number of awards to students majoring in a business related field at the college of their choice which is based on the financial need of the applicant. The minimum award amount is $2,500. If you have any further questions contact Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc. at (615) 320-3149 or e-mail info@spaprog.com. The application can be found here and are due by April 30th.

 

Elizabeth Buford Shepherd Scholarship Foundation

This scholarship is given based upon factors such as academic achievements and extra-curricular activities in high school and financial need. The deadline for submitting applications is May 1^st. The application form may be accessed here. For additional information, you may call (615)-736-6755 or email at mark.cavender@regions.com.

Siemens Award for Advanced Placement

The Siemens Foundation is awarding students who excel in Advanced Placement math and science courses. One male and female of each state will be awarded, and two national winners in the male and female categories will receive a $5,000 scholarship.

For more information, please visit www.siemens-foundation.org.

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program

The Stokes Educational Scholarship Program, provided by the National Security Agency, offers scholarships to high school seniors, particularly minority students, who are planning on majoring in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering. With the program, students will attend college full time, and then work during the summer at the NSA for 12 weeks in areas related to their course of study. Then, after graduation, a job will be waiting for them at the NSA. The Stokes Program will pay for tuition and mandatory fees at the college of your choice, reimbursement for textbooks, housing and travel entitlements during summer employment (if the distance between the NSA and the school exceeds 75 miles), provide a year-round salary while attending college, and offer continued employment with the NSA after graduation.

To be eligible for all of this, you must:

• Be a US Citizen
• Be a high school senior at the time of application, you must achieve a minimum SAT/ College Board score of 1600 (1100 Critical Reading and Math, 500 Writing), or ACT of 25
• Have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Demonstrate leadership abilities

To apply for the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program, applicants must first submit a résumé online at www.NSA.gov/Careers. Once you are at the website, click on Apply Online and select View Job Posting/Apply for Job. Under Student Programs select Stokes and click the Search button. Add Stokes Program to you Job Basket and click on Apply for Jobs in Basket. Follow directions as prompted.

Applications will be accepted between September 1^st and November 30^th each year.

Student Education Loan

Sometimes parents and children don’t see eye-to-eye. And, sometimes, they need time and space to bridge a gap that has developed between them. In some ways, the Student Education Loan Fund (SELF) is designed to do just that; buy students and parents a chance to work things out between them. The SELF scholarship seeks to provide emergency educational loans to young men or women whose parents have discontinued financial support for their education because they are gay or lesbian. To be eligible you must be a young man or woman whose parents have discontinued financial support for their education because they are gay or lesbian. The loans are awarded to the recipient and a co-signing adult and come with the personal responsibility of prompt repayment within two years. The co-signer should agree to pay the interest on the loan and serve as a mentor for the student.

SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes

High school seniors can enter to win a $1,000 scholarship plus a $100 SunTrust Visa gift card. $1,000 goes to the student’s first year expenses at an accredited college or private career school. One winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 31, 2007 through May 15, 2008. Students can begin registering September 14, 2007 and the first drawing will be held on October 31, 2007. Only one entry per person for each drawing, however students can register after each drawing for the next scheduled drawing.
For complete details, visit www.offtocollege.info or www.suntrusteducation.com

Teddy Wilburn Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to benefit students at Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must have at least a B average overall during the last two years of high school and have, for the majority of their career attended high school within the 40 counties of Middle Tennessee.

Tennessee State United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Community Action Program (CAP) Council

The U.A.W. and the Tennessee State UAW CAP Council offers competitive one-year scholarships to four graduating seniors.

Students must be applying to an accredited college or university.

The competition is based on an essay entitled “What Organized Labor Means to Me.” Judging will be completely fair and impartial, by an independent agency.

First place scholarship will be $1,200; second place, $1,000; third place $600; and fourth place $400

Submit essays to:

Tennessee State UAW Community Action Program Council
151 Maddox Simpson Parkway
Lebanon, TN 37090-5345

Tennessee Trucking Association Scholarship

Through the members of the Tennessee Trucking Association, the Tennessee Trucking Foundation (TTF) has made significant contributions to the community in an effort to increase public awareness of highway safety. Additionally the TTF has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to children’s charities in an effort to improve the lives of sick children and their families. The TTF believes that the children of Tennessee are the future of both this state and our nation. As an extension of their efforts, the TTF Board of Directors has created a scholarship for dependent children, spouses, or employees of organizations who are members in a good standing of the Tennessee Trucking Association. It is their belief this natural extension will chart a course of success for the future of Tennessee while continuing to assist those in need. To be eligible you must be a Tennessee resident who is a dependent child, spouse, or an employee of organizations who are members in good standing of the Tennessee Trucking Association. Applicants must be entering their junior or senior years at accredited colleges or universities located in the State of Tennessee.

Turner Family Scholarship

Dollar General Founder Cal Turner announced plans to establish the Turner Family Scholarship during Dollar General’s 60^th Anniversary celebration in October 1999. This scholarship will offer financial assistance to Dollar General Employees who have on year of service and seek personal development opportunities through education. Applications to GED and Adult Basic Education coursework, vocational or technical school, junior college, college, or university will be given preference. To be eligible applicants must be full-time or part-time employees of Dollar General with one year of service to the company. Eligible applicants may choose any area of study; coursework does not have to be related to the person’s job. Employees may enroll in GED or Adult Basic Education courses, classes at a community college or vocational school, or attend four-year college or university. These choices will reflect the personal development goals of the applicants.

 

Uplift Scholarship Fund

The Uplift Scholarship Fund is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide scholarships to students who may not meet traditional scholarships. Its goal is to assist and accommodate those who are ambitious and self motivated in spite of their circumstances. Students attending any accredited institution are eligible to apply. The scholarship amount ranges from $250 to $4,000, and all finalists will be interviewed.

Requirements:

• Minimum Core GPA of 2.5
• Two recommendations
• Essay (250 words) on “Why Education is Important to Me” or “How I Will Use my Education to Benefit Others”
• Official transcript

For an online application, visit www.upliftscholarship.org .

The Varney Foundation

In conjunction with UCLA College of Letters and Science, a fourth Jim Varney Scholarship will be available for high school seniors in Tennessee and Kentucky who meet the eligibility requirements. This full scholarship will be a tremendous opportunity for another eligible student to realize a dream. For more information visit the universities website at www.college.ucla.edu/up/src/Devel/varney.pdf . Need a 3.75 cumulative GPA, be a high school graduate, and apply to UCLA, scholarship will be based on financial merit.

 

Woman’s Club of Nashville Scholarship

Eligible applicants should be women residing in Davidson County, Tennessee. Students should be graduating high school seniors or high school graduates with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Recipients are eligible to reapply each and ever year up to three consecutive years of post-secondary education. Reapplying applicants will be given every consideration for renewal of the scholarship, but not guaranteed unless all the original qualifications are met.

Women In Engineering Web Links

Women earn only 20% of the engineering degrees in the USA and only 9% of women in the USA are practicing engineers. Women remain an untapped pool of intellectual talent. Click here for a list of women in engineering links.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Rho Alpha Zeta Chapter will be awarding a deserving young lady a $500 scholarship to help further her education. To qualify for the Zeta scholarship you must be female, a college bound senior, have a GPA of 2.8 or above, be African-American, have two letters of recommendations one from school guidance counselor OR administration, in good standing at school, display good citizenship at home, school and in the community, be a Davidson county resident, and present a one page essay. Click Here for the application.

Essay must include information about:

• Yourself
• Church activities
• Academic achievement
• Community service activities
• Who or what has influenced your life