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http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ -FAFSA
https://secure.collegefortn.org/- College for TN (Academic/Financial/Career Planning)
http://www.onetonline.org O-Net Career Exploration
http://www.collegeboard.org/ - College Board (College Readiness) http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com
http://www.act.org/- ACT http://www.college-scholarships.com
http://www.compasstestprep.com/ - ACT prep <
http://www.ibo.org/- International Baccalaureate www.scholarships.com -Free scholarship search engine
http://www.tn.gov/collegepays/- TN Financial Aid http://www.collegescholarships.org/ - scholarship search
http://www.planningyourdreams.org/- College and Career Planning http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/- scholarship
http://www.fastweb.com/- scholarship search http://www.studentscholarships.org/- scholarship search
Hope Scholarship information http://www.iseek.org/careers/clusterSurvey - iSeek Career Cluster Survey
www.36university.com - ACT prep http://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip - My Next Move Interest Profiler
http://ohsactprep.weebly.com/ -OHS ACT prep
 
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 https://myscholly.com/: Scholarship search 
 
 
 
College and Scholarship Information
 
 

Week of August 14, 2017 

 

SeniorAdvisor.com: Future of Assisted Living Scholarship. Three $2,000 scholarships available to students enrolled in an associate's degree, bachelor's degree or graduate level program at an accredited 2-year college or 4-year university. Each eligible student must submit a 500-750 word essay response to the question: How can your major of study improve the lives of seniors in assisted living facilities in your town? Deadline is December 31, 2017. Scholarship award recipients will be announced January 31, 2018.

Essay topic and scholarship details can be found on the SeniorAdvisor.com Assisted Living page.  This is an annual scholarship and will be offered every year.

 

 

 

 

The Gates Scholarship information links listed below

 

 

 

 

Information Session - Thursday, August 31 at Nashville Airport Marriott

7:00 PM

Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Rice University, & The University of Chicago

www.exploringeducationalexcellence.org to register

 

 

 

 Since 1994, the Wendy’s® High School Heisman® Scholarship has been recognizing and rewarding senior athletes who excel in the classroom, on the field, and in the community. This year, we're awarding $150,000 in college scholarships. Give your most well-rounded seniors a shot at winning. 

100 Scholarship Winners. 2 From Every State.
The Wendy’s High School Heisman recognizes 2 winners—one male athlete and one female athlete—from each state.

  • 90 State Winners receive a $1,000 scholarship
  • 10 State Winners move on as National Finalists with a chance to attend the Wendy’s High School Heisman weekend in New York City
  • 8 National Finalists receive a $5,000 scholarship
  • 2 National Winners receive a $10,000 scholarship along with national honor and recognition during ESPN’s telecast of the college Heisman Memorial Trophy presentation
  • Plus, the first 1,000 applicants get a $10 Wendy’s gift card!


They’ve done the hard work. Now, they just need to apply. 
Winning the Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship requires a GPA of 3.0 or better, participation in at least one school-sponsored sport, and demonstrated leadership at school and in the community. You have students who have worked hard for years to make the grade. Now help them get the recognition they deserve:

 
 
 
 Week of September 4, 2017
AES Scholarship Deadline Is Approaching
 The deadline for the 12th annual AES Scholarship is October 6, 2017. 
 Visit our website at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm and please encourage your students to apply.  We wish them all good luck!
 
 
 
 
 The Buchanan Fellowship information link below
 
 
 
Week of September 11, 2017

 Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship link listed below

 

 

Tennessee Concrete Association HS Essay Contest link information listed below

 

 

 

 

Week of September 25, 2017

 

We wish to acquaint you with a scholarship opportunity sponsored by our company. We believe this will be of immense benefit to the students of your institution who seek additional funding source. The scholarship competition is organized biannually with the goal of helping people discover and further develop their literary skills. It goes a long way in helping participants make appraisal their writing abilities and consequently motivate them to make serious considerations about their future in the industry. There are absolutely no eligibility criteria and no entry fees. For the benefits of your students, we request the addition of this scholarship opportunity to funding source available to your students on your website and brochures. For further details about the scholarship and mode of application, kindly refer to the website below for details. http://www.essaywriting.expert/essay-writer-contest/ Thank you.
 
 
 
Week of October 9, 2017
Studentscholarships.org postings link listed below
 
Sharing Change Scholarship link listed below
 
TN Washington Youth Tour link listed below
 
 
The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a scholarship for 2018.
 Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our scholarship.  While you’re there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships.
 Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships.  We are trying to improve the students’ chances for success.  The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application.
 The deadline for applications is May 22, 2018
 Amount of Scholarship:  $1,000
 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com
 
 
 
Week of October 16, 2017
Scholarship Name: Athnet Sports Recruiting Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduates who were athletes at the high school level. You do not need to be an athlete at the college level.
Application Deadline: June 1st
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Requirements: Former high school athletes who are enrolled as a full-time student at a two or four-year college.
Application Instructions: See website (website here: http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm)
 
 
 
www.nashvillesertomaclub.org 58th Annual Freedom Essay Contest sponsored by the Sertoma Club of Nashville
 
 
https://drivesmartnow.com/ 
The Drive Smart Teen Digital Short Contest, sponsored by CTIA Wireless Foundation, launches today. Students enter a digital short educating others about the dangers of driving distracted for a chance to win a $10,000 scholarship!
Who: 13 to 18-year-old U.S. residents 
What: 15-60 second digital short
When: October 16, 2017 through December 18, 2017
How: Students register, create and submit their digital short online, and may submit multiple entries
Why students should enter early: Each week one winner will be chosen out of all entries received to date, to receive a $100 gift card.
 
 
Week of October 23, 2018
betaclub.org/scholarship
 
 
 
Every year, the Nashville Predators Foundation gives out the Jack Diller Education Award to four student residing within the Nashville and Middle Tennessee area.  All high schools within this vicinity are encouraged to nominate two male and two female students for this prestigious college award.  Each recipient will receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,500.
All the information and requirements for this scholarship can be found on our website:www.nashvillepredators.com/dilleraward
Each student must submit the following information to complete this application – DEADLINE is FEBRUARY 9, 2018:
·         Completed online application
·         Jack Diller Education Award application and eligibility requirements form -- please make sure to return the Signed Eligibility Requirements & Promotional Efforts form
·         Taking into consideration academic achievement, athletic success and community involvement, please write a 2-3 page essay explaining why you believe you are a deserving candidate (essays longer than 3 pages will not be considered).
·         Two letters of recommendation from non-relatives. At least one must be from a teacher or coach; peer recommendation letters not considered.
·         Official transcripts from each high school attended.
 
 
 
 
BigSun Scholarship

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
 
Deadline        -  June 19, 2018   
Amount of Award  -        $500.00
 
The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community..
 
Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
bankofamerica.com/studentleaders
 
 
 
Week of November 21, 2017
Shannon L Martin Scholarship PDF listed below
 
 NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE FOUNDATION
NASHVILLE AREA PANHELLENIC ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION
Women’s Scholarship information PDF listed below
 
 
 
 Week of December 4, 2017
 Girl Scouts Scholarship PDF listed below
 
 
AES Scholarship Renewed  -  2018
 
Please update your scholarship data base.
 
The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students.  This award is available to all students, regardless of their field of study.
 
To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
 
We are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.
 
Amount of award:   $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 6, 2018
Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
 
 
 
 
2018 Athena Scholarship Program PDF listed below
 
 
 
Week of January 8, 2018
Sheltia S Murray Scholarship 2018 PDF listed below
 
 
 
 
 
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 11th year.
 
We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.
 
Scholarship Deadline   -  June 14, 2018.
 
Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Full details are available on our site.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Middle Tennessee Association of Realtors Realtor Scholarship listed below
 
 
Redstone Federal Credit Union Scholarship listed below
 
 
 
 
 
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 11th year.
 
We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.
 
Scholarship Deadline   -  June 14, 2018.
 
Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Full details are available on our site.
 
 
 
 
 
I'd like to make your students aware of a scholarship opportunity. NursingSchoolsAlmanac.com has just launched its fourth annual Aspiring Nurse Scholarship. Our website will award a $1,000 scholarship to a future nurse in the high school graduating class of 2018.
We will award this scholarship to the applicant who best demonstrates:
+ A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics
+ A passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare
This scholarship competition is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs. Scholarship applications will be accepted until midnight on August 31, 2018.
Interested students may visit https://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com and click the banner on the right-hand side of the website's homepage. Here they'll find detailed scholarship information and the official application form.
We welcome you to include information about our scholarship competition on your school's website. Please feel free to spread the word via social media as well.
Your students may also find our website a helpful reference for their college search. We provide the most complete online directory of U.S. nursing schools. I've included below our most popular article on your state, which profiles a comprehensive list of accredited local nursing schools. Feel free to post this link among your online college counseling resources:
Please let me know if you have any questions, and many thanks for your help!
Shawn Harrell
Outreach Manager
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Week of January 30, 2018
 Dorothy L Stevens Memorial Scholarship link listed below
 
 
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc Upsilon Sigma Chapter Scholarship Application link listed below
 
 
 
UT Veterinary Summer program link listed below
 
 
 
Student View scholarship program link listed below
 
 
 
Bezos Scholars Program link listed below
 
 
 
https://www.wfalfp.org/    Wells Fargo Academic Leaders Fellowship Program
 
 
 
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Seeks Scholarship Applicants By March 15 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization connecting generosity with need in 40 Middle Tennessee and three Kentucky counties, announces its annual scholarship application process is now open and invites students to apply by March 15, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time, at www.cfmt.org. The Foundation administers more than 114 scholarship funds, established by individuals, companies and civic groups. Students may be eligible for multiple scholarships and need only to submit one application. Whether a student is studying law or horticulture, planning a career in criminal justice or teaching, or studying at a technical school or four-year university, The Community Foundation’s scholarship program supports individuals from various backgrounds and communities seeking funding for educational opportunities. “Getting an education is one of the most important milestones in life, but for many, it comes with a great burden,” said Ellen Lehman, president of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. “We feel honored to help students receive a quality education, made possible by donors who wish to make a difference. It is a privilege to connect generosity with need in this way.” In 2017, The Community Foundation awarded 283 scholarships totaling more than $640,000 in funding to students pursuing secondary educational goals at accredited schools throughout the United States. For a complete list of scholarships and the online application, visit The Community Foundation’s website at www.cfmt.org. For more information, call The Community Foundation at 615-321-4939. Applications must be submitted by March 15, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Applicants will be notified of results in mid-May. About The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee The Community Foundation exists to promote and facilitate giving in the 40 counties of Middle Tennessee and beyond. It does this by accepting gifts of any size from anyone at any time and by empowering individuals, families, companies, nonprofits, and communities to respond to needs and opportunities that matter. The Community Foundation works with people who have great hearts, whether or not they have great wealth, to craft solutions that reflect their intentions and goals. For more information, call 615-321-4939 or visit www.cfmt.org.
 
 
 
 

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED IVY ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION 2018 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION listed below

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week of February 5, 2018

 
The Biology Department at Middle Tennessee State University has three $1,500 scholarships available to first-semester freshman.  The recipients of the awards must be graduating high school seniors, must declare Biology as their major and be entering MTSU for the Fall 2018 semester.  Successful applicants will also need to demonstrate an interest in the life sciences and have career aspirations in a biological field.  The scholarships will be awarded based on the students’ ACT scores, high-school GPA, and their responses on the attached application form.  In order to apply, a student must have an ACT score of 25 or better and a high-school GPA of 3.5 or above.  The deadline for application is March 31, 2018. 
 
If you have questions, please contact Tammy Howell at 615-898-2847 or tammy.howell@mtsu.edu with “freshman scholarship” in the subject line.
PDF listed below
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Week of February 12, 2018
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship information link listed below
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Week of February 19, 2018
Middle Tennessee Network Association MTSU Alumni Scholarship link listed below
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Week of February 26, 2018
 
The Junior League of Murfreesboro (JLM) is an organization of women in Rutherford County committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.  Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. We have a diverse group of women building a better community through a commitment to advocacy, leadership, multiculturalism, and a commitment to children.
 
Each year the JLM awards this scholarship to a high school senior woman who is a resident of Rutherford County, accepted to and attending a four year college/university, and exhibits strong leadership through exemplary volunteerism in her school, church, and/or community. The young woman should be entering college in the fall of 2018 and have a 3.25 or higher grade average. The award of $1,500.00 is granted for one semester and is renewable for an additional seven semesters, or a potential total of $12,000. Renewal of this scholarship will be assessed at the end of each semester between the scholarship recipient and the Scholarship Committee. Maintenance of a 3.25 GPA is necessary to continue with the scholarship.  Recipients are required to submit grades at the end of each semester.
 
 
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST:
 
  • Applicant must be female.
  • Applicant must reside in Rutherford County.
  • Applications must be received by April 1, 2017.
  • Scholarship proceeds will be transmitted directly to the student’s college or university. 
  • Junior League of Murfreesboro members and their immediate families are not eligible. 
Please contact jlmurfreesboroscholarship@gmail.com with any questions.
 
High School Senior applicants, apply here.  
 
Letters of Recommendation should be submitted here.  
 
 
For more information, visit the Junior League of Murfreesboro website.  
 
 
 
 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship link listed below
 
 
 
 
 
Week of April 2, 2018
Balanced Man Scholarship UTK link listed below
 
 
 
 
 
 Bird Dog Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization located in Grand Junction, TN, offers an opportunity every year to college bound seniors to enter our College Scholarship Essay Contest. The deadline for this year’s entries is by midnight, April 15th! This year, the Foundation’s Board of Directors have added a third place award to our scholarship contest. The awards are sent directly to the winner’s school/tuition accounts provided they select an accredited college or university and we obtain verification of their enrollment. There are NO fees required to enter. Education is a part of our mission purposes as a non-profit, 501 ( C) (3) organization. First Place: $2,000. Second Place: $1,500. Third Place: $1,000. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like more information on the contest rules, etc. I can mail you a copy or if you would like to go directly to our official website : www.birddogfoundation.com they are posted to download under the “Art & Essay Contest” section. Please see the attached flyer which can be printed out and posted at your school or library! Please help us spread the word about this opportunity to your interested students! I am here to help with any questions. Thank you. Sincerely, Lucy Cogbill, Education Coordinator The Bird Dog Foundation, Inc. Email: library@birddogfoundation.com Website: www.birddogfoundation.com 505 W Hwy 57 Grand Junction, TN 38039 Phone: (731) 764-2058 Fax: (&31) 764-3004
 
 
 
 
 
 Week of April 9, 2018
 
 William H Butler Scholarship link listed below