Sep 8, 2008
404 James Robertson Parkway
Ste. 1950, Parkway Towers
Nashville, TN 37243-0820
Ph: 800-342-1663
Fax: (615)741-6101
E-mail: tsac.aidinfo@state.tn.us
URL: http://www.state.tn.us/tsac
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Available to Tennessee residents graduating from high school. Must have at least a 3.5 GPA. May also qualify with a 24 ACT or 1090 SAT. Renewable up to four years. Those with GED Test score of 57 or above may also apply. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 125. Minimum award amount: $1100. Maximum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 488 scholarship(s), totalling $732,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores. Deadline: 3/1. Contact: Naomi Derryberry, Grant and Scholarship Administrator, 800-342-1663, tsac.aidinfo@state.tn.us.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Assists Tennessee residents with high academic ability. Must have high school GPA of at least 3.5 and have scored in top 5% of SAT or ACT. Must attend college in Tennessee. Only high school seniors may apply. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 55. Minimum award amount: $6000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 204 scholarship(s), totalling $570,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores. Deadline: 2/15. Contact: Naomi Derryberry, Grant and Scholarship Administrator, 800-342-1663, tsac.aidinfo@state.tn.us.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Loan)
Purpose: Forgivable loan for minority Tennessee residents pursuing teaching careers. High school applicant minimum 2.75 GPA. Must be in the top quarter of the class or score an 18 on ACT. College applicant minimum 2.50 GPA. Submit statement of intent, test scores, and transcripts with application and two letters of recommendation. Must teach one year per year of award or repay as a loan. Focus: Education; Special Education Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo; Asian; African American; Hispanic.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 19. Maximum no. of awards: 29. Minimum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 116 loan(s), totalling $580,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 4/15. Contact: Naomi Derryberry, Grant and Scholarship Administrator, 800-342-1663, tsac.aidinfo@state.tn.us.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: $1000 supplement to Tennessee HOPE Scholarship. Entering freshmen must have an unweighted 3.75 GPA and 29 ACT (1280 SAT). Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Naomi Derryberry, Grant and Scholarship Administrator, 800-342-1663, tsac.aidinfo@state.tn.us.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: $1000 supplement to Tennessee HOPE Scholarship. Must meet Tennessee HOPE Scholarship requirements and student's parent(s) must have an Adjusted Gross Income on their federal tax return of $36000 or less. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Naomi Derryberry, Grant and Scholarship Administrator, 800-342-1663, tsac.aidinfo@state.tn.us.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)
Purpose: Non-renewable award of $2000 for students at 4-year colleges or $1250 for students at 2-year colleges. Entering freshmen must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and parents income must be $36000 or less. Recipients will be eligible for Tennessee HOPE Scholarship by meeting HOPE Scholarship renewal criteria. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $1250. Maximum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Naomi Derryberry, Grant and Scholarship Administrator, 800-342-1663, tsac.aidinfo@state.tn.us.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award of $3000 per year for students at 4-year colleges or $1500 per year for students at 2-year colleges. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $1500. Maximum award amount: $3000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Naomi Derryberry, Grant and Scholarship Administrator, 800-342-1663, tsac.aidinfo@state.tn.us.
(Vocational/Occupational/Grant)
Purpose: Award of $1250 for students enrolled in Tennessee Technology Centers. Cannot be prior recipient of Tennessee HOPE Scholarship. Qualif.: High school students not considered.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $1250. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Naomi Derryberry, Grant and Scholarship Administrator, 800-342-1663, tsac.aidinfo@state.tn.us.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)
Purpose: Assists Tennessee residents attending an approved college or university within the state. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. Apply January 1. FAFSA must be processed by May 1 for priority consideration. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 26000. Minimum award amount: $100. Maximum award amount: $2130. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 25893 grant(s), totalling $30,000,000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Naomi Derryberry, Grant and Scholarship Administrator, 800-342-1663, tsac.aidinfo@state.tn.us.
(Four Year College, University/Loan)
Purpose: Forgivable loan for college juniors, seniors, and college graduates admitted to an education program in Tennessee with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Students must commit to teach in a Tennessee public school one year for each year of the award. Focus: Education Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 30. Maximum no. of awards: 250. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $4200. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 209 loan(s), totalling $751,728. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; reference(s); letter of intent. Deadline: 4/15. Contact: Naomi Derryberry, Grant and Scholarship Administrator, 800-342-1663, tsac.aidinfo@state.tn.us.
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