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Always look ahead to the next month's Scholarships! Some deadlines are early in the month and you don't want to miss out!
APSU Departmental/General Scholaships
One application will cover multiple scholarships. You must be admitted to APSU to apply for these. https://apsu.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=1112
DEADLINE: Feb 1, 2026
Community Foundation of Middle TN
One application covers over 160 different scholarships. Last year over $934,000 was awarded to 389 students.
https://www.cfmt.org/scholars/
DEADLINE: Feb 1, 2026
U of M Emerging Leaders
$5500 per year for students with interest and participation in leadership activities with a 3.0 GPA and 21 ACT. This scholarship requires a separate application from other U of Memphis scholarships.
DEADLINE: Feb 1, 2026
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship
The SME Education Foundation awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing manufacturing and engineering related courses at two- or four-year technical schools, community colleges and universities within the United States or Canada.
Info/Apply: https://www.smeef.org/sme-education-foundation-scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/graduating-hs-seniors/
DEADLINE: February 1
Murray State University
Murray State University uses one general scholarship application for all competitive scholarship selections. Students must be admitted to Murray State University and have submitted the scholarship application to be considered for all possible scholarships. The General Scholarship Application can be located on the Financial Aid section of the student’s myGate account. If you or your students have any questions regarding the scholarship application, please contact the Murray State University Student Financial Services-Scholarship Office at msu.scholarships@murraystate.edu or 270.809.3225.
Details: https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/index.aspx
DEADLINE: February 2, 2026
Fisher House Foundation (Military Commissary)
500 awards of $2,000 for dependent unmarried children of active duty military, reserve/guard, or retired military members. At least one recipient is selected for every commissary location. Must have a 3.0 GPA.
https://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarship-programs/scholarships-for-military-children/
DEADLINE: Feb 11, 2026
Heroes' Legacy Scholarship
For dependent unmarried children of military members who have died or become 100% disabled through their active military service. Awarded amounts vary each year, must have a 3.0 GPA.
https://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarship-programs/heroes-legacy-scholarship/
DEADLINE: Feb 11, 2026
Jack Diller Education Award
$2,500 awarded to four students residing within Nashville and Middle Tennessee area with a 3.0 GPA. Based on academic achievement, athletic success, community involvement, merit, and need.
https://www.nhl.com/predators/community/foundation/jack-diller-education-award
DEADLINE: Feb 13, 2026
Terry Crisp Scholarship
$5,000 (over 4 years) to a Middle TN senior who enrolls at a public university in Tennessee with a 3.0 GPA. Awarded to the student that best possesses the traits that Terry embodied himself: leadership, hard work, passion, perseverance and outstanding character. The student does not need to play a sport for this scholarship.
https://www.nhl.com/predators/community/terry-crisp-scholarship
DEADLINE: Feb 13, 2026
Dell Scholars Program
Applicant must have a 2.4 grade point average, the program targets low-income, highly motivated students who are better than their numbers indicate and demonstrate the drive to succeed despite personal obstacles. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a unique "GPA" of grit, potential, and ambition in their quest for a college education.
Details/application: https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/
DEADLINE: February 15, 2026
Michelle Merritt Scholarship
This scholarship is for $500 and is payable to the university or college in the student's name upon verification of enrollment.
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Horatio Alger Scholarship
The Horatio Alger Association seeks to provide $10,000 to $52,000 scholarship assistance to deserving students who have demonstrated integrity, determination in overcoming adversity, academic potential, personal aspirations, strength of character and financial need.
https://horatioalger.org/scholarships
Deadline: Seniors: February 15, 2026 and Juniors: March 1, 2026
The Westbrook Scholarship (UT Chattanooga)
The Department of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announces the Westbrook Scholarship Program for 2025. Awards of $14,000 over four years will be presented to as many as 7 entering freshmen majoring in Chemistry or Physics. The awards are renewable over a four-year period and can be added to other University scholarships and the Tennessee Lottery scholarship. Student must be accepted for admission to UTC, complete high school chem or physics with a grade of A or B, have a GPA of at least 3.5, earn a 26 or higher on ACT, and declare chem or physics as major at UTC. For more info:
https://www.utc.edu/chemistry-physics/scholarships/scholarships-westbrook.php
DEADLINE: Must apply to UTC by Feb 1, 2026
Scholarship application due Feb 16, 2026
McDonald's Hacer Scholarship
Must have a 2.8 GPA and at least one parent of Hispanic heritage. Awards range from $5,000 to $100,000. Based on academic achievement, community involvement, personal statement and financial need.
https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html
DEADLINE: Feb 17, 2026
Clarksville Rotary Four-Way Essay Contest
Students should write a 500-1000 word essay applying the "Four-Way Test" to a topic of their choice. The Four Way Test is: Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL & BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Get creative!
This contest is only available to Clarksville students. 3rd place receives $150. 2nd place receives $250. 1st place receives $500 and is moved onto the next round with a chance to win a $3,000 scholarship.
DEADLINE: February 19, 2026.
Essays can be turned in to your counselor, and they will send them to the Rotary Club.
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $20,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. One award of $10,000 and two awards of $5,000 will be given.
Application/Details: https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
DEADLINE: February 20, 2026
Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (CEMC)
$1000 for a senior who receives electricity from CEMC, has at least a 3.0 GPA and will attend a public college or trade school in TN or Murray State or Western KY.
Students can also apply online. https://cemc.org/programs/community-programs/
DEADLINE: Feb 27, 2026
CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarship
Students can be entered for monthly $500 scholarships for completing tasks like making a college list, applying to college, completing the FAFSA, and more. Between 100 and 500 scholarships are given every month.
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org
DEADLINE: Feb 28, 2026
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