December

Belmont University Scholarships

 For more information, go to http://www.belmont.edu/sfs/scholarships. 

DEADLINE: December 1

UT Chattanooga Scholarships

 For more information, go to http://www.utc.edu/scholarships/. 

DEADLINE: December 1

University of Kentucky Scholarships

 For more information, go to http://www.uky.edu/financialaid/scholarship- incoming-freshmen. 

DEADLINE: December 1

Ron Brown Scholarships

 Any student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, Black/African American and are currently a high school senior. Each applicant must demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities, and have a financial need. $10,000 per year for 4 years.

https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/eligibility-requirements

 DEADLINE: December 1, 2025

Hagan Scholarship Foundation 

Up to $7,500 per semester for up to 8 semesters. (Can also apply for an additional 4 semesters of graduate school.) Student must have a 3.5 GPA, work at least 240 hours from Jan 1, 2025 until the end of the fall semester, and have a 2023 Adjusted Gross Household income of $100,000 or less.   

Application: https://haganscholarships.org/

 DEADLINE: December 1, 2025

Students of Integrity Scholarship

Every year, the Better Business Bureau Integrity Foundation proudly recognizes high school seniors from the Middle TN and Southern KY area who personify sound ethical behavior and decision making in their leadership roles at school and in their community. Recipients are selected by a panel of judges to receive a $1,000 scholarship paid to the accredited college, university, or trade school of their choice.  

Since the program’s inception in 2005, BBB's Integrity Foundation has awarded a total of over $100,000 in scholarships to high school students in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.

The 2023 Students of Integrity Scholarship program is now accepting applications. All seniors that attend a high school located within our service area are invited to apply! 

Application: https://www.bbbintegrityfoundation.org/soi

DEADLINE: December 20, 2025

North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship

 Three entrants will each win a $1,000 scholarship towards their degree in logistics or supply chain management at the college or university of their choice. Submit a brief essay of between 400 and 800 words, detailing why a career in logistics/supply chain management is your college major of choice.

Details/Application: https://www.northamerican.com/scholarship

DEADLINE: December 15, 2025

TN Concrete Association 

Prizes range from $250 to $750 for an essay of 600 or fewer words. Open to students ages 16-18. 

www.tnconcrete.org 

DEADLINE: December 5, 2025

Scarlett Family Foundation

 For students pursuing business, STEM, or healthcare degrees. See the website for a complete list of over 125 eligible majors. Requires a 2.5 GPA and 21 ACT. Awards are renewable for up to 4 years and range from $2,500 to $30,000 per year. Multiple awards are given every year. (Last year 35 students in Montgomery County received this award!) 

https://www.scarlettfoundation.org/ 

DEADLINE: December 15, 2025

Wellroot Family Services

Wellroot Family Services has established a scholarship program to assist applicants who plan to continue their education in college or university. 58 awards ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 will be given.

Applicants to the Wellroot Family Services Scholarship Program must meet all the following criteria:

• Be high school seniors or graduates, current postsecondary undergraduates, or graduate level students in the U.S.

• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four- year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S. for the entire upcoming academic year.

• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent.

Application Link: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/wellrootscholarship/ 

Deadline: December 19, 2025 

Burger King Scholars Program

Only 50,000 applications will be accepted! Amounts range from $1,000 to $60,000. Based on academic record and school/community activities. 

https://burgerking.scholarsapply.org/information.php 

DEADLINE: December 15, 2025

APSU President's Emerging Leaders Program

Students who are admitted into the President’s Emerging Leaders Program (PELP) have, by the time of their application to Austin Peay, already demonstrated significant achievements as leaders and scholars. High school seniors who plan to enter Austin Peay as full-time freshmen in the fall of 2020 can now apply to PELP. To be considered for PELP, you must: have a 3.5 high school GPA, have a composite ACT score of at least 24, and exhibit leadership qualities as evidenced by participation in high school and community service activities. 

https://www.apsu.edu/pelp/apply.php

DEADLINE: December 31, 2025