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
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 Schalorship
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
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
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
LAST YEARS SCHOLARSHIPS
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Range from $500-$5000. Must be of Hispanic heritage and 3.0 GPA. Must be US resident, permanent legal resident, or DACA. Must complete FAFSA.
https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
DEADLINE: Feb 15, 2025
Ft. Campbell Spouse' Club
For a child of an active duty, retired, or deceased military personnel of all ranks. Must have a valid military ID. Based on student’s academic record, school and community activities, essay, and recommendations.
https://www.fortcampbellspousesclub.org/fcsc-scholarships
DEADLINE: Feb 15, 2025
Frontline Families
Open to high school students who are a child of a deceased frontline health care worker who died from Covid-19 while employed at a medical facility. Frontline healthcare workers are defined as: nurse, physician, diagnosing clinician, health care support, medical first responder, healthcare technologist, community or social worker, administrator/administrative support, security personnel, cleaner, culinary/food service, coroner, and pharmacist. The Frontline Families Scholarship Program is not competitive; all eligible applicants will receive awards. https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/frontlinefamilies/
DEADLINE: Feb 17, 2025, 3pm central
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 17, 2025
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 17, 2025
Altra Foundation Community Service Award
$1,000 award to students who are members of Altra Federal, have a 2.8 GPA, and volunteer in their community.
Apply at: https://www.altra.org/about-us/altra-foundation/altra-foundation-scholarships/
DEADLINE: Feb 21, 2025
Army Engineer Spouses' Club
For a high school senior who is a US citizen, and whose sponsor, parent, or legal guardian is a Member of the Army Engineer Spouses club and U.S. Army Engineer (active duty, reserve/national guard, retired or deceased) or current Department of the Army employee of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Two awards. One is for a student seeking a nursing degree. The other is for any major.
https://www.armyengineerspouses.org/2025-army-engineer-memorial-awards-aema.html
DEADLINE: Feb 28, 2025
MARCH HAS MANY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! MAKE SURE TO LOOK AHEAD FOR APPLICATIONS THAT CLOSE EARLY IN MARCH!