TN Promise Scholarship
Tennessee Promise provides students a last-dollar scholarship, meaning the scholarship will cover tuition and fees not covered by the Pell grant, the HOPE scholarship, or state student assistance funds. Students may use the scholarship at any of the state’s 13 community colleges, 27 colleges of applied technology, or other eligible institution offering an associate’s degree program. There are no GPA or ACT requirements to qualify, but students must apply by November 1 at http://tennesseepromise.gov and complete student checklist.
DEADLINE: November 1
UT Promise
Eligible students must have applied to TN Promise, plan to attend a UT School and meet the qualifications which can be found on the UT Promise website.
https://tennessee.edu/academics/affordability/ut-promise-scholarship/
DEADLINE: December 15 but must complete TN Promise application by Nov 1
UT Knoxville Scholarships
For Chancellor’s, General University, Alumni, College, and Departmental Scholarships for students attending UT Knoxville.
http://onestop.utk.edu/scholarships/
DEADLINE: November 1
10 Words or Less
In 10 words or less, describe why you deserve the $1000 scholarship.
https://studentscholarships.org/easy.php
Deadline: November 15, 2025
Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship
The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. Up to $55,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school.
Must have a 3.5 GPA and adjusted gross income (AGI) $95,000 or less. Number of awards vary per year (last year 100 students received money).
https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/
Deadline: November 12, 2025
Elks National Foundation, Most Valuable Student
$1,000 to $7,500 per year, 500 awards will be given. Based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
Deadline: November 12, 2025
10 Words or Less
In 10 words or less, describe why you deserve the $1000 scholarship.
https://studentscholarships.org/easy.php
Deadline: November 15, 2025
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
Up to $4,000 to students of Hispanic heritage with a 3.0 GPA. Recipients will be selected for their accomplishments in the classroom, community, and for their excellence in various educational categories.
Apply here Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards Application
DEADLINE: November 23, 2025
DECEMBER HAS MANY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! MAKE SURE TO LOOK AHEAD FOR APPLICATIONS THAT CLOSE EARLY IN DECEMBER!