Scholarships
Scholarships
PHS students are eligible for three types of scholarships:
State/Federal Aid (TN Promise, HOPE, Pell Grants) that is awarded after FAFSA completion. Click HERE for a complete list of TN State Scholarships.
Institutional Scholarships that are awarded by school and generally based on merit; Most schools will award scholarships after FAFSA completion but be sure to check your respective school's financial aid website for any other potential scholarships.
Private Scholarships that are awarded after application, generally based on merit.
Listed below are the most popular scholarships at PHS each year.
All deadlines and requirements are currently subject to change. This page will be updated weekly.
Oct. 31 - Y-12 Credit Union Bill T. Hicks Scholarship
Dec. 15 - UT Promise Scholarship
Jan. 8 - Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship
Feb. 16 - Junior League of Knoxville Scholarship
Feb. 21 - Powell High Alumni Association Scholarship (paper copies in C&C Center)
Feb. 28 - Enrichment Federal Credit Union Enrich Your Future Scholarship
March 14 - Optimist Club of Knoxville Henry Naff Scholarship
March 15 – East TN Foundation Scholarships
^Please visit the website to see if you qualify for the various scholarships offered!
March 15 – Evan Richey Memorial Scholarship
March 31 - Commercial Bank "Life Made Better" Scholarship
Advance Financial 24/7 Advancing Education Scholarship
April 1 - Rotary Club of Knoxville RFK Scholarship
Vicki C. Dunaway Memorial Scholarship
Centro Hispano of East TN Golden Eagle Scholarship
April 13 - The Erika Reinthaler Memorial Scholarship
April 15 - The Shepherd Foundation Scholarship
April 17 - The Powell Business & Professional Association Scholarship
Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) of the TN Valley Post Scholarship
April 25 - The Hurst Family Scholarship
The Bryce Olinger Memorial Scholarship
The Gavin A. West Memorial Scholarship
June 1 – Kids Choice Scholarship
July 31 – Hearts for Community Scholarship
PHS Specific
Each Scholarship is only available to Powell High Students. Applications and due dates will be available in the College & Career Center
Gavin A. West Memorial Scholarship
Bryce Olinger Memorial Scholarship
The Powell Business & Professional Association Scholarship
Powell Alumni Association Scholarship
The Vicki C. Dunaway Memorial Scholarship
The Erika Reinthaler Memorial Scholarship
Click here for a comprehensive list of scholarships available for students in TN with varying requirements.