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TN Promise - Apply NOW!
WHAT: Scholarship
WHO: Everyone who lives in TN
WHEN: Open Now! Closes Nov 1, 2018
WHERE: http://tnpromise.gov/
FAFSA FRENZY!
WHEN: October 4, 2018 12PM - 7PM
WHERE: LCHS Library
WHO: Senior Parents and students
WHAT: Counselors and other TN personnel will be on-hand to help parents and students complete the FAFSA for the 2019-2020 college going year.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship
Must be a senior scholar-athlete with high character. To apply, go to https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/. Deadline: October 3, 2018
TSDAR Scholarship (Tennessee Daughters of the American Revolution
Amount: $2500
Must be a senior who is planning to attend a 4 year university
Deadline to chairman: October 1, 2018
Deadline to Dr. Shotts: September 28, 2018
Ellen Davies Rodgers/Zachariah Davies Scholarship
Amount: $750
Must be sponsored by a DAR chapter (We have that information)
Must be TN resident
Must be US citizen
Must be planning to attend a 4 year university
Deadline is October 22, 2018
Other DAR scholarships
Link to DAR national scholarships available: https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships
OCTOBER SCHOLARSHIP AND CONTEST DEADLINES
Chick Evans Scholarship for Caddies
Sponsor: Evans Scholars Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have a strong caddie record and excellent academics. Applicant must have completed their junior year of high school with above a B average. Applicant must plan to attend an institution with an Evans Scholars Program (list of institutions available on website).
Create Real Impact Contest
Sponsor: Impact Teen Drivers
Amount: Up to $1,500
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia between the ages of 14 and 22 years. Applicant must create an original work showcasing their idea for a solution or strategy to fix the very real problem of reckless and distracted driving.
CVP Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Community Veterinary Partners
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently attending college or who will be attending college or graduate school in the next year. Applicant must have a love for animals.
Double D. Trailers Scholarship
Sponsor: Double D. Trailers
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in high school, college or university within the United States who are following a curriculum path leading to a Bachelor’s Degree. Applicant must demonstrate an interest in horses either through ownership or involvement in equine organizations and activities.
Garcia, Artigliere & Medby Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Garcia, Artigliere & Medby
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students accepted or attending an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicant must be a law school or nursing student or an undergraduate student with a declared major related to law or nursing. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to elder care.
Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Scholarship
Sponsor: Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to major in agriculture, veterinary medicine, or other fields of study. Applicant must be a resident of one of the following Florida counties: Duval, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Nassau, or St. Johns County.
Jacqueline Harrison Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Jacqueline Harrison Memorial Scholarship Fund
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to any student preparing to enter or already attending an accredited degree-granting college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree and who themselves or whose parents were victims of a violent crime.
Lexli Esthetic Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Lexli
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years of age and are currently enrolled in an anesthetician-specific training program at an accredited esthetic, cosmetology or beauty school.
Spirit of Giving Scholarship
Sponsor: Wine Country Gift Baskets
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the spirit of giving.
Smart Spender Scholarship
Sponsor: PromoCodeWatch
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 2, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to permanent residents of the United States who are entering or attending a post-secondary institution in the United States. Applicant must be a U.S. resident or international student with a valid visa. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to saving money while attending school.
AES Engineering Scholarship
Sponsor: AES Engineering
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 6, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to a successful life. Scholarship is open to all majors.
Video Contest Scholarship for Students Who Enjoy Writing
Sponsor: Cool Club
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: October 7, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school and college students worldwide. Applicant must create a video on given topics related to productivity or procrastination.
Olin E. Teague Scholarship
Sponsor: National Space Club
Amount: $4,000
Closing Date: October 12, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and plan to pursue careers in the aerospace fields.
Schedulers & Dispatchers Scholarships
Sponsor: National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: October 12, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current and aspiring schedulers and dispatchers.
YoungArts Competition
Sponsor: National YoungArts Foundation
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: October 12, 2018
Description: Competition is open to students in grades 10-12 who have talent in visual, literary, design or performing arts. There is a $35 application fee, but it can be waived if you meet requirements.
AmericanMuscle Automotive Scholarships
Sponsor: AmericanMuscle
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who are pursuing an automotive degree or related field of study.
AmericanTrucks Student Scholarships
Sponsor: AmericanTrucks
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and students currently enrolled full-time in an accredited United States technical institute, secondary votech or tuition bearing apprenticeship program in he traditional building trades (e.g. carpentry, HVAC, electrical or related fields of study.
ANNA Educational Scholarships and Grants
Sponsor: American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA)
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarships are open to Nursing students at all levels. Multiple scholarships available with specific requirements. See website for details.
Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship
Sponsor: Branson Show Tickets
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 15. 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States between the ages of 16 and 19, who are current students at any accredited educational institution or program of higher learning. High school students and homeschooled students who plan to enroll in college upon graduation are also encouraged to apply. Applicant must submit an essay on how a show inspired their dreams.
Business Research Guide Scholarship for Women Entrepreneurs
Sponsor: Business Research Guide
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens who have been accepted to or are enrolled at an accredited college or university in the U.S. Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students in all majors and disciplines, with particular consideration given to women studying entrepreneurship, business management, or a closely related field.
CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest
Sponsor: Pony Parts
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who will be enrolled in post-secondary education in their next semester. Applicant must submit a video that is under three minutes on one of several given topics related to cars.
ExtremeTerrain’s Student Scholarship
Sponsor: ExtremeTerrain
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are/will be pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Research, Land Use, Earth & Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land Management, Parks and Recreation, or Sustainable Agriculture Systems during the spring term.
Pretty Photoshop Actions Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Pretty Photoshop Actions
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students in the United States or Canada. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to Photoshop.
Scholarly Paper Competition
Sponsor: National Opera Association
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Competition is open to any interested author. Applicant must submit a paper on any topic related to opera.
#ShesConservative Essay Contest
Sponsor: Network of Enlightened Women
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia who are female and a high school student or currently enrolled in an undergraduate institution in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on why they are a “proud, conservative woman.”
Yorkville Blankets ASD Scholarship
Sponsor: Yorkville Blanket Company
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have been accepted or enrolled in a post-secondary education program who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or have an immediate family member who has ASD.
Improving Senior Living Scholarship
Sponsor: Caregiver Connection Team
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 17, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who have been accepted to college as well as current college students. The scholarship is open to any student in any major, although the scholarship is ideal for students enrolled in any health care major including but not limited to: Nursing, Physical Therapy, Dental Hygiene, Health Care Administration, Health Sciences, Pre-Med, Speech Language Pathology, etc. Applicant must submit an essay on how their major effects senior care.
Lendedu Scholarship
Sponsor: Lendedu
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 19, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and full-time college students who are U.S. citizens with at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to financial literacy.
$1,000 October Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 20, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to all high school, college, and graduate students and those planning to enroll within 12 months. Applicant must be a legal residents of the United States and international students with valid visas. Applicant must login or create an account with Niche.
Diabetes Council Scholarship Program
Sponsor: The Diabetes Council
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: October 20, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current and prospective college students who have Diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2). Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Scroll to the bottom of the page for scholarship information and application.
Tayloright Scholarship
Sponsor: Tayloright
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 20, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to enrolled or accepted college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to internet marketing.
4-H Youth In Action Awards
Sponsor: 4-H
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: October 22, 2018
Description: Award is open to 4-H members/recent alums who are between the ages of 16 and 19 years of age.
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
Sponsor: Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc.
Amount: Up to $25,000
Closing Date: October 25, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors in the United States who demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income). Applicant must be involved in co-curricular and community service activities, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
O Captain, My Captain Scholarship Slam
Sponsor: Power Poetry
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 25, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current and former high school students who are under the age of 25. and will be attending a college in the U.S. Applicant must submit a poem on, “Who or what has had the greatest influence/impact on your life.”
New Energy College Scholarship
Sponsor: Greenshine
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 28, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are least 16 years of age. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to green energy technology.
AceableAgent Higher Education Scholarship
Sponsor: AceableAgent
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current university, post-graduate, community and technical college students in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay or video on what home is to them.
Back to School Scholarship
Sponsor: Cirkled In
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia. Applicant must create a free Circkled in account and submit an essay on their three must-have items.
CARiD Scholarship
Sponsor: CARiD
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students between the ages of 16 and 20 who will be enrolled in post-secondary education in the upcoming semester. Applicant must create a photo inspired by any aspect of the automotive industry.
County Office Scholarship
Sponsor: CountyOffice.org
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens 16 years of age and older who are either in their senior year of high school or currently enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to a local government office.
DontPayFull Scholarship
Sponsor: DontPayFull
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school and college students in the United States. Applicant must answer three questions related to online shopping and retail.
Fraternal Scholarship
Sponsor: Catholic Order of Foresters
Amount: $5,000 ($1,250 for four years)
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors who are members of the Catholic Order of Foresters.
Geraldine “Polly’ Bednash Scholarship
Sponsor: American Association of Colleges of Nursing | CastleBranch
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students admitted or enrolled in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program at an AACN member institution affiliated with CastleBranch (see link for details). Applicant must also have at least a 3.2 GPA in current program or at last school attended.
I Heart My School Scholarship
Sponsor: Abodo
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to legal U.S. residents who are 18 years or older who are attending or will be attending an accredited college or university. Applicant must submit an essay on what makes their school awesome.
Kidguard for Education Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Kidguard for Education
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school students in grades 9-12. Applicant must submit a personal essay, internet safety, bullying OR social media.
MyProjectorLamps Scholarship
Sponsor: MyProjectorLamps
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students 14 years of age or older who are currently attending an accredited high school, college, or university. Applicant must be in good standing and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to multimedia and data visualization in the classroom.
NAB Dollars for Scholars College Scholarship
Sponsor: North American Bancard
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students who are at least 18 years of age with at least a 2.8 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to payments.
National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships
Sponsor: National Eagle Scout Association
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarships are open to high school seniors through college juniors who are Eagle Scouts.
National Poetry Competition
Sponsor: The Poetry Society
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Competition is open to anyone aged 17 or over at the time of entering. International entries are welcome. Applicant must submit a previously unpublished single poem.
Quit Smoking Scholarship
Sponsor: EcigaretteReviewed
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are enrolled in a high school, college or university in the United States who are at least 14 years of age. Applicant must share how smoking has affect their life and what they have done to raise awareness about smoking cessation.
There’s No Place Like Home Scholarship
Sponsor: Invitation Homes
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen, sophomores and juniors between the ages of 16 and 22 years of age. Applicant must submit an essay on what they took (or are planning to take) to college to make their new environment feel like home.
Towel Supercenter College Scholarship
Sponsor: Towel Supercenter
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students who will be enrolling as a freshman for the first time in the Spring 2019 semester. Applicant must submit a personal essay on one of five given prompts.
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition
Sponsor: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Amount: Up to $30,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Program is open to students in grades 9-12 who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions. Applicant must submit a 3-5 minute essay on this year’s theme; “Why My Vote Matters”
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2024) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.
SPECIFIC PUBLIC COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES
Auburn University http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/
Austin Peay State University http://www.apsu.edu/scholarships
Columbia State Community College http://www.columbiastate.edu/FinancialAid/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships
East Tennessee State University http://www.etsu.edu/scholarships/
Middle Tennessee State University http://www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/incoming-freshmen.php
Motlow State Community College http://www.mscc.edu/scholarships/index.aspx Some are local to Lincoln County students.
Tennessee Tech University http://www.tntech.edu/scholarships.
University of Alabama in Huntsville http://www.uah.edu/admissions/undergraduate/financial-aid/scholarships
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa http://scholarships.ua.edu/freshmen/
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga http://www.utc.edu/scholarships/
University of Tennessee, Knoxville http://onestop.utk.edu/scholarships/
University of Tennessee, Martin https://www.utm.edu/departments/finaid/scholarships.php
College and University Preview Days
Auburn University Oct 8; Oct 22; Nov 5 War Eagle Day Auburn, AL http://www.auburn.edu/admissions/wed/ Invitation only
Austin Peay State University (APSU) Oct. 6 or Nov. 3 AP Day Clarksville, TN http://www.apsu.edu/admissions/visit/index.php Saturday
Belmont University Sept. 15; Oct. 21: Nov.10; Mar 2 Preview Days Nashville, TN belmont.edu/admissions/visiting/previewday/index.html
Bethel University n/a McKenzie, TN bethelu.edu Click on "visit the campus"
Carson-Newman University Oct 6; Nov. 3; Feb. 23 Showcase Saturday Jefferson City, TN cn.edu/admissions/visit-carson-newman/upcoming-admissions-campus-events
Carson-Newman University Oct. 16; Mar. 26; Apr. 9 Eagle Experience Jefferson City, TN cn.edu/admissions/visit-carson-newman/upcoming-admissions-campus-events
Christian Brothers University Sept. 29; Oct 8; Nov. 12 Preview Days Memphis, TN cbu.edu/previewday
Cumberland University Oct. 20; Nov. 10; Feb 16 Preview Days Lebanon, TN cumberland.edu/admissions/preview
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Oct. 20 or Nov. 3 ETSU Open House Johnson City, TN admissions.etsu.edu/visitcampus Saturday, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Freed Hardeman University Oct 8; Nov 9 Maroon and Gold Days Henderson, TN https://www.fhu.edu/admissions/maroonandgoldday
Hiwassee College n/a n/a Madisonville, TN hiwassee.edu/visit Tours available Mon-Thurs. @ 9 am, 11 am, 2 pm, 4 pm; Fridays @ 9 & 11 AM only
Lipscomb University Fridays- Starting Sept. 14 Lipscomb Fridays Nashville, TN lipscomb.edu/admissions/undergraduate/visits-events
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Sept. 22; Oct. 6; Nov. 3 MTSU Preview Day Murfreesboro, TN mtsu.edu/schedule-a-visit/special-events.php These dates are Saturdays
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Monday, October 29 MTSU True Blue Tour- Huntsville US Space and Rocket Center Huntsville, AL mtsu.edu/schedule-a-visit/special-events.php Student reception begins at 6. They often give away great prizes.
Milligan College Nov 1(Spanish Day); Sept. 28; Oct. 26; Nov. 9; Mar 16 (preview); Oct 17 (nursing preview) Preview Days Milligan College, TN (near Johnson City) admission.milligan.edu/#visit
Roane State Community College (Harriman campus) n/a n/a Harriman, TN http://www.roanestate.edu/?10411-Roane-County-Campus-Tours You can schedule individual campus tours by going to roanestate.edu and clicking on "Tours and Questions"
Roane State Community College (Oak Ridge campus) Saturday, April 14, 10:30 AM Open House Oak Ridge, TN roanestate.edu/openhouse You can schedule individual campus tours by going to roanestate.edu and clicking on "Tours and Questions"
Rhodes College Sept 15; Nov 3; Jan 19; Feb 16; Mar 16; April 27 Preview Days Memphis, TN rhodes.edu/content/visit-rhodes.0 Saturdays
Sewanee, The University of the South Sept. 29; Nov 10 Preview Days Sewanee, TN admission.sewanee.edu/visit
Tennessee State University (TSU) Schedule Tours Nashville, TN http://www.tnstate.edu/admissions/visit.aspx
Trevecca Nazarene College Oct. 20; Nov. 10; Mar. 16 Experience Trevecca Day Nashville, TN trevecca.edu/admissions/experience-trevecca-day
Union University Sept. 28; Nov. 9; Feb. 18; Mar. 8 Day at the U Jackson, TN www.uu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/campus-visits
Union University Oct. 18-19 (overnight) Bulldog Days Jackson, TN www.uu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/campus-visits
University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa) Sept. 17; Oct 8; Oct 29; Nov 12 University Days Tuscaloosa, AL https://universitydays.ua.edu/
University of Alabama Huntsville Oct 27; Nov 3; Nov 17 Discovery Days Huntsville, AL https://www.uah.edu/admissions/undergraduate/discover-uah/prospective-student-events
University of North Alabama Nov 10 Fall Preview Day Florence, AL https://www.una.edu/previewday/
University of Tennessee Chattanooga (UTC) Nov. 3 Blue and Gold Preview Day Chattanooga, TN https://www.utc.edu/admissions/visit.php
University of Tennessee Chattanooga (UTC) Various Dates Moc in a Minute Various locations https://www.utc.edu/admissions/mocminute.php
University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) Sept. 29 Big Orange Preview Knoxville, TN vip.utk.edu Students must create a VIP account to be invited to events
University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM) Oct 6 or Nov. 10 Fall Preview Days Martin, TN https://www.utm.edu/departments/admissions/preview_day.php
Vanderbilt University TBA Black and Gold Days Nashville, TN admissions.vanderbilt.edu/visit/black-and-gold-days.php
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Email: ggarris@lcdoe.org
Website: https://lchs.lcdoe.org/
Location: 1233 Huntsville Highway, Fayetteville, TN, USA
Phone: 931-433-6505
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