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Best Scholarships in Tennessee to Apply for in 2025

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August 25, 2025

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The Best Tennessee Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. Stephen LeCornu Routh Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anonymous

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Oct 07, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to provide funding to high school and undergraduate students in Tennessee who are studying to become engineers.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Location: Tennessee
    • Field of Interest: Engineering
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  2. Carolyn Hawkins Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joye Ashby, Sherri Leimer, Jennifer Fields, and Mary Martin

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Mar 10, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will honor the life of Carolyn Hawkins and support a high school senior in Tennessee.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Tennessee
    • Background: Low-income
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  3. Derek Chastain Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    George Grant Co

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Mar 22, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Derek Chastain by inspiring students to make thoughtful choices and lead lives of purpose.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Hixson High School
    • State: Tennessee
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  4. Action Air Scholarship

    Funded by
    Action Air & Electric Inc.

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    May 12, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are entering the HVAC field so they can afford tuition, materials, and other expenses.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • School Name: Chattanooga State Community College
    • Field of Study: HVAC
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  5. A Heroes Family Scholarship

    Funded by
    First Responders Family Foundation

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Mar 30, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    As one small way to help the families of first responders, the A Heroes Family Scholarship exists to provide financial support for a student who has lost a parent/guardian or spouse to an on-duty tragedy of a first responder.
    • Education Level: High school senior or above
    • Background: Lost a parent/guardian or spouse in the line of duty including those in law-enforcement, fire, or military
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  6. Wicked Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!
    All students are eligible
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  7. GUTS- Olivia Rodrigo Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is perfect for students who have been impacted by Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" album!
    All students are eligible
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  8. Lady Gaga Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Lady Gaga who have been impacted by her music, empowerment, and advocacy!
    All students are eligible
    8
  9. Love Island Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 4 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are fans of "Love Island" and are invested in the stories on screen.
    All students are eligible
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  10. Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 3 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.
    All students are eligible
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  11. Weeknd Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of The Weeknd and his boundary-pushing music!
    All students are eligible
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  12. NBA 2K25 Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support dedicated fans of the iconic NBA video game series.
    All students are eligible
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  13. Tate McRae Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support fans of Tate McRae who enjoy her music, dancing, and performances!
    All students are eligible
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  14. Joker Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans who have been deeply moved by the Joker’s cinematic journey.
    All students are eligible
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  15. Greer Innovation, A Scholarship For Creatives

    Funded by
    Rachel Greer

    Amount

    $1,031

    Deadline

    Jun 10, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support undergraduate students who are bringing creativity to their pursuit of higher education.
    • GPA: 2.7 or higher
    • Field of Study: Creative business or entrepreneurial degree
    • Education Level: High School senior or two or four-year undergraduate student
    • State: Wisconsin
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  16. Community Reinvestment Grant: Pride Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Atlanta Pride Committee, Inc.

    Amount

    $2,500

    Deadline

    May 28, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support LGBTQ+ students who are passionate about being advocates in their communities.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • Background: First generation college student
    • Identity: LGBTQ+
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  17. Gary "G" Goldstein Scholarship

    Funded by
    Goldstein

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Apr 05, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    To honor the life of Gary "G" Goldstein, will be awarded to one men’s wrestler and one women’s wrestler in Tennessee who are planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  18. Courtney M. Weatherspoon Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Reneshia Pye

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    May 31, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the charitable legacy of Courtney M. Weatherspoon by supporting students who need financial assistance to attend college.
    • Education Level: High school, trade school, or community college student
    • State: Tennessee
    • Race: Black/African American
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  19. G.H. DePriest Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    BookIt4Life Children’s Book & Social Club

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jun 18, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a psychology or education major in Tennessee.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • State: Tennessee
    • Major: Education or psychology
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  20. Sergeant William Jace Cherry Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Aleatheia Fox Cherry

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Aug 15, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Sergeant William Jace Cherry by supporting students who share his calling to law enforcement.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Criminal justice or law enforcement
    • State: Tennessee
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  21. Terry "Frosty" Dalton Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dalton Family

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Aug 31, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support undergraduate student athletes in North Carolina.
    • State: North Carolina
    • Sport: Any
    • Experience: Volunteering
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  22. Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Giving Circle

    Amount

    $6,000

    Deadline

    Nov 30, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are just starting out on their journeys in higher education so they can stay in school and complete their degrees.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate freshman
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Region: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama or Louisiana
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  23. Noam Nicholson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lift Every Voice Today

    Amount

    $1,100

    Deadline

    Apr 11, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Noam Nicholson by supporting students who share his passion for optometry.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Optometry
    • State: Washington, California or Tennessee
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  24. Randy King Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Not Your Average Bear Foundation

    Amount

    $50,000

    Deadline

    Apr 25, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Randy King by supporting students who have been affected by cancer.
    • State: Tennessee
    • Background: Has been impacted by cancer
    • Education Level: High school senior
    Scholarship is awarded to
    10 winners
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  25. Dynamic Edge Women in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dynamic Edge, Inc.

    Amount

    $4,000

    Deadline

    Jun 11, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be given to two women (one in Michigan and one in Tennessee) who plan to pursue degrees or certifications in STEM.
    • Degree/Certificate of interest: STEM-related
    • Gender: Identify as a woman
    • Location: Michigan or Tennessee
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  26. Kyle Douglas Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mid-South Mens Health Org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jul 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kyle Douglas by supporting students attending the University of Memphis.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • School: University of Memphis
    • Background: Has or is overcoming physical or mental health issues
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  27. Justice Adolpho A. Birch Jr. Scholarship

    Funded by
    John Ferguson III (Trey)

    Amount

    $2,500

    Deadline

    Jul 02, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Justice Adolpho A. Birch, Jr., the only Tennessean to serve on every level of the state's judiciary and the first African-American Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Career Goal: Lawyer
    • Education Goal: Law School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  28. McEntee Memorial Scholarship for Lifelong Learning

    Funded by
    Earl Family

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jul 07, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of William McEntee by supporting individuals dedicated to pursuing higher education and personal growth.
    • State: Tennessee
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: Financial need
    • Education Level: Warren County High School student
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  29. Tausha Hobbs Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joey Campbell

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jul 25, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to reflect the selflessness and kindness of Tausha Hobbs by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Field of Study: Marketing or design-related field
    • Location: Northeast Tennessee or Southwest Virginia
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  30. Olympians Academy Leadership Wings Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Olympians Academy, LLC.

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Aug 07, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students pursuing professional leadership or management so they can lead the world to a better future.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • State of Residence: Tennessee
    • Field of Interest: Business Administration - Management, Human Resource Management, Project Management, Public Administration, Business Management, Global Leadership, Organizational Leadership
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    Scholarship is in review
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