• FAFSA  Federal Application for Federal Student Aid  (You must do this to qualify for a lottery scholarship!)
  • Financial Aid Information
  • Pay for College (tips from the College Board)
  • NCAA Clearinghouse Information   You must register to be eligible to play at a Division I or II school
  • University HQ – top scholarships for college
  • Nursing Scholarships – published by Purdue University Global. This resource highlights current nursing scholarship opportunities.  This resource highlights the top nursing scholarships for minorities: 12 Minority Nursing Scholarships – Purdue University Global (purdueglobal.edu)
  • Nursing Degree Scholarships – Financial burdens hinder students from pursuing graduate education in nursing, the mission at NurseJournal.org is to equip prospective nurses with the tools to overcome barriers within higher education. We compiled a list of excellent scholarships for students seeking an MSN degree, and we invite you to check it out here.
  • Course Hero Scholarships – $5,000 Ongoing Monthly Scholarships- Must attend a university or plan to attend a university (a four-year or a two-year college)- Must be a US Citizen – Must be at least 16 years old and $10,000 Merit-Based Scholarships
  • College Board Scholarships – Details about the College Board’s other scholarship partners connected to the PSAT/NMSQT® and PSAT™ 10.
  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.’s National Educational Educational Foundation – Support higher education achievement through scholarships and conduct community education programs and related research to improve individual and community living standards. The Z-NEF Scholarship Portal can be accessed through a link accessed here.  This site provides you with access to 15 scholarships that have a range of award values, including the $125,000 Founders’ Centennial Scholarship!

  • AmericanMuscle Student Scholarship: 2 x $2500 scholarships for students pursuing an automotive-themed major(mechanical engineering, robotics, etc.) One scholarship will be awarded every spring semester, followed by one additional scholarship to be awarded for the fall semester each year.  Click here for more information.
  • AmericanTrucks Student Scholarship: 2 x $2500 scholarships to students pursuing a career in construction management or the traditional building trades such as HVAC, carpentry, electrical, or related fields of study. One scholarship will be awarded every spring semester, followed by one additional scholarship to be awarded for the fall semester each year. Click here for more information.
  • Andrew Perez Mental Illness/Suicidal Awareness Education Scholarship -This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Andrew Perez by helping students push through their mental illnesses and pursue their education.  Any BIPOC high school or undergraduate student who struggles with mental health may apply for this scholarship.
  • Chick-Fil-A Scholarships – Every year, twelve (12) $25,000 scholarships will be awarded to students based on academic success, community service and financial need. Selected Community Scholars will also be invited to participate in the Chick-fil-A Scholars Program, an optional one-year engagement that includes mentoring and leadership development alongside our Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Scholars.  Click here for details and to apply.
  • Circled In “No Sweat” Scholarship – The Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship is a $2500 CASH scholarship you can use for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp. In just two steps, you’re in! Apply by signing-up for a Cirkled In account and then complete your portfolio.
  • Diabetes Scholars Foundation Scholarship program available to incoming freshman with type 1 diabetes
  • The Dream – Scholarships are for highly motivated undocumented students who want nothing more than to get a college education but are unable to afford the cost. They have no access to federal aid, limited access to state aid, and they sometimes face paying out-of-state tuition. We offer two scholarships. The National Scholarship is for current high school seniors, high school graduates, or current or previously enrolled college/university students. The Opportunity Scholarship is for students who live in targeted, locked-out states where they cannot get in-state tuition. Your eligibility for both is based on where you live.
  • EduMed.org – When it comes to getting a college education, one of the biggest hurdles is cost. Scholarships and grants from nonprofits, professional associations, schools, and other sources play a critical role in making higher education more accessible and ensuring all students have the opportunity to achieve their higher education and career goals. This guide provides a list of scholarship award programs for the Black community, gives tips on how to make your scholarship application shine, and offers additional resources that provide support to African-American students from enrollment through graduation and beyond.
  • ExtremeTerrain Student Scholarship: 2 x $2500 scholarships for students pursuing a degree in Biology, Environmental Studies, Civil Engineering, Environmental Research, Land Use, Earth and Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land Management, Parks and Recreation, or Sustainable Agriculture Systems. One scholarship will be awarded for the fall semester and another for the spring semester each year.  Click here for more information.
  • InfoTracer $1000 Scholarship – To qualify for this educational grant, you must be a high school graduate pursuing a full-time college or university placement or already enrolled in college full time.  For application and information click here.
  • Kids’ Chance of Tennessee – provides public high school, technical, vocational, and college scholarship awards to qualified applicants who have had a parent suffering a catastrophic, permanently disabling, or fatal injury pursuant to the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Act.
  • Latinas in STEM Scholarship for High School Seniors & Undergraduates – The Bold.org Platform has announced the Latinas in STEM Scholarship, funded by Angelina Kitman. The program is announced for first-generation college students and high school seniors or undergraduates. The program welcomes students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
  • MITSUI U.S.A. FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS IN TENNESSEE PROGRAM – Four $5,000 freshman-year scholarships are funded and awarded to successful applicants who plan to enroll in four-year Tennessee public colleges or universities – Austin Peay State University, East Tennessee State University, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University, The University of Memphis – or within the University of Tennessee systems.
  • Perlego – Future Leaders in Tech $10,000 Scholarship – Perlego is awarding two $5,000 scholarships! Two runner-ups will each receive an annual subscription to Perlego.
  • Scarboro Community Alumni Association (SCAA) scholarship serves as a way of seeding into the youth of the Scarboro community. We offer scholarships to high school graduates who continue on with their education, whether 2 or 4 year college/university.
  • Slumber Yard Scholarship – Not only is the The Slumber Yard team focused on providing high-quality, unbiased content such as our Purple mattress review, but also we’re committed to helping students achieve their professional goals. Our annual scholarship program allows us to assist driven students to better themselves by earning a degree. We want students to be able to focus on academics rather than external financial circumstances. Click here for more information.
  • Society of Women Engineers – Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program
  • VFW Auxiliary – VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
  • VFW Youth Scholarships – The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $30,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you.

Exploring College Options – Exploring College Options is a special recruitment program sponsored by the undergraduate admissions offices of five of the country’s leading universities: Duke University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Stanford University. During the spring or fall of each year, the Exploring College Options group will visit all 50 states, Puerto Rico, USVI and the District of Columbia. At each event, representatives from the five universities will conduct brief slide presentations about their institution and answer your questions about the sometimes-mystifying world of college admissions.