Scholarship Update                                 January 2008

 

Alcoa Foundation- students whose parents are full time employees of Alcoa.  Your parent may pick up the application in Room 121 North Plant Administration or call 865-977-3372.

 

Best Buy Scholarship- open to seniors with solid academic performance and exemplary community service.  Deadline February 15, 2008.  Apply online at http://communications.bestbuy.com/communityrelations/scholarships.asp

 

Ned McWerther and Robert C. Byrd Scholarships-academic based scholarships sponsored by TSAC.  Download applications at http://www.collegepaystn.com/mon_college/scholarships.htm

 

DAR various scholarships- visit www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

Various scholarships for history majors, nursing majors, and American Indian.  Deadlines from February 15, 2008.

 

Crystal Green Memorial Scholarship-create your own marketing plan for giving blood for a chance to win a scholarship.  Deadline March 31, 2008.  Visit http://www.bloodassurance.org/foundation.html for details.

 

FCCLA Scholarships-various scholarships available visit www.fcclainc.org

 

USTA Tennis & Education Foundation-seniors who have excelled academically and participated in an organized tennis program.  Deadline February 8, 2008.  Multiple scholarships offered.

Visit http://www.usta.com/communitytennis/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=66422

 

Subway Scholarship-employees of Subway can enter to win a $1000 scholarship.  Visit http://www.scholarshipprograms.org/subw/subw_2005_ins.htm

 for application and details.  Deadline February 28, 2008.

 

Tennessee Marine Family Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund- Essay scholarship “What is Patriotism?”  $1000 scholarships awarded visit www.tnmarinefamily.org for details.  Deadline April 20, 2008.

 

KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program- students graduating with at least a 2.75 GPA and enrolling in a public university can apply online at www.kfcscholars.org   50 winners Deadline February 15, 2008.

 

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship- community service based scholarship for students with financial need.  Visit www.axa-achievement.com to apply by February 15, 2008.

 

Monsanto Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship-100 scholarships for student pursuing a career in an agriculture-related field.  Applications available at www.monsanto.com or www.ffa.org  February 15, 2008.

 

FFA Scholarship- members benefit from access to several scholarships visit www.ffa.org.  February 15, 2008 deadline.

 

Labs are Vital Scholarship- students submit a video, advertisement, or t-shirt design that causes others to consider careers in clinical lab science.  Three $2500 scholarships, six $1000 scholarships, and nine iPhones will be awarded. This is open to all students regardless of college major.  For more details visit www.LabScienceCareers.com and enter by March 7, 2008.

 

BA Candler ORNL Scholarship- students planning to enroll at UTK and members of ORNL can apply for a $1000 scholarship.  Visit a branch or online (www.ornlfcu.com) for an application.  Deadline March 1, 2008.

 

Big Sun Athletics Scholarship- student athletes regardless of sport may apply for this annual scholarship by visiting www.bigsunathletics.com   Essay application due by June 20, 2008.

 

UT Alumni Scholarships- reorganized and newly established scholarships available for all 3 UT campuses with various deadlines.  Visit www.utalumni.tennessee.edu/scholarships

 

UTK School of Art Scholarship-students interested in amounts of up to $5000 each year need to provide various materials to the School of Art by March 24, 2008.  visit http://art.utk.edu/scholarship

 

Vegetarian Scholarship- Two $5000 scholarships awarded to vegetarians who have promoted vegetarianism in their school or community.  Deadline February 20, 2008. Visit http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm

 

SAMMY Scholarship-$7500 scholarship for student athletes.  Deadline March 7, 2008.  visit www.bodybymilk.com

 

 

 

SENIORS complete the FAFSA NOW!  The FAFSA is the application for the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship.

 

 

UNDERCLASSMEN various summer opportunities are available for educational enrichment.  Check them out in Room 510.