1.    SAE Engineering Scholarships- various engineering scholarships some open to any school and some institution specific.  Deadline December 1, 2007.  http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/engscholar/

2.    AES engineers essay scholarship-answer one of two questions related to making your community a better place to live OR how the impact of a person or event caused you to change direction in your life. Deadline is September 15, 2007  visit http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

3.    Wendy’s Heisman-recognizing students for athletics, academics and community school involvement.  Deadline is October 1, 2007 but apply early because a school representative must review information before deadline.  Visit http://www.wendysheisman.com/about/index.asp

4.    Academy Nomination by Senator Frist- visit the senator’s website for application packet and details.  Deadline is October 1, 2007 http://frist.senate.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Tennesseans.AcademyNominations

5.    Financial Literacy Essay Contest- 1,000 word essay relating to your plan to reach immediate and long-term financial goals. There will be 3 winners across the state. For more info see Mrs. Roach or visit www.state.tn.us/commerce/securities. 

6.    US Marine Corps Scholarship-Interested in ROTC scholarship see Mrs. Roach by September 30 to be considered.  This scholarship is open at many institutions across the country.

7.    First Freedom Student Competition- essay scholarship open to all 9-12 grade students.  November 26, 2007 entry registration deadline. Visit  http://www.firstfreedom.org/programs/studentcomp.html

8.    Coca-cola Scholars- Based on volunteer efforts.  JCHS CEEB code is 430-525.  Deadline October 31, 2007 Must apply online at https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/jsp/scholars/FAQ.jsp

9.     Voice of Democracy- essay scholarship open to all students grades 9-12.  Deadline November 1, 2007.  Theme “My role in honoring America’s Veterans.”  To apply visit http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=150

10.                    Horatio Alger Scholarship- students who demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity.  Deadline is October 30, 2007.  To apply visit https://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/apply.cfm

11.                    Outstanding Students of America- Students must have a 3.0 GPA to apply.  Visit http://www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com/application.html

12.                    Prudential Spirit of Community Award- student volunteers complete an application and submit to Mrs. Roach by October 31st.  Download an application at www.prudential.com/spirit

 

Scholarship application deadlines and criteria by area schools:

Institution

Criteria

Dollar Amount

Deadline to Apply

UT, Knoxville

3.75 Core GPA

26-28 ACT

$1500 per year for four years

November 1

UT, Knoxville

3.75 core GPA

29 above ACT

$3000 per year for four years

November 1

 

UT, Chattanooga

3.75 GPA

Min 30 ACT

$9500 includes lottery

November 15

UT Chattanooga

3.5 GPA

Min 26 ACT

$8500 includes lottery

November 15

UT Chattanooga

3.0 GPA

19 ACT

Financial need

$3000

February 1

*College Visit Open House Schedule-contact the school directly to schedule a visit:

UTC-November 10th-If you visit on this day and turn in application they will waive application fee!  Take a transcript with you.

            UTK-September 29

            MTSU-September 22 & November 3  both start @ 10am

            ETSU- October 20

Austin Peay-October 20 & November 3

University of Memphis-October 6, 2007

Carson Newman College-September 15 & November 10

 

*Carson Newman College Fair is October 9, 2007