Scholarships
Check with the colleges you are applying to for information about school specific scholarships.
Scholarships that have been added this month will appear in bold.
Seniors, Please submit your awarded scholarships! https://forms.gle/7zQro5XSg2NsDye9A
Military Impacted Schools Association- Due Apr 19, 2024. For a student planning to go into a field supporting education with an active duty military parent. (Fields include general education, music education, career and technology education, physical/sports education, mental health professions and counseling professions.) Must have a 3.0 GPA. 10 $2,000 awards. https://militaryimpactedschoolsassociation.org/Content/Media/File/MISA_Scholarship_Application_2024.pdf
Organization for Autism Research- Due Apr 22, 2024. $3,000 scholarships to students across the autism spectrum with an autism diagnosis (DSM-IV or later criteria) pursuing full-time, post-secondary, education in any of the following: 4 year or 2 year undergraduate college, trade school, tech or vocational school, or cooperative life skills program. https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/postsecondary-scholarships/
Student View – Due Apr 24, 2024. Total of 8 scholarships, ranging from $500-$10,000. Complete a 15-25 minute online survey about local colleges. You will then be automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award. https://www.student-view.com/ScholarshipWmap.html
**Ayn Rand “The Fountainhead”- Due Apr 25, 2024. Prizes range from $250 to $5,000 for essays on the book. https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#thefountainhead-1
**Ayn Rand “Anthem”- Due Apr 25, 2024. Prizes range from $100 to $2,000 for essays on the book. https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#anthem-1
Clarksville Montgomery County Education Foundation- Due Apr 26, 2024. $2,500 will awarded to a child of certified CMCSS employee and child of a classified employee. Must have a 2.5 GPA. https://cmceducationfoundation.com/cmcss-employee-child-scholarship/
AMVETS- Apr 30, 2024. Three $4,000 ($1,000 for 4 years) for child/grandchild of US veteran or active duty military service member including Guard/Reserve. Must have a 3.0.
https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/AMVETSchildrenandgrandchildren24
General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant- Due Apr 30, 2024. Amounts vary for children of active duty, retired, retired Reserve and deceased Air Force or Space Force members. https://afas.org/general-henry-h-arnold-education-grant/
National Energy Education Development (NEED)- Due Apr 30, 2024. Up to two $1,500 awards for students who have demonstrated outstanding energy leadership, knowledge, and an interest in continuing their energy studies for the purpose of seeking a career in energy, STEM, or education. https://www.need.org/need-students/student-leadership/
Greater Clarksville Area NPHC- Due May 1, 2024. $500 to a 2024 CMCSS graduate with a 2.75 GPA. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr6IrbaIYt3H6NdUmjx2pp_7Ya9H-kkjdSflnunmTNjvK1qQ/viewform
Code Wizards- Due May 1, 2024. $2,500 for a student with a 3.5 GPA. Priority given to STEM program applicants. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20920/codewizardshq-educational-scholarship
Kids’ Chance of TN- Due May 1, 2024, 12pm. Must be a dependent of a parent or guardian who has suffered a serious or catastrophic injury and/or permanent disability, or was fatally injured as a result of a work-related accident and able to demonstrate substantial financial need. https://kidschancetn.org/scholarships/
Faith Hope and Love Jesus, Inc- May 1, 2024. Two $500 awards to survivors of childhood cancer or blood disorder. 500 word essay on any topic. https://faithhopeandlovejesus.org/college_scholarship
United States Field Artillery Association- Due May 1, 2024. Awards for children or grandchildren of association members. Amounts vary. (Last year they ranged from $4,500 to $6,500). https://www.fieldartillery.org/usfaa-scholarships
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society- Due May 15, 2024. Interest free loans and grants ranging from $500-$4000 per year for children of active duty, retired, or deceased Sailors and Marines. www.nmcrs.org/pages/education-loans-and-scholarships
Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Due May 17, 2024. Must have a 3.0 GPA and major in business, criminal justice, information technology, or a law-related major. Eight scholarships are awarded and range from $1,500 to $3,000 for students in Middle Tennessee. https://middletennesseecfe.wildapricot.org/Scholarships
Mitsui USA Scholarships in Tennessee- Due May 31, 2024. Four $5000 scholarships. Must be US Citizen or permanent resident, resident of TN for 5 years, have a 3.0 GPA, and plan to attend a public 4 year college in TN. Middle College students have received this recently! https://japanamericasocietyoftennesseeinc.wildapricot.org/educational
** Voice for Animals Contest- Due May 31, 2024. Prizes range from $200-$500, multiple awards are given for essays or videos. https://www.hennet.org/contest.php
Sig Ep- deadlines vary but many are June 1, 2024. Over 500 scholarships will be awarded at over 140 universities to young men. Applicants have no obligation to affiliate with or join SigEp to be eligible. This resource is intended to assist with college affordability, while introducing students to campus life opportunities. https://sigep.org/scholarships/
Screaming Eagle Foundation- Due June 7, 2024 4pm. Must have a 3.0 or better average for the last year and have a parent, grandparent, or great grandparent who is/was a regular or lifetime member of the 101st Airborne Division. https://www.screamingeaglefoundation.org/scholarship-application-and-donations/
**Abbott and Fenner Scholarship- Due June 10, 2024. $1000 for an essay on your educational career and life goals (500-1000 words). www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
First Sergeant Loyal Conrad Leadership Scholarship- Due June 15, 2024. $1,000 for a high school senior from Ft. Campbell or Montgomery/Stewart Co who enrolls at APSU. Click here for application.
Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship- Due June 17, 2024. 500 scholarships awarded for up to $2,500 to pursue a career or technical education. https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/
**SchoolHouse Connection- Due June 21, 2024. $2,500 for a student who will begin college in 2025 (not counting Dual Enrollment) and has experienced homelessness in the past 6 years. https://schoolhouseconnection.org/scholarship/ Current seniors are not eligible to apply.
**Breakthrough Junior Challenge- Due June 25, 2024. Students 13 to 18 years of age submit a 2-minute video on physics, life sciences, or mathematics. The winner will receive a $250,000 post-secondary scholarship, a $50,000 award for their teacher, a state-of-the-art $100,000 science lab for their school. https://breakthroughjuniorchallenge.org
**“No Sweat Scholarship” from Circkled in- Due June 30, 2024. $2,500 awarded to one student www.cirkledin.com
Dependent Children Scholarship Program- Due July 15, 2024. For a dependent child of a Tennessee law enforcement officer, fireman or emergency medical technician who has been killed or totally/permanently disabled due to work. Must attend a Tennessee college. https://www.collegefortn.org/dependent-children-scholarship-program/
Discover Student Loan Sweepstakes- Monthly award, Deadline is the last day of each month. Last deadline is Jan 31, 2024. 12 $5,000 awards given by random drawing. Both parents and students can enter. https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/?acmpgn=E_EAW_CSEM_BM_X_BMHS2
CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarship- monthly award, last award Feb 28, 2024. Students can be entered for monthly $500 scholarships for completing tasks like making a college list, applying to college, completing the FAFSA, and more. Between 100 and 500 scholarships are given every month. https://opportunity.collegeboard.org
**Varsity Tutors – monthly contest. $200 is given every month for your essay response to a prompt. www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
**Courage to Grow Scholarship- monthly award. $500 open to US citizens who are juniors and seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA. https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/
**Juniors are eligible to apply too!
Military Impacted Schools Association- Due Apr 19, 2024. For a student planning to go into a field supporting education with an active duty military parent. (Fields include general education, music education, career and technology education, physical/sports education, mental health professions and counseling professions.) Must have a 3.0 GPA. 10 $2,000 awards. https://militaryimpactedschoolsassociation.org/Content/Media/File/MISA_Scholarship_Application_2024.pdf
Organization for Autism Research- Due Apr 22, 2024. $3,000 scholarships to students across the autism spectrum with an autism diagnosis (DSM-IV or later criteria) pursuing full-time, post-secondary, education in any of the following: 4 year or 2 year undergraduate college, trade school, tech or vocational school, or cooperative life skills program. https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/postsecondary-scholarships/
Student View – Due Apr 24, 2024. Total of 8 scholarships, ranging from $500-$10,000. Complete a 15-25 minute online survey about local colleges. You will then be automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award. https://www.student-view.com/ScholarshipWmap.html
**Ayn Rand “The Fountainhead”- Due Apr 25, 2024. Prizes range from $250 to $5,000 for essays on the book. https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#thefountainhead-1
**Ayn Rand “Anthem”- Due Apr 25, 2024. Prizes range from $100 to $2,000 for essays on the book. https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#anthem-1
Clarksville Montgomery County Education Foundation- Due Apr 26, 2024. $2,500 will awarded to a child of certified CMCSS employee and child of a classified employee. Must have a 2.5 GPA. https://cmceducationfoundation.com/cmcss-employee-child-scholarship/
AMVETS- Apr 30, 2024. Three $4,000 ($1,000 for 4 years) for child/grandchild of US veteran or active duty military service member including Guard/Reserve. Must have a 3.0.
https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/AMVETSchildrenandgrandchildren24
General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant- Due Apr 30, 2024. Amounts vary for children of active duty, retired, retired Reserve and deceased Air Force or Space Force members. https://afas.org/general-henry-h-arnold-education-grant/
National Energy Education Development (NEED)- Due Apr 30, 2024. Up to two $1,500 awards for students who have demonstrated outstanding energy leadership, knowledge, and an interest in continuing their energy studies for the purpose of seeking a career in energy, STEM, or education. https://www.need.org/need-students/student-leadership/
Greater Clarksville Area NPHC- Due May 1, 2024. $500 to a 2024 CMCSS graduate with a 2.75 GPA. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr6IrbaIYt3H6NdUmjx2pp_7Ya9H-kkjdSflnunmTNjvK1qQ/viewform
Code Wizards- Due May 1, 2024. $2,500 for a student with a 3.5 GPA. Priority given to STEM program applicants. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20920/codewizardshq-educational-scholarship
Kids’ Chance of TN- Due May 1, 2024, 12pm. Must be a dependent of a parent or guardian who has suffered a serious or catastrophic injury and/or permanent disability, or was fatally injured as a result of a work-related accident and able to demonstrate substantial financial need. https://kidschancetn.org/scholarships/
Faith Hope and Love Jesus, Inc- May 1, 2024. Two $500 awards to survivors of childhood cancer or blood disorder. 500 word essay on any topic. https://faithhopeandlovejesus.org/college_scholarship
United States Field Artillery Association- Due May 1, 2024. Awards for children or grandchildren of association members. Amounts vary. (Last year they ranged from $4,500 to $6,500). https://www.fieldartillery.org/usfaa-scholarships
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society- Due May 15, 2024. Interest free loans and grants ranging from $500-$4000 per year for children of active duty, retired, or deceased Sailors and Marines. www.nmcrs.org/pages/education-loans-and-scholarships
Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Due May 17, 2024. Must have a 3.0 GPA and major in business, criminal justice, information technology, or a law-related major. Eight scholarships are awarded and range from $1,500 to $3,000 for students in Middle Tennessee. https://middletennesseecfe.wildapricot.org/Scholarships
Mitsui USA Scholarships in Tennessee- Due May 31, 2024. Four $5000 scholarships. Must be US Citizen or permanent resident, resident of TN for 5 years, have a 3.0 GPA, and plan to attend a public 4 year college in TN. Middle College students have received this recently! https://japanamericasocietyoftennesseeinc.wildapricot.org/educational
** Voice for Animals Contest- Due May 31, 2024. Prizes range from $200-$500, multiple awards are given for essays or videos. https://www.hennet.org/contest.php
Sig Ep- deadlines vary but many are June 1, 2024. Over 500 scholarships will be awarded at over 140 universities to young men. Applicants have no obligation to affiliate with or join SigEp to be eligible. This resource is intended to assist with college affordability, while introducing students to campus life opportunities. https://sigep.org/scholarships/
Screaming Eagle Foundation- Due June 7, 2024 4pm. Must have a 3.0 or better average for the last year and have a parent, grandparent, or great grandparent who is/was a regular or lifetime member of the 101st Airborne Division. https://www.screamingeaglefoundation.org/scholarship-application-and-donations/
**Abbott and Fenner Scholarship- Due June 10, 2024. $1000 for an essay on your educational career and life goals (500-1000 words). www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
First Sergeant Loyal Conrad Leadership Scholarship- Due June 15, 2024. $1,000 for a high school senior from Ft. Campbell or Montgomery/Stewart Co who enrolls at APSU. Click here for application.
Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship- Due June 17, 2024. 500 scholarships awarded for up to $2,500 to pursue a career or technical education. https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/
**SchoolHouse Connection- Due June 21, 2024. $2,500 for a student who will begin college in 2025 (not counting Dual Enrollment) and has experienced homelessness in the past 6 years. https://schoolhouseconnection.org/scholarship/ Current seniors are not eligible to apply.
**Breakthrough Junior Challenge- Due June 25, 2024. Students 13 to 18 years of age submit a 2-minute video on physics, life sciences, or mathematics. The winner will receive a $250,000 post-secondary scholarship, a $50,000 award for their teacher, a state-of-the-art $100,000 science lab for their school. https://breakthroughjuniorchallenge.org
**“No Sweat Scholarship” from Circkled in- Due June 30, 2024. $2,500 awarded to one student www.cirkledin.com
Dependent Children Scholarship Program- Due July 15, 2024. For a dependent child of a Tennessee law enforcement officer, fireman or emergency medical technician who has been killed or totally/permanently disabled due to work. Must attend a Tennessee college. https://www.collegefortn.org/dependent-children-scholarship-program/
Discover Student Loan Sweepstakes- Monthly award, Deadline is the last day of each month. Last deadline is Jan 31, 2024. 12 $5,000 awards given by random drawing. Both parents and students can enter. https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/?acmpgn=E_EAW_CSEM_BM_X_BMHS2
CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarship- monthly award, last award Feb 28, 2024. Students can be entered for monthly $500 scholarships for completing tasks like making a college list, applying to college, completing the FAFSA, and more. Between 100 and 500 scholarships are given every month. https://opportunity.collegeboard.org
**Varsity Tutors – monthly contest. $200 is given every month for your essay response to a prompt. www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
**Courage to Grow Scholarship- monthly award. $500 open to US citizens who are juniors and seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA. https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/
**Juniors are eligible to apply too!