National, State, and Local Scholarships
Grainger High School
National, State, and Local Scholarships
Be Bold Scholarship
Award: $25,000
Eligibility: The $25,000 "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply. To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being: A) Earnest B) Determined C) Moving
The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.
Furthermore, the scholarship will be unique in that it will favor students who apply earlier-who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating.
Deadline: September 1, 2025
The Roan Scholars Leadership Program
Award: Full-tuition scholarship
Eligibility: Must attend East Tennessee State University. If you are applying to ETSU and desire to be a nominee for the Roan Scholars Program, you must submit a resume and a brief, one page essay addressing your educational goals and your desire to attend ETSU. Nominees should demonstrate character, intellectual curiosity, physical vigor and leadership.
*Students who are not selected as the Grainger High School candidate can apply online through the website. The portal will open August 15th for those who are applying separately https://roanscholars.org/
Deadline: Please advise your school counselor if you are interested in Roan Scholars.
Final application deadline: October 15, 2025
The Gates Millennium Scholarship
Award: Last dollar scholarship
Eligibility: The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for minority, high school seniors from low-income households. To apply, students must be: A high school senior, from at least one of the following ethnicities: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American, Pell-eligible, a US citizen, national, or permanent resident, and in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3. Apply online at https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
Deadline: September 15, 2025
QuestBridge
Eligibility: QuestBridge is a national nonprofit that connects the nation’s most exceptional, low-income youth with leading colleges and opportunities. We are looking for high school seniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges. any high school senior, regardless of citizenship, currently attending high school in the U.S. is eligible for the National College Match. Visit https://apply.questbridge.org/portal/apply?utm_source=questbridge.org&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=button
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Award: 150 Scholars selected to receive $20,000
Eligibility: Awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. 150 Coca-Cola scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Applications can be completed at https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/.
Deadline: September 30, 2025
VFW Voice of Democracy
Award: 50 Awards with a national 1st place winner receiving $30,000
Eligibility: The Veterans of Foreign Wars’ premier scholarship Program since 1947. Awards are offered on the local, state and national levels. Students in grades 9-12 who are enrolled in a public, parochial, or home school program in the United States. This scholarship requires a speech to be written and recorded on the theme America, where do we go from here? You can find the application at https://vfw-org-hqagarhxahbybyd9.z01.azurefd.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Voice-of-Democracy-Entry-Form-Fillable.pdf?la=en&v=1&d=20250425T161111Z
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Pursuing a Positive Impact Scholarship
Award: $3,000
Eligibility: Available to students enrolled in a community college, undergraduate college or university, graduate program, business school, or law school in the United States. High School seniors who will be attending college or university next semester are also eligible to apply.
Deadline: November 2025
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Award: 500 4-year awards varying from $4,000 to $50,000
Eligibility: Seniors who will graduate in 2024-2025 and are U.S. Citizens.
Visit https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm for more information and to apply.
Deadline: November 12, 2025
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
Award: Up to $40,000 to a 4-year university
Eligibility: Seniors who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher with financial need and plans to attend a 4-year college. To apply visit https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/
Deadline: November 12, 2025
Dr Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship
Award: $1,000 20 Awards
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students, in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories and demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or Undocumented). Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students for the Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 academic year. This includes high school seniors, college freshman, sophomores, and juniors up to age 25. Apply at: https://www.ushli.org/dr-juan-andrade-jr-scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders/
Deadline: November 2025
Medical Scrubs Collection Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Be a high school senior with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 who is pursuing a degree in the medical field such as therapy, nursing, medicine, nutrition, laboratory science, dentistry, etc.
Deadline: December 2025
The Coolidge Scholarship for America
Award: Full-ride scholarship that covers student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for 4 years of undergraduate study.
Eligibility: High school juniors who are an American citizen or legal permanent resident. Application information can be found at www.coolidgescholars.org
Deadline: December 2025
Burger King McLamore Foundation Scholarship
Award: Up to $50,000 nationally, $1,000 - $5,000 regional scholarships available
Eligibility: Must have 2.5 GPA be active in community service, demonstrate financial need, and plan to enroll in a 2 year or 4 year college.
To apply visit www.bkmclamorefoundation.org
Deadline: December 2025
Imagine America Foundation
Eligibility: Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, Financial Need, Demonstrated volunteer community service record. Must attend a college that participates in the Image America High School Scholarship Program. For information about schools who participate visit www.imagine-america.org or contact 571-267-3010. To apply visit www.imagine-america.org/applyforscholarships
Deadline: December 2025
Tennessee Concrete Association High School Essay Contest
Award: 1st place-$250, 2nd place-$100, 3rd place-$50
Eligibility: High school students ages 16 to 18.
Visit https://www.tnconcrete.org/essay-contest-2023 to complete online form and to submit essay. Essay must be typed, double spaced, and not exceed 600 words. Essay should demonstrate student’s awareness of concrete’s role as a building material. Application and information are available in the counseling office as well.
Deadline: December 5, 2025
GE-Reagan Foundation
Award: $10,000 per year renewable scholarship
Eligibility: Student must demonstrate strong academic record, leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship. To apply visit www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships
Deadline: January 2026
National BETA Scholarships
Award: National BETA will award over 250 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $15,000
Eligibility: Senior Beta Club members who are registered with national headquarters by November 1st and who present leadership potential, academic excellence, and commitment to community service. Apply at http://www.betaclub.org/scholarship/scholarship-info
Deadline: January 2026
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Award: $100 to $10,000 (depending on placement in essay contest)
Eligibility: Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply. Essays must describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. Visit the websitefor a full list of requirements and details to submit your essay.
Deadline: January 2026
Jackie Robinson Scholarship
Award: Up to $30,000 over 4 years
Eligibility: Any Graduating, minority senior who shows leadership potential, demonstrates a dedication to community service, presents a financial need, and demonstrates academic excellence. Apply at http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply
Deadline: January 2026
Elks Trade Scholarship
Award: The Trade Scholarship is an innovative scholarship intended to help those students that are often overlooked for financial aid. The Trade Scholarship is for graduating seniors as well as non-traditional students (those changing career fields or those needing additional education to progress in their current career) who will be pursuing a trade or certificate program. Applications and more information can be found at: https://tnelks.org/scholarships
Eligibility: Any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen may apply.
Deadline: January 2026
DAR Scholarship
Eligibility: applicants must be US Citizens and plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. All scholarships of four or more consecutive years are renewable only upon review and approval of an annual transcript by the respective NSDAR Chair. Local DAR Chapter sponsorship is not required. To obtain an application visit www.dar.org . Application opens 11/1/2024
Deadline: January 2026
The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program “A Constitutional Speech Contest”
Award: State level - $3,000, National level - $14,000 to $18,000
Eligible: Must be a permanent resident of the US and enrolled at the high school level (9-12). Students are expected to present two timed oral speeches from memory. The first speech is called the Prepared oration. Each student is allowed to present their speech on any aspect of the U.S. Constitutional as their creativity takes them. The second speech is called the Assigned Oration and is randomly drawn from a listing of four potential topics as described in bulletin.
Applications are available in the counseling office, see Ms. Tonya Ely or online. Application and information are available at http://www.tennesseelegion.org/index.php?id=111
Deadline:Must arrive via postage to The American Legion Department of Tennessee, 318 Donelson Pike, Nashville TN 37214 on February 9, 2026.
TNConnect Credit Union
Award: $1000
Eligibility: Must have savings, checking, and debit card with name as primary member at TN Connect by December 31. Criteria may include GPA, community service, career goals, and written skills. Applications available at https://www.tnccu.com/scholarship-application/
Deadline: All forms to TNConnect Credit Union in February, 2026
Elks Nursing Scholarship
Award: The Nursing Scholarship program was selected as the major project for the Tennessee Elks Association in 1956 as a means to relieve a critical shortage of nurses in Tennessee. The need for nursing scholarships is just as important. Each year the Tennessee Elks continue to fund varying levels of scholarships to students. This program is administered by the Tennessee Elks Benevolent Trust (TEBT).
Nursing scholarship application forms are distributed to Tennessee Elks Lodges in early October. The local Lodges then distribute them to high school counselors, colleges and hospitals within the jurisdiction of each Lodge to be used by individuals pursuing a 4-year degree in the nursing field. Applications must be submitted to the Lodges as indicated on the application forms—usually in January. After judging at the local and state levels, winners are notified in April or May. In managing the scholarships, awards are paid directly to the student’s school of choice. The student then may draw against an account for allowable expenses such as tuition, books, lab fees and dormitory expense.
For more information, contact your local Elks Lodge.
Eligibility: Please visit the following website for eligibility requirements: https://tnelks.org/scholarships
Deadline: February 15, 2026