Scholarships for students Tennessee. Some scholarships specifically open to Tennessee students, and others give preference to students in Tennessee.

Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest
Sponsor: Regions Financial Corporation
Amount: $8,000
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Contest is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are residents of an eligible state (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas). Applicant must submit an essay or video on who has inspired them.

UNCF Georgia/Kentucky/Tennessee Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $6,250
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate junior students who are residents of OR attending an institution in Georgia, Kentucky, or Tennessee and are enrolled full-time at any accredited four-year college or university. Applicant must have demonstrated, unmet financial need.

Kendra Smith Scholarship
Sponsor: The First Nation Group Foundation
Amount: $10,000.00
Closing Date: January 12, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are permanent residents of Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, or Tennessee. Applicant must plan to pursue a degree in healthcare, such as majoring in medical, healthcare (clinical or administrative), or public health.