Competitive Scholarships
These scholarships range in amount from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.
Distinguished Tennessean award
A student from each of the 95 Tennessee counties will be awarded a tuition and mandatory fees scholarship, which is renewable for four years.
International Volunteer award range
$3,000 – $18,000 per year
Out-of-State Volunteer award range
$3,000 – $18,000 per year
Aspire Award supplement
Up to $2,250 per full-time enrollment semester as a freshman and sophomore; then up to $2,850 per full-time enrollment semester as a junior and senior. HOPE Scholarship award amounts are based on student class status.
Bonham Scholars / other variable awards
These scholarships range in amount from $5,000 to $10,000 per year; 1-5 year awards
Freshman & Sophomore (full-time)
Up to $2,250 per full-time enrollment semester as a freshman and sophomore; then up to $2,850 per full-time enrollment semester as a junior and senior. HOPE Scholarship award amounts are based on student class status.
General Assembly Merit Scholarship (GAMS) supplement
Up to $2,250 per full-time enrollment semester as a freshman and sophomore; then up to $2,850 per full-time enrollment semester as a junior and senior. HOPE Scholarship award amounts are based on student class status.
Junior & Senior (full-time)
Up to $2,250 per full-time enrollment semester as a freshman and sophomore; then up to $2,850 per full-time enrollment semester as a junior and senior. HOPE Scholarship award amounts are based on student class status.
Neyland Scholars
These scholarships range in amount from $5,000 to $10,000 per year; 1-5 year awards
Roddy Scholars
These scholarships range in amount from $5,000 to $10,000 per year; 1-5 year awards
Tennessee Scholars
These scholarships range in amount from $5,000 to $10,000 per year; 1-5 year awards