| Example of Specific College Scholarships |
| Boston University: Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship |
| Stetson University: The Lawson Endowment |
| University of Kentucky: various academic awards |
| St. Francis University: Franciscan award |
| U.T. Knoxville: Pasqua Scholarship |
| MTSU |
| Virginia Tech |
| Johnson & Wales University: Leadership scholarship |
| Washington University in St. Louis: Danforth scholarship |
| Boston University: Trustee Scholars; Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship |
| Emory University: Scholarship Program |
| Davidson: Scholar Athlete Scholar's Program |
| University of Virginia: Jefferson Scholars |
| University of North Carolina: Morehead Scholarship |
| Examples of Outside Scholarships |
| Nashville Area Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship: Four scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1000 to be used for tution, fees or books. The scholarship is based on scholarship, school activities, community involvement, personal statement and recommendations. See Ms. Hensely in the College |
Sam Walton Community Scholarship: A non-renewable $1000 award for the first year of undergraduate study. Deadline for entry is a postmark of January 2009. For more information see www.walmartfoundation.org
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AXA Achievement Community Scholarship: For students who set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive and determination, respect for self, family and community and the ability to succeed in college. The deadline for the AXA Achievement Community Scholarship is February 2009. For more information see www.axa-achievement.com
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The Princeton Prize in Race Relations: A program sponsored by Princeton University to identify students in grades 9-12 who are doing outstanding work in their schools and communities to advance the cause of race relations. Deadline for application is January 2009. For more information and applications go to www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize
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Soroptimist International Violet Richardson Award: For women, age 14-17, involved in volunteer work. Nashville chapter gives one monetary award a year; winner eligible for further awards at regional and national level.
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| Nashville Elks Lodge: Nursing scholarships; general scholarships |
| Coca Cola: www.coca-colascholars.org |
| Fireside Catholic Publishing: Essay scholarship |
| Ron Brown Scholar program: CAP Charitable Foundation |
| Pope John Paul II Essay contest |
| SAE Engineering scholarships |
| American Cancer Society Mid-South Division: For young cancer survivors |
| American Chemical Society: For minority students interested in chemical sciences |
| Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship: For African-American women with good academic standing who have financial need and commitment to the community |
| Athena Scholarship: www.nashvillecable.org/ATHENA/ |
| CIC Foundation: For students going into business, finance or accounting |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee: www.cfmt.org |
Tennessee Dual Enrollment Grant: This is a state grant (through the Hope Scholarship) for high school students who want to do dual enrollment and take college level classes while still in high school. Students must fill out an application for this grant by September 1st for a fall class, February 1st for a spring class and May 1st for a summer class. The college course must meet high school graduation requirements to qualify. Students can receive up to $600.00 per year ($300.00 per semester), paid at a rate of $100.00 per credit hour. If you are interested in a dual enrollment class and this grant please see Ms. Hensley in the Guidance Office or go to www.CollegePaysTN.com or call the Tennessee Assistance Corporation at (615) 741-1346.
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