Scholarships

TN Promise Scholarship

• The Tennessee Promise is both a scholarship and mentoring program focused on increasing the number of students who attend college in our state. It provides students a last-dollar scholarship, meaning the scholarship will cover the cost of tuition and mandatory fees not covered by gift aid. Students may use the scholarship at any of the state’s 13 community colleges, 22 colleges of applied technology, or other eligible institution offering an associate degree program.

Applicants must complete the Tennessee Promise application by November 2, complete the FAFSA by April 1, attend a mandatory meeting, and complete 16 hours of community service each year to be eligible for the award. The TN Promise Application opens on April 1 each year.

Here is how to apply:

1.Go to TSAC Student Portal.

2.Select the Create a Log-In button.

3.LOG-IN to your new account.

4.Select APPLY in the upper left corner.

5.Select The TN PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP.

6.Complete application and SUBMIT.

TENNESSEE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP 

The Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Program provides scholarship and grant assistance to Tennesseans attending eligible Tennessee postsecondary institutions. To receive the HOPE Scholarship, students must have a 3.0 GPA or 21 on the ACT.  There are several scholarships funded by the lottery. The HOPE Scholarship is established and funded from the net proceeds of the state lottery and awarded to entering freshmen who are enrolled at an eligible postsecondary institution within sixteen (16) months after graduating from an eligible high school in Tennessee.

• Only courses leading to a student’s eligible program of study (associate or baccalaureate degree program) can be awarded under the HOPE Scholarship program
• Award amounts are available for summer enrollment
• Determination of class status is made by the postsecondary institution

Award Information

Four-Year Institutions and two-year institutions with on-campus housing:

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 

Two-Year Institutions:

Up to $1,600 per full-time enrollment semester as a freshman and sophomore

*VisitCollege for TN for more information.

The Republican Women of Maury County are sponsoring an academic scholarship of $500 open to graduating seniors in 2027. The scholarship will be awarded to the best essay comparing and contrasting the ideals of capitalism versus socialism.

1. The essay must be 1,000 words or less.
2. Topic: Convey an understanding of the economic theories, policies, and beliefs of both capitalism and socialism.
3. Letter of Recommendation: 1 Teacher/Educator
4. DUE April 1, 2027

*Contact Dr. Hardin for more information shardin@mauryk12.org

The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. 

Over $203,500 in scholarships can be awarded each year and the overall national contest winner gets a $25,000 scholarship. Second place takes home $22,500, and third gets $20,000. Each department (state) winner who is certified into and participates in the national contest’s first round receives a $2,000 scholarship. Those who advance past the first round receive an additional $2,000 scholarship. The American Legion’s National Organization awards the scholarships, which can be used at any college or university in the United States.

High school students under age 20 are eligible. Competition begins at the post level and advances to a state competition. Legion department representatives certify one winner per state to the national contest, where department winners compete against each other in two speaking rounds. The contest caps off with a final round that decides the three top finishers.

Speaking subjects must be on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government. Speeches are eight to 10 minutes long; three- to five-minute speeches on an assigned topic also are part of the contest.

For more information:

• American Legion Contest
• Registration information

Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarships are open to Middle Tennessee high school seniors who will graduate or obtain a GED prior to June 1, 2026, and to current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Scholarships are renewable awards for up to four years or until the recipient completes their undergraduate degree, whichever comes first. A minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher, and ACT score of 21 or higher is required. For more information visit the scarlett foundation website.

The scholarship will be awarded to the best essay comparing and contrasting the ideals of capitalism versus socialism.

1. The essay must be 1,000 words or less.
2. Topic: Convey an understanding of the economic theories, policies, and beliefs of both capitalism and socialism.
3. Letter of Recommendation: 1 Teacher/Educator
4. DUE April 1, 2027

*Contact Dr. Hardin for more information shardin@mauryk12.org