Are there college scholarships specifically for Tennessee high school students?

I'm a junior in Tennessee and starting to think about college scholarships. Are there any scholarships designed specifically for Tennessee high school students that I should look into? Any advice on where to find them would be helpful!

Absolutely, there are definitely scholarships that are exclusive to Tennessee high school students. Here are a few examples:

1. The Tennessee Hope Scholarship: This is an undergraduate scholarship for enrolled Tennessee residents who graduate from a TN high school. The scholarship requires a minimum of a 21 ACT (or SAT equivalent) and minimum weighted GPA of 3.0 to be eligible.

2. Tennessee Promise Scholarship: An initiative to allow Tennessee high school graduates the opportunity to attend an in-state community or technical college tuition-free. The scholarship requires that students complete eight hours of community service per term enrolled, full-time enrollment, and meet with a mentor.

3. Ned McWherter Scholars Program: Aimed at students who have excelled academically and reside in Tennessee, this program offers awards for students that can be renewed annually. Recipients must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA to receive continued funding.

To find more scholarships, you may want to look into the Appily (formerly known as Cappex) website or your high school's counseling office. They should have a comprehensive list of scholarships available at the state and local level. Also, don't forget about scholarships directly from the colleges you're interested in, as many colleges offer scholarships to incoming students based on various factors like academic achievement or leadership. By utilizing all these resources, you'll increase your chances of securing scholarship money for your college education. Best of luck in your scholarship search!