Living in Tennessee, I'm on the hunt for scholarships available to college-bound students in the state. Any pointers on local resources or popular scholarships specific to Tennessee residents?
Sure, you could start with scholarships that are specifically for Tennessee students. For example, Tennessee offers the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship, which is available to residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. There's also the Tennessee Ned McWherter Scholars Program for high-achieving students. The Tennessee Student Assistance Award is a need-based scholarship for Tennessee residents attending a public or private college in Tennessee.
You can also leverage local resources such as your high school guidance counselor, who likely has information about locally sponsored scholarships. Additionally, you may consider reaching out to the financial aid office at colleges in Tennessee, as they often have information about local and school-specific scholarships.
Don't limit your search to just Tennessee scholarships. Also look into national scholarships as they can be generous and are open to all US students. Platforms such as Appily, Fastweb, or Scholly are some common places to find these scholarships.
Finally, keep in mind that each scholarship has its own deadlines and requirements, so make sure you start the process early and stay organized!
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