Scholarships

The Trash Pandas Foundation is proud to announce our second scholarship opportunity for the 2025-26 school year! We will be awarding three (3) $2,000 scholarships to local high school seniors (Greater Tennessee Valley Region) who will be attending a Trade School, Junior College, and 4-Year University in 2026!

Interested students can fill out the application and submit below and The requirements include:

• Must be a High School Senior for the 2025-2026 School Year
• One letter of recommendation
• One essay (500 words minimum) explaining why you should be a recipient of the scholarship
• Application materials are due by Friday, November 21st, at 5:00 p.m.
• If you're under the age of 18, you can use your parent or guardian's birthday in the form below. Age is irrelevant to the application, as long as you're a current high school senior.

Visit https://www.milb.com/rocket-city/community/foundation/scholarship for more information.

2025-2026 TN Concrete Association High School Essay Contest

First Place $750, Second Place $500, Third Place $250

Complete online form to submit essay at www.tnconcrete.org

See Mrs. Michelle for more information.

https://www.keeptnbeautiful.org/scholarship

Keep Tennessee Beautiful is pleased to announce the 2026 Three Grand Divisions Scholarship application is now open for submissions. In recognition of America 250, and TN250, the KTnB Scholarships will increase from $1000 to $1250. A total of nine students, three from each Tennessee Grand Division, will receive $1250 to continue their education.

“It is the heart and soul of our organization to serve,” Executive Director Missy Marshall, Keep Tennessee Beautiful, said. “Presenting scholarships to deserving Tennessee students is one of the highlights of our service to others. This year, we are grateful to increase the scholarship in honor of our country’s 250^th birthday, and as part of our state’s 250^th celebration.” 

This scholarship opportunity is open to Tennessee High School graduating seniors with a 3.0 GPA and who demonstrate an interest in environmental science, community development, sustainability, volunteer management, water quality and related fields. These students must plan to attend a Tennessee 4-year college, university, vocational, trade or technical school.

The application opens Oct.15, 2025 and closes Jan. 15, 2026. 

https://scholarships.smeef.org/applications/?_gl=1*v37fyw*_gcl_au*MTU5MDE5Nzc1OS4xNzY4NTgxNTg3*_ga*NTg5MzE0NTkzLjE3Njg1ODE1ODc.*_ga_2660TMSZ63*czE3Njg1ODE1ODYkbzEkZzEkdDE3Njg1ODIwNjgkajM5JGwwJGgw

Investing in the Next Generation of Manufacturing Talent 

The SME Education Foundation operates the nation’s largest scholarship program dedicated to advancing manufacturing talent. In 2025 we awarded nearly $1 million to exceptional students across the country. With scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $20,000, students have multiple opportunities to fund their futures. 

We make applying easy: submit one application, and students are automatically considered for every scholarship they’re eligible for.  

Application deadline is February 1, 2026. 

Who’s eligible? 

• Graduating high school seniors 

• Current college students 

• Pursuing degrees in technical fields supporting manufacturing 

 Why Apply? 

• One application, endless opportunities 

• Nearly $1 million awarded each year 

• $19 million awarded since 2005

Students must have an ACT score of 20 or higher. Requirements include: 2 letters of recommendation (from faculty member, community person, past or present employer), resume with photograph, transcript, 1 page typed essay highlighting your personal statement about your goals and aspirations. 

Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Michelle's office. Due Friday February 6, 2026 by 3:00pm.

Ocoee Foundation Scholarship Application Elk River Health and Nursing Center of Fayetteville, LLC. 2026

https://www.elkriverhroffayetteville.com/scholarship-fund

The Ocoee Foundation Scholarship fund was established to recognize senior students graduating high school who are pursuing a degree in a healthcare­ related field. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic eligibility, financial need and community service. The award amount for this scholarship is $25,000.00 for a 4 year academic term ($6,250 per year/$3, 125 per semester). All scholarships are renewable for a total of four years based on satisfactory progress towards a degree.

CRITERIA/HOW TO APPLY

1. Applicant must be graduating from a high school in Lincoln County  and must have at least a   3.0 cumulative grade point average.
2. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). This application is available online at www.fafsa.gov. If you are not able to complete the FAFSA due to a lack of a social security number attach a written notice of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) from the US Citizenship and Immigration Service. On the FAFSA,   Tennessee  residents should list at least one Tennessee college or university in order to be considered for state aid. i.e. TN Student Assistance Award and/or TN Education Lottery Scholarship Program). If awarded this scholarship, you are not required to attend a Tennessee college or University.
3. Complete and submit the application along with  ALL  required supplemental materials. A late and/or incomplete application packet will not be considered.
4. Contact the colleges/universities to which you are applying to see if they require you to complete additional financial aid forms. The Facility reserves the right to review transcripts of each recipient's grades periodically and to determine the renewal of any scholarship based on such information

Eligibility: GPA minimum of 3.0, 30 hours of community service, two page written essay indicating your intended major and how that particular profession will position you to serve your community.

Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Michelle's office. Due Friday March 6th, 2026.

Qualifications: Must rank in the upper one-third of graduating class, must be of good moral character, must have performed service for school, faculty, and community, must aspire to receive a college degree.

Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Michelle's office. Deadline Friday March 27, 2026.

Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Michelle's office. Deadline is Friday March 27, 2026.

Student applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. College-bound senior currently attending a Nashville or Middle Tennessee area high school (must be attending a 4-year college or university in the fall of 2026).
2. Minimum grade point average of 2.5.
3. Demonstrate the value of education, good work ethic and community outreach

Application will open on Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Monday, March 30, 2026

• Winners will be announced in May 2026
• Please do not email regarding your application after submission.
• Applicants will be contacted only if additional information is required.

https://www.milb.com/nashville/community/scholarship

Eligibility: students must live in Lincoln County, TN or an active Park City Baptist Church member. 3.0 GPA required. Students must provide a letter of reference from his/her current pastor.

Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Michelle's office. Due March 31, 2026.