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.

Due February 28, 2026. https://www.redfcu.org/scholarship/ 

Applicants must be a member or a child/grandchild of a UPI member. The member must market at least one head of livestock at UPI per year. Based on UPI's 2025 records.

https://www.uproducers.com/scholarship/ Must be completed by March 1, 2026.

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 20th, 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 Wednesday March 25, 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

Below is the criteria for students applying for the scholarship:

1. Student must reside in Tennessee

2. Student must attend an accredited educational program in the United States

3. For high school seniors, GPA must be equivalent to at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

https://af247.tfaforms.net/56 Due 03/31/26

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.

Tennessee Federation Democratic Women: Anna Belle Clement O'Brien Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Must be a high school senior
• GPA of at least 3.0
• ACT score of at least 24
• Must complete TFDW application
• Must not be related to a member of the TFDW Board of Directors
• Must be a registered voter (if age appropriate)
• Must submit 3 letters of recommendation
• Must submit a letter of recommendation from high school administration or counselor
• Provide proof of provisional acceptance to a post high school accredited institution (college, university, trade or technical school)

Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Michelle's office. Due April 1.

Scholarship criteria:

• Resident of Lincoln County, TN and attend a Lincoln County High School
• African American
• High School Graduate entering college in the fall of 2026
• Accepted for enrollment in an accredited four-year college or university or two-year junior college

Applications must be received by April 3, 2026 via certified mail.

Mrs. Michelle has applications in her office. Due 04/03/26.

RULES GOVERNING THE SELECTION OF THE JACK DANIEL’S DISTILLERY CO-OP PROGRAM 

AT MISS MARY BOBO’S

1. THE CO-OP PROGRAM WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
   1. REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL BOOKS YEAR ROUND AND PAY ANY FEES ASSOCIATED WITH CLASSES. 
   2. $150 ALLOWANCE PER MONTH FOR EACH STUDENT DURING MONTHS THEY ARE ATTENDING CLASSES. 
   3. THE STUDENT MUST AGREE TO EMPLOYMENT WITH THE JACK DANIEL DISTILLERY AT MINIMUM WAGE PLUS EARNED TIPS FOR TWO WHOLE YEARS WHILE WORKING A MINIMUM OF 8 HOURS PER WEEK. 
2. THE RECIPIENT MUST BE A RECENT GRADUATE OF A LOCAL AREA HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED IN MOORE, LINCOLN, COFFEE, or BEDFORD COUNTY.  
3.  THE STUDENT MUST HAVE OBTAINED A “C” AVERAGE OR BETTER IN HIGH SCHOOL. 
4. THE STUDENT MUST ENROLL FULL-TIME (12 HOURS PER SEMESTER) AND MAINTAIN A 2.0 GPA EACH SEMESTER AT THEIR CHOSEN INSTITUTE THAT COINCIDES WITH THE CO-OP PROGRAM.
5. STUDENTS MUST SCHEDULE THEIR CLASSES ON A MAXIMUM OF TWO DAYS OF THE WEEK AND BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ON THE FIVE DAYS THEY ARE NOT ATTENDING CLASS. 
6. THE CO-OP PROGRAM IS SET UP FOR TWO CALENDAR YEARS CONSISTING OF FIVE ACADEMIC SEMESTERS: TWO FALL, TWO SPRING, AND AN OPTIONAL SUMMER SEMESTER. 
7. THE CANDIDATE MUST CONSISTENTLY PRESENT A CLEAN, NEAT, AND PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE. 
8. THE CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS:
   1. GOOD MORAL CHARACTER
   2. LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
   3. GOOD WORK ETHIC 
   4. QUALITIES TO BE A ROLE MODEL TO OTHERS
9. SHOULD A STUDENT DROP BELOW 12 HOURS OR FALL BELOW A “C” AVERAGE, AN ALTERNATE WILL BE CHOSEN BY THE CO-OP COMMITTEE AND THE NEW STUDENT WILL FULFILL THE REMAINDER OF THE PROGRAM. 
10. RECIPIENTS OF THE CO-OP PROGRAM WILL BE CHOSEN BY MEMBERS OF THE CO-OP COMMITTEE, WHICH CONSIST OF:
    1. TWO OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE MANAGEMENT TEAM OF MISS MARY BOBO’S
    2. A MEMBER OF JACK DANIEL’S HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
    3. A MEMBER OF THE JACK DANIEL’S HOMEPLACE TEAM

Eligibility: must be a resident of Lincoln County and a senior enrolled at an accredited high school institution. Leadership, citizenship, community service along with fair participation and the essay will be used to select recipient of scholarship.

Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Michelle's office. Due Wednesday April 6th.

Eligibility:

• any son, daughter, or grandchild of a Fayetteville Lions Club member in good standing
• any member of the LEO Club
• current year's graduate of any high school located in Lincoln County
• GPA 2.5 or better

Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Michelle's office. Due Friday April 10.

Eligibility: 2.5 unweighted GPA, applied/accepted to an accredited college, university, or technical/trade school, 2 letters of recommendation, one page introduction.

Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Michelle's office. Due Friday April 10th. 

• Only students planning to attend a 4-year college or university are eligible.
• All eligible students are encouraged to apply, but preference is given to education majors who plan to pursue a teaching career.
• The award will be paid directly to the successful applicant’s school of choice.

Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Michelle's office. Deadline Friday April 10, 2026.

Applicants must live in Fayetteville Housing Authority. Applications are in Mrs. Michelle's office. Due 04/15/26.

Applications are in Mrs. Michelle's office. Due Wednesday 04/15/26.

Qualifications for Applicant:

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

Requirements of recipient:

• Recipient must attend an accredited college or university and be registered as a full time student
• Upon entering the fall semester the recipient must give the Bank of Lincoln County the proper mailing address of the admissions department of their chosen college or university. The bank may pay the funds directly to the college or university.

Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Michelle's office. Due Wednesday April 15, 2026.

Scholarship Requirements:

• 2 page maximum
• Cover page with student info (do not put name as header on essay)
• Times New Roman 12 font double spaced
• Graduating senior or a Jack Daniels dependent 
• Current GPA
• Acceptance of school Fall 2026

**Essay Prompt**

Discuss how your identity, culture, or life experiences have influenced your future goals and perspective. In 500 words, please elaborate on how these three things have impacted your future.

Essays due to Mrs. Michelle Wednesday April 15.

The Edward Ellis Memorial Scholarship is given to a graduating senior who is enrolling in a four-year college. Two letters of recommendation and a transcript are required.

Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Michelle's office. Due Friday May 1.