Debbie Van Cleave Scholarship
$1,400
Introduction and Background
The scholarship was created by Debbie Van Cleave’s parents to honor her memory. Debbie was a celebrated East Tennessee potter whose artistic skill remained undiminished despite her blindness. The fund supports legally blind students from the region who are pursuing post-secondary education.
Award Amount
One-year scholarship of $1,400.
Who Is Eligible
- Graduating high school seniors or students already enrolled in college.
- Permanent residence within the East Tennessee Foundation’s 25-county service area.
- Legally blind: visual acuity of 20/200 or worse after correction, or a visual field limited to 20 degrees or less.
- Demonstrated financial...
Introduction and Background
The scholarship was created by Debbie Van Cleave’s parents to honor her memory. Debbie was a celebrated East Tennessee potter whose artistic skill remained undiminished despite her blindness. The fund supports legally blind students from the region who are pursuing post-secondary education.
Award Amount
One-year scholarship of $1,400.
Who Is Eligible
- Graduating high school seniors or students already enrolled in college.
- Permanent residence within the East Tennessee Foundation’s 25-county service area.
- Legally blind: visual acuity of 20/200 or worse after correction, or a visual field limited to 20 degrees or less.
- Demonstrated financial...
Karolyn King Carter Scholarship
$2,500
Background
Founded by Karolyn’s family in March 2005, the Karolyn King Carter Scholarship was created to honor her devotion to and love of the visual arts. The award celebrates students who demonstrate clear artistic talent in visual media.
Award
$2,500 — one-year scholarship.
Who is eligible
- Graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled college students who live in or are from Greene County, Tennessee.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- A demonstrated passion for and commitment to the visual arts.
How to apply
Submit the East Tennessee Foundation Common Application between December 15 and March 15 to determine...
Background
Founded by Karolyn’s family in March 2005, the Karolyn King Carter Scholarship was created to honor her devotion to and love of the visual arts. The award celebrates students who demonstrate clear artistic talent in visual media.
Award
$2,500 — one-year scholarship.
Who is eligible
- Graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled college students who live in or are from Greene County, Tennessee.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- A demonstrated passion for and commitment to the visual arts.
How to apply
Submit the East Tennessee Foundation Common Application between December 15 and March 15 to determine...
Greene County Scholarship
$2,100
Intro
Created by the Board of Advisors for the Fund for Greene County, this scholarship supports students from Greeneville and throughout Greene County.
Scholarship amount
$2,100 — one-year award
Who is eligible
- Graduating high school seniors or current college students who reside in Greene County.
- Applicants must have graduated from a Greene County high school with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Homeschooled Greene County residents and those who have earned a GED are welcome to apply.
- Candidates must demonstrate financial need and intend to enroll as full-time college students.
How to apply
Complete the East Tennessee...
Intro
Created by the Board of Advisors for the Fund for Greene County, this scholarship supports students from Greeneville and throughout Greene County.
Scholarship amount
$2,100 — one-year award
Who is eligible
- Graduating high school seniors or current college students who reside in Greene County.
- Applicants must have graduated from a Greene County high school with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Homeschooled Greene County residents and those who have earned a GED are welcome to apply.
- Candidates must demonstrate financial need and intend to enroll as full-time college students.
How to apply
Complete the East Tennessee...
Johnson County Education Growth Scholarship
$2,400
Purpose and background
The Johnson County Education Growth Scholarship was created in 2002 through a gift from the Levi Strauss Foundation, augmented by contributions from Johnson County businesses, banks, individual donors, and the Johnson County Community Foundation. The fund’s mission is to offer financial assistance to residents of Johnson County, Tennessee who are beginning their college studies.
Award amount
Recipients receive $1,200 per year for up to two years.
Who may apply and how to apply
This scholarship is intended for new college students — either graduating high school seniors or adults preparing to start college — who have been...
Purpose and background
The Johnson County Education Growth Scholarship was created in 2002 through a gift from the Levi Strauss Foundation, augmented by contributions from Johnson County businesses, banks, individual donors, and the Johnson County Community Foundation. The fund’s mission is to offer financial assistance to residents of Johnson County, Tennessee who are beginning their college studies.
Award amount
Recipients receive $1,200 per year for up to two years.
Who may apply and how to apply
This scholarship is intended for new college students — either graduating high school seniors or adults preparing to start college — who have been...
John D. Grubb and Louise G. Sumner Scholarship
$12,000
Overview and origin
Founded in 1999 by John D. Grubb and Louise G. Sumner, this fund was created to provide scholarship support originally for Hiwassee students and Hiwassee alumni who were pursuing a four-year college or university education. The scope of the award has since been broadened: recipients may now attend any public or private, nonprofit college or university in Tennessee that is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Award amount
The scholarship provides $3,000 per year for four years.
Who may apply
The John D. Grubb and Louise G. Sumner Fund for Monroe County Scholarship...
Overview and origin
Founded in 1999 by John D. Grubb and Louise G. Sumner, this fund was created to provide scholarship support originally for Hiwassee students and Hiwassee alumni who were pursuing a four-year college or university education. The scope of the award has since been broadened: recipients may now attend any public or private, nonprofit college or university in Tennessee that is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Award amount
The scholarship provides $3,000 per year for four years.
Who may apply
The John D. Grubb and Louise G. Sumner Fund for Monroe County Scholarship...
Stepping-Stone Scholarship
$16,000
Overview / Background
Founded in 2008, the Stepping-Stone Scholarship was created to help promising young people from Knox and Laurel counties in Kentucky (including Barbourville) access higher education opportunities.
Award Amount
Recipients receive $4,000 per academic year, renewable for up to four years.
Who is eligible
- First-time college entrants only: this includes graduating high school seniors and adults who are enrolling in college for the first time.
- Must reside in Knox County or Laurel County, Kentucky (Barbourville residents are included).
- U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Plan to enroll as a full-time...
Overview / Background
Founded in 2008, the Stepping-Stone Scholarship was created to help promising young people from Knox and Laurel counties in Kentucky (including Barbourville) access higher education opportunities.
Award Amount
Recipients receive $4,000 per academic year, renewable for up to four years.
Who is eligible
- First-time college entrants only: this includes graduating high school seniors and adults who are enrolling in college for the first time.
- Must reside in Knox County or Laurel County, Kentucky (Barbourville residents are included).
- U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Plan to enroll as a full-time...
Jack F. and Edith Updyke Harmon Scholarship
$60,000
Overview
The Jack F. and Edith Updyke Harmon Scholarship was created in 2007 by Edith Updyke Harmon to honor the memory of her husband, Jack. It supports students from several high schools serving the Bristol (TN and VA), Blountville (TN), and Bland (VA) areas.
Award
Recipients receive $15,000 each year for up to four years of undergraduate study.
Who is eligible
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who demonstrate financial need and have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Eligible high schools are:
- Tennessee High School (Bristol, TN)
- West Ridge High School (Blountville, TN)
- Virginia...
Overview
The Jack F. and Edith Updyke Harmon Scholarship was created in 2007 by Edith Updyke Harmon to honor the memory of her husband, Jack. It supports students from several high schools serving the Bristol (TN and VA), Blountville (TN), and Bland (VA) areas.
Award
Recipients receive $15,000 each year for up to four years of undergraduate study.
Who is eligible
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who demonstrate financial need and have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Eligible high schools are:
- Tennessee High School (Bristol, TN)
- West Ridge High School (Blountville, TN)
- Virginia...
Miller Vicars Scholarship
$2,300
Introduction
Founded in 2003 through the East Tennessee Foundation by the friends and family of J.C. “Rip” Miller and John Vicars, this scholarship honors two community leaders who prioritized encouraging others. Miller and Vicars each dedicated their careers to coaching and education in the region.
Scholarship Award
One-year award of $2,300.
Eligibility
- Open to graduating seniors from Gate City High School, Rye Cove High School, or Twin Springs High School who reside in Scott County, Virginia.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, demonstrate financial need, and intend to enroll as full-time college students.
How to Apply
Complete the East...
Introduction
Founded in 2003 through the East Tennessee Foundation by the friends and family of J.C. “Rip” Miller and John Vicars, this scholarship honors two community leaders who prioritized encouraging others. Miller and Vicars each dedicated their careers to coaching and education in the region.
Scholarship Award
One-year award of $2,300.
Eligibility
- Open to graduating seniors from Gate City High School, Rye Cove High School, or Twin Springs High School who reside in Scott County, Virginia.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, demonstrate financial need, and intend to enroll as full-time college students.
How to Apply
Complete the East...
Applegate-Jackson-Parks Future Teacher Scholarship
$1,000
The Applegate-Jackson-Parks Future Teacher Scholarship provides a $1,000 award each year to a student in education who demonstrates a strong commitment to Right to Work ideals. The scholarship memorializes Carol Applegate, Kay Jackson, and Dr. Anne Parks — three Michigan public school teachers dismissed solely because they refused to pay union dues — and seeks a candidate who reflects their professional standards and convictions.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must be enrolled in, or planning to attend, an accredited U.S. college, university, or other qualifying institution with a declared major in education (undergraduate or graduate). Current teachers working toward an...
The Applegate-Jackson-Parks Future Teacher Scholarship provides a $1,000 award each year to a student in education who demonstrates a strong commitment to Right to Work ideals. The scholarship memorializes Carol Applegate, Kay Jackson, and Dr. Anne Parks — three Michigan public school teachers dismissed solely because they refused to pay union dues — and seeks a candidate who reflects their professional standards and convictions.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must be enrolled in, or planning to attend, an accredited U.S. college, university, or other qualifying institution with a declared major in education (undergraduate or graduate). Current teachers working toward an...
Union Plus Scholarships Program
$4,000
Overview
Since 1991 the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $5.9 million to help students from working families pursue postsecondary education. Over 4,200 families have received support through this program. The scholarship is administered by the Union Plus Education Foundation and is partially funded by contributions from the organizations that provide the Union Plus Credit Card, the Union Plus Personal Loan, and the Union Plus College Program. You do not need to participate in any of those products to submit an application.
Eligibility
- Current or retired members of participating unions, their spouses, and their dependent children (as...
Overview
Since 1991 the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $5.9 million to help students from working families pursue postsecondary education. Over 4,200 families have received support through this program. The scholarship is administered by the Union Plus Education Foundation and is partially funded by contributions from the organizations that provide the Union Plus Credit Card, the Union Plus Personal Loan, and the Union Plus College Program. You do not need to participate in any of those products to submit an application.
Eligibility
- Current or retired members of participating unions, their spouses, and their dependent children (as...
Michigan Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship
$1,000
The Michigan Auto Law Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship is a yearly financial aid opportunity provided by our legal team to college students who have suffered injuries from car accidents in their past and have shown remarkable resilience in overcoming their injuries to pursue higher education.Every year, we award a $1,000 scholarship to one deserving recipient. The application deadline is December 31st.Our Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship is a tribute to those who have suffered injuries in car accidents and have shown remarkable courage and determination in their recovery process while continuing their education. We have been privileged to witness...
The Michigan Auto Law Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship is a yearly financial aid opportunity provided by our legal team to college students who have suffered injuries from car accidents in their past and have shown remarkable resilience in overcoming their injuries to pursue higher education.Every year, we award a $1,000 scholarship to one deserving recipient. The application deadline is December 31st.Our Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship is a tribute to those who have suffered injuries in car accidents and have shown remarkable courage and determination in their recovery process while continuing their education. We have been privileged to witness...
DAV Scholarships
$30,000
Overview
Volunteer service is central to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) mission of helping veterans enjoy higher-quality, more fulfilling lives. Whether serving at VA medical centers or helping veterans in their hometowns, DAV volunteers play a meaningful role in improving outcomes for those who served.
Scholarship summary
This college scholarship is available to volunteers who are age 21 or younger and who have completed at least 100 volunteer hours credited through DAV or the DAV Auxiliary. Applicants must submit an essay describing what volunteering for veterans means to them. Nominations are welcome from anyone, including the student/applicant.
Eligibility
- Applicant...
Overview
Volunteer service is central to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) mission of helping veterans enjoy higher-quality, more fulfilling lives. Whether serving at VA medical centers or helping veterans in their hometowns, DAV volunteers play a meaningful role in improving outcomes for those who served.
Scholarship summary
This college scholarship is available to volunteers who are age 21 or younger and who have completed at least 100 volunteer hours credited through DAV or the DAV Auxiliary. Applicants must submit an essay describing what volunteering for veterans means to them. Nominations are welcome from anyone, including the student/applicant.
Eligibility
- Applicant...
