🎓 Don’t Miss These Tennessee Scholarships: May–July 2025 Edition
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Looking for scholarships you actually have a shot at winning? Then local and state scholarships should be your best friend. If you’re a Tennessee student, May through July offers some hidden gems you don’t want to miss. Whether you’re in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, or a smaller town, these scholarships are for you.
Why Local Scholarships Matter:
Less competition (most people only apply for national awards)
Community support (local organizations want to support local students)
Tailored eligibility (many match your school, region, or future major)
📅 Scholarships Due in May 2025
1. East Tennessee Foundation Scholarships
📍 Regional – East Tennessee counties
💰 Varying awards
🗓️ Deadline: (check specific fund)
🔗 https://www.easttennesseefoundation.org/scholarships
These are multiple scholarships for students in East TN counties like Knox, Blount, and Anderson. Some are based on academic major, school, or hometown.
2. Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation (TGEF) Scholarships
📍 Statewide
💰 Up to $2,000
🗓️ Deadline: May 17, 2025
🔗 https://www.tgefonline.org/scholarships/
If you or a family member works in the grocery industry in TN, you may qualify for this generous state scholarship.
3. Knoxville Area Urban League Scholarship
📍 Local – Knoxville area
💰 Up to $1,500
🗓️ Deadline: May 15, 2025
🔗 https://thekaul.org/scholarships/
Open to high school seniors and college students in the Knoxville area who show academic promise and community engagement.
📅 Scholarships Due in June 2025
4. Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber Foundation Scholarship
📍 Regional – Middle Tennessee
💰 $1,000–$2,500
🗓️ Deadline: June 7, 2025
🔗 https://nashvillehispanicchamber.com/foundation
Designed for students of Hispanic descent in the Nashville and surrounding Middle Tennessee region.
5. Chattanooga Area Schools Federal Credit Union Scholarship
📍 Local – Chattanooga area
💰 $1,000
🗓️ Deadline: June 15, 2025
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https://www.casfcu.com
For students in the Chattanooga area with membership in the credit union. Strong community ties are key.
6. West Tennessee PBS Scholarship
📍 Regional – West TN
💰 $500–$1,000
🗓️ Deadline: June 20, 2025
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https://www.wljt.org
Open to students interested in media, broadcasting, or public service careers.
📅 Scholarships Due in July 2025
7. Tennessee HOPE Scholarship (Fall Entry)
📍 Statewide
💰 Up to $4,500/year
🗓️ Deadline: July 1, 2025 (for Fall 2025 entry)
🔗 https://www.tn.gov/collegepays/article/tennessee-hope-scholarship
Funded by the lottery, this scholarship is for Tennessee students with at least a 3.0 GPA or a 21 ACT score.
8. Tri-Cities African American Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
📍 Regional – Tri-Cities (Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol)
💰 Varies
🗓️ Deadline: July 10, 2025
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https://www.tcaacc.com
Awarded to Black students in the Tri-Cities region pursuing business, entrepreneurship, or leadership.
9. United Way of Greater Nashville Scholarship
📍 Local – Greater Nashville Area
💰 Up to $1,000
🗓️ Deadline: July 20, 2025
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https://www.unitedwaygreaternashville.org
For service-minded students who have made an impact in their community.
✅ Final Tips Before You Apply:
Read the eligibility criteria carefully.
Personalize your essay for each scholarship.
Ask for recommendation letters early.
Keep a Google Sheet to track deadlines and submissions.
Don’t forget to check with your local high school counselor or college access center for hyper-local awards.
Want a printable version of these scholarships in a tracker spreadsheet? Drop your email [here] or reply to this post and I’ll send it over.
📌 Save this post — I’ll update it as new Tennessee-based scholarships with summer deadlines go live.