The purpose of the Tensessee Scholars is to increase the
percentage of students graduating from high school with a rigorous, defined
academic course of study sufficient to prepare them for higher education, the
workforce, or the military. This purpose is advanced by having local business
leaders enter high school classrooms before students select classes and present
the students with information on the importance of completing a rigorous,
defined course of study. It is institutionalized by the collection and
dissemination of data showing increases in the percentage of students completing
the Scholars course of study, documenting the success of these students in their
life beyond high school, and aligning incentives at the school, district, and
state level that encourage students to choose to complete this course of study.
Course Requirements
4 credits in English
4 credits in math (algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry and one higher level course)
3 credits in science (biology 1 and two other lab sciences)
3 credits in social studies (chosen from U.S. and world history, geography, economics, and government)
1 credit in business/computer related course
1 credit in wellness
1 credit in fine arts
2 credits in the same foreign language
2 credits in technical courses in technical track
Additional expectations
20 hours of community service
overall C average in all Tennessee Scholars courses
95 percent attendance
no out-of-school suspensions
Local Benefits
Cleveland State Community College
There is an application process for this scholarship. You must fill out an application and submit by specified deadline. This scholarship is a $1500 scholarship for one year (does not include summer semester). Students may apply for renewal for a second year. Students who do not take advantage of the scholarship during the first fall semester after high school graduation will not be eligible for scholarship later.
Tennessee Technology Center, Athens
This is a $500 scholarship to be applied to your fees. They will have a list of certified Tennessee Scholar graduates and will grant this scholarship when you are accepted and admitted into their program.