Financial Aid & Scholarships

Tri-Cities Financial Aid Night

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

6:00pm

ETSU D.P. Culp Center

The Class of 2018 TN Promise application will open for completion on August 1, 2017.

Application and information available at www.tnpromise.gov

Students will have until November 1, 2017 at 11:59 PM to complete the scholarship application in order to become eligible.

The first mandatory meeting will take place on Thursday, October 5 at 9:00 in the cafeteria.

Scholarship Guidance website

Tennessee Tech offers more than 550 scholarships. To be considered you must apply through “Scholarship Web”; TTU’s online scholarship database and application system. Please refer to their website:

https://www.tntech.edu/em/scholarships/

ACADEMIC COMMON MARKET

Is a degree program you’d like to pursue not available in your state? Is out-of state tuition a barrier to a major offered at a college in another state? Looking for options with lower tuition?

Study in a specialized field at an out-of-state college.
Pay in-state tuition rates.

To qualify, you must:

Be a resident of one of 15 participating SREB states.
Select a program eligible for residents of your home state.
Complete the admission process at the institution that offers the program.
Be certified as a resident of your home state by contacting your state’s ACM coordinator.

GoodCall Scholarship Search

70% of students graduate college with debt. Find a better way to pay for school. 6,948 active scholarships. $15,146,110 in available scholarship funds. Save scholarships, set goals, track your progress and more. Visit https://www.goodcall.com/scholarships/search/ to search and apply.

United States Senate Youth Program

What: annual Washington Week event in March, which includes events that offer a unique understanding of the structure of our national government.

Eligibility: Student must be in an elected officer capacity in one of the following student government, civic or educational organizations: Student body, Class president, Class VP, Class secretary, Class treasurer, Student Council representative, Civic or Educational organization representative.

Selection is based on academic accomplishments, community service, knowledge of current American government issues and procedures and demonstrates qualities of leadership.

For more information visit https://www.tn.gov/education/topic/opportunities-for-students.

Deadline: September 25^th to notify your counselor of your interest.

Kingsport Area Financial Aid Workshop

October 10th: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Kingsport Public Library Auditorium

For students, parents and adults going to college

Topics discussed will include: TN Promise, Grants, Loans, and Scholarships. Get answers to your financial aid questions!

Presentation by Erika Adams of TN Student Assistance Corporation.

For questions contact (423) 224 – 2539 or [email protected]

Roan Scholars Leadership Program at East Tennessee State University

Nomination applications are now available for the Roan Scholars Program at ETSU. The Roan is one of ETSU’s most distinguished merit scholarships, covering full tuition and fees and providing allowances for both room and board and textbooks. Just as significantly, throughout their time at ETSU, Roan Scholars have access to special workshops and seminars, internships and travel.

Scholars are selected based on leadership ability, intellectual curiosity, strong character, and evidence of a physically-active lifestyle.

Applications are available here online or in the Scholarship Box in the Counseling Office.

Deadline to submit application to the Counseling Office: Wednesday, September 13, 2017.

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Eastman Black History Oratorical Contest

Award: top 15 essays will be invited to the Annual Eastman Black History Luncheon on January 26th. 1st place award - $1,000, 2nd place $500, 3rd place $300, and 4th and 5th place $250.

Submission: original essay discussing an acknowledged African American STEAM contributor. Additional information available in the D-B Scholarship box.

Due: January 23rd

Submission and questions to Eastman Black History Oratorical Contest at [email protected]

SENIORS: Dobyns-Bennett may nominate two seniors for the 2017 Niswonger Foundation Scholarship. The Niswonger Foundation is looking for “well-rounded students who demonstrate strength of character as well as academic skills.” It is important to note the major criteria for this scholarship: demonstrated leadership ability, good character, intelligence, family financial need (relative to schools to which the student is applying), and commitment to return to and serve Northeast Tennessee. This scholarship may be used to attend any college or university in the United States. As a result, if chosen as a Niswonger Scholar, students must sign a contract pledging to return to this region in the future to pursue whatever career path they have chosen. Application forms are currently available below or in the Counseling Office scholarship box. Return to the Counseling Office by Sept. 11, 2017.

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The Sleep Judge State of Sleep Scholarship

Award: $1,500

Eligibility: Current high school 2017 graduate, U.S. or Canadian citizen, minimum 3.0 GPA, create short video as referenced on website.

Deadline: October 30th

For more information, rules, and application visit www.thesleepjudge.com/scholarship/

Horatio Alger Scholarship

Award: from $6,000 to $25,000

Eligibility: high school graduation in spring/summer, critical financial aid ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income), United States citizenship, involved in community service, minimum GPA of 2.0.

Apply at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/

Deadline: October 25th

The Danforth Scholars Program at Washington University in St. Louis

Scholarship honors students whose life choices are guided by integrity, selflessness, a commitment to community and dedication to leadership and academic excellence.

Award: may receive full or partial tuition scholarships which are renewable each year.

If you are looking to attend Washington University in St. Louis next fall and would like to be nominated for this award, you can bring a resume to the D-B Counseling office by November 1st and turn your intent in to your counselor.

Information available at http://www.wustl.edu

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Seminar

Participants will hear outstanding speakers, participate in team activities, practice leadership skills and grow personally by sharing ideas and experiences with peers.

Eligibility: high school junior or senior, academic accomplishment, leadership qualities and wish to improve leadership skills

Date of seminar: December 1st – December 3rd

Two students from D-B will be selected and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Kingsport.

Applications: available in the Counseling office Scholarship box.

Application deadline: October 15th (must be turned into the D-B Counseling office

UNC Charlotte – The Levine Scholars Program

Benefits: full tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees, summer experiences, special lectures, opportunity to enroll in honors courses and complete a senior honors thesis, ability to graduate with honors distinction…and more.

Students interested can be nominated by their high school counselor.

Requirements: applicant for freshman enrollment at UNC Charlotte for the fall term, US citizen, demonstrate commitment to community service, have a passion for knowledge, and possess a capacity for ethical leadership. Successful candidates will have a GPA or 3.8-4.0 (unweighted) and a 29-36 on the ACT.

Deadline: Contact your D-B Counselor prior to September 25th for a nomination.

For more information see www.levinescholars.uncc.edu

Award: National finalist attends Heisman Weekend in New York, up to $500 in Wendy gift cards

Qualifications: Male and female senior athletes, B average, excel in academics, athletics and leadership

Nomination: See Coach or counselor for a nomination https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com

Deadline: October 2

National Youth Science Camp (NYSC)

The National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) is a residential science education program that honors and challenges two graduating high school science students from each state. Scientists from across the nation present lectures and hands-on science seminars and linger to interact informally with student delegates. A visit to Washington D.C. permits delegates to visit some of the nation’s premier scientific, governmental, and cultural facilities. The NYSC experience includes overnight excursions into the Monongahela National Forest featuring backpacking, rock-climbing, caving, mountain biking, and kayaking opportunities.

Eligible Applicants must:

Be candidates for high school graduation between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018;
Demonstrate superior academic proficiency, including recognition in mathematics and/or the sciences;
Demonstrate an application of leadership abilities and social maturity through involvement in school and community activities;
Demonstrate skills and achievements outside the realm of science and outside the realm of academic pursuits; and
Demonstrate a curiosity and an eagerness to explore many and varied topics.

Application and additional info is available at http://www.nysc.org/

Registration is available from September 1st to January 31st.

University of Virginia - Jefferson Scholars

Award: full tuition, room, board, for 4 years

Qualifications: Nomination, Academic achievement, Leadership, and Citizenship.

Nomination applications are available in the Counseling office

Information can be found at www.jeffersonscholars.org

Deadline for nomination: November 17.

Johnson City Elks Lodge #825 Scholarship

Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Award: Varies ($4,000 to $50,000 scholarships)

Eligibility: high school senior, US citizen, academics, leadership and financial need.

Applications are available at www.enf.elks.org/mvs.

Deadline: November 27th

Davidson College – Bryan Scholarship

Award: $30,000
Eligibility: Student athlete NCAA Div. 1 eligible in sport offered at Davidson, outstanding academic record, strong leader both in classroom and in sport
Nomination: 3 D-B student can be nominated, see your counselor to be considered.
Deadline to notify your counselor of interest, September 13th.

PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS
Award: $1,000 state, silver medallion, trip to Washington DC in May
Qualifications: Outstanding acts of volunteer service. Open to grades 5 -12. Download application or apply online at http://spirit.prudential.com
Deadline: Application due by November 7th

The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program “A Constitutional Speech Contest”

Award: State level - $1,000 to $3,000, National level - $14,000 to $18,000
Eligible: students grades 9 – 12
Application and information are available at www.tennesseelegion.org
Deadline: Received by American Legion Nashville office by January 9th