Financial Aid - Scholarships

Attention Seniors!
 
The Dobyns-Bennett General Scholarship Application is now available.  Applications are located on the D-B Counseling website, and paper copies are available outside of the Counseling Office.  All applications are due by Friday, February 28, 2025 at 12:00 noon.
 
 
Applications may be submitted to the Counseling Office or through email to John Burleson at [email protected]. Please contact Mr. Burleson if you have any questions. 
Nancy Necessary Pridemore Scholarship, is open to any student on track to graduate with preference given to United Methodist students. This award is typically split evenly among eligible applicants. 
 
There is only one application for all Holston Foundation scholarships, but there is logic present within the application to make sure D-B students are getting asked relevant application questions. Please direct all students to our website: https://holstonfoundation.org/grants-scholarships/ where there is more information.
 
The application can be found on our website or here: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/HolstonHigherEducationScholarship25.
 
The application is due April 13th. 
 
 
Larry W. Corum Memorial Scholarship
 
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA:
1. The student must be a graduating Dobyns-­Bennett High School senior who will be continuing their education at the collegiate level.
2. The student must have participated in/lettered in a school sanctioned competitive sport at least one year while at Dobyns-­‐Bennett High School.
3. The student must have at least a 2.75 GPA.
4. The student must submit a maximum one-­‐page essay on why they deserve the scholarship.
5. The student must submit a minimum of two letters of recommendations from teachers and/or
coaches.

HOW TO APPLY:
Students need to submit this application, a maximum one-­‐page essay, and two letters of recommendation from teachers and/or coaches by the deadline. Applications can be found outside of the Counseling Office or email John Burleson at [email protected]. Application deadline is March 22nd. Please return applications to the Counseling Office. 
 
 
 
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The Northeast State General Scholarship Application is Open!
The Northeast State General Scholarship Application serves as the one application for the following programs:

-Northeast State Foundation Scholarships (https://www.northeaststate.edu/financial-aid-tuition/scholarships/northeast-state-foundation-scholarships.html to view individual scholarships)
-Academic Work Scholarships
-REACH Scholarships
-Special Scholarship Programs
 
Tennessee Promise recipients who apply for Northeast State Scholarships may be eligible to receive additional funding through the general scholarship program to help cover book and attendance costs.  
Deadline: March 1, 2025
 
 

FAFSA for 2025-26 now available
ETSU students encouraged to file FAFSA and scholarship applications

The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open to current and potential college students, and East Tennessee State University officials encourage students to complete the online form as soon as possible.

 

The U.S. Department of Education released the FAFSA in late November – ahead of its intended release date of Dec. 1 – after incorporating feedback from students, parents, schools, community-based organizations and other partners and conducting four successful rounds of beta testing.

 

Current and admitted ETSU students should also complete the 2025-26 University Scholarship application to be in the running for many different scholarships. The application is available at etsu.edu/university_scholarships/application, and the deadline is March 1, 2025.

 

 

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University of North Georgia Army ROTC Scholarships
For: high school seniors and college freshmen who want to serve our nation as second lieutenants (officers) in the U.S. Army
Award: room and board (up to $12,000 per year) or tuition and fees.  It also pays a $420/month stipend and a $1,200/year book allowance.
 
 
Westbrook Scholarship for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Award: $14,000
Eligibility: entering freshmen majoring in Chemistry or Physics, high school GPA 3.5 or above, 26 ACT Composite.
Deadline: February 16
 
 
 
 
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Horatio Alger Scholarships for Juniors
Award: Varies
Eligibility: high school junior, planning to attend college and obtain a bachelor's degree, financial need, involvement in school and community, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, GPA 2.0 or higher, US Citizenship
Deadline: March 1st
 
 
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The Jay Bloomer Foundation was established within the Foothills Community Foundation and will provide scholarships to students from Dobyns-Bennett High School who pursue higher education through technical college, or traditional four-year college at an accredited institution of higher learning.
Award: To be determined
Criteria: Academic ability, athletics, leadership, community minded, strong work ethic.
Deadline: March 31st
 
 
2025 BigSun Scholarship
All senior student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in or what their capacity in that sport is. 
Award Amount:  $500.00
Deadline:  June 19, 2025
Visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.
 
AES Engineering Scholarship
 
Application Process: Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site https://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php.  This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.
You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
Full details are available on our site.
 
Deadline: October 8, 2025
 
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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: 

 
 
 
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