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Assisting You in Funding Your Education
Scholarships are an excellent way to fund your education. Many scholarships are one-time only, so plan on continuing your research for scholarships each year. You must be admitted to TSU in order to apply.
2024-2025 Application is closed
2024-2025 Application will open October 1st
Although students may apply for scholarships through our above online application, many are also available through other methods. See below to begin browsing categories of all scholarship opportunities.
Scholarship Opportunities |
Descriptions |
Freshmen, Transfer, and Out-of-State Students |
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Athletics, Departmental, General, Non-Traditional, and Performance |
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Hope, Merit, Aspire, and Non-Traditional |
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Associate degree students directly out of high school |
But for the TN Hope Scholarship details & requirements, visit this page:
FAQs
How to Qualify
Scholarships are based on a combination of the student's academic performance, community service, residency and other criteria as defined by the founder or donor of the scholarship.
How Many Semesters Does a Scholarship Cover?
Scholarships are applied equally between the fall and spring semesters, unless written notification from the donor is received to apply differently.
How to Apply
The majority of Tennessee State University and Foundation scholarships can be applied for using the Online Scholarship Application.
Apply early to receive priority consideration for University and Foundation scholarships. To view available scholarships, view the catalog:
Browse Scholarship Catalog
University scholarship applications are available October 1st each year for the upcoming academic year. Be sure to complete the online scholarship application early, answering all questions and submitting required documentation if applicable.
APPLY NOW to begin your 2024-2025 (Fall 2024, Spring 2025) TSU Scholarship Application process. *Students must be admitted to the University to complete the online scholarship application. All scholarships are competitive.
Scholarships from TSU Colleges and DepartmentsMany of TSU's colleges and academic departments offer scholarships for perspective and continuing students who have met academic requirements for their respective majors. For more information, look up the college of your academic interest for eligibility criteria and deadlines. All scholarships are competitive. Quick Tips
APPLY NOW to begin your 2024-2025 TSU Scholarship Application process. *Students must be admitted to TSU to complete the online scholarship application. For questions about scholarships, you may email scholarships@tnstate.edu .
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Lost Your Scholarship
Institutional Scholarship Appeal - Scholarship Recipients who have completed their first year and did not meet retention requirements may appeal. View Appeal Form.
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