These scholarships are available to students studying
in the College of Arts and Sciences. Specific areas of study also
have scholarships available. For more information please visit the
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Arts and Sciences
HARRY ENLOW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Upper Cumberland
residents as well as students from Bledsoe, Sequatchie, Marion,
and Grundy Counties are eligible for this $1,200 scholarship.
Applicants must be first-generation college students and must
be a entering freshmen. Students must have a 3.0 GPA or better
from high school.
RICHARD H. FRASER SCHOLARSHIP: Students with
a composite ACT score of 28 and a high school GPA OF 3.5 or better
may apply for this $2,000 award.
MARSHALL AND THELMA G. BERTRAM LIBERAL ARTS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP:
All rising juniors in good standing with the university may apply
for this scholarship. The recipient must have demonstrated good
character and maintained a 3.25 GPA during the freshman/sophomore
years. Financial need may be considered, but it is not required
to apply. Recipients must also be liberal arts majors in history,
English, or a foreign language. The amount of the award will be
maintenance fees for one academic year.
RIGGIO SCHOLARSHIP: Any African-American entering
the university as a freshman may apply for this award. Financial
need and scholastic achievement will be considered in the selection.
The scholarship may be renewed up to four years if the recipient
maintains a 3.0 GPA.
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Biology
FARLEY MEMORIAL BIOLOGY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP:
All upper classman on the senior level may apply for this $800 scholarship. Students
must submit a formal application essay through the Biology Department
during the spring semester of their junior year. Priority will
be given to students from the Upper Cumberland area. Financial
need may be considered.
GORDON BENNET PENNEBAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:
Students
accepted into the Master’s program in the Department of
Biology are eligible for this $500 scholarship.
BARTOO SCHOLARSHIP: All Biology majors are eligible
for this award that is valued around $300.
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Chemistry
CHEMISTRY MEDICAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP: This
$150 award is open to all students studying in the Health Sciences
who are members of the Chemical Medical Sciences Club.
HOWARD G. ASHBURN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Students
in good standing with the university qualify for this $500 award.
Applicants must have completed three semesters of study, two at
TTU, and maintained a 3.0 GPA. A student must be a U.S. citizen
to apply.
LELA M. BLANKENSHIP ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Sophomores,
juniors, and seniors may apply for this $1,000 award. All students in good
standing with the university who have a 3.0 GPA qualify for the scholarship. Financial
need may be considered in the selection.
JAMES POWELL AND WILLIE RUSH JEWELL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP:
Students who have completed two semesters in Chemistry at TTU
are eligible for this $800 award. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA
and be in good standing with the university. Students must be
U.S. citizens in order to apply. Financial need may be considered.
BOB OGLESBY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Any student
pursuing a degree in Chemistry or Engineering may apply for this $750 scholarship.
A student must have good academic potential with a GPA of 2.0
to 3.0.
ROBERT L. SUBLETT CHEMISTRY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP:
Students
enrolled in either approved or non-approved American Chemical
Society curriculum are eligible for this $800 award and applicant
must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a U.S. citizen. Financial need
may be considered.
JOSEPH BEDFORD HIX SCHOLARSHIP: First-year students
from Jackson or Putnam Counties who are studying Pre-Medicine may apply for this
$700 scholarship.
CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP: All incoming students
are eligible for this $800 award.
FERRIS U. FOSTER SCHOLARSHIP: Students who have
a concentration in American Chemical Society may apply for this
$400 scholarship.
JOHN T. SKINNER SCHOLARSHIP: Students who have
a concentration in American Chemical Society may apply for this
$500 award. Sophomores will receive preference.
VERNON ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP: All incoming students
who will concentrate in
American Chemical Society are eligible for this $1000 award.
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Computer
Science
MARY PATTERSON SCHOLARSHIP: First-year Computer
Science majors are
eligible for this award.
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English
FRANCIS SAVAGE TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP: Students
who were raised in small towns in middle Tennessee should apply
for this $1,500 award. Scholastic work will be considered, but
students do not necessarily need an "A" average.
CHARLES DENSON DANIEL MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP:
Juniors and seniors who are in good standing with the university should
apply for this $500 scholarship. The committee selects a recipient
every spring semester.
English
- Forensics
HERMAN PINKERTON SCHOLARSHIP: Forensic team
members are qualified for this $1,195 award. Selections for the
award will be based on nominations from the director of the forensic
program.
UNIVERSITY SPEECH SCHOLARSHIPS: Any student
who has a talent in speaking and is active in intercollegiate
speech tournaments may apply for this $1,195 award.
English-Journalism
SIDNEY MCGEE JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP: This award
in the range of $400 is given to two students who play active
roles in the university’s media.
THOMAS WEITZEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: All students
with an interest in broadcasting may apply for this $500 scholarship.
English - Professional
Communication
KAY G. BALLEW SCHOLARSHIP: Any student enrolled
in Professional Communication may apply for this $1,195 award.
MCGILL AND MAXINE DEBERRY VADEN SCHOLARSHIP:
Incoming students majoring in Professional Communication are eligible for this $1,000
award. Students need to have a high school or transfer GPA of
3.0 or a 2.5 GPA at TTU.
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Foreign Languages
WILBUR RAATZ SCHOLARSHIP: First-year students
majoring in Foreign Languages may apply for this scholarship valued
at $2,000. Applicants must have a composite ACT score of 28 and
a minimum 3.5 high school GPA.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENTAL ASSISTANT AWARD:
Recipients of
this $1,000 award must have an interest in and a skill for second
language tutoring. A selection will be made based on recommendations
from Foreign Language and English teachers.
DAVID LLOYD AND SHIRLEY MAE GEHMAN SCHOLARSHIP:
Juniors and
seniors who have a minimum 2.5 GPA qualify for this $250 scholarship.
Students must be majoring in either a foreign language or music.
Priority will be given to graduates of York Institute and residents
of Fentress County.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP: Students
who have a
minimum 3.0 GPA from high school (incoming freshmen) or a 3.0
in college (former recipients) may apply for this $1,000 award.
Financial aid may be considered,
but it is not required.
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Geology
LONNIE GLASSCOCK, SR. SCHOLARSHIP: Students
who were raised in small towns in middle Tennessee should apply for this $1,500 award.
Scholastic work will be considered, but students do not necessarily
need an “A” average.
WALTER L. HELTON ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP: The recipient
of this $1,000 award will be considered on the grounds of academics,
financial need, and the potential to be successful geologists.
The number of awards and the amount of each depend on the available
funding.
DAVID SHEPARD SCHOLARSHIP: This $500 scholarship
is provided by the Middle Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society. Junior
and senior geology majors who have successfully completed the
mineralogy course sequence (GEOL 211-212) are eligible to apply.
TTU EARTH SCIENCES ALUMNI ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP:
Recipients of this award will be considered on the grounds of
academics, financial need, and the potential to be successful
geologists. The number of awards and the amount of each depend
on the available funding.
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History
HISTORY FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP: Incoming freshmen,
sophomores, and juniors are eligible for this $1,000 scholarship.
The recipient will be chosen based on a 250-word essay concerning
career plans.
THE HISTORY LECTURE SERIES AND ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP:
Students who have both academic scholarship and financial need may apply
for this scholarship. The number of awards and the amount of each
depend on the available funding.
B.F. JONES SCHOLARSHIP: All history majors who
are in good standing with the university may apply for this $1,000
award.
MARION HOOD LANGLOIS ENDOWED HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP:
Students who exhibit excellent academic scholarship qualify for
this $2,000 scholarship. Financial need may be considered, but
it is not required.
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Math
LEONARD DUNAVIN MATHEMATICS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP:
All incoming freshmen from the Upper Cumberland region may apply
for this $500 scholarship.
ANGELO AND JENNETTE VOLPE SCHOLARSHIP: All first-year
mathematics majors are eligible for this $500 award. Applicants
must show financial need.
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Physics
PHYSICS SCHOLARSHIP: Students majoring in Physics
should apply for this award in the range of $400. Three letters
of recommendation are required. Priority will be given to currently
enrolled Physics majors.
FREDRICK L. CULP PHYSICS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP:
Incoming freshmen who major in physics should apply for this $1,200
scholarship. Three letters of recommendation are required from
persons not related to the applicant. Students must show scholastic
achievement through an official high school transcript and ACT/SAT
scores. A recipient must also show abilities in areas related
to physics. If an incoming freshman is not available for the award,
a current major will be considered.
ALGOOD AND ELIZABETH CARLEN SCHOLARSHIP: First-year
Physics majors are eligible for this award. If a Physics major
is not available, second priority will be given to a Mathematics
major. The scholarship may be renewed providing a GPA of 3.0 each
year. Annual value is $2,500.
PAUL AUSTIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This $2,000
award is open to all
incoming freshmen who are majoring in Physics. Applicants must
have a minimum 3.5 GPA and a composite score of 28 on the ACT.
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Political Science
LILLIE GOAD STONECIPHER SCHOLARSHIP: This $500
scholarship is open to all prospective political science majors.
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Social Sciences
ANGELO AND JENNETTE VOLPE SCHOLARSHIP: Any prospective
student with financial need may apply for this $500 award.
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World Cultures and
Business
JOE L. EVINS SCHOLARSHIP: This $750 award is
open to any prospective student majoring in the Social Sciences.
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