Hope Scholarships
The HOPE scholarship, funded by the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (TELS) program, is available only to Tennessee residents. This scholarship is sometimes called the "Lottery" or "TELS" scholarship.
The Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program (TELS) is intended to provide financial support for Tennessee's best high school students and encourage them to remain in TN for their college education. The Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation is the state headquarters for the TELS program. Their website contains information about the TELS program and other kinds of state aid.
To apply for a HOPE scholarship, you must fill out the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You do not need to complete any additional applications, the HOPE scholarship will be offered to TN residents who meet the qualifications.
The scholarships offered through the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (TELS) program are listed below or you can review them on the College for TN website.
For information on maintaining eligibility for the Hope (Lottery Scholarship) click here.
For information on Hope eligibility for graduate students, click here.
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TN Hope Scholarship | $2250/sem | 3.0 | 21 / 1060 |
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General Assembly Merit Schol. | $500/sem supplements HOPE |
3.75 | 29 / 1330 |
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Aspire Award | $750/sem supplements HOPE |
3.0 | 21 / 1060 |
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Non-Traditional Lottery Scholarship | Varies | 2.75 | N/A |
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Tennessee Future Teacher Scholarship
The Tennessee Future Teacher Scholarship is a loan-scholarship program intended to encourage exemplary students to enter the teaching field in Tennessee. Participation is limited to college juniors and seniors admitted to an approved educator preparation program (EPP) in a Tennessee college or university. Students can apply and review the full list of eligibility requirements on the College for TN website..