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See the links below for information on the Tennessee Lottery Scholarship and the Tennessee Promise program.

Tennessee Lottery Scholarship Tennessee Promise

Remember: Scholarships usually have specific criteria, require documentation and have strict deadlines! Check to ensure the application is complete, all required documentation is attached, and deadlines have been considered.

Note: Northeast State Community College does not endorse or promote any of the websites listed below. Students are encouraged to always exercise caution and be aware of scams that target students seeking scholarships.

External Scholarship Link Directory

We have listed list several external scholarships below. External scholarships are not affiliated with Northeast State Community College.

General Information and Scholarship Searches

www.CollegeForTN.org
College planning information and resources

www.MyScholly.com
Scholly matches students to scholarships for which they personally qualify

www.schev.edu/students/paying-for-college
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia – financial aid

www.FinAid.org
The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid – includes information about scholarships, loans, and other types of aid

www.GoCollege.com
How to finance and succeed in college – financial aid, college survival, applying for college, etc.

www.FastWeb.com
Register to search for scholarships

www.CollegeBoard.com
Tests, planning, funding, applying and paying for college – includes a scholarship search

CareersAndColleges.com
Register to search for scholarships and loans, colleges, majors, and information

StudentAwardSearch.com
Information on how to find and apply for scholarships

www.StudentScholarships.org
Register to search for scholarships by career category

www.CollegeAnswer.com
From SallieMae – information on preparing, selecting, applying and paying for college

www.StudentAid.gov
Student aid on the web from the Department of Education – includes information on applying for college and financial aid – search for scholarships by keyword

www.ScholarshipAmerica.org
Founded in 1958 as Dollars for Scholars, Scholarship America provides scholarships and other educational support for college students

www.nelnet.com
Education planning and financing

www.CollegeScholarships.org
Find scholarships, grants, and loans. Also offers resources such as selecting essay topics, paying for books, tax credits, and more.

www.free-4u.com
National Data Base Scholarships – search for scholarships, grants, loans, financial aid and more

Specific Types of Scholarships

www.UCBEpilepsyScholarship.com
Aid for people living with epilepsy, their family members, or caregivers

www.CFMT.org
Various programs administered by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

www.GMSP.org
Gates Millennium Scholars

www.americorps.gov
Eligible for education award after term(s) of service

www.MissAmerica.org
Open to any Miss America contestant at local, state, and national levels

www.Coca-ColaScholarsFoundation.org
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship open to high school seniors

www.tylenol.com/scholarship
For students pursuing careers in healthcare, life sciences, or related fields

www.JKCF.org
Scholarships and academic support for high school through graduate school for low to moderate income families – based on financial need

AESEngineers.com
Scholarships available for many fields of study – do not have to be taking engineering courses

CancerForCollege.org
For current and former cancer patients

www.komen.org
For students who have lost a parent or guardian to breast cancer or for their own breast cancer diagnosis at age 25 or younger

www.military.com/education
Information on educational benefits for veterans and military spouses

www.NFB.org/scholarships
For legally blind students pursuing postsecondary studies

www.AbbottAndFenner.com/scholarships.htm
For high school juniors and seniors as well as postsecondary students

www.aws.org/foundation/page/scholarships
For students pursuing degree programs in welding

www.EastTennesseeFoundation.org
Various programs administered by the East Tennessee Foundation

www.optimal.com/scholarships
Monthly need-based awards for students age 16 and older

www.MountainElectric.com/operation-pocket-change
For students living in the Mountain Electric Cooperative service area, including portions of Carter and Johnson counties