Franklin High School
810 Hillsboro Road
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
615.472.4450
Principal: Willie Dickerson

The mission of Franklin High School is to provide a learning environment that empowers all
students to achieve success and become responsible, contributing members of the global community.


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Scholarship Information

 

     Visit the Scholarship Application File in the Counseling Center for information on the        

     scholarships listed below.  Questions?  See your counselor.

 

Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship Program:  2.5+ GPA; $2,500 renewable minimum award amount; student must be planning on pursuing a career in business or has demonstrated entrepreneurial interests or leadership.  Apply online @ www.applyists.net.  Access key:  SFFS.  Deadline:  December 15th. 

 

SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes:  $1,000 awarded once every two weeks, from October 30th- May 14th.  Free to enter and eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need.  Apply online@ offtocollege.info.

 

Various Tennessee Public Universities:  Process for applying for scholarships varies from university to university.  Best source for information is online under “Financial Aid” for each university, as scholarships are awarded through the financial aid office, not the admissions office.  Be careful of deadlines;  they all vary.  Here are a few brief facts:

  • UT Knoxville:  check website @ www.utk.edu.  Click on Financial Aid.
  • UT Chattanooga:  check website @ www.utc.edu.  Click on Financial Aid.
  • UT Martin:  when you apply you are automatically considered for all scholarships.
  • MTSU:  check website @ www.mtsu.edu.  Click on Financial Aid.
  • TSU:  check website@ www.tnstate.edu.  Click on Financial Aid.
  • University of Memphis:  check website @ www.memphis.edu.  Click on Financial Aid.

 

 Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program:   $1,000 to one senior within the Comcast community; criteria include 2.8+ GPA, leadership, and community service.  FHS may nominate only one student. 

Deadline:  December 1st.

 

ARCHIVED SCHOLARSHIPS

Tennessee Economic Council on Women Scholarship:  three $1,000 statewide to girls who have had a strong community involvement.  Applications are available online @ www.tnwomensummit.org.    Deadline:  September 14th.

Morehead-Cain Scholarship @ UNC Chapel Hill:  nominee must be in top 10 per cent of senior class; selection criteria emphasizes leadership, scholarship, moral force of character and physical vigor.  FHS can nominate only one student.    Deadline: September 21st.

Wendy’s High School Heisman:  no monetary value; this is a nationwide recognition program for both a male and female athlete who have an overall “B” average and show strong citizenship.    Deadline:  October 1st.

AES Engineers Scholarship:  $500 nationwide; number of awards uncertain; must answer essay question to begin.  All information is available online @ http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm.  Deadline:  October 6th.

Jefferson Scholars @ University of Virginia:  full tuition renewable over 4 years; FHS is allowed to nominate only one student, so, if interested, see your counselor asap.  Deadline:  October 16th.

Emory Scholars Program @ Emory University:  2/3 tuition to full tuition; FHS is allowed to nominate only 4 students, so, if interested, see your counselor asap.  Deadline:  November 1st.

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship:  500 scholarships will be awarded nationwide, and several $1,000 locally; criteria include community service, leadership and financial need; essay required. Deadline:  November 2nd.

 

 

     Visit the Scholarship Application File in the Counseling Center for information on the        

     scholarships listed below.  Questions?  See your counselor.