Scholarships

The information regarding scholarships is presented in a brief manner and is subject to change. Students are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office for complete guidelines and applications. The number of awards in each category is contingent upon funding.

Academic Service Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to Tennessee residents who are classified as full-time students. First-year students must graduate with at least a 2.9 high school grade point average. The priority date to make application is March 1, preceding each award year. Further priority will be made in the following sequence: (a) Renewal applications and incoming high school graduates, and (b) currently enrolled or transfer students not presently receiving this scholarship at NSCC. Guidelines & Application

After March 1, all eligible applicants will be considered based on the date of application. The amount of the scholarship will be equal to required registration fees (maintenance fee and technology access fee). Recipients are required to work 75 hours per semester on campus.


Cathy O'Bryant Memorial Scholarship: Applicants must be pursuing an Associate Degree in Visual Communication. To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must have completed at least one semester at NSCC with a minimum of twelve credit hours earned in college-level courses of which a minimum of six credit hours must have been completed within their concentration in Photography. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 in college-level coursework is required. Applicants must submit a 200 word essay and a portfolio including at least five images. Recipients will receive an award for the 2007-08 award year of $800.00. (The award will be split $400.00 for each semester.) The priority date to make application for this scholarship is March 1 preceding each award year. Final selection for the scholarship will be made by the members of the Cathy O'Bryant Scholarship Committee.Guidelines & Application

Eddie Gentry Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to deserving students who are enrolled in an Associate Program in Computer Information Systems, Computer Technology or Computer Networking Technology. Applicants must have completed at least twelve credit hours at NSCC (inclusive of remedial/developmental courses) maintaining at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Applicants must complete the FAFSA and must provide all necessary information needed to complete their financial aid file as requested by the NSCC Financial Aid Office. Applicants wishing to be considered for the scholarship must plan
to enroll in at least six credit hours (inclusive of remedial/developmental courses). The award amount for the scholarship is $1,000 per award year ($500 per semester). Guidelines & Application.


Edscholar Scholarship: The Edscholar Scholarship is sponsored jointly by Edsouth and Edfinancial. The priority date to make application for the scholarship is March 1 preceding each award year. Applicants must be graduating from high school in May of 2008. They must be residents of Tennessee with a minimum high school grade point average of 3.25. Applicants must also have an ACT composite of 23 or an SAT of 1070. Two letters of recommendation and a 250 word essay are required. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for the scholarship. The Edscholar award is a two year commitment of $3,000.00 per year. Guidelines & Application.


Electronic Data Systems Diversity Scholarship: Priority for this scholarship will be given to students who graduated from an IT Academy (Stratford High School, Williamson County Middle College High School, etc.). Applicants must be members of one or more of the following groups: female, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Asian or Pacific Islander, African American or Hispanic American. First year students must graduate with at least a 3.0 high school grade point average. Previously enrolled/currently enrolled NSCC students or transfer students must have earned a minimum of twelve credit hours (inclusive of remedial/developmental coursework) with a cumulative college grade point average of 3.0. Applicants must be pursuing an A.A.S. in Computer Information Systems, Computer Networking Technology or Computer Technology or must be pursuing an A.A./A.S. in Computer Science. Applicants must also be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours in remedial/developmental or college-level courses. The EDS Scholarship recipient(s) will receive an award of $1,000 for the 2007-08 award year ($500 per semester). Information coming soon.


Greater Nashville Business and Professional Women Osta Underwood Scholarship: Applicants must be female. At the point of application, applicants must be twenty-five years of age or older. Applicants must be a United States citizen or a green-card visa holder and must also have been a resident of the State of Tennessee for a minimum of five years. Applicants must be enrolled in an Associate or Technical Certificate program and must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours (inclusive of remedial/ developmental courses) during the semester(s) the award is received. Applicants must have completed at least twelve credit hours (inclusive of remedial/ developmental courses) at NSCC with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Guidelines & Application

Ingram Industries Scholarship: (Funds Exhausted) Applicants must be enrolled in an Associate program and must be enrolled in a minimum of twelve credit hours in remedial/developmental or college-level courses. First-year students must graduate with at least a 2.5 high school grade point average. Previously enrolled/currently enrolled NSCC students or transfer students must have earned a minimum of twelve credit hours (inclusive of remedial/ developmental coursework) with a cumulative college grade point average of 2.5 or greater. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and provide all necessary information needed to complete their financial aid file as requested by the NSCC Financial Aid Office. Students must have a defined need for financial aid assistance as determined by the Financial Aid Office to be considered for this scholarship. The amount of the scholarship will be equivalent to required full-time in-state registration fees. The additional charge for Regents Online Degree Program classes is not included. Recipients of the Ingram Industries Scholarship must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average inclusive of remedial/ developmental coursework of 2.5 to remain eligible for the second disbursement of the scholarship.Guidelines & Application

Lisa Sheucraft and Richard Williams Memorial Scholarship: Currently being revised.
Mayfield Scholarship: Applicants must be residents of Cheatham County, Tennessee. Applicants must be enrolled in an Associate Degree program at NSCC and must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours in remedial/developmental or college-level courses. First-time freshman must have a minimum 2.5 high school grade point average. Previously enrolled/currently enrolled NSCC students or transfer students must have earned a minimum of twelve credit hours (inclusive of remedial/developmental coursework) with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicants must also provide all necessary information needed to complete their financial aid file as requested by the NSCC Financial Aid Office. Awards will be contingent upon the determination of financial need. Each recipient will receive a maximum award equal to $400 per semester or $800 per academic year (contingent upon meeting/ maintaining the minimum grade point average). Funds Exhausted.


Nashville State Architectural Engineering Technology Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in the Architectural Engineering Technology Associate's degree program. Freshman, entering from high school, must have a minimum 2.75 high school grade point average. Previously enrolled/currently enrolled students must have completed at least one semester at NSCC with a minimum of six credit hours earned in college-level courses. These students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or better inclusive of remedial/developmental credits. Transfer hours are not included. The priority date to make application is March 1 preceding each award year. One applicant is selected each year to receive $100 during the fall semester. Guidelines & Application

Nashville State Diversity Scholarship: The Diversity Scholarship is limited to first-time freshmen. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, enroll within twelve months of graduation from high school, and must be first-generation college students (neither parent attended college). Applicants must be enrolled in an associate's degree program or eligible technical certificate program (as determined for Title IV programs) at NSCC. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and provide all necessary information needed to complete their financial aid file as requested by the NSCC Financial Aid Office. They must also have a defined need fro financial assistance. The amount of the scholarship will be registration fees based on the student's enrollment status at the rate of in-state assessment. The additional charge for Regents Online Degree Program classes is not included. Guidelines & Application

Nashville State Environmental Scholarship: The priority date for making application is March 1 preceding each award year. Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time status in an associate degree program. Depending upon the applicant's enrollment status, there is an on-campus work obligation ranging from 45 to 75 hours per semester related to an environmental activity. The amount of the scholarship is equivalent to in-state registration fees.Guidelines & Application

Nashville State Community College Foundation Scholarship: Applicants must be enrolled at least halftime in an Associate's degree or technical certificate program. Applicants must have already completed at least six credit hours at NSCC in college-level courses with a minimum 2.0 G.P.A (inclusive of remedial & developmental classes). Applicants must complete the FAFSA and must have an EFC beyond Federal Pell Grant range. Applicants must also have a need for financial aid assistance as measured by the Financial Aid Office. Recipients will receive an award of $800 ($400 per semester). The priority date to make application for the scholarship is March 1 preceding each award year. The NSCC Foundation provides funding for this scholarship. For more information, visit the NSCC Foundation Web site at www.nashvillestatefoundation.org. Guidelines & Application

Nashville State Community College Foundation Culinary Arts Scholarship: Applicants must be enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program at NSCC and attending a minimum of six credit hours during the semester the award is received. Applicants must have completed at least twenty-four credit hours of college coursework with a 2.5 G.P.A. of which at least eleven credit hours must have been completed within the Culinary Arts Program at the college. Applicants must have completed ten or more hours in community service as related to culinary science through a charitable or professional non-profit organization. The scholarship amount is $500.00 for a one semester award. The priority date to make application for the scholarship is March 1 preceding each award year. Information coming soon.

Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program (TELS): For information regarding TELS, visit the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation Web site at www.state.tn.us/tsac.

Air Force ROTC (Crosstown Agreement).

NSCC has a cross town agreement with Air Force ROTC.

Students may participate in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) on the campus of Tennessee State University. AFROTC provides pre-commissioning training to college students (male and female) who desire to serve as officers in the U.S. Air Force. The majority of students will earn scholarships that may cover all, or a significant portion of tuition costs. In addition, cadets earn a monthly stipend of up to $400 and up to $600 per academic year to pay for textbooks.

Cadets are required to attend AFROTC classes, in uniform, one day per week. One summer, typically between the sophomore and junior year, cadets must attend a four-week military training session.

Upon graduation, cadets will earn USAF commissions, as Second Lieutenants, and must serve a minimum of four years on active duty.

You may find detailed eligibility requirements and full information at the www.AFROTC.com website or telephone the Det 790 Unit Admissions Officer at 615-963-5931. Also visit the Det 790 website at www.tnstate.edu/rotc.

Enrollment in one of these programs is entirely voluntary, and non-scholarship students incur no obligation for active military service during the freshman and sophomore years."

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