Tennessee Teaching Scholars
Award Type: Loan
Applicant must be a Tennessee resident and United States citizen who is a college junior, senior, and post-baccalaureate student admitted to a teacher education program at an eligible Tennessee post-secondary institution. Undergraduate applicants must be enrolled full-time; graduate students at least half-time. Applicant may not be a licensed teacher or have received the scholarship while employed in a teaching position.
Award Amount
Maximum: $4,500
Minimum: $2,250
Average: $4,500
Number of Awards
Maximum: 200
Minimum: 180
Average: 180
Applicants: 200
Deadlines & Renewal
April 15
Recipient must maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA for renewal.
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum GPA 2.00
education, teacher licensure
More Details
- Recipient will incur a teaching obligation one year for each year award is received; must be repaid if obligation is not met.
Sponsoring Organization
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
404 James Robertson Parkway Parkway Towers, Suite 1510
Nashville, TN 37243-0820
615.741.1346
615.741.6101
TSAC.Aidinfo@tn.gov
Website
Contact Information
Naomi B. Derryberry
Director of Grant and Scholarship ProgramsSuite 1510 Parkway Towers
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 741-1346
(315) 735-1608
Naomi. Derryberry@state.tn.us