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Middle College Scholarship
Overview
The Middle College Scholarship is awarded to high school juniors and seniors enrolled full-time at an eligible postsecondary institution for the purpose of earning an associate degree by the time of high school graduation.
Award Information
$2,000 per semester ($4,000 per year)
Eligibility
Complete and submit the Middle College Scholarship application by November 1
- Be a Tennessee resident as classified by the Tennessee Board of Regents
- Obtain a minimum 3.0 high school GPA at the end of the high school Sophomore year
- Beginning with the Junior year of high school, enroll full-time in each semester at any of the following institutions:
- Chattanooga State Community College
- Cleveland State Community College
- Columbia State Community College
- Dyersburg State Community College
- Jackson State Community College
- Motlow State Community College
- Nashville State Community College
- Northeast State Community College
- Pellissippi State Community College
- Roane State Community College
- Southwest TN Community College
- Volunteer State Community College
- Walters State Community College
To remain eligible:
- Reapply each year by submitting the online Middle College Scholarship application by the deadline dates
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 semester college GPA
- Maintain full-time enrollment in each semester
Application
The application is found within the TSAC Student Portal. Applicants must complete and submit the Middle College Scholarship application by November 1.
Termination Criteria
- Student is no longer enrolled in Middle College
- Student fails to maintain a minimum 3.0 semester college GPA
- Student fails to maintain full-time enrollment
- Student has earned an Associate degree
- Student has graduated from high school
- Two years have passed from the date of enrollment as a middle college student
Additional Information
Transitioning from the Middle College Scholarship to the HOPE Scholarship
- Meet the academic HOPE Scholarship requirements
- Meet the HOPE Scholarship GPA requirements
- Enroll within 16 months in an eligible four-year institution after graduating from the Middle College
- Submit the FAFSA application by the HOPE Scholarship deadline dates
- Time enrolled as a middle college student will not count towards the HOPE Scholarship terminating events
Important Notes
- Students who do not receive the Middle College Scholarship in the Fall semester of the junior year are not eligible for the scholarship thereafter.
- Students cannot receive the Middle College Scholarship and the Dual Enrollment Grant at the same time.
- Students cannot regain the Middle College Scholarship once the award discontinues for any reason.
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