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Middle College Scholarship

OverviewAward InformationEligibilityApplicationTermination CriteriaAdditional Information

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

  1. Students who do not receive the Middle College Scholarship in the Fall semester of the junior year are not eligible for the scholarship thereafter.
  2. Students cannot receive the Middle College Scholarship and the Dual Enrollment Grant at the same time.
  3. Students cannot regain the Middle College Scholarship once the award discontinues for any reason.