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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 September 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 September 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