Scholarships
Any new scholarships may be posted:
Here on the Scholarship page of the website
printed in the Counseling Office, and
in the GHS Counseling Office Newsletter.
Scholarships on this page are sorted based on deadline dates with the closest deadline date listed first. These are primarily local scholarships, and you can find additional opportunities at the links below:
The Caroline Russell Memorial Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded based on academic achievement, future goals in the field of education, community service, and financial need. Students applying must have a 3.2 GPA or higher, be planning to study education, and be attending Tusculum University, ETSU, or UT-Knox. Applications can be found below on the Scholarship Documents page and printed in the Counseling Office. Applications along with supporting materials must be submitted no later than April 10, 2026.
The George M. Walker-Anne Hensley Walker Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to a GHS senior who is a participating member of a Varsity athletic team, displays consistent character, positive attitude and friendliness, has a financial need in attaining a higher education and has at least a 3.0 GPA. Applications can be found on the Scholarship Documents page and printed in the Counseling Office. Applications along with supporting materials must be submitted no later than April 10, 2026.
The GSIA (Greeneville Schools in Action) Scholarships are one-time $1,000 monetary awards. Students must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, have a membership (parent/guardian/student) to the GSIA or $10 application fee, and not have already received a full scholarship. Applications can be found below on the Scholarship Documents page and printed in the Counseling Office. Applications and supporting materials must be submitted by April 13, 2026.
The Greeneville Optimist Club will be awarding the Donaldean/Medra Renner Scholarship to two graduating seniors in Greeneville or Greene County. Applications can be found below on the Scholarship Documents page and printed in the Counseling Office. Applications along with supporting materials must be mailed in no later than April 15, 2026.
The Randy Rumbley Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship sponsored by SumiRiko Tennessee. Applicants should be planning to study and work in Manufacturing or STEM. This award is evaluated solely on merit and is not based on financial need. Applications can be found below on the Scholarship Documents page and printed in the Counseling Office. Applications along with supporting materials must be mailed in and received no later than April 23, 2026.
The Terry Bellamy Soccer Scholarship, which is a $750 award, will be awarded through the YMCA to a graduating senior (male or female) who had participated on the high school soccer team for a minimum of two seasons, including their senior year. Other requirements include a 2.5 GPA or higher and must live in Greene County. Applications can be found below on the Scholarship Documents page and printed in the Counseling Office. Applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by April 27, 2026.
The Jeff Woods Memorial Scholarship is a $500 scholarship offered to provide students with assistance to post-secondary educational assistance in skilled trades such as construction, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical contacting. Applications can be found below on the Scholarship Documents page and printed in the Counseling Office. Applications and supporting materials must be submitted by April 30, 2026.
The GE Aerospace-Reagan Workforce Readiness Scholarship supports students pursuing industry-aligned education pathways that lead to high-demand careers in aerospace, technology, and advanced manufacturing. Eligible career paths include:
Advanced manufacturing and machining
Aviation maintenance technology
Welding and fabrication
Electrical and industrial technology
Computer-aided design (CAD)
Quality control and inspection
Supply chain and logistics
Other technical fields aligned with aerospace and advanced manufacturing
Detailed qualifications can be found on their website: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/workforce-readiness-scholarship along with the application. Applications and supporting materials must be submitted by May 1, 2026.
The Kids’ Chance of Tennessee Scholarship Program awards scholarships to dependent children of a parent or guardian who has been seriously, catastrophically or fatally injured as a result of a work-related accident that meets the criteria of the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Act and that has resulted in a substantial financial need. This scholarship can be used for colleges, universities, trade or vocational schools. Detailed qualifications can be found on their website: https://kidschancetn.org/scholarships/ along with the application. Applications and supporting materials must be submitted by May 30, 2026.
The Carmen Cox Business Scholarship is a scholarship open to seniors who plan on pursuing a degree in business or business-related field. This scholarship is awarded solely on merit and is not based on financial need. Applications must be submitted online at this link (no paper applications). The deadline for this scholarship is June 1, 2026.
Below are some common scholarship websites that can be utilized:
Please be cautious when applying for these scholarships as they will be collecting personal information.
Scholarships.com, Scholarship Finder, Fastweb
Ongoing Scholarship Opportunities
ScholarWeb is TN Tech's scholarship database & scholarship application system. The scholarship application is required to be considered for Tech Scholarships. Students may apply for Tennessee Tech University Scholarships after being admitted. To do so, students MUST log in to their Eagle Online account and then click on the "Student" tab and locate the scholarship option.
The Academic Performance Scholarship Program is ETSU's largest merit-based scholarship program for new freshmen students from Tennessee and border counties eligible for in-state tuition.