Scholarships
Any new scholarships may be posted:
Here on the Scholarship page of the website
On our Twitter/X account @GHS _Scholarship
GHS TV Slideshows (in hallways, cafeteria, and offices)
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 Goah Scholars Program at Milligan University is looking for students who exhibit commitment to service and leadership, character, and high academic performance. This program offers to pay full tuition for 8 semesters at Milligan University. The application is on their website and must be completed by December 1, 2025.
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship designed to help high achieving students graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 per semester for up to eight consecutive semesters. GHS students are invited to apply. Other requirements include: 3.5+ GPA, Adjusted Gross Income of less than $100,000, and must work while enrolled in college. More information can be found on their brochure on the Scholarship Documents page below and on their website (https://haganscholarships.org/). Applications must be completed by December 1, 2025.
The Ron Brown Scholarship is looking for community-minded and intellectually gifted African American high school seniors to apply. This scholarship program awards 20 four-year $40,000 scholarship ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship. The application is only available on their website and will close on December 1, 2025.
The Tennessee Concrete Association is sponsoring the Concrete Essay Contest which is open to all high school students ages 16 - 18. Cash prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place essays. Entries must be submitted by December 5, 2025. Contest rules can be found on the Scholarship Documents page below for more information.
The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year merit scholarship that can be used at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2027 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply. The two main criteria for this scholarship are academic excellence and interest in public policy. More information and the application can be found on their website (coolidgescholars.org). Applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by December 16, 2025.
The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship is a scholarship of up to $40,000 towards an undergraduate degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or other computer science related field of study. This program also has an offer to complete a summer internship at Amazon. Applicants must have completed a high school or Dual Enrollment computer science course, have at least a 2.3 GPA, and have financial need. Applications can be found on their website (Future Engineer website) and must be submitted by January 15, 2026.
The 2026 Youth Builders of Greeneville Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to one student residing in the Greeneville High School district. Any high school senior (Class of 2026) is invited to compete for this one-time scholarship. The award may be used to help defray the costs at any accredited, post-secondary educational institution during the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications can be found on the Scholarship Documents page below and printed in the Counseling Office. The deadline for this scholarship is January 31, 2026.
The American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest provides students in grades 9-12 an opportunity to win college scholarship funds. This contest will consist of students presenting two timed oral speeches totally from memory. A completed application and school endorsement must be submitted no later than February 9, 2026. District winners can advance to the Division, State, and National contests. See the American Legion website and the application packet in the Scholarship Documents page below for more information.
The Stan and Thelma Plumlee Scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship offered by the Tennessee Manufactured Housing Association. To qualify you must be a senior planning to attend a Tennessee college, university, or trade school and must be associated with the manufactured or modular housing construction industry. Applications can be found on the Scholarship Documents page below and printed in the Counseling Office. Applications must be received (via mail) no later than March 5, 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.