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 ETSU Roan Scholar Leadership Program is seeking students that demonstrate great character, intellectual curiosity, and leadership. These merit-based scholarships include full tuition & fees, allowance for room & board, book stipend, as well as other benefits. GHS is allowed to nominate one student for consideration for this prestigious program. If you are considering attending ETSU next fall and are interested in becoming a GHS Roan Scholar nominee, you must submit a resume and transcript request to the Counseling Office no later than 3 PM on September 16, 2025. If applying on your own (without nomination), the application deadline is October 15th.
The United States Senate Youth Program recognizes outstanding student leaders and rewards two students from each state with a week-long stay in Washington D.C. and a $10,000 scholarship. This opportunity is open to juniors and seniors who hold a high-level leadership position in a qualifying organization (see One-Pager in Scholarship Documents). The application for this program is online and must be completed (essays and all documents included) by September 22, 2025.
The John M. Belk Scholarship is a highly competitive scholarship offers comprehensive funding (tuition, fees, housing, and food) to selected students. If you are planning to attend Davidson College in North Carolina and would like to be considered for a GHS nomination, please contact your high school counselor by October 17, 2025.
The Jefferson Scholars Foundation at the University of Virginia is looking for a student who excels in leadership, scholarship, and citizenship. This program offers to pay for 4 years of education at UVA. GHS is only allowed to nominate one student, so if you are interested in attending the University of Virginia and wish to be considered for the GHS nomination, please contact your school counselor before October 31, 2025.
The Voice of Democracy is an audio essay competition sponsored by the VFW. This competition provides students an opportunity to compete for scholarships up to $35,000 (grand prize amount) and is open to students grades 9-12. Essays, audio files, and entry forms must be submitted by October 31, 2025. Entry forms can be found on their website, on the Scholarship Documents page below, and printed in the Counseling Office.
The Elks National Most Valuable Student Scholarship is open to current high school seniors planning to purse a four-year degree. Applicants are judged on academics, leadership, and financial need. There are 500 four-year scholarships awards ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 per year. The application is available on their website and will close on November 12, 2025.
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 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 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.
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.