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 East Tennessee Foundation has 75+ scholarships that are offered to counties in East Tennessee (some of which are Greene County/Greeneville City Schools specific). You can complete one common application to apply to all of these scholarships. You can see detailed scholarship qualifications on the East Tennessee Foundation website. The application deadline for all of these scholarships is March 15, 2026.
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 $125,000, and must work while enrolled in college. More information can be found on the Scholarship Documents page below and on their website (https://haganscholarships.org/). Applications must be completed by March 15, 2026.
The Kiwanis Club of Greeneville is offering the Haskell Wells and Ken Earl Memorial Scholarship to seniors who will pursuing a program of higher education after high school and are residents of Greene County. Multiple scholarships will be awarded, and selected applicants will be called for a brief interview. Applications can be found on the Scholarship Documents page below and printed in the Counseling Office. Applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by March 27, 2026.
The Greeneville Education Association is offering the Hal Henard Scholarship, which is open to GHS students planning to study education or medicine. One $1,000 scholarship and one $500 scholarship will be awarded. 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 March 27, 2026.
The 2026 Jessica Colter Scholarship is a one-time $2,000 scholarship open to a Greeneville/Greene County high school senior planning to major in healthcare. The award may defray the cost of any accredited, post-secondary educational institution during the 2026-2027 academic years. Applications can be found on the Scholarship Documents page below and printed in the Counseling Office. Applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by March 31, 2026.
The C. B. Brown Scholarship Program is a full tuition scholarship ($16,995) open to high school seniors. This scholarship is specifically open to those who wish to enter the Cosmetology field and study at the Tennessee School of Beauty. Applicants cannot be currently enrolled or have been previously enrolled in Cosmetology courses. Applications can be found on the Scholarship Documents page below and printed in the Counseling Office. The deadline for this application is March 31, 2026.
The Terry Law Firm will award a Safe Driver Scholarship which is a one scholarship worth $5,000. Applicants will need to submit a short video or a graphic answering the prompt: "How can we educate our community about the dangers of distracted driving?". More details are available and applications can be found on their website: https://www.terry-lawfirm.com/scholarship/. Applications along with supporting materials must be submitted no later than April 1, 2026.
Greeneville Lodge #692 is sponsoring the Loyal Order of Moose Scholarship which awards one $1,000 scholarship to a senior at each of the five area high schools. Scholarships are awarded based on ACT score, GPA, civic and extracurricular activities. Applications can be found on the Scholarship Documents page below and printed in the Counseling Office. Applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by April 03, 2026.
The Women of the Moose Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship for seniors. It is awarded based on financial need, GPA, ACT, civic and extra-curricular activities. Applications can be found on the Scholarship Documents page below and printed in the Counseling Office. Applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by April 03, 2026.
The Greene County Democratic Women's Club awards the $500 Leora Bullen Scholarship to a qualifying Greeneville/Greene County senior. Applicants must be a Democrat and/or have Democratic family ties and submit a brief essay explaining your understanding of the principles and beliefs of the Democratic Party and why you support the party. 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 08, 2026.
The Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women awards the Anna Belle Clement O'Brien Scholarship to a qualifying female high school senior. Other requirements include having a 3.0+ GPA and ACT composite of 24 or higher. There is an essay portion of this application which has to be about the following topic: "The Importance of Protecting Women's Rights & Voting in America". 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 08, 2026.
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 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 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.
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.