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Dependent Children Scholarship

Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/1/2026
Closes: 9/1/2027

The Dependent Children Scholarship is available to Tennessee residents who are dependent children of a Tennessee law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical service technician who was killed or totally and permanently disabled while performing official duties. Students who attend an eligible Tennessee college or university are eligible to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
Requirements
  • Resident of Tennessee
  • Undergraduate student
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree fulltime
  • Attending school in Tennessee
  • Dependent child of a Tennessee law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical service technician who was killed or totally and permanently disabled while performing official duties
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: TN

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