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Ned McWherter Scholars Program

Tennessee Higher Education Commission
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2026
Closes: 3/1/2026

The Ned McWherter Scholars Program is available to high-achieving Tennessee high school seniors planning to attend eligible Tennessee colleges or universities. Students seeking a postsecondary education are eligible to apply.

Win up to
$6,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: Yes
  • Website
Requirements
  • Minimum 3.75 GPA
  • Minimum SAT composite score of 1430 or minimum ACT composite score of 32
  • Resident of Tennessee
  • High school senior
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree
  • Planning to attend school in Tennessee
  • U.S. citizen, FAFSAeligible non-citizen, or permanent resident
  • Participation in extracurricular activities or leadership

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: TN
    Minimum GPA
    3.75
    Minimum SAT
    1430
    Citizenship Status
    FAFSA-Eligible Non-Citizen, U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
    Activities
    Extracurricular Activities, Leadership

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