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Roan Scholars Program

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 8/15/2024
Closes: 10/15/2024

The Roan Scholars Program is open to graduating seniors who may either be graduating from any high school in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Virginia or be nominated by designated high schools and homeschooled students in selected counties of western North Carolina, northeastern Tennessee, or southwestern Virginia. Those not nominated by their high school may still submit an application. Students who are interested in attending East Tennessee State University are welcome to apply. Applicants will be reviewed for their academic success, participation and leadership in school and community activities, and ability to overcome obstacles to be successful.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Minimum SAT composite score of 1060 or minimum ACT composite score of 21
  • Graduating senior from any high school in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Caroline, Tennessee, or Virginia **or**
  • Nominated by a high school in North Carolina (Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, or Yancey counties), Tennessee (Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Jefferson, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union, or Washington counties), or Virginia (Grayson, Lee, Scott, or Washington counties)
  • Seeking bachelor's degree at East Tennessee State University
  • U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
  • Participate in extracurricular activities and community service
  • Determination to overcome obstacles and succeed
  • Exhibit outstanding character and leadership skills

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: NC, TN, VA, GA, KY, SC
    • County: Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, Yancey, Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Jefferson, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union, Washington, Grayson, Lee, Scott
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Minimum SAT
    1060
    Citizenship Status
    FAFSA-Eligible Non-Citizen, U.S. Citizen
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership

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