2024 Memphis Scholarships

Memphis residents deal with the same financial burden of college education as the rest of the United States. The median household income for Memphis residents is $38,230.00, and 13.8% of households earn at least $100,000 annually. We compiled this scholarship database to help residents of Memphis, TN more easily afford a college education. The scholarship search tool lets you easily browse all types of scholarships by location, type and school.

25.5% of Memphis residents have a college degree or higher, while 29.7% have a high school degree but no more and 15.5% have less than a high school education. Furthermore, 29.3% have at least some college education, 15.4% have a bachelor’s degree but no higher, and 10.1% have a graduate degree. It’s clear that a significant percentage of Memphis residents aspire to higher education outcomes, but it’s likely that finances get in the way.

Currently, 13.3% of people living in Memphis, TN are between the ages of 10 to 19, and another 16.8% are in their twenties. This age demographic is poised to take advantage of the below scholarships in Memphis.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Memphis, TN residents?

There are 364 scholarships totaling $1,555,302.00 available to Memphis residents.

Are these scholarships available for Memphis high school students?

Yes, all high school students in Memphis can apply to these scholarships.

Are these scholarships available for current college students in Memphis?

Yes, all current college students and undergraduates in Memphis can apply to these scholarships. Other types of applicants include nursing students, teachers, working moms, etc.

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Rhodes Award
Sponsor:
Rhodes College
Selection is based upon merit.
Deadline:
January 15
$10,000.00
Ned McWherter Scholars
Sponsor:
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
Applicant must be a United States citizen who is a Tennessee resident entering as a freshman student at an eligible Tennessee post-secondary institution as a full-time student. Applicant must have a minimum composite ACT score of 29 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 1280) on a national test date with a minimum...
Deadline:
February 15
$6,000.00
Dean's Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Memphis
Applicant must have a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1130 (composite ACT score of 25) and minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Deadline:
February 1
$3,000.00
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Memphis
Applicant must be a transfer student who has earned a two-year degree from a community college and can present a copy of their Phi Theta Kappa membership card or certificate along with scholarship application.
Deadline:
June 1
$1,000.00
Transfer Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Memphis
Applicant must be a transfer student from another four-year institution within the first two years of their high school graduation. Minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1130 (composite ACT score of 25) and minimum 3.0 transfer college GPA required.
Deadline:
June 1
$3,000.00
Valedictorian Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Memphis
Applicant must be a resident of one of the following counties: Desoto, Marshall, Tate, or Tunica, MS, or Crittenden, AR. Applicant must be the valedictorian of their secondary school class and meet the admission requirements of the school.
Deadline:
February 1
$4,500.00
Community College Transfer Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Memphis
Applicant must be a transfer student who is graduating from a Tennessee community college with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.
Deadline:
March 1
$6,500.00
Robert Hardin Scholarship
Sponsor:
East Tennessee State University
Applicant must be a graduating senior with the highest GPA from a high school in Carter, Elizabethton, Hampton, or Unicoi County, Tenn.
Deadline:
April 1 (priority date)
$2,000.00
Roy T. Campbell Scholarship
Sponsor:
East Tennessee State University
Applicant must be a resident of Cocke County, Tenn. Financial need is considered and a minimum 2.5 overall GPA is required.
Deadline:
April 1 (priority date)
$1,000.00
William G. Stokely Scholarship
Sponsor:
East Tennessee State University
Applicant must be a resident of Cocke County, Tenn., demonstrate financial need, and have a strong academic record.
Deadline:
April 1 (priority date)
$1,000.00
Street Family Scholarship
Sponsor:
East Tennessee State University
Applicant must be a resident of one of the southwest Virginia counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Washington, or Wise. Financial need and academic ability are also considered.
Deadline:
April 1 (priority date)
$1,000.00
Alumni National Merit Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Applicant must be a National Merit finalist who selects U of Tennessee, Knoxville as first-choice school.
Deadline:
January 15
$2,000.00
Alumni Achievement Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 23. Financial need may be considered.
Deadline:
January 15
$1,500.00
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