Tennessee HOPE Scholarship

College & Education · Tennessee · Free

Merit-based scholarship for Tennessee high school graduates meeting a 3.0 GPA or 21+ ACT score requirement. Covers tuition at Tennessee public colleges and universities and provides a partial award at eligible private institutions. Students must complete the FAFSA each year and maintain satisfactory academic progress to renew the award. Apply through TSAC; the award is renewable for up to five years of full-time undergraduate study.

Contact & Details

Address: Apply through FAFSA and TSAC

Phone: 615-741-1346

Hours: Online 24/7

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