Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
77
Days
September 1 2025
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
Apply Now
What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Documentation of your parents
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
Apply Now
Tennessee Dependent Children Scholarship Program

Description

The Dependent Children Scholarship Program provides aid for students who are dependent children of a Tennessee law enforcement officer, firefighter, or an emergency medical service technician who has been killed or totally and permanently disabled while performing duties within the scope of such employment. The parent must be a Tennessee resident and have been on duty when the incident occurred. The award shall be for four years or the period required for the completion of the program of study, whichever is less. Students in a program that requires more than four years may apply for an extension for a...

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Tennessee
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Tennessee

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Documentation of your parents
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
For more info, please visit our site
Contact
Financial Aid
TSAC.AidInfo@tn.gov
Tel: 800-342-1663 Address 312 Rosa Parks Ave., 9th Floor
Nashville, TN 37243