Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
The TEA provides scholarships to Tennessee residents pursuing education degrees, with preference for TEA members or their dependents, supporting those dedicated to teaching in Tennessee.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Tennessee resident
- High school senior or current college student
- Plan to pursue a career in education
- TEA member or dependent of TEA member
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay
- Transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Proof of TEA membership (if applicable)
Timeline
Applications open in January. Deadline March 1. Winners notified in April.
Tips
If applicable, verify TEA membership. Clearly articulate your commitment to a career in education in Tennessee. Highlight any experience working with youth or in educational settings.