Scholarships by Program

Tennessee Dental Hygiene Association Tuition Benefit
Scholarship Criteria:

• Obtaining or renewing a TN dental hygiene license
• In-state tuition for Out-of-state students

Apply to: Rita Bills (ritabills@bellsouth.net or 931-302-5255), liaison to the Tennessee Dental Hygiene
Association (TDHA)
Amount: In-state tuition for Out-of-state students with Tennessee dental hygiene licenses

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To be eligible for these scholarships, for Art and Design majors, apply directly to the Department of Art and Design unless otherwise noted. The annual deadline for these awards is March 15th unless noted.

Marcia Davis Research Award Endowment
Scholarship Criteria:

• Graduate student in the Department of Biological Sciences with a research project that contributes to greater scientific knowledge of the plants and animals of Tennessee
• Demonstrate promise in scientific research and for achievement following graduation

Apply to: Program Coordinator – Biology, M.S.

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William Harvey Fraley and Nina M. Fraley Memorial Award Endowment
Scholarship Criteria:

•  Demonstrated promise in scientific research in the Department of Biological Sciences
• Research must provide increased scientific knowledge in molecular, cellular, or organismal biology

Apply to: Program Coordinator – Biology, M.S.

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Denise I. Pav Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:

• Graduate Student in 2nd or 3rd year of graduate research
• M.S. Biology program
• Minimum GPA of 3.4
• Demonstrated academic excellence
• U.S. Citizen, Canadian citizen, or landed immigrant

Apply to: Program Coordinator – Biology, M.S.

James H. Widener Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship Criteria:

• Demonstrates interest in risk management/insurance after graduation
• Tennessee resident
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 
• Preference given to a member or dependent of the Johnson City Lions Club or Lions Club in Tennessee

Applications Available: College of Business and Technology
Application Deadline: March 1st

Todd W. McKeehan Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:

• Full-time Student
• Criminal Justice Major
• Demonstrated exceptional promise for contributing to the field of criminal justice.

Apply to: Chair, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, 201-I Rogers-Stout Hall
Application Deadline: March 1st

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Steven E. Buttolph Criminal Justice Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:

• Criminal Justice Major
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Preference given to police officers continuing their education

Apply to: Chair, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, 201-I Rogers Stout Hall
Application Deadline: March 1st

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Thomas E. & Thelma Sell Mitchell Criminal Justice and Criminology Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:

• Tennessee resident
• Intent to pursue career in juvenile justice
• Maintain Minimum GPA of 3.0

Apply to: Chair, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, 201-I Rogers Stout Hall
Application Deadline: March 1st

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Judge Shirley B. Underwood and Dr. Charles T. Underwood Memorial Criminal Justice Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:

• Graduate student pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice
• Demonstrates professional career interest in and commitment ot the administration of juvenile
  justice
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 for Criminal Justice coursework

Apply to: Chair, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, 201-I Rogers Stout Hall
Application Deadline: March 1

Mabel Clair Ligon Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship Criteria:

• Documented financial need
• Graduate Student – Counseling (School Counseling Concentration)
• 3.5 Graduate GPA
• Must be a full-time student
• Priority: Female Student, if all applicants are equal
• Demonstrate potential for success as a teacher or counselor

Apply to: Dean’s Office, College of Education, 321 Warf-Pickel Hall
Application Deadline: March 1st

Mary Bomar Herrin Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:

• Preference given to local residents with documented financial need
• Scholarship amount in approximately $1000.00

Apply to: Chair, Department of English, 103 Burleson Hall
Application Deadline: March 25th

Dr. L. Scott Honaker, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:

• Candidate must be nominated by a committee made up of a member from each College of
  Education department
• Must be a graduate student
• Emphasis will be given to the students’ academic record; undergraduate GPA is reviewed but is
  of lesser importance
• Promise of future contribution to teacher profession

Apply to: Dean’s Office, College of Education, 321 Warf-Pickel Hall
Application Deadline: March 1st

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Joan Brandon Hull Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship Criteria:

•  Preference given to students from Greene County
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8
• Documented financial need
• $1,000.00 per student if funds are available, otherwise the College of Education will determine
  awards as appropriate

Apply to: Dean’s Office, College of Education, 321 Warf-Pickel Hall
Application Deadline: March 1st

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Karen & Russ West Teaching Leadership Endowment
Scholarship Criteria:

• Currently employed as an elementary, middle school or secondary classroom teacher
• Currently be, or be approved to enroll in CCOE and the ETSU ETSU Graduate School for the
  purpose of obtaining a master’s degree
• Demonstrate creativity and innovation for effective classroom teaching

Apply to: Dean’s Office, College of Education, 321 Warf-Pickel Hall
Application Deadline: March 1st

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Knox County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:

• Graduate Student in a Tennessee teacher certification program
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Demonstrated financial need (Students at other universities are also eligible to apply for this extended scholarship)

Application Deadline: October 12th

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Lloyd T. and Winifred O. Roberts Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:

• 2.5 undergraduate GPA
• Financial need considered

Apply to: Dean’s Office, College of Education, 321 Warf-Pickel Hall
Application Deadline: March 1st

Gary B. Johnson Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:

• Urban and regional planning major
• Minimum GPA of 3.5

Apply to: Department of Political Science. For more information contact Dr. David Briley at (423) 439-6697 or Email
Application Deadline: March 1st

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Michael and Nina Marchioni Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:

• Must be enrolled as a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) student
• Demonstrate professional promise and commitment in the field of Public Administration
• Demonstrated financial need

Apply to: Department of Political Science. For more information contact Dr. David Briley at (423) 439-6697 or Email
Application Deadline: March 1st

Claudius G. and Katherine Earnest-Clemmer Endowment
Scholarship Criteria:

• Priority given to Tennessee Residents
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8
• Demonstrated financial need considered
• Show potential for a successful teaching career

Apply to: Dean’s Office, College of Education, 321 Warf-Pickel Hall
Application Deadline: March 1st

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Sara J. Goodin Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:

• Possess a baccalaureate degree with an Arts and Science major
• 3.2 undergraduate GPA
• Two of the four recommendations must be from faculty members of the College of Arts and
  Sciences
• Documented financial need

Apply to: Dean’s Office, College of Education, 321 Warf-Pickel Hall
Application Deadline: March 1st

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Tennessee Math and Science Teach Loan Forgiveness
Scholarship Criteria:

• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be a resident of Tennessee
• Be admitted to and attend an eligible postsecondary institution
• Agree to teach to math or science in a Tennessee public school system two (2) academic years
  for each year funded by this program

Apply to: Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation 
Application deadline: September 1st for the Spring and May 1st for the Fall

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Tennessee Teaching Scholars Program

Scholarship Criteria:

• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be a resident of Tennessee
• Have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA (or higher if required for the teacher education program at
  their school of choice)
• Not be a licensed teacher or receive the scholarship while employed in a teaching position

Apply To: Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
Application Deadline: April 15th for Spring and Fall

Norma Paisley Barker Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship Criteria:

• Accepted to M.S.N. program
• Member of a State Nurse’s Association
• Preference given to full-time students

Apply to: College of Nursing, Office of Student Services, 233 Nicks Hall
Application Deadline: May 1st

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Betsy H. Brogan Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship Criteria:

• Full-Time Graduate Nursing student
• Documented Financial Need
• Satisfactory GPA

Apply to: College of Nursing, Office of Student Services, 233 Nicks Hall
Application Deadline: May 1st

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Mayme Frazier Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship Criteria:

• Graduate Nursing student
• Highest GPA 
• Potential for Success
• Documented Financial Need

Apply to: College of Nursing, Office of Student Services, 233 Nicks Hall
Application Deadline: May 1st

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Dorothy K. Parker Nursing Scholarship Endowment
The purpose of the Dorothy K. Parker Nursing Scholarship Endowment is to provide scholarship assistance to deserving students enrolled in the College of Nursing at East Tennessee State University. The endowment was established by Mr. C. E. Parker and the Parker family in living memory of Dorothy K. Parker.

• Undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral Nursing student
• Have at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent “B” average for coursework
  at ETSU or for other college/university credit hours
• Demonstrate future promise and potential as a nursing professional

Apply to: College of Nursing, Office of Student Services, 233 Nicks Hall 

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Dr. Paul Dishner Scholarship
The Endowment was established by the estate of Dr. Paul F. Dishner form the proceeds of the sale of the Dishner Farm in Blount County, Tennessee. The purpose is to provide scholarship assistance to
deserving students enrolled in the College of Nursing at ETSU.

• Full time nursing student, in BSN, MSN or Doctoral Program
• Demonstrate Financial Need

Apply to: College of Nursing, Office of Student Services, 233 Nicks Hall

Dorothy K. Parker Nursing Scholarship Endowment

• Undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral Nursing student
• Have at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent “B” average for coursework
  at ETSU or for other college/university credit hours
• Demonstrate future promise and potential as a nursing professional

Apply to: College of Nursing, Office of Student Services, 233 Nicks Hall 

Deadline: May 1st.

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Dr. Paul Dishner Scholarship
The Endowment was established by the estate of Dr. Paul F. Dishner form the proceeds of the sale of the Dishner Farm in Blount County, Tennessee. The purpose is to provide scholarship assistance to
deserving students enrolled in the College of Nursing at ETSU.

• Full time nursing student, in BSN, MSN or Doctoral Program
• Demonstrate Financial Need

Apply to: College of Nursing, Office of Student Services, 233 Nicks Hall

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Graduate Nursing Loan-Forgiveness Program
Scholarship Criteria:

• Tennessee Resident
• United States citizen
• Have an unencumbered Tennessee nursing (Students at other universities are also eligible to apply for this extended scholarship)

Apply to: Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation 
Application Deadline: March 1st

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Mayme Frazier Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship Criteria:

• Graduate Nursing student
• Highest GPA 
• Potential for Success
• Documented Financial Need

Apply to: College of Nursing, Office of Student Services, 233 Nicks Hall
Application Deadline: May 1st

Dr. Paul E. and Nancy B. Stanton Jr. Family Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship Criteria:

• Scholarship recipient selected by committee

Apply to: Ute Breese, Department of Physical Therapy, VA – Building 2 Room 226
Application Deadline: April 15th

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William M. “Mac” Hensley Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship Criteria:

• Tennessee resident and U.S. Citizen
• Second-year physical therapy student (completed four semesters in physical therapy)
• Must reflect high moral character and Christian values
• Documented unmet financial need

Apply to: Ute Breese, Department of Physical Therapy, VA – Building 2 Room 226
Application Deadline: April 15th

Priester-Sloan Award
Scholarship Criteria:

• Preference will be given to students with financial need and/or military veterans
• Academic performance may be taken into consideration
• One $500 award per year is available

Apply to: Department Chair – Wallace Dixon, Jr., Ph.D., 420 Rogers-Stout Hall
Application Deadline: March 1st

Public Health Scholarship Information

 

Louise Skalco Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship Criteria:

• Preference given to students with disabilities, especially the hearing impaired
• Declared Media Service major in Instructional Technology or Special Education major
• Financial need considered
• Must be fill-time
• 2.8 undergraduate GPA
• Recipients selected by the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, Director of Media Services and the Office of Disability Services

Apply to: Dean’s Office, College of Education, 321 Warf-Pickel Hall
Application Deadline: March 1st

James and Jane Hales Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:

• Full-time Graduate Student
• Engineering Technology Major
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Documented Financial Need

Apply to: Chair, Department of Engineering Technology, Surveying and Digital Media, 201-A WilsonWallis
Hall
Application Deadline: March 1st

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Scott M. Niswonger Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship Criteria:

• Digital Media Majors
• Resident of Greene County, Tennessee
• Currently enrolled
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Apply to: Chair, Department of Engineering Technology, Surveying and Digital Media, 201-A WilsonWallis
Hall
Application Deadline: March 15th

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Public Performance Scholarships for Digital Media
Scholarship Criteria:

• New out-of-state students (currently enrolled students are not eligible)
• Graduate students in Digital Media
• Award is equivalent of out-of-state tuition (students still pay in-state tuition)
• Recipients participate in public performance or exhibitions

Apply to: Chair, Department of Engineering Technology, Surveying and Digital Media, 201-A WilsonWallis
Hall