Scholarships & Grants

Apply for All Scholarships

The Chattanooga State scholarship application typically opens each November 1 for the following academic year with a priority deadline of March 1. Students who complete the application by the priority date will receive consideration for awards before late applicants. All scholarships are contingent on applicant eligibility and fund availability.

  • Applicants are reviewed by a scholarship committee to determine scholarship awards.
  • Remember to include at least two references. More than two will give you a better chance of being awarded.
  • Contact your references to ensure they complete a recommendation.
  • Drafted, incomplete applications are not considered.
  • Scholarship funds are included in all federal and state laws that limit the amount of financial aid students can receive.

(Note: Students must re-apply each academic year. Students meeting the eligibility to retain a scholarship may receive it up to a maximum of four (full-time) semesters. Scholarship renewal is not guaranteed.)

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Scholarships


Academic Scholarship

The Academic Scholarship

The Academic Scholarship is based on academic achievement and campus service requirements.​

External Scholarships

External Scholarships

This link will take you to third-party, external scholarships not associated with Chattanooga State Community College, including transfer scholarships to Tennessee universities and scholarship search databases. Please use caution when applying to and providing information for third-party scholarships.

Tennessee resident (any exceptions will be reviewed on an individualized basis in accordance with Chattanooga State and/or Tennessee Board of Regent policies)
Minimum 2.0 high school or college (semester and cumulative) GPA or a minimum score of 450 on the GED.

A student must also meet at least one of the following criteria:

Rural service area
Economic Disadvantage—persons experiencing economic hardship who might be a part of the AHEAD program; Families First; WIA; Disability Support Services or referred through other support services on campus.
Experiencing extenuating circumstances which would prevent attending college without an Empowerment Grant
First generation college student (neither parent possesses a bachelor’s degree). The award amount is based on several factors, included but not limited to, the number of applications received and available funds.​

Foundation Scholarships

All students are encouraged to apply for Foundation scholarships, regardless of financial situation, program of study, or GPA. The Foundation Scholarships are provided by the Chattanooga State Foundation and private donors. The Foundation, a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, was chartered in 1977 by citizens interested in the educational well-being of Chattanooga State’s students. Requirements and award amounts vary. Scholarships may be renewed depending upon scholarship criteria. Failure to meet individual qualifications of awarded scholarships during any semester will result in forfeiture of the scholarship for the following semester. Recipients must enroll for a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours each semester unless program is approved for less hours or specific scholarship criteria states otherwise.

HOPE Scholarship

HOPE Scholarship

The HOPE Scholarship is established and funded from the net proceeds of the state lottery and awarded to entering freshmen who are enrolled at an eligible postsecondary institution

TN Promise Scholarship

TN Promise Scholarship

Tennessee Promise is both a last-dollar scholarship and a mentoring program focused on increasing the number of students that attend college in our state.

Being a last-dollar scholarship means that TN Promise will cover mandatory tuition and fees not covered by the Pell Grant, the HOPE scholarship, TSAA, SEOG, or other funds. TN Promise only pays mandatory tuition and fees, not always pay a student's entire balance.

TN Promise participants must...

  • complete 8 hours of community service prior to each term enrolled
  • maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress standards
  • maintain 12 credit hours per semester (Except for the summer semester, and for program-specific exceptions.)

Grants

Empowerment Grant
Federal Pell Grant
TN Reconnect
Tennessee Student Assistance Award

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