Admissions Scholarships
Admissions scholarships are based on merit (high school GPA and ACT score) and are awarded to incoming freshmen only.
Departmental scholarships are awarded by the department of your major, and are available to incoming and current students. For more information on departmental scholarships, contact the department of your major.
For more information on scholarships you may be eligible for, choose your admissions status:
- New Student
(graduating high school senior, dual-enrollment/dual-credit student, pre-freshman) - Transfer Student
New Student Scholarships
University Academic Service Scholarship
$5,000 per year 31-36 ACT AND 3.90-4.00 GPA
$4,000 per year 31-36 ACT AND 3.75-3.89 GPA
$4,000 per year 28-30 ACT AND 3.90-4.00 GPA
$3,000 per year 28-30 ACT AND 3.75-3.89 GPA
$2,500 per year 28-36 ACT AND 3.50-3.74 GPA
This scholarship is for graduates of a Tennessee high school and is renewable for three additional years if the student maintains 12 credit hours each semester with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and completes 75 hours of university service.
Vice Presidents’ Scholarship (Residential Scholarship)
$2,000 per year 26-27 ACT AND 4.00 GPA
This scholarship is for graduates of a Tennessee high school and is renewable for three additional years as long as the student maintains 12 credit hours each semester with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and completes 75 hours of university service. This scholarship is applied to a student’s residence hall fees and is only renewable if the student continues to live in a residence hall.
Admissions Academic Service Scholarship
$1,000 per year 26-27 ACT AND 3.50-3.99 GPA
This scholarship is for graduates of a Tennessee high school and is renewable for three additional years if the student maintains 12 credit hours each semester with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and completes 25 hours of university service.
Alumni Legacy Service Scholarship (In-State Alumni Parent)
$1,000 per year 24-25 ACT AND 3.50-4.00 GPA
This scholarship is awarded to a student whose parent, grand-parent, or step-parent graduated from TTU. It is renewable for three additional years if the student maintains 12 credit hours each semester with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and completes 25 hours of service.
Golden Eagle Excellence Scholarship
$2,500 per year
These competitive scholarships are awarded to Tennessee high school graduates to increase academic quality and diversity which enriches the educational experience and promotes quality education for our campus. These awards are made to underrepresented groups as defined in our Scholarship Recruitment Plan. For additional information on these scholarships, contact the Scholarship Office at scholarships@tntech.edu.
Leadership Scholarship
$1,000 one year only
This scholarship will be awarded to a limited number of entering freshmen who have demonstrated outstanding leadership potential.
Departmental Scholarships
Departments award scholarships to students who have demonstrated
leadership in the classroom and in their major. These awards
are for various amounts and are based on different criteria.
For more information on departmental scholarships, do a search
using ScholarWeb
or contact the department of your major.
Transfer Student Scholarships
Community College Transfer Scholarship
$2,500 per year 3.5 community college GPA after sophomore year or 60+ hours
This scholarship is awarded to students who are recipients of the Tennessee Board of Regents Academic Service or Presidential Scholarship at their Tennessee community college. It is renewable if the student maintains 12 credit hours each semester with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and completes 75 hours of service.
Transfer Honors Scholarship
$2,500 per year 3.5 community college GPA after sophomore year or 60+ hours
Tennessee Tech offers 2 $2,500 scholarships to students from each of the following community colleges:
Chattanooga State Technical Community College, Cleveland State Community College, Columbia State Community College, Jackson State Community College, Motlow State Community College, Nashville State Community College, Northeast State Technical Community College, Pellissippi State Technical Community College, Roane State Community College, Volunteer State Community College, and Walters State Community College. The President of each community college will nominate 2 students for the scholarship. This scholarship is renewable if the student maintains 12 credit hours each semester with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and completes 75 hours of service.
All Tennessee Academic Team Scholarship
$4,000 per year
The 2 Phi Theta Kappa winners chosen by their Tennessee Board of Regents Community College to be their designated selection for the All Tennessee Academic Team will receive a $4,000 scholarship from Tennessee Tech University. This scholarship is renewable if the student maintains 12 credit hours with a 3.0 cumulative GPA each semester and completes 75 hours of service.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$3,000 per year
Tennessee Tech offers 2 $3,000 scholarships to the two community college transfer students who have the highest academic credentials and maintain full membership to Phi Theta Kappa. A letter of recommendation from their Phi Theta Kappa advisor is recommended for scholarship consideration. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and an A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. degree or 60 or more credit hours. The scholarship is renewable if the student maintains 12 credit hours with a 3.0 cumulative GPA each semester and completes 75 hours of service.
Leadership Scholarship
$1,000 one year only
This scholarship will be awarded to a limited number of transfer students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership potential.
Departmental Scholarships
Departments award scholarships to students who have demonstrated leadership in the classroom and in their major. These awards are for various amounts and are based on different criteria. For more information on departmental scholarships, do a search using ScholarWeb or contact the department of your major.
