SENIORS

ACT vs. SAT  

EVERY Junior will have the opportunity to take the ACT in the spring,

paid for by the state of Tennessee.

*The SAT has three different sections: critical reading, math, and writing. *The ACT has four sections: English, math, reading, and science.

You may take one or both exams. Both exams are widely accepted by colleges.

TN PROMISE

The Tennessee Promise is both a scholarship and mentoring program focused on increasing the number of students who attend college in our state. It provides students a last-dollar scholarship, meaning the scholarship will cover the cost of tuition and mandatory fees not covered by gift aid. Students may use the scholarship at any of the state’s 13 community colleges, 22 colleges of applied technology, or other eligible institution offering an associate degree program.

Applicants must complete the Tennessee Promise application by November 2, complete the FAFSA by April 1, attend a mandatory meeting, and complete 16 hours of community service each year to be eligible for the award. The TN Promise Application opens on April 1 each year.

Access the appliaction through the THEC Student Portal .

1. Select ”Create an Account” and submit the account registration on-line form. You will need to provide the following:

• Student’s First Name and Last Name (as it appears on the Social Security Card)
• Student’s Social Security Number 
• Student’s Date of Birth
• Student’s Personal Email Address (Not School Email)

2. Select ”Sign-in to account” on the THEC Student Portal page and complete the registration process:

• Sign in to your account using your new Username and Password and answer the challenge question.
• Accepted the “User Agreement” 
• Select the “Apply for Scholarships” button (Top left of page)
• Select the appropriate scholarship program to complete and submit the online application.
• TN Promise Scholarship 2027-2028
• Complete form and submit.

TN HOPE SCHOLARSHIP

Overview

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 within sixteen (16) months after graduating from an eligible high school in Tennessee.

Award Information

Four-Year Institutions and two-year institutions with on-campus housing:

Up to $2,250 per full-time enrollment semester as a freshman and sophomore; then up to $2,850 per full-time enrollment semester as a junior and senior 

Two-Year Institutions:

Up to $1,600 per full-time enrollment semester as a freshman and sophomore

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Only courses leading to a student’s eligible program of study (associate or baccalaureate degree program) can be awarded under the HOPE Scholarship program
• Award amounts are available for summer enrollment
• Determination of class status is made by the postsecondary institution

UT Southern Preview Day

UT Southern Preview Day is a great opportunity for prospective students and their families to learn more about the institution, receive a campus tour and interact with faculty to learn all that UT Southern has to offer. Attendees will learn about student organizations and major programs while hearing from staff, faculty and current students. Additionally,

The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. 

Over $203,500 in scholarships can be awarded each year and the overall national contest winner gets a $25,000 scholarship. Second place takes home $22,500, and third gets $20,000. Each department (state) winner who is certified into and participates in the national contest’s first round receives a $2,000 scholarship. Those who advance past the first round receive an additional $2,000 scholarship. The American Legion’s National Organization awards the scholarships, which can be used at any college or university in the United States.

High school students under age 20 are eligible. Competition begins at the post level and advances to a state competition. Legion department representatives certify one winner per state to the national contest, where department winners compete against each other in two speaking rounds. The contest caps off with a final round that decides the three top finishers.

Speaking subjects must be on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government. Speeches are eight to 10 minutes long; three- to five-minute speeches on an assigned topic also are part of the contest.

For more information:

American Legion Contest

Registration information