Freshman Scholarships
General
Academic Performance
- Howell C. Smith, Jr. and Sr. Freshman Scholarships, Non-renewable
- Presidential Scholarship
- Honors Program Scholarships
- The Kimbrough Memorial Scholarships
- Presidents Emerging Leaders Program
Dickson Renaissance Center
Disabled Student
Dual Enrollment
Employee/Member-Based
- NAACP College Chapter Scholarship
- Beach Oil Co. Scholarship
- Burchett Construction Co. Scholarship
- John A. Hancock Endowed Scholarship
- Odd Fellows Scholarship
- Thomas Lumber Company Employee Scholarship
- Trane Employees Scholarship
- Trane Family Members Scholarship
Female Student
High School Attended
Cheatham County High School
Clarksville/Montgomery County High Schools
Dickson County High School
Montgomery Central High School
Leadership
- Clarksville Noon Rotary Scholarship
- Honors Program Scholarships
- Presidents Emerging Leaders Program
- Luther Tippit Memorial Scholarships
Male Student
Study Abroad
Work Service Hours Required
- Howell C. Smith, Jr. and Sr. Freshman Scholarship - Renewable
- Presidential Scholarship
- APSU National Alumni Association Scholarships
- Odd Fellows Scholarship
- Luther Tippit Memorial Scholarships
- Jennifer Lynn Vick Memorial Scholarship
- Candlelight Ball Scholarship
General
Amount: $250 book scholarship, contingent upon funding
Renewable: Yes
Process: Apply through our online scholarship application and submit a letter of recommendation from any member of the AASAF along with the AASAF Application.
Contact: Dr. Marsha Lyle-Gonga | (931) 221-6224
With the rising text books and school supply costs, the African American Staff, Administrators and Faculty Association (AASAF) is dedicated to addressing this need by providing financial assistance to our future leaders who are studying and preparing for careers in various disciplines. Beginning Fall 2010, the AASAF Book and Supplies Scholarship Program will award scholarships to students, helping them gain the education they need to succeed while at Austin Peay State University. Each scholarship awarded will provide assistance for these students to purchases text books and school supplies at the APSU Bookstore. A minimum GPA of 2.5 and a recommendation letter from any AASAF member is required. Selection is made by the General Scholarship Committee. Please visit www.apsu.edu/aasaf for a listing of point of contacts.
Lafayette Briggs Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Renewable: Yes
Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply
Contact: University Advancement | (931) 221-7127
Established by the family of Lafayette Briggs, this endowed scholarship provides a $2,500 annual award to an incoming freshman and is renewable based on academic progress. For further information contact the University Advancement Office at (931) 221-7127.
Debra Lentz Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Renewable: Yes
Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply Contact: Student Financial Aid | (931) 221-7907
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lentz in memory of their daughter, Debra, this scholarship provides a $1,500 annual award. It is available to an incoming freshman and can be retained if a minimum 3.0 GPA is maintained. Selection is made by the General Scholarship Committee. For further information contact the Student Financial Aid Office, telephone (931) 221-7907.
Academic Performance
Howell C. Smith, Jr. and Sr. Freshman Scholarships, Non-renewable
Amount: $1000
Renewable: Non-renewable
Contact: Office of Admissions | (931) 221-7661
These competitive scholarships are available to high school seniors based on ACT composite score, cumulative grade-point average (GPA), and other criteria. These students must be entering college for the first time in the fall after graduating the previous spring. These are one-time awards of $1000 for one year. These scholarships may be awarded before or after any deadline on a first-come, first-served, declining funding basis. Meeting stated eligibility criteria does not guarantee receipt of a scholarship. Austin Peay State University reserves the right to cancel or change the amount, eligibility criteria and/or deadline of this scholarship, at anytime.
Amount: Range from $500 - $6,000
Renewable: Yes, up to 8 semesters
Contact: Office of Admissions | (931) 221-7661
These competitive scholarships are available to high school seniors based on ACT composite score, cumulative grade-point average (GPA), acceptance date, and other criteria. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be entering APSU for the first time in the fall after graduating the previous spring. Award amounts range from $500-$6,000 per year. To be considered for the Presidential Scholarship, applicants must be accepted to APSU before the priority deadline of November 15th for the following fall semester, and meet other eligibility criteria. These scholarships may be awarded before or after any deadline on a declining fund basis. Meeting stated eligibility criteria does not guarantee receipt of a scholarship. Austin Peay State University reserves the right to cancel or change the amount, eligibility criteria, and/or deadline of this scholarship, at anytime. In the first year of enrollment, students must achieve a 2.75 semester and a 2.75 cumulative GPA by the end of the second semester. Thereafter, students will be monitored each semester and must achieve a 2.75 semester and a 2.75 cumulative GPA.. Students must also complete a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester and a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year. Since state funds are used for these scholarships, recipients are required to work 5 hours per week during each semester of receiving the scholarship. A student who loses his/her scholarship for any of the above reasons may complete an appeal form requesting reinstatement after the lapse of at least one full semester. This reinstatement allowance can be exercised only one time and is dependent upon funding availability. For further information contact the Office of Admissions.
Amount: $1,000
Renewable: Yes
Process: Apply through the Honors Program application at http://www.apsu.edu/coal/HonorsApp.pdf
Contact: Coordinator, Honors Program | (931) 221-7119
Supplemental scholarships for freshmen enrolling each year in the Honors Program will be granted; $1,000 may be added to other scholarships, up to the University limit. Honors Scholars will be chosen on the basis of high school records, with attention given to both academic and non-academic accomplishments and recommendations. The applicant must have achieved a minimum ACT of 26 (SAT 1170) and a 3.0 GPA. The recipient must be enrolled in the Honors Program and maintain satisfactory standards in that program. The stipend will be subject to renewal each year the student remains in the Honors Program with acceptable performance, in the judgment of the Honors Council. For further information contact Coordinator of the Honors Program, APSU Box 4487, telephone (931) 221-7119.
The Kimbrough Memorial Scholarships
Amount: Up to $2,500
Renewable: Yes
Contact: Office of Admissions | (931) 221-7661
This scholarship fund was created in 1987 by Dr. Emory Kimbrough, Jr. in honor of his parents, Emory Calloway Kimbrough and Martha Beaumont Kimbrough. Scholarships are available to high school seniors and community college students in Tennessee and at Hopkinsville Community College. Recipients may receive up to $2,500 annually as a total scholarship package. Each high school recipient must meet the requirements for the Academic Honors Scholarship (3.0 GPA) except that a minimum ACT Composite Score of 26 (SAT 1170), is required. Community college recipients must receive an associate degree or have completed two years at the community college level and have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Applications for scholarships and admission should be submitted to the Office of Admissions by February 1 for high school seniors for early decision consideration. April 15 is the deadline for community college transfer students. A student who forfeits his/her scholarship for any of the above reasons may be eligible for consideration after the lapse of at least one full semester or summer term and the attainment of the minimum GPA required for the scholarship. This reinstatement allowance can be exercised only one time by the scholarship recipients and is conditional on funds being available. For further information contact the Office of Admissions, APSU Box 4548, telephone (931) 221-7661, or toll free at 1-800-844-APSU (2778).
Presidents Emerging Leaders Program
Eligibility: Entering freshmen with potential for leadership, min 3.5 GPA, minimum 24 ACT, participation in HS and community activities, three letters of reference, interview
Work: N/A
Renewable: Yes
Contact: Director, President’s Emerging Leaders Program, P. O. Box 4576, Clarksville, TN 37044
Phone: (932) 221-7566
Donor Info: http://www.apsu.edu/scholarships/donor/pel
Additional Forms: http://www.apsu.edu/pelp
The President's Emerging Leaders Program offers students the chance to explore leadership theory and further enhance their leadership abilities. The Emerging Leaders Program is designed to teach in an interdisciplinary environment the multiple perspectives of leadership theory, to educate students to use their leadership skills effectively, and to guide students toward the development of ethical principles of leadership. Students are required to complete a series of Leadership classes during their four years at Austin Peay State University, as well as participate in community service projects, guest speaker forums, and internship programs. Students interested in participating in this scholarship program must have a 3.5 GPA, an ACT score of 24, be an entering freshman, exhibit leadership qualities as denoted by participation in high school and community activities, provide a current resume, and have three (3) references (including one from an academic person and one from a person representing a community organization.) Students selected for the Emerging Leaders Program must maintain a cumulative 3.25 GPA in collegiate coursework and must maintain a record of leadership and involvement in campus and community activities. The APSU online scholarship application must be completed by February 1st and the application package (resume, three letters of recommendation) must be submitted by February 27th. Interviews will be held Saturday, March 28th. For more information and to mail references, please contact Dr. James Hallums, Director of PELP, (931) 221-7566, APSU Box 4576, Clarksville, TN 37044. Important Note: Application will NOT be processed without supporting documents.
Dickson Renaissance Center
Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Bibb Scholarship Endowment
Amount: $500 per semester
Eligibility: For Dickson County, Tennessee students, preference to Creekwood High students. Accounting or business majors, preference to accounting. A 3.0 GPA is required to receive and renew.
Work: N/A
Renewable: Yes
Contact: University Advancement, Roy Gregory
Phone: (931) 221-7127
Applicants should be enrolled in the APSU Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Concentration program at the Renaissance Center in Dickson, Tennessee, however other majors will be considered. Preference will be given to residents of White Bluff, TN., and then to residents of Dickson County, TN> Applicants must be a full-time APSU student (12 or more hours) with at least six hours taken at the Dickson Renaissance Center. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is preferred. The scholarship may be renewed if the student maintains a GPA of 2.5 or greater and meets all other APSU requirements for full-time students and completes the APSU online scholarship application.
Disabled Student
Cameron Ford Watts Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled and registered with Office of Disability Services
Work: N/A
Renewable: May reapply.
Contact: Office of Disability Services
Phone: (931) 221-6230 voice/(931) 221-6278 TTY
Established by the family of Cameron Ford Watts, who passed away in 1993, this endowed scholarship provides a $1,000 annual award to a student registered with the Office of Disability Services. Gifts from numerous family members and friends created this endowment which is the first scholarship at Austin Peay designated specifically for a student with a disability. For further information and/or a scholarship application, please contact the Office of Disability Services, (931) 221-6230 voice/(931) 221-6278 TTY, APSU Box 4578.
Dual Enrollment
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: For high school students who have completed their sophomore year in high school. Students must be admitted to APSU, have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0, and minimum Math and English ACT subscores of 19. Awards are primarily need-based.
Work: NA
Renewable: Reapply each semester
Contact: Center for Extended and Distance Education
Phone: (931) 221-7175
For high school students who have completed their sophomore year in high school. Students must be admitted to APSU, have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0, and minimum Math and English ACT subscores of 19. Awards are primarily need-based.
Employee/Member-Based
NAACP College Chapter Scholarship
Amount: $200 per semester for textbooks
Work: N/A
Renewable: Recipients may reapply
Contact: Kathleen Evans
Phone: (931) 221-1242
This scholarship is sponsored by the NAACP College Chapter and is open to all Austin Peay students with preference given to Association members. Awards are made on a one-time basis, but recipients may reapply. The award amount is $200 per semester for textbooks. The recipient should be able to document unmet financial aid need and be enrolled on a full-time basis. Application Deadlines: November 30th for spring semester and April 30th for fall semester.
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Child of Beach Oil Co. employee, min 3.0 GPA
Work: N/A
Renewable: Yes, 4 years
Contact: Student Financial Aid
Phone: (931) 221-7907
Additional Forms: http://www.apsu.edu/files/scholarships/corp_doc.pdf
This academic scholarship of up to $1,000 annually is awarded to a child of a Beach Oil Company employee. Selection will be made by the University. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required to retain the scholarship. With successful performance, the student may retain the scholarship for up to four years. If the employee is no longer employed by the company, the scholarship will be continued for the academic year. For further information contact the Student Financial Aid Office, APSU Box 4546, telephone (931) 221-7907.
Burchett Construction Co. Scholarship
Amount: Up to $2,000
Eligibility: Child of Burchett Construction Co. employee or retiree with at least 10 years of service
Work: N/A
Renewable: Yes, 5 years
Contact: Student Financial Aid
Phone: (931) 221-7907
Additional Forms: http://www.apsu.edu/files/scholarships/corp_doc.pdf
This academic scholarship of up to $2,000 annually is awarded to a child of a Burchett Construction Company current employee or retired employee with ten or more years service. The student may retain the scholarship for up to five years. For further information contact the Student Financial Aid Office, APSU Box 4598, telephone (931) 221-7907.
John A. Hancock Endowed Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Not eligible for need based financial aid, min HS GPA 2.8, min ACT 18, at least one parent work in public health (teaching/counseling)
Work: N/A
Renewable: Yes
Contact: Student Financial Aid
Phone: (931) 221-7907
Additional Forms: http://www.apsu.edu/files/scholarships/corp_doc.pdf
This scholarship established by Patricia McReynolds Hancock, is $1,000 annually and provided to a student not eligible for need based financial aid. The recipient must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.8 or above, an ACT Composite score of 18 or above, and be involved in extracurricular activities. At least one of the student’s parents should work in public health (first priority) or teaching/counseling. Retention is possible if a minimum 2.8 GPA is maintained after the end of freshman year and a minimum 2.9 annual GPA thereafter. For further information contact the General Scholarship Committee, c/o Office of Student Financial Aid, APSU Box 4546, telephone (931) 221-7907.
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Thie scholarship is open to any major who is a relative or descendant of an Odd Fellows lodge member.
Renewable: Must reapply
Contact: Office of Student Financial Aid & Veterans Affairs
Phone: (931) 221-7907
Additional Forms: http://www.apsu.edu/files/scholarships/corp_doc.pdf
This scholarship is provided by the Pythagoras Lodge No. 23 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. (Application Deadline: May 30th). This scholarship is open to any major who is a relative or descendant of an Odd Fellows lodge member.
Thomas Lumber Company Employee Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Child (biological or adopted) of Thomas Lumber Co. employee or retiree with at least 10 years of service, financial need,
Work: N/A
Renewable: Yes, 4 years
Contact: Student Financial Aid
Phone: (931) 221-7907
Additional Forms: http://www.apsu.edu/files/scholarships/corp_doc.pdf
This endowment, provided by Tim and Linda Thomas will fund an academic scholarship for a child (biological or adopted) of an employee or retiree of Thomas Lumber Company with at least 10 years of service. Financial need is a consideration, and a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for retention. Recipients may receive for up to four years. For further information contact the Student Financial Aid Office, APSU Box 4546, telephone (931) 221-7907.
Amount: $1,500
Eligibility: Active or retired Trane employees with at least 10 years of service, spouse or child may be awarded if none of the former qualify
Work: N/A
Renewable: Yes
Contact: Student Financial Aid
Phone: (931) 221-7907
Additional Forms: http://www.apsu.edu/files/scholarships/corp_doc.pdf
This scholarship will fund tuition costs for selected academic courses on a part-time basis up to $1,500 annually for active and retired Trane employees with ten years of service. Award may be made to a spouse or child but first priority will be given to active employees and then to retired employees. A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for retention in this program. Selection will be by the University Scholarship Committee. Salaried employees must check with the Trane Education Aide Program before applying. For further information contact the Student Financial Aid Office, APSU Box 4546, telephone (931) 221-7907.
Trane Family Members Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Eligibility: Order of priority, child of active emp-child of retired emp-active emp-retired emp w/10 years service-spouse of active or ret emp; new freshman- min 3.0 HS GPA, min ACT 20
Work: N/A
Renewable: Yes
Contact: Student Financial Aid
Phone: (931) 221-7907
Additional Forms: http://www.apsu.edu/files/scholarships/corp_doc.pdf
This scholarship will provide one $1,500 academic scholarship annually. Selection by the University Scholarship Committee will be based on academic potential. Priority order will be given to children of active Trane employees, to children of retired employees, active employees, then retired employees with at least ten years of service. For a new freshman, a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 and a minimum ACT Composite score of 20 is required. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for retention while enrolled in at least 12 hours. If no qualified applicant is identified, award may be made to a spouse of an active or retired employee. May be awarded to recipient until successful undergraduate graduation, but not longer than five years. For further information contact the Student Financial Aid Office, APSU Box 4546, telephone (931) 221-7907.
Female Student
Catherine Evans Harvill/APSU Womens Club Scholarship
Amount: $700 per semester
Eligibility: N/A
Work: N/A
Renewable: Yes
Contact: Inga Filippo, University Women’s Club, PO Box 4595 Clarksville, TN 37044
Given by the University Women’s Club in memory of Mrs. Halbert Harvill, this scholarship is awarded annually and pays approximately $700 per semester. The scholarship is available to freshman, continuing and/or transfer students. The recipient must be a female and complete her degree at APSU. For further information contact Inga Filippo, Chair, Women's Club Scholarship Committee, P. O. Box 4595, Clarksville TN 37044 or email filippoi@apsu.edu.
High School Attended
Cheatham County High School
John E. Mayfield Charitable Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $500
Eligibility: Graduate of Cheatham County HS, financial need, min 2.75 GPA
Work: N/A
Renewable: Yes
Contact: Office of Admissions
Phone: (931) 221-7661
This $500 scholarship ($250 per semester) is awarded annually to a graduate of a high school in Cheatham County. Financial need will be considered. Minimum GPA is 2.75 and student may be full or part time. Scholarship may be renewed if GPA is maintained. For further information, contact the Admissions Office, (931) 221-7661, P.O. Box 4548.
Dorris Weakley Memorial Scholarship Fund
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Graduate of Cheatham County HS; GPA, ACT or SAT scores and extracurricular activities are all considered
Work: N/A
Renewable: No
Contact: Office of Admissions
Phone: (931) 221-7661
Established by the family of Dorris Weakley, the recipient of this scholarship must be a graduate of a high school in Cheatham County. High school GPA, ACT or SAT scores, extra-curricular activities, and financial need are considerations. Effective 2002-2003, these scholarships are one-time, non-renewable awards. For further information contact the Office of Admissions, APSU Box 4548, telephone (931) 221-7661.
Clarksville/Montgomery County High Schools
Clarksville Civitan Club / Western Grizzard Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $600 per semester
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates during the current school year from a high school in the Clarksville Montgomery County School System. Selection of the recipient is based on academic achievement, civic interest and leadership, good moral character and responsible citizenship, social adaptability and special needs. Application forms and most current Civitan Scholarship selection criteria are available from your high school guidance counselor. An essay of approximately 500 words related to your previous achievements, future goals and plans and special needs must accompany the completed application form. A personal interview may be requested.
Work: N/A
Renewable: Yes
Contact: Clarksville Civitan Club
Phone: (931) 648-5757
The Clarksville Civitan Club sponsors an academic scholarship to Austin Peay State University, renewable for up to four years (maximum of two semesters per academic year). This scholarship pays $600 per semester (payable directly to APSU) and is available to a graduate during the current school year from a high school in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. Selection of the recipient is based on academic achievement, civic interest and leadership, good moral character and responsible citizenship, social adaptability and special needs. Recipients must complete at least 12 hours per semester and at least 30 hours per academic year, maintain at least a 2.5 GPA for each semester during the freshman year and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 after each semester following the freshman year. For further information contact the Clarksville Civitan Club at 931-648-5757.
Dickson County High School
Maria Daniel and Tammy Yarbrough Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Eligibility: Incoming freshman, Dickson County HS graduate
Work: N/A
Renewable: No
Contact: HS guidance department @ Dickson County
This scholarship was established by the parents of Maria Daniel, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Daniel. Maria and Tammy were Austin Peay students from Dickson County who were killed in an automobile accident in 1990. The annual $1,500 award is made to a graduating senior from Dickson County High School. The guidance department at Dickson County High School will make the selection and notify the University Advancement Office at Austin Peay (931) 221-7127 the name of the recipient to process the scholarship award. This scholarship is not renewable but is for a period of one year, $750 per semester.
Montgomery Central High School
Charlie Mills Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Eligibility: Incoming freshman, graduate of Montgomery Central HS, min ACT 20
Work: N/A
Renewable: Yes
Contact: University Advancement, Sharon Silva
Phone: (931) 221-7127
The Charles Mills Memorial Scholarship provides an award of $1,500 annually, $750 per semester, for an incoming freshman who has graduated from Montgomery Central High School in Clarksville, Tennessee. Recipients must have an ACT score of 20 or more, but not necessarily in the upper percentage of his/her graduating class. The recipient can receive the scholarship until he/she graduates as long as he/she is progressing toward graduation. Selection is made by a committee from Montgomery Central High School in consultation with the family. For further information, please contact the Guidance Office at Montgomery Central High School, (931)387-3201.
Leadership
Clarksville Noon Rotary Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Student must be a graduate of Montgomery County with a "B" average and previous leadership involvement . Financial need will be considered, but is not a requirement.
Work: N/A
Renewable: Yes, requires a 2.75 cumulative APSU GPA to renew
Contact: University Advancement
Phone: (931) 221-7127
The Clarksville Noon Rotary Scholarship has a maximum award of $1,000. A requirement for accepting the Rotary Scholarship is to be a guest and attend at least one Rotary meeting during each semester of the school year. Student must be a graduate of Montgomery County with a "B" average and previous leadership involvement . Financial need will be considered, but is not a requirement.
Amount: $1,000
Renewable: Yes
Process: Apply through the Honors Program application at http://www.apsu.edu/coal/HonorsApp.pdf
Contact: Coordinator, Honors Program | (931) 221-7119
Supplemental scholarships for freshmen enrolling each year in the Honors Program will be granted; $1,000 may be added to other scholarships, up to the University limit. Honors Scholars will be chosen on the basis of high school records, with attention given to both academic and non-academic accomplishments and recommendations. The applicant must have achieved a minimum ACT of 26 (SAT 1170) and a 3.0 GPA. The recipient must be enrolled in the Honors Program and maintain satisfactory standards in that program. The stipend will be subject to renewal each year the student remains in the Honors Program with acceptable performance, in the judgment of the Honors Council. For further information contact Coordinator of the Honors Program, APSU Box 4487, telephone (931) 221-7119.
Presidents Emerging Leaders Program
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Entering freshmen with potential for leadership, min 3.5 GPA, minimum 24 ACT, participation in HS and community activities, three letters of reference, interview
Work: N/A
Renewable: Yes
Contact: Director, President’s Emerging Leaders Program, P. O. Box 4576, Clarksville, TN 37044
Phone: (932) 221-7566
Donor Info: http://www.apsu.edu/scholarships/donor/pel
Additional Forms: http://www.apsu.edu/pelp
The President's Emerging Leaders Program offers students the chance to explore leadership theory and further enhance their leadership abilities. The Emerging Leaders Program is designed to teach in an interdisciplinary environment the multiple perspectives of leadership theory, to educate students to use their leadership skills effectively, and to guide students toward the development of ethical principles of leadership. Students are required to complete a series of Leadership classes during their four years at Austin Peay State University, as well as participate in community service projects, guest speaker forums, and internship programs. Students interested in participating in this scholarship program must have a 3.5 GPA, an ACT score of 24, be an entering freshman, exhibit leadership qualities as denoted by participation in high school and community activities, provide a current resume, and have three (3) references (including one from an academic person and one from a person representing a community organization.) Students selected for the Emerging Leaders Program must maintain a cumulative 3.25 GPA in collegiate coursework and must maintain a record of leadership and involvement in campus and community activities. The APSU online scholarship application must be completed by February 1st and the application package (resume, three letters of recommendation) must be submitted by February 27th. Interviews will be held Saturday, March 28th. For more information and to mail references, please contact Dr. James Hallums, Director of PELP, (931) 221-7566, APSU Box 4576, Clarksville, TN 37044. Important Note: Application will NOT be processed without supporting documents.
Luther Tippit Memorial Scholarships
Amount: $1,500
Eligibility: Incoming freshman, upper 25% of class, good recommendations, extra-curricular activities, no other financial aid
Work: 5 hours per week
Renewable: Yes
Contact: Office of Admissions
Phone: (931) 221-7661
Established through the estate of Luther Tippit, these scholarships provide $1,500 annually to two incoming freshman. Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, books, on-campus dormitory expenses, and on-campus cafeteria expenses. Recipients must be in the upper 25 percent of their graduating class, have good recommendations within and outside the school, have extensive involvement in extracurricular activities, and demonstrate leadership abilities. Students receiving other forms of financial aid are not eligible for these scholarships. Recipients will be required to work five hours per week per semester. Renewal criteria is a minimum cumulative and term GPA of at least a 3.0 . Students must also complete a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester and a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year. Selection will be made by the General Scholarship Committee upon recommendation from the Director of Admissions. For further information contact the Office of Admissions, APSU Box 4548, telephone (931) 221-7661, or toll free at 1-800-844-APSU (2778).
Male Student
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Balanced Man Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Male freshman who emulates the ideals of Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Work: N/A
Renewable: N/A
Contact: chrisclark@tneta.com
Additional Forms: http://www.tneta.com/bms.htm
Sigma Phi Epsilon feels it is important to award those who possess qualities like those of their own membership. Each year the Tennessee Eta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon honors one or more outstanding male freshmen with a scholarship to assist in the cost of continuing higher education.
Study Abroad
Global Learning - Merit Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Student must be a full-time main campus student that has paid general access fee either for the spring semester of fall semester preceding the study-abroad or exchange program. Student must have 3.5 GPA with no student code of conduct violation history.
Work: N/A
Renewable: must reapply
Contact: International Education
Phone: (931) 221-6851
Additional Forms: http://www.apsu.edu/study_abroad/globallearningscholarships.htm
The Global Learning Scholarship funds provide greater access to study-abroad and exchange program opportunities by providing two categories of awards for students participating in APSU sponsored Study-Abroad and Exchange programs. It provides a Merit Scholarship and a Travel Grant award. For the Merit Scholarship the qualified applicant will demonstrate participation in APSU sponsored international activities including student organizations and campus events. Student must be a full-time main campus student that has paid general access fee either for the spring semester of fall semester preceding the study-abroad or exchange program. Student must have 3.5 GPA with no student code of conduct violation history. The applicant will also demonstrate a need to complete the study-abroad or exchange program to further the mission of the global learning scholarships and to meet future educational and professional goals. Along with completing the online scholarship form and the additional form mentioned below, the applicant must submit two sealed letters of recommendation from university faculty or staff on official APSU letterhead and envelope. Applicant must also submit a 300 word minimum essay that describes any participation in International events and organizations, educational goals, and relevance of the study-abroad experience to those goals. A current academic transcript must also be submitted. Documentation mentioned must be submitted to Austin Peay State University, International Education, P.O. Box 4855, Clarksville, TN 37044. For deadline dates, please visit www.apsu.edu/study_abroad.
Global Learning - Travel Grant
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Student must be a full-time main campus student that has paid general access fee either for the spring semester of fall semester preceding the study-abroad or exchange program. Student must be academically eligible to enroll in APSU coursework abroad with no code of conduct violation history.
Work: N/A
Renewable: must reapply
Contact: International Education
Phone: (931) 221-6851
Additional Forms: http://www.apsu.edu/study_abroad/globallearningscholarships.htm
The Global Learning Scholarship funds provide greater access to study-abroad and exchange program opportunities by providing two categories of awards for students participating in APSU sponsored Study-Abroad and Exchange programs. Student must be a full-time main campus student that has paid general access fee either for the spring semester of fall semester preceding the study-abroad or exchange program. Student must be academically eligible to enroll in APSU coursework abroad with no code of conduct violation history. For the Travel Grant applicant must complete the online scholarship application as well as the additional form indicated below. The additional form must be completed and submitted with a copy of his/her current academic transcript to Austin Peay State University, International Education, P.O. Box 4855, Clarksville, TN 37044. For deadline dates, please visit www.apsu.edu/study_abroad.
Work Service Hours Required
Howell C. Smith, Jr. and Sr. Freshman Scholarship - Renewable
Amount: Up to $3000
Renewable: Yes, up to 8 semesters
Contact: Office of Admissions | (931) 221-7661
These competitive scholarships are available to high school seniors based on ACT composite score, cumulative grade-point average (GPA), and other criteria. These students must be entering college for the first time in the fall after graduating the previous spring. The scholarship award may be up to $3000. These scholarships may be awarded before or after any deadline on a first-come, first-served, declining-funding basis. Meeting stated eligibility criteria does not guarantee receipt of a scholarship. Austin Peay State University reserves the right to cancel or change the amount, eligibility criteria, and/or deadline of this scholarship, at anytime. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the end of the students' second semester and minimum current and cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all remaining semesters. Students must also complete a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester and a minimum of 24 hours per academic year. Recipients are required to work 5 hours per week during each semester of receiving the scholarship.
Amount: Range from $500 - $6,000
Eligibility: Entering freshmen with potential for leadership, min 3.5 GPA, minimum 24 ACT, participation in HS and community activities, three letters of reference, interview
Work: N/A
Renewable: Yes
Contact: Director, President’s Emerging Leaders Program, P. O. Box 4576, Clarksville, TN 37044
Phone: (932) 221-7566
Donor Info: http://www.apsu.edu/scholarships/donor/pel
Additional Forms: http://www.apsu.edu/pelp
The President's Emerging Leaders Program offers students the chance to explore leadership theory and further enhance their leadership abilities. The Emerging Leaders Program is designed to teach in an interdisciplinary environment the multiple perspectives of leadership theory, to educate students to use their leadership skills effectively, and to guide students toward the development of ethical principles of leadership. Students are required to complete a series of Leadership classes during their four years at Austin Peay State University, as well as participate in community service projects, guest speaker forums, and internship programs. Students interested in participating in this scholarship program must have a 3.5 GPA, an ACT score of 24, be an entering freshman, exhibit leadership qualities as denoted by participation in high school and community activities, provide a current resume, and have three (3) references (including one from an academic person and one from a person representing a community organization.) Students selected for the Emerging Leaders Program must maintain a cumulative 3.25 GPA in collegiate coursework and must maintain a record of leadership and involvement in campus and community activities. The APSU online scholarship application must be completed by February 1st and the application package (resume, three letters of recommendation) must be submitted by February 27th. Interviews will be held Saturday, March 28th. For more information and to mail references, please contact Dr. James Hallums, Director of PELP, (931) 221-7566, APSU Box 4576, Clarksville, TN 37044. Important Note: Application will NOT be processed without supporting documents.
APSU National Alumni Association Scholarships
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Incoming freshman, standards set by APSUNAA
Work: 5 hours per week at Pace Alumni Center at Emerald Hill
Renewable: Yes
Contact: Alumni Relations Office
Phone: (931) 221-7979
These scholarships are awarded annually, as available, to incoming freshmen. The scholarship award provides $1,000 per year and may be renewed subject to satisfactory completion of the following conditions as set by the APSUNAA: 5 hours per week work requirement and 3.0 GPA. Students must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 hours per semester. For further information contact the Alumni Relations Office, APSU Box 4676, telephone (931) 221-7979 or 1-800-264-2586. Applicants should also provide under separate cover (mailed to the address listed above) information describing skills, knowledge or talents that would be beneficial to their work in the Alumni Relations Office, i.e., graphic design, computer skills, artistic abilities, previous office experience, etc.
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Thie scholarship is open to any major who is a relative or descendant of an Odd Fellows lodge member.
Work:
Renewable: Must reapply
Contact: Office of Student Financial Aid & Veterans Affairs
Phone: (931) 221-7907
Additional Forms: http://www.apsu.edu/files/scholarships/corp_doc.pdf
This scholarship is provided by the Pythagoras Lodge No. 23 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. (Application Deadline: May 30th). This scholarship is open to any major who is a relative or descendant of an Odd Fellows lodge member.
Luther Tippit Memorial Scholarships
Amount: $1,500
Eligibility: Incoming freshman, upper 25% of class, good recommendations, extra-curricular activities, no other financial aid
Work: 5 hours per week
Renewable: Yes
Contact: Office of Admissions
Phone: (931) 221-7661
Established through the estate of Luther Tippit, these scholarships provide $1,500 annually to two incoming freshman. Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, books, on-campus dormitory expenses, and on-campus cafeteria expenses. Recipients must be in the upper 25 percent of their graduating class, have good recommendations within and outside the school, have extensive involvement in extracurricular activities, and demonstrate leadership abilities. Students receiving other forms of financial aid are not eligible for these scholarships. Recipients will be required to work five hours per week per semester. Renewal criteria is a minimum cumulative and term GPA of at least a 3.0 . Students must also complete a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester and a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year. Selection will be made by the General Scholarship Committee upon recommendation from the Director of Admissions. For further information contact the Office of Admissions, APSU Box 4548, telephone (931) 221-7661, or toll free at 1-800-844-APSU (2778).
Jennifer Lynn Vick Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Financial need, min 2.5 GPA
Work: 5 hours per week at Pace Alumni Center at Emerald Hill
Renewable: Yes
Contact: Alumni Relations Office
Phone: (931) 221-7979
This scholarship, established in 1982 in memory of Jennifer Lynn Vick, daughter of APSU alumni Bob and Jearldene (Bogard) Vick, is administered by the APSU National Alumni Association. Funds for the scholarship are provided by contributions from friends and relatives of the Vick family. The recipient of this scholarship must be in need of financial assistance and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Students must complete a minimum of 12 hours per semester with a 5 hour a week work assignments at the Pace Alumni Center at Emerald Hill. For further information contact the Alumni Relations Office, APSU Box 4676, telephone (931) 221-7979.
Amount: $1000 per year
Eligibility: A one to two page essay on the importance of volunteerism and one letter of recommendation should be submitted to APSU, P.O. Box 4676, Clarksville, TN 37044.
Work: 10 hours on event
Renewable: May reapply.
Contact: Alumni Relations, Nikki Peterson
Phone: (931) 221-7291
This scholarship is open to entering freshmen and current APSU students. Recipient must be full-time and have minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipient will be required to work 10 hours on events. A one to two page essay on the importance of volunteerism and one letter of recommendation (preferably from a teacher or professor) are require. Prior to March 1st, both the essay and recommendation should be sent to: APSU, Candlelight Ball Scholarships, P. O. Box 4676, Clarksville, TN 37044.
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