Continuing Student Scholarships
General
Air Force ROTC Participants
(through Tennessee State University)
Cheatham County Resident
Dickson Renaissance Center
Disabled Student
Employee/Member-Based
- AASAF Scholarship
- Charlie Baker Scholarship
- Dr. J F Burney Scholarship
- Student Service Scholarship
- Beach Oil Co. Scholarship
- Burchett Construction Co. Scholarship
- Glistine Jones Scholarship
- Odd Fellows Scholarship
- Thomas Lumber Company Employee Scholarship
- Trane Employees Scholarship
- Trane Family Members Scholarship
- Vic Albright Scholarship
Female Student
- Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship (Xi Beta Alpha Chapter) Scholarship
- Catherine Evans Harvill/APSU Womens Club Scholarship
- Beta Sigma Phi (Laureate Eta Chapter) Scholarship
Hispanic Cultural Center
Junior or Senior
Sigma Phi Epsilon Member
Study Abroad
Work Service Hours Required
General
Air Force ROTC Participants
(through Tennessee State University)
Amount: Varies
Renewable: N/A
Process: Form at the Tennessee State ROTC Website.
Contact: Unit Admission Officer|(615) 963-5931
Students at Austin Peay can have their college paid for by the Air Force. Austin Peay has a crosstown agreement with Air Force Det 790. Full time students attending Austin Peay can enroll in Air Force ROTC at TSU as crosstown students and attend a once weekly ROTC class at TSU. If students are then chosen for a scholarship they will have their tuition at Austin Peay paid, book money each semester, and a monthly stipend. For more information please call the Unit Admissions Officer at (615) 963-5931 or direct your browser to www.tnstate.edu/rotc.
Cheatham County Resident
John E. Mayfield Endowed Scholarship
Amount: $1,200
Renewable: Yes
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application
Contact: Student Financial Aid|(931) 221-7907
This is a second scholarship created by Mr. John E. Mayfield. Interest on an endowed scholarship will fund an annual scholarship which will provide approximately $1,200 to a deserving student. Criteria for consideration: 2.5 minimum GPA, full-time or part-time, open to any major. Recipient must be from Cheatham County, non-traditional (adult learner) student with established financial need strongly considered
Dickson Renaissance Center
Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Bibb Renaissance Center Scholarship
Amount: $500 per semester
Renewable: Yes must reapply
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application
Contact: Center for Extended and Distance Education|(931) 221-7175
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
Renewable: May reapply.
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application
Contact: Office of Disability Services|(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.
LeRoy C. Parks Civitan Scholarship
Amount: $900
Renewable: May reapply.
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application and any additional form listed at the Office of Disability Services Scholarship Website.
Contact: Office of Disability Services|(931) 221-6230 voice/(931) 221-6278 TTY
Established in 2002, the recipient of this scholarship must be registered in the Office of Disability Services and have a minimum GPA of 2.5/statement required on disability impact on education goals and personal goals for future. Applications will be reviewed by a committee from the Clarksville Downtown Civitan Club. Initial awards will be $900 annually and there is an endowment started by Civitan to fund the scholarship. Civitan’s major focus is to assist individuals with disabilities. For further information contact the Office of Disability Services, (931) 221-6230 voice/(931) 221-6278 TTY, APSU Box 4578.
Employee/Member-Based
Amount: $250 book scholarship, contingent upon funding
Renewable: Yes
Process: APSU 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 visitwww.apsu.edu/aasaf for a listing of point of contacts.
Amount: $1,000
Renewable: May reapply.
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application and the civitan candidate application. Applicants must complete all sections of the civitan candidate application to include the civitan club sponsorship section.
Contact: Completed application (printable form below) should be mailed to LeRoy Parks, 1853 Madison Street, Unit 1, Clarksville, Tn 37043, by March 1.|
This scholarship is awarded by the Valley District Civitan Foundation and provides $1,000 ($500 per semester) to the recipient. Applicants must be enrolled at Austin Peay State University and either an undergraduate or a graduate student. Applicants do not have to be working toward a degree certifying them to work with persons with disabilities; however, special consideration will be given to such applicants. The application consists of 3 parts -- 1) personal information 2) part to be completed by a school representative 3) part to be completed by the sponsoring Civitan Club. The deadline to apply is March 1. Awards are made for a period of one academic school year. Recipients may apply for a second year. Recipients will be announced at the spring Valley District Civitan meeting.
Amount: $1,000
Renewable: May reapply.
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application and the civitan candidate application. Applicants must complete all sections of the civitan candidate application to include the civitan club sponsorship section.
Contact: Completed application (printable form below) should be mailed to LeRoy Parks, 1853 Madison Street, Unit 1, Clarksville, TN 37043, by March 1.|
This scholarship is awarded by the Valley District Civitan Foundation and provides $1,000 ($500 per semester) to the recipient. Applicants must be enrolled at Austin Peay State University and either an undergraduate or a graduate student. Applicants do not have to be working toward a degree certifying them to work with persons with disabilities; however, special consideration will be given to such applicants. The application consists of 3 parts -- 1) personal information 2) part to be completed by a school representative 3) part to be completed by the sponsoring Civitan Club. The deadline to apply is March 1. Awards are made for a period of one academic school year. Recipients may apply for a second year. Recipients will be announced at the spring Valley District Civitan meeting.
Amount: $200 per semester for textbooks
Work: N/A
Renewable: Recipients may reapply
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application
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
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application and a Additional_Form.pdf
Contact: Student Financial Aid
Phone: (931) 221-7907
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
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application and a Additional_Form.pdf
Contact: Student Financial Aid
Phone: (931) 221-7907
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.
Amount: Varies
Renewable: Not Renewable
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application and theGlistine_Jones_Scholarship_Applicaton.pdf.
Contact: University Advancement|(931) 221-7127
The Kappa Rho Alpha Kappa Alpha graduate advisor will select the recipient of the Glistine Jones Scholarship. The student must be an undergraduate with at least a 3.0 GPA. The recipient must have campus involvement and a financially active member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
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
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application and a Additional_Form.pdf.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Aid & Veterans Affairs
Phone: (931) 221-7907
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
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application and a Additional_Form.pdf
Contact: Student Financial Aid
Phone: (931) 221-7907
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
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application and a Additional_Form.pdf
Contact: Student Financial Aid
Phone: (931) 221-7907
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
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application and a Additional_Form.pdf.
Contact: Student Financial Aid
Phone: (931) 221-7907
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.
Amount: $1,000
Renewable: Yes
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application and a Additional_Form.pdf
Contact: Student Financial Aid|(931) 221-7907
This scholarship of $1,000 annually is awarded to a student of any major who is a rising junior and the child or spouse of a citizen active in law enforcement in Montgomery County, Tennessee. Selection by the General Scholarship Committee of the University will be based upon need and solid academic credentials. A student not receiving federal need-based assistance is preferred. A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for retention of the scholarship. For further information contact the Student Financial Aid Office, APSU Box 4598, telephone (931) 221-7907.
Female Student
Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship (Xi Beta Alpha Chapter) Scholarship
Amount: $250 per semester
Renewable: Yes, four years
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application
Contact: University Advancement|(931) 221-7127
This scholarship, established in 1991 by the Xi Beta Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, provides $250 per semester to a female, non-traditional, undergraduate student. Recipient must show academic promise and be enrolled either part-time or full-time. Financial need may be considered. Scholarship can be renewed for up to four years provided continued academic promise is shown. For further information contact the Student Financial Aid Office, telephone (931) 221-7907.
Catherine Evans Harvill/APSU Womens Club Scholarship
Amount: $700 per semester
Renewable: Yes
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application
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.
Beta Sigma Phi (Laureate Eta Chapter) Scholarship
Amount: $700
Renewable: May reapply
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application
Contact: University Advancement, Sharon Silva|(931) 221-7127
This scholarship provides a $700 annual scholarship to a female, non-traditional student, junior or senior status. Financial need is heavily considered and recipient must make academic progress and be committed to obtaining a degree in her chosen field. Recipient may reapply for scholarship. For further information, contact the University Advancement Office (931) 221-7127, P.O. Box 4417.
Hispanic Cultural Center
Heidi Leming Hispanic Cultural Center Scholarship
Amount: $500 for the year
Renewable: Non-renewable, must re-apply each year
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application
Contact: Hispanic Cultural Center|(931) 221-6645
This scholarship was created in honor of Heidi Leming, former director of Student Life and Leadership. Heidi was instrumental in applying for a diversity access grant through the Tennessee Board of Regents and secured $13,000 to start a peer mentor program for Hispanic Students on campus as well as several other programs to bring greater awareness to Hispanic issues. The recipient will receive $500 for the year to go towards tuition and books. The recipient must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA and is requested to participate in at least 3 events held by the Hispanic Cultural Center.
Junior or Senior
John E. Mayfield Endowed Scholarship
Amount: $1,200
Renewable: Yes
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application
Contact: Student Financial Aid|(931) 221-7907
This is a second scholarship created by Mr. John E. Mayfield. Interest on an endowed scholarship will fund an annual scholarship which will provide approximately $1,200 to a deserving student. Criteria for consideration: 2.5 minimum GPA, full-time or part-time, open to any major. Recipient must be from Cheatham County, non-traditional (adult learner) student with established financial need strongly considered
APSUNAA Reunion and Past Presidents Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Renewable: Yes
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application
Contact: Alumni Relations Office|931-221-7979
The APSUNAA Reunion and Past Presidents Scholarship provides two $1,000 awards annually to juniors, seniors and/or graduate students. There is a 5 hours per week work requirement at the Pace Alumni Center at Emerald Hill. Recipients must have at least a 3.0 GPA, financial need, and be active on campus and potential alumni volunteers.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Member
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Balanced Man Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Renewable: N/A
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application and fill out the additionalPsi_Chi_Scholarship.pdf
Contact: chrisclark@tneta.com|
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
Clarksville Sunrise Rotary Study Abroad Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Renewable: N/A
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application and any additional requirements listed on the Study Abroad website.
Contact: International Education|(931) 221-6851
The Clarksville Sunrise Rotary Club supports The Rotary Foundation's ultimate goal of world understanding and peace by establishing a study abroad scholarship for qualified Austin Peay State University students. The goals of the scholarship are to: * Increase awareness of and respect for cultural differences by sending APSU students to study in a different country and integrate their experiences into community enrichment programs * Encourage students to dedicate their personal and professional lives to improving the quality of life for the people of their home community and country. * Develop leaders who can address the humanitarian needs of the world community * Foster a lifelong association between Rotary and its scholarship recipients. The scholarship award is a maximum of $1,000 per year. Student must have a strong academic background and have achieved at least a cumulative 2.5 GPA at the time of application. Student must submit a letter detailing his/her reasons for studying abroad and how they plan to use their experiences for the betterment of local and world-wide communities. Student must also present a resume listing any leadership experience, community service activities, special recognitions, and achievements. Preference will be given to applicants who have not already participated in a study abroad experience.
Work Service Hours Required
Jennifer Lynn Vick Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Renewable: Yes
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application
Contact: Alumni Relations Office|(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
Renewable: May reapply.
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application and submit essay and letter of recommendation to address provided below.
Contact: Alumni Relations, Nikki Peterson|(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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