Office of Student Financial Aid & Veterans Affairs
Ellington Building, Room 216
P.O. Box 4546
Clarksville, TN 37044
phone: (931) 221-7907
toll free: (877) 508-0057
fax: (931) 221-6329
SFAO@apsu.edu

Freshman Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded to students who are coming to APSU straight out of high school.

Click on each scholarship to expand or collapse its description.

General

AASAF Scholarship Amount: $250 book scholarship, contingent upon funding Renewable: Yes Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp and submit a letter of recommendation from any member of the AASAF with the additional form found at http://www.apsu.edu/scholarships/pdf/AASAF_app.pdf 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.
Debra Lentz Memorial Scholarship Amount: $1,500 Renewable: Yes Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp 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.

Debra Lentz Memorial Scholarship

Academic Performance

Howell C. Smith, Jr. and Sr. Freshman Scholarships, Non-renewable Amount: $1000 Renewable: Non-renewable Process: Consideration for scholarship will be made from submission of admissions application http://www.apsu.edu/Admissions/apply.aspx 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.
Presidential Scholarship Amount: Range from $500 - $6,000 Renewable: Yes, up to 8 semesters Process: Consideration for scholarship will be made from submission of admissions application http://www.apsu.edu/Admissions/apply.aspx 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 3.0 semester and a 3.0 cumulative GPA by the end of the second semester. Thereafter, students will be monitored each semester and must achieve a 3.0 semester and a 3.0 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.
Honors Program Scholarships 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 Process: Consideration for scholarship will be made from submission of admissions application http://www.apsu.edu/Admissions/apply.aspx 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 Amount: Varies Renewable: Yes Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp and view additional information provided at http://www.apsu.edu/pelp. Also provide a current resume and three references to the department Contact: Director, President’s Emerging Leaders Program, P. O. Box 4576, Clarksville, TN 37044 \| (932) 221-7566 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.

Howell C. Smith, Jr. and Sr. Freshman Scholarships, Non-renewable

Amount: Range from $500 - $6,000
Renewable: Yes, up to 8 semesters
Process: Consideration for scholarship will be made from submission of admissions application http://www.apsu.edu/Admissions/apply.aspx
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 3.0 semester and a 3.0 cumulative GPA by the end of the second semester. Thereafter, students will be monitored each semester and must achieve a 3.0 semester and a 3.0 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.

Honors Program Scholarships

The Kimbrough Memorial Scholarships

Presidents Emerging Leaders Program

Amount: Varies
Renewable: Yes
Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp and view additional information provided at http://www.apsu.edu/pelp. Also provide a current resume and three references to the department
Contact: Director, President’s Emerging Leaders Program, P. O. Box 4576, Clarksville, TN 37044 | (932) 221-7566

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. & Mrs. Richard C. Bibb Renaissance Center Scholarship Amount: $500 per semester Renewable: Yes must reapply Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp 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.

Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Bibb Renaissance Center Scholarship

Disabled Student

Cameron Ford Watts Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Renewable: May reapply. Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp and the additional form at http://www.apsu.edu/scholarships/pdf/cwattssch.pdf 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.

Cameron Ford Watts Scholarship

Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment Scholarship Amount: Varies Renewable: Reapply each semester Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp and the additional form at http://www.apsu.edu/ext_ed/extended_education/dual_enrollment_app.pdf Contact: Center for Extended and Distance Education \| (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.

Dual Enrollment Scholarship

NAACP College Chapter Scholarship Amount: $200 per semester for textbooks Renewable: Recipients may reapply Process: Apply through the NAACP College Chapter Scholarship Application at http://www.apsu.edu/scholarships/pdf/NAACP_app.pdf Contact: Kathleen Evans \| (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.
Beach Oil Co. Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Renewable: Yes, 4 years Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp and complete the additional form at http://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/adds/corp_doc.pdf Contact: Student Financial Aid \| (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 Renewable: Yes, 5 years Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp and complete the additional form at http://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/adds/corp_doc.pdf Contact: Student Financial Aid \| (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.
John A. Hancock Endowed Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Renewable: Yes Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp and complete the additional form at http://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/adds/corp_doc.pdf Contact: Student Financial Aid \| (931) 221-7907 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.
Odd Fellows Scholarship Amount: Varies Renewable: Must reapply Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp and complete the additional form at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/adds/corp_doc.pdf Contact: Office of Student Financial Aid & Veterans Affairs \| (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 Renewable: Yes, 4 years Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp and the additional application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/adds/corp_doc.pdf Contact: Student Financial Aid \| (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.
Trane Employees Scholarship Amount: $1,500 Renewable: Yes Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp and the additional form at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/adds/corp_doc.pdf Contact: Student Financial Aid \| (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 Renewable: Yes Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp and the additional form at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/adds/corp_doc.pdf Contact: Student Financial Aid \| (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.

Female Student

Catherine Evans Harvill/APSU Womens Club Scholarship Amount: $700 per semester Renewable: Yes Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp 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.

Catherine Evans Harvill/APSU Womens Club Scholarship

High School Attended

Cheatham County High School

John E. Mayfield Charitable Foundation Scholarship Amount: $500 Renewable: Yes Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp Contact: Office of Admissions \| (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 Renewable: No Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp Contact: Office of Admissions \| (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.

John E. Mayfield Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Dorris Weakley Memorial Scholarship Fund

Clarksville/Montgomery County High Schools

Clarksville Civitan Club / Western Grizzard Memorial Scholarship Amount: $600 per semester Renewable: Yes Process: Essay is required and application forms with current Civitan Scholarship criteria are available from your high school guidance counselor. Contact: Clarksville Civitan Club \| (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.

Clarksville Civitan Club / Western Grizzard Memorial Scholarship

Dickson County High School

Maria Daniel and Tammy Yarbrough Memorial Scholarship Amount: $1,500 Renewable: No Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp 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.

Maria Daniel and Tammy Yarbrough Memorial Scholarship

Montgomery Central High School

Charlie Mills Memorial Scholarship Amount: $1,500 Renewable: Yes Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp Contact: University Advancement, Sharon Silva \| (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.

Charlie Mills Memorial Scholarship

Stewart County High School

Lafayette Briggs Memorial Scholarship Amount: $2,500 Renewable: Yes Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp Contact: Office of Admissions \| (931) 221-7661 Established by the family of Lafayette Briggs, this endowed scholarship provides a $2,500 annual award to a graduate of Stewart County High School and is renewable based on academic progress. For further information contact the Office of Admissions, telephone (931) 221-7661 or toll free at 1-800-844 APSU (2778).

Lafayette Briggs Memorial Scholarship

Clarksville Noon Rotary Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Renewable: Yes, requires a 2.75 cumulative APSU GPA to renew Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp Contact: University Advancement \| (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.
Honors Program Scholarships 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 Renewable: Yes Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp and view additional information provided at http://www.apsu.edu/pelp. Also provide a current resume and three references to the department Contact: Director, President’s Emerging Leaders Program, P. O. Box 4576, Clarksville, TN 37044 \| (932) 221-7566 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 Renewable: Yes Process: .Consideration for scholarship will be made from submission of admissions application Contact: Office of Admissions \| (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 Renewable: N/A Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp and the additional form at http://www.tneta.com/bms.htm 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.

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Balanced Man Scholarship

Study Abroad

Global Learning - Merit Scholarship Amount: Varies Renewable: must reapply Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp and the additional form at http://www.apsu.edu/study_abroad/globallearningscholarships.htm Contact: International Education \| (931) 221-6851 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 Renewable: must reapply Process: Apply through our online scholarship application at https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships/apply.asp and the additional form at http://www.apsu.edu/studyabroad Contact: International Education \| (931) 221-6851 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.

Global Learning - Merit Scholarship

Global Learning - Travel Grant