Non-Traditional Student Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to students who have attended another educational institution and are transferring to APSU. You are eligible for these scholarships if you enrolling for your first semester at APSU.
General
Dickson Renaissance Center
Employee/Member-Based
- AASAF Scholarship
- Beach Oil Co. Scholarship
- Burchett Construction Co. Scholarship
- Odd Fellows Scholarship
- Thomas Lumber Company Employee Scholarship
- Trane Employees Scholarship
- Trane Family Members Scholarship
- Potter's Children's Home or Church Of Christ
Female Student
- Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship (Xi Beta Alpha Chapter) Scholarship
- Beta Sigma Phi (Laureate Eta Chapter) Scholarship
- Reagan Scholarship
Hispanic Cultural Center
Service Hours Required
General
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
James Eric Lannom Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Renewable: yes
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application
Contact: Student Financial Aid | (931) 221-7907
This scholarship, established in 1989 by a generous gift from the employees of the Clarksville Department of Electricity, is awarded annually in the amount of $1500. The recipient may be enrolled part-time, but must take a least nine credit hours per semester. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required to retain this scholarship. The award is based upon need and the recipient may study in any academic area. The recipient must be a non-traditional student who can demonstrate financial need. (An example would be a single parent who must give up his/her job to complete academic studies.) For further information contact the General Scholarship Committee, APSU Box 4546, telephone (931) 221-7907.
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.
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 visit www.apsu.edu/aasaf for a listing of point of contacts.
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
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.
Potter Children’s Home or Church of Christ
Amount: Full Tuition (no room/board, books-subject to sponsor’s discretion)
Renewable: Yes
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application and Essay
Contact: University Advancement
Phone: (931) 221-7127
The recipient of this scholarship should be a student from the Potter Children’s Home if available. If there are not candidates from the Potter Children’s Home, then an active member of a Church of Christ in Montgomery County, Tennessee will be selected. For consideration the student must complete the APSU Online Scholarship Application, have financial need and submit an essay to APSU University Advancement Office, APSU Post Office Box, 4417, Clarksville, Tennessee 37044. The essay should explain what the Potter Children’s Home or Church of Christ Scholarship would mean to him/her.
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.
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.
Amount: up to $1500 per year
Renewable: Must reapply
Process: APSU Online Scholarship Application
Contact: University Advancement
Phone: (931) 221-7127
The Reagan Scholarship Program is designed to provide up to $1500 per year to several female students who attends Austin Peay State University. The scholarship is designed to provide assistance to those female students who exhibits excellence in academics and community service. The scholarship recipient would be expected to attend an annual Reagan Giving Circle award luncheon held each spring on the campus of APSU to receive her award.
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.
Service Hours Required
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.
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.
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