There are two main groups of scholarships at Roane State:

1. RSCC Foundation

There are a variety of scholarships available through the Roane State Foundation. Not all scholarships are based on financial need. There are scholarships available for certain majors, older students, disabled/handicapped students, academic achievement, etc. There may be a scholarship just waiting for you, but you can't be awarded one if you don't apply.

2. External Scholarships

Students are also encouraged to pursue scholarship opportunities outside of Roane State. Sources for information include public libraries, civic groups, and the internet. However, students and parents should be aware that some companies offer to search for scholarships for a fee. These companies should be avoided as there are sufficient free scholarship search possibilities.

Look for updates on the RaiderNet, the RSCC web page, or on your campus to get the most recent listings for additional funding. All applications are available from the Roane County Financial Aid Office.

Gayle Mullins Book Scholarship

Website: Gayle Mullins Book Scholarship website

Diversity Scholarship Program

Description: Roane State Community College is committed to creating and reinforcing an inclusive, creative and productive environment in which each student & employee feels accepted, respected and believes it is possible to achieve his or her fullest potential. With that in mind, we are pleased to offer the Roane State Diversity Scholarship Program. This program is open to students enrolled full-time.
Guidelines:

• All applicants must be pursuing a degree or certificate.
• All applicants must be enrolled and/or registered as a full-time student for the current academic year.
• All applicants must have completed/submitted a Financial Aid (FAFSA) Application.
• All applicants must submit a 500-750 word essay that addresses specifically how your diversity will contribute to Roane State Community College.
• All applicants must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.500 to have their scholarship renewed for the next academic year.
• Diversity scholarship recipients may receive the scholarship for 2 years, if funds are available.

Application: https://roanestate.academicworks.com
Deadline: Available in April.

B. Davis Scholarship

Description: B. Davis Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.
Criteria: To be eligible, you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic that appears at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Award: $1,000.00
Deadline: May 27, 2013

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Description: Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 6th year.
Criteria: To be eligible the student needs to submit an essay on the topic that appears at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Award: $1,000.00
Deadline: June 14, 2013

StudentScholarships.org

Description: StudentScholarships.org is an excellent source for scholarship search.
Criteria: Varies with each scholarship
Award: Varies
Application: http://www.studentscholarships.org
Deadline: Varies

ScholarshipExperts.com

Description: ScholarshipExperts.com is a free scholarship matching service with a database of over 2.4 million scholarships worth over $14 billion.
Criteria: Varies with each scholarship
Award: Varies
Application: http://www.scholarshipexperts.com
Deadline: Varies

DegreeDirectory.org Scholarships

Description: DegreeDirectory.org is a higher education learning resource designed to educate prospective and current college students. Our team of professional education writers and librarians have researched and developed a nonbiased comprehensive list of all college degree programming available in the United States.
Criteria: Varies with each scholarship
Award: Varies
Application: http://degreedirectory.org, select Academic Scholarshps
Deadline: April 1st of every year

Hispanic College Fund Scholars Program

Description: The Hispanic College Fund Scholars Program includes multiple scholarship programs which you can read about below. Each program has different requirements and Deadlines. Once you complete your Applications, HCF will match you to the scholarship program which fits you best.
Award: Varies
Application: http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/Applications
Deadline: Varies

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Description: Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) has several scholarships available on their website for students to apply for.
Application: http://www.ptk.org
Deadline: Varies

Robert Kaufman Memorial Scholarship

Description: The Scholarship is open to students in majoring in Accounting
Criteria:

• Must be an undergraduate majoring in accounting
• Must have monetary need

Award: Varies
Application:

Please write to:
Independent Accountants International Education Foundation
9200 S. Dadeland Blvd. Ste 510
Miami, FL33156

Deadline: Not given

East Tennessee Foundation Scholarship Program

Description: This East Tennessee Foundation Scholarship Program is made up of different scholarship funds established by individuals, firms, or organizations wanting to assist individuals pursuing a college education. The 2011 Scholarship Applications are now available.
Criteria: Varies per scholarship
Application: http://www.easttennesseefoundation.org, select "Scholarships" under the "Grants" drop-down menu
Deadline: Varies

Independence Scholarship Program (WISP)

Description: The Women's Independence Scholarship Program (WISP) is a project of The Sunshine Lady Foundation (SLF) of North Carolina. The objective of the Women's Independence Scholarship Program is to help survivors of domestic violence obtain an education that will in turn offer them the chance to secure employment, personal independence and self sufficiency.
Criteria:

• Survived domestic violence (partner abuse) and is a citizen or legal resident of the United States
• Is officially accepted into an accredited course of study at a United States institution
• Demonstrates a critical need for financial assistance
• Exhibits strong desire, ability and determination to complete a training and/or academic program

Application: http://www.sunshineladyfdn.org/wisp.html
Deadline: Varies

Legacy Scholarship

Description: Bound Tree Medical offers scholarships for students pursuing a career as an EMT.
Criteria:

• Must be the son or daughter of a career or volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, or Firefighter (active, retired or deceased) who is interested in a career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Must plan to attend a State approved EMT Basic certification program or increase their level of certification through an EMT Intermediate or Paramedic Program

Award: Based on merit and need
Application: http://www.boundtree.com/training/scholarships
Deadline: Varies

Roane State Women's Softball Scholarship

Description: Coach Sue Niemi is actively recruiting potential softball players
Criteria:

• Must be to enroll or be enrolled as a full-time student at RoaneStateCommunity College
• Must have previous high school softball playing experience
• Must maintain a 2.0 overall college GPA

Award: Varies
Application: Please contact Coach Sue Niemi at 865-882-4574
Deadline: ASAP

The National Scholars Honor Society

Description: The National Scholars Honor Society is an academic honors organization dedicated to actively encouraging, recognizing, and rewarding high academic achievement in all areas of study. The Society strives to reward and encourage personal growth and development, as well as engender a sense of civic responsibility and dedication to our great nation. The National Scholars Honor Society grants scholarships to highly qualified achievers from all academic pursuits. Scholarship eligibility is determined for each new applicant at the time of acceptance, and is reviewed biannually. It is the responsibility of each member to update their file on an annual basis to remain in the scholarship eligibility pool. Member information updates may be submitted at any time via electronic or standard mail.
Application: http://www.collegehonors.org

Indian Nurse Scholarship Award

Description: Since 1928 The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America has provided scholarship Awards to assist students of American Indian heritage who are studying nursing. The Tennessee Society grants Awards of $1,200.00 per academic year ($600.00 per semester). They are to be used for tuition or for fees applicable to the student's approved program. Students who continue to meet eligibility requirements and have been recommended for continuation will be given priority consideration for additional periods of support. The grant is sent to the school and credited to the student's account.
Criteria:

To be eligible for scholarship, the candidate must be:

• of American Indian heritage
• a high school graduate or have equivalent education
• enrolled in a nursing program of an accredited school
• recommended by her counselor or school official
• maintaining the scholastic average required by the school of her registration
• in need of financial assistance

The following documents should accompany Application:

• one or more letters of recommendation
• a biographical statement including educational background, financial need, and career goals
• a small photograph

Award: $1200 per academic year ($600.00 per semester)
Deadline: None given

The Berkline Corporation Scholarships

Criteria: The scholarship is given to qualified children of employees of the Berkline Corporation. The applicant must be accepted as a student before he/she can apply for a scholarship. The selection should be based on academic leadership and financial need-financial need given emphasis.
Award: Varies
Applications: Letters of interest may be sent to Mr. Dennis Carper, Senior Vice President of Human Resources; Berkline, LLC; P.O. Box 6003, Morristown, TN 37814. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Edwards in Human Resources at redwards@berkline.com
Deadline: None given

Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Tax Credit

Website: Visit NASFAA for information

University Scholarship Deadlines

To better serve the students at Roane State that are planning on transferring to another university, we have compiled a list of some of the local universities and their deadlines for applying for scholarships.

Austin Peay State University – Dates Vary
Carson-Newman – Dates Vary
East Tennessee State University – March 1 (General University Scholarships) and May 15 (Transfer students)
Lincoln Memorial University – March 1
Maryville College – May 1
Middle Tennessee State University – Dates Vary
Tennessee Tech University – December 15
University of Tennessee – April 1