March 14, 2025
Roane State Foundation opened its student scholarship application window for 2025 on March 15. Students must have all information submitted by May 31 to qualify for awards that will apply to the 2025-2026 academic year.
By applying for a scholarship through the Foundation, students have the opportunity to compete for hundreds of scholarships available each year. Part-time and full-time RSCC students with a minimum 2.5 GPA, including those fully online, are eligible to apply.
The application is available at roanestate.edu/foundationscholarships. Middle and Early College students wishing to apply should use the parent portal at roanestate.edu/parents to access the application. More than $500,000 was awarded this past year.
“We believe every student should have the opportunity to pursue their goals,” said Scott Niermann, executive director of Roane State Foundation. “Whether you are graduating from high school, a current student returning to Roane State, or starting your journey as a non-traditional adult student, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.”
The Tennessee Promise scholarship covers tuition costs for conventional students enrolled after graduating from high school. Tennessee Reconnect is the program covering tuition for students aged 24 and older who are returning to college or enrolling for the first time. Middle and Early College students are eligible to receive grant support through the State of Tennessee.
Niermann said Roane State Foundation scholarships are available to help pay for additional expenses like textbooks, school supplies, and transportation needs.
He added that educational expenses for the typical student can total around $1,500 a year, while those in the healthcare field who need special shoes, scrubs, and other related items can incur as much as twice that in additional costs annually.
To help offset these costs, Roane State Foundation has a general scholarship fund that has been endowed by generous alumni and supporters. These funds are available to help students in any county. Community members who would like to help grow this endowment can contribute a gift online at roanestate.edu/raiderfund.
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