Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship supports students pursuing a Business, Education, or STEM degree at an eligible Tennessee college or university, with exceptions for WKU and UAH.

Key facts

Funder: Scarlett Family Foundation
Status: Upcoming
Next deadline: March 15, 2027
Amount: Up to $30,000 per academic year
Who can apply: Students
Where: TN
Topics: Academic achievement, College / university, Financial need, General education, STEM
Official page: https://www.scarlettfoundation.org/students/scholarship-frequently-asked-questions/
Apply: https://scarlettscholars.applyists.net/
Last verified: October 13, 2026

Deadline note: Applications must be 'Complete' in ISTS by 11:59pm on March 15.

About this funding

LOCAL ONLY — Tennessee — Middle Tennessee Counties. The Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance for students pursuing undergraduate degrees in Business, Education, or STEM fields. Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment. The maximum award is $30,000 per academic year, with no minimum, and awards are determined based on financial need and academic achievement, not exceeding the need shown in a financial aid letter. Award checks are made payable directly to the college or university, disbursed per semester. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years, or until degree completion, provided recipients meet renewal criteria.

Eligibility:

• Have obtained a high school diploma or GED as a resident of one of the qualifying Middle Tennessee counties

• Intend to enroll full-time as a college freshman, sophomore, junior or 4th year senior for the upcoming academic year

• Applicants must have a household income below $200,000

• Plan to pursue a Business, Education or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) degree at a 4-year, not-for-profit college or university in Tennessee (WKU and UAH are approved exceptions)

• For applicants who are seniors in high school, a minimum ACT score of 21 and a GPA of 2.5 or higher are required

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online through the ISTS portal. Required documents include high school or college transcripts, ACT score documentation, and the top two pages of Federal Form 1040. All documents must be uploaded online, and it is the student's responsibility to monitor application status and ensure all required steps are marked 'Complete' by the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship?

Students

How much funding does Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship offer?

Up to $30,000 per academic year

When is the Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship deadline?

March 15, 2027. Applications must be 'Complete' in ISTS by 11:59pm on March 15.