Sponsored by Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC)
$1,600–$2,850
September 1, 2026 (in 39 days)
The HOPE Scholarship, funded by the Tennessee lottery, pays eligible freshmen up to $2,250 per semester at four-year schools, rising to up to $2,850 per semester as juniors and seniors, or up to $1,600 per semester at two-year schools. To qualify, Tennessee residents need a 21 ACT or 1060 SAT, or a 3.0 weighted GPA, and must enroll within 16 months of graduating from an eligible Tennessee high school.
Completing the FAFSA counts as your application for the HOPE Scholarship. Priority FAFSA deadlines are September 1 for fall, March 1 for spring, and May 1 for summer enrollment.
Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance
Merit scholarship for Florida high school graduates, covering 100% of tuition and fees for Florida Academic Scholars or 75% for Florida Medallion Scholars at public Florida colleges.
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Information last verified July 24, 2026.
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA)
Merit scholarship covering full tuition at a student's home NJ county college for top 15% high school graduates who enroll there after graduation.