Scholarships offered to Southwest students can be awarded through the Southwest Tennessee Community College Foundation, through the HOPE Lottery Scholarship, or from community and professional organizations. As scholarships are dependent upon availability of funds, not all scholarships can be awarded every year.
A completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application is the basis for all types of financial aid awarded at Southwest, even scholarships, so go online to apply even if you do not believe that you are eligible for grant programs.
Many scholarships awarded to Southwest students have separate processes, deadlines, eligibility criteria, and application forms. The links provided here will introduce you to a wide spectrum of possibilities available from the College and numerous other philanthropic agencies, organizations, and individuals.
Through the generosity of individuals, corporations and organizations, the Southwest Foundation has been able to assist thousands of students attending the College. To learn more about scholarships for which you may qualify, please visit the Foundation Scholarship website. Applications must be completed online, and are due March 15.
Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarships are offered by the state of Tennessee. It is required that you complete a FAFSA to be awarded this scholarship. There are many categories. To see if you may be eligible, please consult the Tennessee Hope Lottery Scholarship Web page. Final certification made by Southwest is required to receive funds once all paperwork has been submitted, so start early!
Students who are ready to Graduate from Southwest may wish to apply for a scholarship when transferring to a four year College or University. Area colleges and universities regularly visit Southwest to assist you with questions regarding transfer after graduation. A Transfer Advisor is available in the Advising office at the Macon Cove campus to answer questions regarding transfer.
Please use this list of scholarship links to apply for Transfer Scholarships available at Colleges and Universities.
Scholarships are available to Southwest students that are administered and awarded by outside agencies or organizations. Southwest maintains a partial list of Community and Professional Scholarships. For more information regarding these scholarships, please contact the organization which offers the scholarship that you are interested in.
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