College Awards

Tennessee State University

HBCUPublicNashville, TNAdmit rate 70%
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Biggest award
Full cost of attendance
Worth up to
about $103,000 total
Awards
13 · 5 guaranteed
Cost per year
$25,637

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Trustee Merit Scholarship (In-state)

$300 a year · about $1,000 over 4 years

3.3+ weighted GPA and 26-27 ACT / 1230-1290 SAT.

Cutoff: 3.3 GPA and 1290 SAT or 27 ACTIn-state studentsRenewable
Aug 1, 2026 (estimated)Official page

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Trustee Excellence Merit Scholarship (Out-of-state)

$300 a year · about $1,000 over 4 years

3.3+ weighted GPA and 26-27 ACT / 1230-1290 SAT.

Cutoff: 3.3 GPA and 1290 SAT or 27 ACTOut-of-state studentsRenewable
Aug 1, 2026 (estimated)Official page

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Academic Excellence Merit Scholarship (Out-of-state)

$300 a year · about $1,000 over 4 years

3.3+ weighted GPA and 24-25 ACT / 1160-1220 SAT.

Cutoff: 3.3 GPA and 1220 SAT or 25 ACTOut-of-state studentsRenewable
Aug 1, 2026 (estimated)Official page

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Academic Merit Scholarship (In-state)

$300 a year · about $1,000 over 4 years

3.3+ weighted GPA and 24-25 ACT / 1160-1220 SAT.

Cutoff: 3.3 GPA and 1220 SAT or 25 ACTIn-state studentsRenewable
Aug 1, 2026 (estimated)Official page

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The Big Blue Merit Scholarship (In-State & Out-of-state)

$300 a year · about $1,000 over 4 years

3.0-3.2 weighted GPA and 19-23 ACT / 990-1150 SAT.

Cutoff: 3.0 GPA and 1150 SAT or 23 ACTOut-of-state studentsRenewable
Aug 1, 2026 (estimated)Official page

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Separate application

Separate application

Dr. Levi Watkins Merit Scholarship

Full cost of attendance · about $103,000 over 4 years

First-time freshmen majoring in Biology, Chemistry, or related health fields. Minimum weighted GPA 3.5+ and ACT 28+ or SAT 1310+. Requires a 500-750 word essay on aspirations in medicine/dentistry.

Cutoff: 3.5 GPA and 1310 SAT or 28 ACTMajor-specificRenewable
Aug 1, 2026 (estimated)Official page

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Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Programmatic Scholarships

Full cost of attendance · about $103,000 over 4 years

Students attending TMCF member schools (TSU is a member). Minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial need as verified by FAFSA.

Cutoff: 3.0 GPANeed-basedMajor-specificRenewable
Aug 1, 2026 (estimated)Official page

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1890 Farm Bill Scholarship

Full cost of attendance · about $103,000 over 4 years

Incoming freshmen, current, or transfer students in the College of Agriculture. Minimum 3.2 GPA (for freshmen) or 2.8 GPA (for current/transfer). Must pursue Agribusiness, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, or Food/Animal Sciences.

Cutoff: 2.8 GPAMajor-specificRenewable
Aug 1, 2026 (estimated)Official page

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MNPS Trailblazer Scholarship

Full tuition and fees · about $34,000 over 4 years

Graduates of Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS). Must be HOPE Scholarship eligible (3.0+ GPA or 21+ ACT). First-time freshmen only.

Cutoff: 3.0 GPA and 21 ACTIn-state studentsRenewable
Aug 1, 2026 (estimated)Official page

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TSU Renaissance Scholarship

$8,500 a year · about $34,000 over 4 years

First-time freshmen or international students. Weighted GPA 3.75+ OR ACT 28+ (SAT 1300+). TSU's annual tuition is approx. $9,500 (in-state), so $8,500 meets the 75%+ bar.

Cutoff: 3.75 GPA and 1300 SAT or 28 ACTRenewable
Aug 1, 2026 (estimated)Official page

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The Presidential Excellence Merit Scholarship (Out-of-state)

$300 a year · about $1,000 over 4 years

3.5+ weighted GPA and 28-36+ ACT / 1300-1600+ SAT.

Cutoff: 3.5 GPA and 1300 SAT or 28 ACTOut-of-state studentsRenewable
Aug 1, 2026 (estimated)Official page

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The Presidential Merit Scholarship (In-State)

$300 a year · about $1,000 over 4 years

3.5+ weighted GPA and 28-36+ ACT / 1300-1600+ SAT.

Cutoff: 3.5 GPA and 1300 SAT or 28 ACTIn-state studentsRenewable
Aug 1, 2026 (estimated)Official page

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By invitation or nomination

By invitation or nomination

Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Institute Merit Scholarship

Full cost of attendance · about $103,000 over 4 years

3.5+ GPA, 28+ ACT / 1300+ SAT; Must be pursuing a career in medicine or dentistry via the Accelerated Pathway Program.

Cutoff: 3.5 GPA and 1300 SAT or 28 ACTMajor-specificRenewable
Aug 1, 2026 (estimated)Official page

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