Scholarship Search

20/10 Mentorship Scholarship

Through the Montgomery County Juvenile Court System, at-risk youth are eligible to apply for the 20/10 Mentorship Scholarship to assist with APSU tuition and fees. The selection will be done by committee which can include community investors, community volunteers, Montgomery County Juvenile Court personnel and APSU personnel.

Qualification Criteria:

• Student must be currently enrolled or have successfully completed the Montgomery County Juvenile Court at-risk program, 20/10 Mentorship Program
• Full-time enrollment
• Montgomery County resident

Renewal Criteria:

• Make progress toward graduation

Aaron Schmidt Alumni Band Scholarship Endowment

This scholarship was created in 1983 and endowed in 2004 in honor of the late Dr. Aaron Schmidt, who served as Director of Bands from 1960-1973.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Music major
• Must be a qualified instrumentalist who particiates in one of the APSU bands

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

African American Alumni Scholarship Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• Black/African American descent
• Full-time enrollment
• Sophomore, Junior or Senior
• Essay submission
• Campus Involvement

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Al Williams Memorial Scholarship

The Al Williams Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of retired APSU Education professor, Dr. Alan Williams. 

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Teaching major or Professional Education minor

Retention Requirements:

• Non-Renewable

Alan Faircloth Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in honor of fallen Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Alan Scott Faircloth. A selection committee, headed by the residing APSU Director of the School of Nursing, will award one $500 scholarship.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• Nursing major
• EMT or Firefighter affiliation (Preference)
• Dickson County, TN resident (2nd Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Alex P. Wootton, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1990 by Mark S. and Martha Em Raby in recognition of Mrs. Raby's father's dedication to the community and significant involvement in public service. Alex Wootton was instrumental in establishing the EMS services in Clarksville/Montgomery County.

Qualification Criteria:

• 22 ACT or 1100 SAT
• Full-time enrollment
• Volunteer service (Preference: special interest toward enhancing the safety and welfare of citizens)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, students may reapply

Amelia Lay Hodges Scholarship Endowment

This scholarship was established by the family of the late Amelia Lay Hodges.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Incoming freshman

Subsequent academic year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 2 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Ann Edwards Brown Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1989 by the family and friends of the late Ann Edwards Brown. 

Qualification Criteria:

• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Theatre major

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Anneliese Helms Awards

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.1 GPA
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• Nursing major
• Montgomery or Stewart County resident (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 2 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.2 GPA
• Full-time enrollment 
• Nursing major

APSU Accounting Alumni Freshman Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.75 GPA
• 28 ACT or SAT 1300
• Full-time enrollment
• Accounting Major
• Incoming Freshman
• Essay submission

Renewable Requirements:

• Non-renewable

APSU Accounting Alumni Upperclassman Scholarship

The APSU Accounting Alumni Scholarship is a one-time only honor.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.75 GPA
• Accounting major
• Completed Intermediate Accounting II
• Full-time enrollment
• Upperclassman - Already enrolled in the BBA-accounting degree program
• Submit a letter of recommendation from an accounting faculty member

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

APSU Agriculture Scholarship

The APSU Agriculture Scholarship is designed for Agriculture majors at APSU. For further information contact the Department of Agriculture at (931) 221-7272.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.85 GPA
• 21 ACT or 1060 SAT
• Agriculture Major
• Full-time enrollment
• Willing to work 70 hours per semester for the APSU Farm

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

APSU Athletic Scholarship Fund

Qualification Criteria:

• Any sport

Retention Requirements:

• Not Renewable

APSU Citius Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Men's Cross-Country member(s)

Coaching Staff has complete discretion on number of recipients, recipient classification and retention of scholarship. Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding.

APSU College of Education Alumni Chapter Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Education major
• Undergraduate
• Full-time enrollment
• A member of an underrepresented population

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

APSU Govs Senior Class Gift Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Any major
• Current students must be in good standing and have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Retention requirements:

• Not renewable, must reapply

 

APSU Support Group of Trane I

Qualification Criteria:

• Must be an employee, child, dependent or retiree
  • employee and retiree must have at least 10 years of service
• 3.0 GPA or 2.5 GPA, if Trane employee
• Full-time enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA or 2.5 GPA, if Trane employee
• Full-time enrollment

APSU Support Group of Trane II

Qualification Criteria:

• Must be an employee, child, dependent or retiree
  • employee and retiree must have at least 10 years of service
• 3.0 GPA or 2.5 GPA, if Trane employee
• Full-time enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA or 2.5 GPA, if Trane employee
• Full-time enrollment

APSU Women's Club/Catherine Evans Harvill Memorial Scholarship

Given by the University Women's Club in memory of Mrs. Halbert Harvill, this scholarship is awarded annually.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Female
• Full-time
• The recipient must attend the Fall Women's Club Membership Reception - date to be announced.

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

APSURA Scholarship Endowment

The first scholarship award in 2020-2021 will be given in the memory of James Clemmer.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.25 GPA
• Dependent of a currently employed faculty or staff member at Austin Peay State University
• Essay submission
• Full-time enrollment
• Sophomore , Junior or Senior

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Art Alumni Scholarship

Initiated by Robin Moore, this is an academic department/ performance scholarship.

Qualification Criteria: 

• 3.0 GPA
• Art Major
• Focusing in Graphic Design or Photography
• Sophomore or Above
• Full-time enrollment
• Portfolios must be submitted online (no physical portfolios will be accepted). Images must be PDF or JPG with a minimum of 1024x768 pixels. (6 to 10 images)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Baggett-Carroll Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is provided by alumni Larry Carroll.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.5 GPA
• Accounting Major
• Completed Intermediate Accounting II
• Full-time Enrollment
• Junior or Senior

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Barbara Beach Endowed Art Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the five children of Barbara Beach to honor her life and accomplishments. Barbara was a talented painter and an advocate of higher education, regardless of the student's age.

Qualification Criteria:

• Art major
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Non-traditional student
• Portfolios must be submitted online (no physical portfolios will be accepted). Images must be PDF or JPG with a minimum of 1024x768 pixels. (6 to 10 images)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.75 GPA
• Art major
• Full-time enrollment

Ben and Beverly Kimbrough Scholarship

The Ben and Beverly Kimbrough Scholarship was established in honor of Ray and Margaret Ford.

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Graduated from a high school in Montgomery County, TN
• Majoring in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or Management

Retention Requirements: 

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply
  • Preference may be given in subsequent years

Ben Fendley Athletic Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a football, basketball, or baseball player.

Qualification Criteria:

• Football, basketball, or baseball player
• Meet NCAA and APSU athletic qualifications
• Attend the scholarship donor dinner banquet each year award is received.

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Benjamin E Troxler Music Comp Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Music major

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Benjamin P. Stone Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• 28 ACT or 1300 SAT (Freshman)
• Biology major/minor, Nuclear Medicine Technology concentration, Radiologic Technology major/minor, Pre-physical Therapy concentration, Medical Technology major/minor or Pre-optometry concentration
• Full-time enrollment
• Financial need (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• 3.0 GPA

Beta Sigma Phi (Laureate Eta Chapter) Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the ladies of the Beta Sigma Phi Laureate Chapter.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Female
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• Nursing major (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Betty Joe Wallace Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.75 GPA
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Stewart County High School graduate
• History or General Studies major (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Bill Dupes Endowed Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established in 1990 by friends and former athletes of Coach Bill Dupes. Recipients for this and all other athletic scholarships will be selected by the Athletic Department. 

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Football player (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.5 GPA

Billy Atkins Family Endowed Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Finance Major
• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior

Subsequent academic year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 2 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Full-time enrollment
• 3.0 GPA
• Finance major

Billy Thompson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by the Hilldale Civitan Club in memory of the late Dr. Billy Thompson, Professor of Office Administration and Business Education.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Management and Marketing major
• Financial need
• Full-Time enrollment
• Junior or above

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Blake Andrew Jenkins Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.85 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing major
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Sophomore or above

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.85 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing major

Bob and Marion Gossett Nursing Endowed Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Nursing major

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 2 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Full-time enrollment 
• Nursing major

Bob and Mary Emma Welch Business Endowed Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing major
• Full-time enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing major
• Full-time enrollment

Bobby Ladd Endowed Football Scholarship

The recipient will be selected by the football staff and approved by the head football coach.

Qualification Criteria:

• Football player
• The recipient will be required to attend the scholarship donor dinner and sit with Mr. Bobby Ladd.

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Based upon the recommendation of the football staff with approval from the head coach.

Bonnie M. Chester Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Biology major
• Full-time enrollment
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
• Undergraduate

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Biology major
• Full-time enrollment

Brock Blick Agriculture Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is in honor of Brock Blick.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Agriculture Major
• Full-Time Enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• Resident of Montgomery, Stewart, Dickson, or Robertson County, Tennessee

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Browder Family Scholarship Endowment in European Studies

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• 3.25 GPA
• Undergraduate or Graduate
• Completed one year of European Foreign Language, earning at least "C"
• Completed 3 credit hours in European History, earning at least "C"
• Must take at least one European Language or European History course during the semester scholarship is received.
• A presentation will be made at the annual Phi Kappa Phi Award Ceremony. Although the recipient is not required to be a member, they are required to be at the ceremony.

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Brown-Taylor Diamond in the Rough MCHS Student Endowment

This scholarship was established by Daniel and Karen Hogue honoring Mike Brown, Math teacher at Montgomery Central High School, and Dr. Jaime Taylor, Interim Provost at Austin Peay State University. The scholarship recipient will be selected by a committee from MCHS in the spring of each academic year to be awarded at the fall/spring semesters.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• 21 ACT or 1060 SAT
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Incoming freshman
• Montgomery Cental High School graduate

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• ​2.75 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Bryan and Helen Crutcher Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Current year Todd County Central High School graduate
• 3.5 GPA
• 24 ACT
• Full-time enrollment
• At least one AP course credit (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• One-time award, non-renewable

Bryce and Jody Sanders Agriculture Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Agriculture Major
• Full-time enrollment
• Incoming Freshman
• 21 ACT
• 3.0 GPA
• Graduate from a Montgomery, Dickson, Cheatham, Robertson, Stewart, or Houston County High School.

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.9 GPA
• Agriculture Major

Building Hope Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• At least 3/4 time enrollment (9 hours) 
• Completion of Math 1010E, Math 1530E, English 1010E, or History 2010E at APSU
• Financial need
• Non-traditional
• Sophomore or above

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.5 GPA
• At least 3/4 time enrollment (9 hours)

Business Alumni Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Management or Marketing major
• Full-time enrollment 

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Byrom/Wood Music Scholarship

The Byrom/Wood Music Scholarship was established in 2007 by APSU Alumni Ben Troxler. The scholarship is currently funded by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Byrom in honor of their son and APSU alumni Paul Byrom (Bachelor's in Music, 2012; Master's in Music, 2014), a former Troxler Scholarship and Presser Award recipient, and Dr. Jeffrey Wood, Professor of Music.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time Enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• Music Major
• Composition Specialization (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

C.E. Hunt Jr Memorial Endowment Scholarship

The C.E. Hunt Jr. Memorial Endowment award amount varies.

Qualification Criteria:

• Art major
• Full-time enrollment
• Portfolios must be submitted online (no physical portfolios will be accepted). Images must be PDF or JPG with a minimum of 1024x768 pixels. (6 to 10 images)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Cameron Ford Watts Scholarship

Established by the family of Cameron Ford Watts, who passed away in 1993, this endowed scholarship provides an award to a student registered with the Office of Disability Services. Gifts from numerous family members and friends created this endowment which is the first scholarship at Austin Peay designated specifically for a student with a disability.

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Registered with the Office of Disability Services
• Please describe the impact your disability has had on your educational and personal goals for the future

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Campus Community Scholarship Fund

The Campus Community Scholarship Fund was created by members of the Austin Peay State University Community.

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Graduate of a Montgomery County high school
• Incoming freshman

Subsequent academic year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Full-time enrollment

Candlelight Ball Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Incoming Freshman
• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Willing to work 75 hours, 10 will be on APSU events
• Letter of Recommendation
• Essay submission 

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Carlos Brewer Friends of Photography Scholarship

Friends of Photography is a not-for-profit association of beginning to advanced photographers from Clarksville/Montgomery County dedicated to the advancement of photographic knowledge and inspiration. This scholarship, in memory of Dr. Carlos Brewer, provides an award to a student majoring in fine arts with an emphasis in photography.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• Art major (focusing in photography)
• Portfolios must be submitted online (no physical portfolios will be accepted). Images must be PDF or JPG with a minimum of 1024x768 pixels. (6 to 10 images)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may apply

Catharine Elizabeth Edmondson Memorial Scholarship

Established by Ms. Lucy E. Dunwoody in memory of her sister.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing major
• Full-time enrollment
• Incoming freshman
• Essay submission

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.5 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing major

Catherine A. Liggins-Davila Memorial Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• African American Studies minor
• Full time enrollment
• Junior or Senior

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

CDE Lightband Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship, established in 1989 by a generous gift from the employees of the Clarksville Department of Electricity, is awarded annually.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.75 GPA
• At least 3/4 time enrollment (9 hours)
• Financial need

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

CECA Excellence Creative Arts Scholarship

This scholarship has been established by the CECA Advisory Board. A selection committee headed by the residing Dean of the College of Arts and Letters will grant the scholarship for the following academic year to one student only.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Art, Dance, Music, Theatre major or Creative Writing Minor
• Full-time Enrollment
• Submit an Artist’s Essay to include their reasons for wanting to be an artist, and their academic and artistic goals. (Min. 250 words)
• The Youth Ovation Award winners (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

CECA Excellence Creative Arts Scholarship #2

This scholarship has been established by the CECA Advisory Board. A selection committee headed by the residing Dean of the College of Arts and Letters will grant the scholarship for the following academic year to one student only.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Art, Dance, Music, Theatre major or Creative Writing Minor
• Full-time Enrollment
• Submit an Artist’s Essay to include their reasons for wanting to be an artist, and their academic and artistic goals. (Min. 250 words)
• The Youth Ovation Award winners (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Youth Ovation Award winners must submit a copy of their notification letter with their application.

Charles C. and Mary Lorraine Wilson Endowed Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2005 by Mary Lorraine Wilson. All awards will be made in honor of oncology nurses and staff of the University Medical Center - Cancer Care Center - in Lebanon, Tennessee, in appreciation for their care, dedication and compassion.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Nursing major
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Charles H. Mobley Agriculture Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Agriculture Major
• Full-time Enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• Montgomery County, TN Resident

Subsequent academic year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA 
• Agriculture Major
• Full-time Enrollment

Charles R. and Linda R. Nichols Business Endowment

This scholarship is provided by Mrs. Nichols in memory of her late husband Charles R. Nichols.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or Management major
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• Essay submission
• Employed (Preference)
• Non-traditional (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or Management Major
• Full-time enrollment

Charlie Fox, Sr. and Elizabeth Hendricks Fox Endowed Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Football Player
• Education Major
• If no applicant meets Education major, then any major is eligible

Charlie Mills Memorial Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 20 ACT or 1030 SAT
• Full-time enrollment
• Incoming freshman
• Montgomery Central High School graduate

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if funding is available.

Cheatham County Health Care Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Biology, Chemistry, HHP, Nursing, or any other Health Care related major
• Full-time enrollment
• Incoming freshman
• Cheatham County Central High School or Harpeth High School graduate (Preferred: Cheatham County Central HS)

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Chemistry Alumni Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• 25 ACT or 1130 SAT
• Chemistry major (Seeking a ACS Certification) 
• Incoming freshman
• Full-time enrollment
• Letter of recommendation
• Write a statement of your interest in chemistry and scientific research
• Top 10 percent of your high school graduating class

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Chemistry Club Scholarship

This scholarship award varies depending on funding and is at the discretion of the Chemistry Department. 

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Chemistry Major
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Chloe C. and Watkins Northington Memorial Art Scholarship

This scholarship is in memory of Chloe and Watkins Northington.

Qualification Criteria:

• Art major
• 2nd semester freshman or higher
• Financial need 
• Full-time enrollment
• Three hours per week work requirement in the Art Department
• Portfolios must be submitted online (no physical portfolios will be accepted). Images must be PDF or JPG with a minimum of 1024x768 pixels. (6-10 images)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Christopher C. Wyatt and Jonathan W. Wyatt Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Agriculture or Business Major (Preference)
• 2.75 GPA
• Junior or Higher
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Cindy Crutcher Harvey Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Todd Harvey in memory of his late wife Cindy Crutcher Harvey.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Management or Marketing major
• Financial Need
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Claiborne-Woodward Scholarship in Languages and Literature (Communication Arts)

The Claiborne-Woodward Scholarship was established by the Claiborne family of Texas and several other local contributors in memory of Professor Felix Woodward. 

Qualification Criteria:

• Communication Arts major
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• Print and Web Journalism or Journalism concentration

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Claiborne-Woodward Scholarship in Languages and Literature (Foreign Languages)

The Claiborne-Woodward Scholarship was established by the Claiborne family of Texas and several other local contributors in memory of Professor Felix Woodward. 

Qualification Criteria:

• French, German, Latin, or Spanish major or minor
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Claiborne-Woodward Scholarship in Languages and Literature (Writing)

The Claiborne-Woodward Scholarship was established by the Claiborne family of Texas and several other local contributors in memory of Professor Felix Woodward.

Qualification Criteria:

• English major, minor, or Creative Writing minor
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Clarksville Community Music Club Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Music Major
• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Recipient will participate in
  • Fall - Afternoon of Chamber Music
  • Spring - Music Jr. Festival 

Retention Requirements: 

• Non-renewable

Clarksville Women's Club Music Education Scholarship

The Clarksville Women's Club Music Education Scholarship is available to current and incoming students from Clarksville-Montgomery County. 

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• 22 ACT or 1100
• Active member of National Association for Music Education (NAfME) (Excluding freshmen, must become member)
• Full-time enrollment
• Music major (Music Education concentration)
• Undergraduate
• Clarksville-Montgomery County resident (1st Preference)
• Resident of Stewart, Houston, Dickson, Cheatham, or Robertson counties (2nd Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Clarksville Women's Club Nursing Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Junior or Senior
• Full-time enrollment
• Nursing major
• Clarksville-Montgomery County resident (1st Preference)
• Stewart, Houston, Dickson, Cheatham, or Robertson county resident (2nd Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable 

Class of 66 Scholarship Endowment

Class of 66 Scholarship Endowment

Qualification Criteria

• ​Financial need
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Claudell Wootton Art Education Scholarship

This scholarship was established in honor of Claudell Wootton. ​Selection will be made by the Department of Art & Design.

Qualification Criteria:

• Art major (specializing in art education)
• Full-time enrollment
• Essay submission
• Portfolios must be submitted online (no physical portfolios will be accepted). Images must be PDF or JPG with a minimum of 1024x768 pixels. (6 to 10 images)
• Sample lesson plan (not required)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Cleveland "Mario" Richardson Memorial Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Finance Major
• Full-time enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Finance major
• Full-time enrollment

College of Business Study Abroad Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Accepted into an APSU study abroad program
• Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or Management major
• 2.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Completed at least one full semester at APSU
• Not on academic probation or suspension

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Communications Scholarship for AP Sports Programs

This scholarship is awarded once the semester begins, but you must first complete the APSU Online Scholarship Application. 

Qualification Criteria:

• Communication Arts major 
• Willing to work in the Athletic Department
• Fulltime Enrollment

Retention Requirement:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Courtney A. Turner Memorial Scholarship

This Endowment gift is awarded to a Cheerleader/Pom Squad member in recognition of academic and character standards which reflect the life of Courtney Turner, whose love for APSU and cheerleading will always be remembered by the APSU community and athletic fans. The recipient is selected based on the discretion of the Athletic Department Scholarship Committee's recommendation. They may continue to receive it as long as they remain an APSU student. If the recipient no longer qualifies, the award is not to be reissued to another student. Recipients for this and all other athletic scholarships will be selected by the Athletic Department.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.75 GPA
• Cheerleader/Pom Squad member
• Full-time enrollment
• Essay on their intent of education at APSU, as well as the importance of school spirit and campus involvement
• Letter of recommendation from an APSU professor

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

 

Courtney Maynard Caudill Women's Golf Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Member of the women's golf team
• From Montgomery County, TN (Priority)
• Fulltime Enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Crist Memorial Scholarship

The Crist Memorial Scholarship was established in 2014. The student can only receive $500.00 per semester regardless of their graduation date.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment 
• Music major

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Cristal M Berggren Education Endowment

The Cristal M Berggren Education Endowment will be awarded to a recipient who meets the following criteria:

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student (note hours that apply -- Undergrad at least 12 hours or Graduate at least 6 hours)
• Must be pursuing a teacher education licensure
• Must be a Junior or Senior 
• Must have at least a 3.5 GPA
• Must have financial need
• Preference to graduate of Kenwood High School

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met:

• Full-time enrollment (note hours that apply -- Undergrad at least 12 hours or Graduate at least 6 hours)
• Pursuing a teacher education licensure
• Maintain at least a 3.5 GPA

CSM (R) Sidney Brown Military Scholarship Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Military affiliation as listed below:
  • Active ROTC member (APSU ROTC MS3 (Jr.) or MS4(Sr.)), or
  • Spouse or dependent of a service member killed or missing in action, or
  • Service member honorably discharged
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Cumberland Dialysis Endowed Scholarship in Nursing

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Nursing major
• Plan to work in Montgomery, Stewart, or Houston County, TN

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met:

• Full-time enrollment
• Nursing major 

Cumberland Dialysis Endowed Scholarship in Radiologic Technology

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Radiologic Technology major
• Work in Montgomery, Stewart, or Houston Counties in TN

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met:

• Full-time enrollment
• Radiologic Technology major 

Darek Nicky Richardson Scholarship in Physics

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.2 GPA
• 22 ACT or 1100 SAT
• Full-time enrollment
• Engineering Physics or Physics major
• Resident of Montgomery County 
• Financial need (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Engineering Physics or Physics major

Dave Aaron Scholarship

The Dave Aaron Endowment Fund was established for men's basketball and football. Money earned from the fund will be shared equally by the two sports and may only be used in the following areas: Scholarship aid for student-athletes or recruiting of student-athletes The money earned each year from the endowment shall be spent at the discretion of the head coaches subject to NCAA regulations. Each head coach will give a written detailed report to the Dave Aaron Board by June 30 each year explaining how the money was used and plans for the use of the money for the ensuing year. Recipients for this and all other athletic scholarships will be selected by the Athletic department.

Qualification Criteria:

• Men's Basketball or football player

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Dave Loos Scholarship Endowment

The Dave Loos Scholarship Endowment was established for an aspiring young coach for men's basketball.

Qualification Criteria:

• Aspiring young coach for men's basketball
• Fulltime Enrollment 

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Based on the recommendation of the head basketball coach

David Trent Memorial Scholarship

This is an athletic scholarship established for baseball. The interest from this fund will be used for the purpose of providing financial assistance to students who possess ability in baseball.

Qualification Criteria:

• Baseball player
• Fulltime Enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

David Wesner Video Editing Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.75 GPA
• Communication Arts major
• Broadcast media, Internet Technology or Media Technologies concentration
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• Completed at least 15 semester hours of the communication arts major requirements
• Create an original, creative digital video production sequence. This project must have employed either Apple Final Cut Pro and/or Macromedia Flash as an element (or elements) of the original digital video production sequence. 
• Willing for APSU to display their creative project online and in any other forms desired by the department as well as allow for publicity by the department.

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Debra Lentz Memorial Scholarship

Established by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lentz in memory of their daughter, Debra, this scholarship provides an annual award.

Qualification Criteria: 

• 3.0 GPA
• Incoming Freshman
• Fulltime Enrollment

Subsequent academic year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA

Department of Physics Freedom Award

Established by John and Heidi Willis.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Non-traditional student
• Physics major
• Military Affiliation
  • 1^st Preference – Active duty military, Veteran or Reservist
  • 2^nd Preference – Military dependent

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Donald B. and Betty Lambert Education Endowment

Established in honor of Dr. Lambert, former professor of Education and College of Education Dean.

Qualification Criteria:

• Admitted to the Education Program
• Financial Need
• Full-time enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Admitted to the Education Program
• Financial Need
• Full-time enrollment

Donald B. and Betty Lambert Education Endowment for a Senior

Established in honor of Dr. Lambert, former professor of Education and College of Education Dean.

Qualification Criteria:

• Admitted to the Education Program
• Financial Need
• Full-time enrollment
• Senior

Retention Requirement:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Dorothy Dix Research Award Scholarship

The scholarship was established by Ms. Daisy Meriwether VanDenburgh in 2007 in memory of her great aunt Elizabeth Meriwether Gilmer and in admiration of the established Dorothy Dix Archival Collection housed in the F. G. Woodward Library. Gilmer wrote under the nom de plume, Dorothy Dix. She is known as one of the most famous journalists in the world.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment 
• Junior or Senior
• Journalism minor or Print and Web Journalism concentration
• Willing to work on research paper

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewed, may reapply

Dorothy Mayo Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.75 to 3.1 GPA
• 21 ACT
• Enrolled in the College of Education, College of STEM, College of Business, or School of Nursing
• Full-time Enrollment
• Graduate of Cheatham County High School or Sycamore High School

Subsequent academic year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.75 GPA
• Enrolled in the College of Education, College of STEM, College of Business, or School of Nursing
• Full-time Enrollment

Dorris Weakley Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established by the family of Dorris Weakley.

Qualification Criteria:

• Financial need
• Incoming freshman
• Graduating from a high school in Cheatham County
• Fulltime Enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Dr. Albert B. Randall Memorial Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Philosophy Major
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
• Specialization in Religious Studies (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Non-Renewable

Dr. Arthur J. Eaves Memorial Diversity Endowed Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:​

• English major
• 3.5 GPA
• Full-time
• Sophomore, Junior or Senior
• Diverse
• Essay Submission

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewed, may reapply

Dr. Bruce Myers Computer Science Scholarship Endowment

Bruce Myers joined Austin Peay State University in 1970 as a mathematics professor. Beginning in 1975, he transitioned this teaching assignment to computer science and helped to develop APSU's Computer Science programs beginning with a BS Degree in 1980, PSM, and MS degrees in 2014-2016. He chaired the Computer Science and Information Technology Department from 2003-2018. The department grew substantially and added a number of new degree programs during that time. This scholarship was established in his name by his friends and former students in 2013.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Computer Science major
• Fulltime Enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Dr. David Snyder Scholarship Endowment Fund

This scholarship is named in honor of Dr. Snyder (1962-2004). The award is presented annually by the Biology Department. The recipient will be announced at the Spring Student Awards Day ceremony. Dr. Dave Snyder's widow, Mrs. Cathy Petty, will be asked to sit in on the awards committee each year, given that a Snyder family member is NOT a candidate.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.5 GPA
• Biology Major
• Full-time enrollment
• Sophomore or above
• Children of Dr. David Snyder (1st Preference)
• Clarksville Academy students (2nd Preference)
• Essay on primary career goal / academic interest

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewal, must reapply

Dr. Edward Irwin Honors Scholarship

A selection committee, headed by the residing Director of the APSU Honors Program, will award this scholarship. 

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.5 GPA
• Active member of the APSU Honors Program
• Full-time enrollment
• Incoming freshman
• Essay submission

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Dr. Gaines Hunt Agriculture Scholarship

Qualifcation Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Agriculture Major
• Full-time Enrollment
• Sophomore, Junior or Senior
• Undergraduate

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Agriculture major
• Full-time enrollment

Dr. Harold S. Pryor Education Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Seeking teaching licensure in Elementary Education K-5
• Financial Need

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Dr. Haskell C. Phillips and Estelle Judd Phillips Scholarship

This award is administered by the APSU Alumni Association with funds provided by the Phillips family and friends in recognition of Dr. and Ms. Phillips' professional contribution to education.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Biology major
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• Seeking teaching licensure (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reappy

Dr. J. Ronald Gupton Mathematics Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.5 GPA
• B or higher is required for Calculus I and Calculus II
• Full-time enrollment
• Mathematics major
• Sophomore, Junior or Senior

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Mathematics major

Dr. Joe E. Maynard, Sr. Education Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.75 GPA from their master's program
• Enrolled in APSU COE Doctoral Program
• Shows evidence of financial need
• Student must show evidence of success or achievements in their chosen field
• Fulltime Enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewed, may reapply

Dr. Leon Bibb Hall of Fame Scholarship

Established in 1998 by family and friends of the late Dr. Leon Bibb, this scholarship will benefit a graduate student of the APSU Athletic Department. Dr. Bibb served on the faculty for 28 years and was the athletics faculty chair for over 23 years. Selection will be made by a committee and the award announced at the annual Hall of Fame event.

Qualification Criteria:

• Graduate student of the APSU Athletic department
• Financial need

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Dr. Richard W. Young, Jr. Athletic Trainers Scholarship Fund

Interest earned from this endowment fund will be used to pay students who are employed in the athletic training room as student workers. Recipients will be selected by the Athletic Trainer and Athletic Director.

Qualification Criteria:

• Student worker in the athletic training room
• Fulltime Enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Dr. Samuel Jator Computer Science and Quantitative Methods Graduate Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Computer Science and Quantitative Methods major
• First-year graduate student
• Full-time enrollment (at least 6 hours)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 2 years if the following retention requirements are met:

•  3.0 GPA
• Computer Science and Quantitative Methods major
• Full-time enrollment

Dr. Susan J. Kupisch Psychological Science Endowment

Qualification Criteria: 

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Psychological Science Major
• Returning or Transfer Student (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Psychological Science Major

Dr. Wesley O. Fortner, Jr. Endowed Accounting Scholarship

This scholarship was officially established in 2004 by former students of Dr. Wesley O. Fortner, Jr. The principal objective is to support and promote the advancement of the accounting profession .

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.5 GPA
• Accounting major
• Completed Principles of Accounting I and II
• Enrolled in at least one intermediate or upper level accounting course in awarded semester 
• Full-time enrollment
• Essay submission

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Dr. William Cooper Beazley Athletic Trainers Scholarship Fund

Dr. William Cooper Beazley Athletic Trainers Scholarship Fund

Qualification Criteria:

• Employed in Athletic training room as a student worker
• Fulltime Enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Dr. William E. Beaumont Memorial and Dr. Gerald Karr Scholarship

This award for academic excellence is administered by the APSU Alumni Association and is provided by friends of the Beaumont family and Dr. Gerald Karr. Selection of the recipient is based on criteria developed by the Biology
Department and the donor. During the Student Awards Day Ceremony, the recipient will be announced by the Eta Pi Chapter of Beta Beta Beta National Honor Society for Biology.

Qualification Criteria:

• Biology major
• Freshman
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Durward Harris Scholarship in Biology

 Applications will be reviewed and the recipient selected by a scholarship committee to include Dr. Phil Roe or his designee.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.5 GPA
• Biology major
• Completed Organic Chemistry with at least a 'B' in lectures and labs
• Full-time enrollment
• Pre-med student
• Sophomore or above

Retention Reqirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Durward Harris Scholarship in Chemistry

Applications will be reviewed and the recipient selected by a scholarship committee to include Dr. Phil Roe or his designee.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.5 GPA
• Chemistry major
• Completed Organic Chemistry with at least a 'B' in lectures and labs
• Full-time enrollment
• Pre-med student
• Sophomore or above

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Duvall Family Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA (Undergraduate) or 3.0 GPA (Freshman)
• Accounting or Finance major
• Full-time enrollment
• Graduate from a public school in Christian County, Cheatham County, or Hopkinsville Community College

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• ​2.5 GPA
• Full-time  enrollment
• Accounting or Finance major

Edelweiss Club of Clarksville German Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Academic ability
• Full-time enrollment
• German major or minor
• Junior or Senior
• Write an essay citing career / academic interest
• Financial Need (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Edington Family Scholarship in Music

Qualification Criteria:​

• 3.0 GPA
• 21 ACT or 1060 SAT
• Full-time enrollment
• Music major
• Not a resident of Montgomery County, TN
• Female (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Music major

Edington Family Scholarship in Theatre

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• 21 ACT or 1060 SAT
• Female
• Full-time enrollment
• Not a resident of Montgomery County, TN
• Theatre major

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Theatre major

Edward M. Norman Memorial Endowment

Scholarship Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment

Renewal Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Ellen Williams Jones Nursing Endowment Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Completed one semester of Nursing courses
• Full-time enrollment
• Nursing major

Retention Requirements:

• ​Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Elsie J Cobb Memorial Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Softball or Soccer player
• Essay submission

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding.

Retention Requirements:

• 2.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Emily Rawlins Allensworth Education Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Enrolled in the College of Education
• Full-time enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Emory and Martha Beaumont Kimbrough Scholarship

This scholarship fund was created in 1987 by Dr. Emory Kimbrough, Jr. in honor of his parents, Emory Calloway Kimbrough and Martha Beaumont Kimbrough.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• 25 ACT or 1230 SAT
• Full-time enrollment
• Incoming Freshmen

Subsequent academic year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time

Engineering Technology Alumni Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Engineering Technology Major
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Evan M. Hurt Memorial in Music

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• Music major

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Music major

Evans and Peg Harvill Scholarship Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Art, Dance, Theatre, Music major or Creative Writing minor
• Full-time enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Art, Dance, Theatre, Music major or Creative Writing minor
• Full-time enrollment

Evelyn Ross Hinson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2001 in memory of Evelyn Ross Hinson. Selection will be made by the Biology Department Scholarship Committee.

Qualification Criteria:

• Biology major
• Female
• Full-time enrollment
• Sophomore or above
• Interest in a physical therapy career (Preference)
• Essay on primary career goal / academic interest

Retention Requirements: 

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

First Advantage Bank Business Administration Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Marketing or Management major
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Resident of Tennessee, Kentucky counties of Christian and Todd, or living within 30 miles of the APSU campus. 
• Be involved in university-related activities a minimum of four hours per week.

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Business, Finance, Marketing, or Management major
• Full-time enrollment

First Advantage Science Endowment

Qualifcation Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA (Sophomores and Above)
• 28 ACT (Incoming Freshman)
• Biology, Chemistry, or Physics major
• Full-time enrollment
• Financial need (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

First Generation College Student

Qualification Criteria:

• Communication Major
• 3.0 GPA
• Junior or Senior
• First-Generation College Student
• Student must show cultural diversity and be a member of an underserved population. To include, but not limited to multi-racial, LGBTQ, students with disability and or African American descendent student
• Fulltime Enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

First Team Mens Golf Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Member of the men's golf team
• Fulltime Enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Florim Scholarship in Chemistry

This scholarship was established in memory of Ing. Giovanni Lucchese, founder of Florim. The scholarships will be awarded at an award ceremony with the recipients and representatives of Florim present.

Qualification Criteria:

• Chemistry major
• Full-time enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Chemistry major
• Full-time enrollment

Florim Scholarship in Computer Science

This scholarship was established in memory of Ing. Giovanni Lucchese, founder of Florim. The scholarships will be awarded at an award ceremony with the recipients and representatives of Florim present. 

Qualification Criteria:

• Computer Science major
• Full-time enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• ​Computer Science major
• Full-time enrollment

Florim Scholarship in Engineering Physics

This scholarship was established in memory of Ing. Giovanni Lucchese, founder of Florim. The scholarships will be awarded at an award ceremony with the recipients and representatives of Florim present. 

Qualification Criteria:

• Engineering Physics Major
• Full-time enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Engineering physics major
• Full-time enrollment

Florim Scholarship in Marketing

This scholarship was established in memory of Ing. Giovanni Lucchese, founder of Florim. The scholarships will be awarded at an award ceremony with the recipients and representatives of Florim present

Qualification Crtieria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Marketing major

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Marketing major
• Full-time enrollment

Floyd and Sara Ford Memorial Scholarship Endowment

This scholarship was established in honor of Floyd and Sara Ford. Selection will be made by the Biology Department Scholarship Committee.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• At least 1/2 time enrollment
• Biology major
• Non-traditional
• Essay on your primary career goal and academic interest

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Fortera Foundation Bridge Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.0 GPA
• Financial need
• At least part-time enrollment
• Marital status: Single (never married, widowed divorced, legally separated) or married, but living apart and your divorce will be final by the time the scholarship is awarded.
• Parenting status: Custodial parent or guardian with physical custody (50% or more) of at least one dependent child. A dependent child is 18 or younger, older than 18 and still in high school, or a severely disabled adult living with and dependent on the student/parent applicant.

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, must reapply

Frank and Gladys E. Buhler Scholarship in Health and Human Performance

This scholarship was established in 1988 by the Buhler family.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.75 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Health and human performance major
• Junior

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Fred & Melba Newton Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Education

Qualification Criteria:

• Education Leadership major
• Full-time enrollment
• Graduate student
• Letter of Recommendation

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Fred & Melba Newton Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Nursing

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Nursing major
• Letter of Recommendation

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Fred Bo Brown Football Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• Football player
• Fulltime Enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.5 GPA
• At the discretion of the head football coach

Freeman-Meise Music Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1988 by Perkins and Ruth Freeman in honor of their daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Michael Meise, who are both APSU alumni.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Music major
• Resident of Robertson, Montgomery, or Dickson County

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Music major

Friedman Endowed Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Communication Arts Major
• Full-time Enrollment
• Junior or Senior

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Friends of HHP Scholarship

This scholarship award varies depending on funding and is at the discretion of the Selection Committee. This scholarship is for students to use for professional development endeavors including, but not limited to, professional conferences, memberships, and certifications/examinations (such as C.H.E.S., GRE, and Praxis). 

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Health and Human Performance major
• Sophomore or above
• Essay submission

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Friends of Music Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Music major

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Friends of the Arts Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Music major
• Sophomore
• Cannot have a performance scholarship

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Garry Peeler Memorial Scholarship (Dependent)

Qualification Criteria:

• Undergraduate and Graduate
• Fulltime
• All Majors
• 3.0 GPA or greater
• Must have a parent who is currently going through cancer treatments or has passed from cancer within the last four years

Note:  If no qualified candidates, the award is not to be made.            

Garry Peeler Memorial Scholarship (Major Specific)

Qualification Criteria:

• Undergraduate and Graduate
• Fulltime
• Pre-Med, Nursing, Biology or Chemistry Majors
• 3.0 GPA or greater
• Must be pursuing a career in medicine related to cancer research and/or cancer patient treatment
• Note:  If no qualified candidates, the award is not to be made.            

Gary Mathews Scholarship in Science

Qualifcation Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA (Sophomores and Above)
• 28 ACT (Incoming Freshman)
• Biology, Chemistry, or Physics major
• Full-time enrollment
• Financial need (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

General Agriculture Scholarships

Awards will be based upon ACT scores, school and community activities, and financial need. Awards may vary in amount. For more information contact the Agriculture Department, APSU Box 4607, telephone (931) 221-7272. 

Qualification Criteria:

• Agriculture major
• Full-time enrollment
• Incoming freshman

Retention requirements:

• Non-renewable

Geology and Geography Alumni Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time Enrollment
• GeoSciences Major
• Geology or Geography Concentration

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

George Brotherton Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by friends of Mr. Brotherton. The recipient will be announced at the Spring Awards Day ceremony.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Computer Science major
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

George J. Reed Sr. Veterans Scholarship Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.3 GPA
• Engineering or Nursing major
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Must be an active duty or army veteran with an honorable discharge

Subsequent academic year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.3 GPA
• Engineering or Nursing major
• Full-time

George O. Albright Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the estate of the late George O. Albright, an Austin Peay alumnus. 

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior, Senior, or Graduate 
• Political Science or Pre-law major
• Native of Montgomery County, TN (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Gerald L & Virginia Tenney Endowed Scholarship

Qualification Critieria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Art + Design major with a focus in Photography
• Sophomore, Junior or Senior
• Essay Submission
• Fulltime Enrollment

Retention Requirements:
Not automatically renewed, may reapply

Glistine Jones Scholarship

The Kappa Rho Alpha Kappa Alpha Graduate Council will select the recipient of the Glistine Jones Scholarship.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Financially active member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority
• Full-time enrollment
• Undergraduate student
• Must display campus involvement

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Gore Early Childhood Scholarship

Established in honor of Dr. Dolores Gore, this scholarship is awarded to an Early Childhood Education teacher in the College of Education.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Early Childhood Education teacher in the College of Education
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirement:

• Non-renewable

Governors Guard ROTC Alumni Scholarship

Guinn Family Scholarship Endowment

Established by the Guinn Family.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing major
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Resident of Montgomery or Stewart County 

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing major
• Full-time enrollment

Harriett Noland Mabry Memorial Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• English major
• Full-time enrollment
• Sophomore or above
• Essay submission

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Hazel Dennis Bryant Memorial Scholarship

The Hazel Dennis Bryant Memorial Education Endowment was established in memory of Austin Peay graduate, Hazel Bryant, who taught nearly 50 years in Stewart County, TN.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• From Stewart County
• Teaching major or Professional Education minor

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Heidi Leming Hispanic Cultural Center Scholarship

This scholarship was created in honor of Heidi Leming, former director of Student Life and Leadership. Heidi was instrumental in applying for a diversity access grant through the Tennessee Board of Regents and secured $13,000 to start a peer mentor program for Hispanic Students on campus as well as several other programs to bring greater awareness to Hispanic issues. The final three candidates will be interviewed

Qualification Critera:

• 2.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Participate in at least 5 Hispanic Cultural Center events
  • List all attended events during this school year
• Sophomore or above
• Write about an attended event and how it has impacted the student
• Write an essay about what the student has learned through their involvement within the Hispanic Cultural Center and how it has impacted their life (500 words)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Helena Haskell Marsh Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is in memory of Helena Haskell Marsh, the mother of art faculty member Cynthia Marsh. Applicant must complete an essay describing how he or she feels an understanding of typography and letterpress printing will effect educational and career goals.

Qualification Criteria

• 2.5 GPA
• Art or Creative Writing Major
• Financial Need
• Work: 2 hours/week as manager of the Goldsmith Press
• Essay submission

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Helmut and Friedel Meise Memorial Scholarship

The Helmut and Friedel Meise Memorial Scholarship was established in 2004 by Mr. Michael Meise.

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Music major
• Orchestral strings (Preferred)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Full-time enrollment 
• Music major

Hendon-Stokes Scholarship in Education

This scholarship was established by the late Dr. Elizabeth Hendon Stokes, the late Walter L. Hendon, Jr., and the late Dr. William G. Stokes, in memory of their parents, Walter L. and Gertrude Hendon and Glenn and Lurlene Stokes. Awards are based on need and merit as determined by the appropriate department faculty, with each department being given the opportunity to award a scholarship.

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Special Education major
• Financial need and merit may be considered

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Hendon-Stokes Scholarship in Mathematics

This scholarship was established by the late Dr. Elizabeth Hendon Stokes, the late Walter L. Hendon, Jr., and the late Dr. William G. Stokes, in memory of their parents, Walter L. and Gertrude Hendon and Glenn and Lurlene Stokes. 

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Mathematics major
• Financial need and merit may be considered

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Hendricks Fox Endowed Football Scholarship

The Hendricks Fox Endowed Football Scholarship is awarded to players the coaching staff deems deserving.

Qualification Criteria:

• Football player
• Recipients of the scholarship will be required to attend the scholarship donor dinner and sit with Mr. and Mrs. Fox. 
• Fulltime Enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Football player
• Recommendation of football staff and approval of head  coach

Henry and Monika Bowman Endowed Scholarship in Economics

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Economics Concentration

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Economics Concentration

Henry and Monika Bowman Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Mathematics major

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Mathematics major

Hilda Stone Hageman and John Andrew Hageman Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.85 GPA
• 25 ACT or 1200 SAT (Freshman)
• Biology major/minor, Nuclear Medicine Technology concentration, Radiologic Technology major/minor, Pre-physical Therapy concentration, Medical Technology major/minor or Pre-optometry concentration
• Full-time enrollment
• Financial need (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.85 GPA

Hispanic Alumni Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Hoehn-McQueen-Stokes Math Student Travel Scholarship

This scholarship assists students with supported activities including student education travel, graduate school applications, expenses directly associated with undergraduate research, and student participation in prestigious international study programs such as Budapest Semesters in Mathematics.

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Math major or minor

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Honorable Wayne C. Shelton Endowed Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Political Science Major
• 3.2 GPA
• Fulltime Enrollment
• Strong desire to attend law school or pursue a career in law

Retention Requirements:

• Non Renewable

Hoppe Leadership Endowment

Qualification Criteria;

• 3.2 GPA
• At least half-time enrollment (3 hours)
• Graduate student
• Management, Professional studies with concentration in Strategic Leadership, Corporate Communication, Nursing Administration, Educational Leadership, or Master in Healthcare Administration (MHA) graduate program
• Not receiving other scholarships
• Resident of Tennessee
• Working full-time or part-time

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.2 GPA
• At least half-time enrollment (3 hours)
• Management, Professional studies with concentration in Strategic Leadership, Corporate Communication, Nursing Administration, Educational Leadership, or Master in Healthcare Administration (MHA) graduate program

Hoppe Pace Family Scholarship

The Hoppe Pace Family Endowment for Education Scholarship was established by the Pace family in honor of Dr. Sherry Hoppe.

Qualification Criteria:

• Interdisciplinary Studies major or Professional Education minor
• Financial need will be a strong consideration
• Full-time enrollment
• Student teaching

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Howell C. Smith Jr. and Sr. Freshman Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Complete 75 service hours in assigned department on campus
• Incoming freshman

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.75 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Howell C. Smith Jr. and Sr. Transfer Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Non-traditional student
• Transfer student

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 2 years (fulltime status) or proration would be applied if less than fulltime, but at least halftime. If the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.75 GPA

Howell Distinguished Physics Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.75 GPA (Sophomore and Above)
• 3.0 GPA (Freshman)
• Full-time enrollment 
• Physics major
• Kentucky resident (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.75 GPA
• Full-time enrollment 
• Physics major

J Z Miller Endowed Scholarship

The J Z Miller Endowed Scholarship is to be awarded to an academically talented student in any academic area. The recipient must be in the upper 25 percent of his/her graduating high school class.

Qualification Criteria: 

• ACT score of 16
• Full-time enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.5 GPA

J. D. Lester Scholarship for Outstanding Undergraduate Writing

The recipient will be chosen by the scholarship committee of the Department of Language and Literature and must be in good standing academically while demonstrating outstanding talent in expository (scholarly) writing. 

Qualification Criteria:

• English Major
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• Submission of 5-10 pages of scholarly writing

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

J.D. Howell Endowed Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Financial Need
• Full-time enrollment
• Resident of Stewart County
• Must be a graduate of a Stewart County, TN high school 

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

J.D. Howell Freshman Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 28 ACT
• Financial Need
• Incoming Freshman
• Enrolled in a department within the College of STEM

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

J.T. and Kathleen K. Oxford Scholarship in Spanish

Established in 2005 by Dr. Jeffrey and Raquel Oxford, alumnus of Austin Peay.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Spanish or Foreign Languages major (Spanish specialization)
• First-time generation college student (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Jack Amos Memorial Scholarship

The Jack Amos Memorial Scholarship was established by Jim Amos and friends.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• 20 ACT or 1030 SAT
• Financial Need
• Full-time enrollment
• Incoming freshman
• Member of the Rossview High School boys/girls varsity soccer team or Art Major
• Rossview High School graduate

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Jack Rudolph and Wena Rudolph Halliburton Agriculture Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Agriculture major
• 2.85 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• First preference is underrepresented population (female)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 2 years if the following retention requirements are met:

• Agriculture major
• 2.85 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Jack W. Beach Scholarship

Selection will be made based on criteria developed by the Biology Department. A faculty committee of the Biology Department will administer the scholarship.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• 28 ACT or 1300 SAT (Freshman)
• Biology Major
• Full-time enrollment
• Financial need (Preference)
• Essay on primary career goal / academic interest

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Jackson-Hardin Education Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Student must be admitted into the APSU College of Education K-6 Licensure Program
• Full-time enrollment
• 3.0 - 3.49 GPA at the time of the application
• Priority given to Robertson County resident. If no eligible applicant, any TN resident is eligible

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 2 years if the following retention requirements are met:

• Full-time enrollment
• Continuing to be in the APSU College of Education K-6 Licensure Program

Jacob Benjamin Morris Ramos Memorial Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.25 GPA
• Chemistry major
• Full-time enrollment
• Non-traditional student
• Special consideration given to members of the XEM

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

James G. and Christa Holleman Scholarship Endowment

Qualification Critieria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Management or Marketing major
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
• From Montgomery County, TN (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Non-Renewable

James L. Corlew Sr. Endowed Baseball Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing major
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

James Lee Walker Endowed Agriculture Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA (Freshman)
• 2.75 GPA (Sophomore and above)
• Agriculture major
• Full-time enrollment
• Willing to work 70 hours per semester at the APSU Environmental Education Center
• Financial need (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Jana Rollins Scholarship

This scholarship is a one-time award established in memory of Jana Rollins. Her APSU family will remember her for her love and concern for APSU students and her energetic, vivacious personality. The recipient of the Jana Rollins Scholarship must demonstrate scholastic excellence.

Qualification criteria:

• 2.75 GPA
• At least 3/4 time enrollment (9 hours)

Retention Requirements

• Non-renewable

Janis and Mark Stedman Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Education

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Teaching major or Professional Education minor

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Teaching major or Professional Education minor

Janis and Mark Stedman Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Nursing

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Nursing major

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Nursing major

Jennifer Lynn Vick Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship, established in 1982 in memory of Jennifer Lynn Vick, daughter of APSU alumni Bob and Jearldene (Bogard) Vick, is administered by the APSU National Alumni Association. Funds for the scholarship are provided by contributions from friends and relatives of the Vick family.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Willing to work 5-6 hours at the Pace Alumni Center

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Jerome and Janie Burkhart Karrigan Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.85 GPA
• First Generation College Student
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• Major in the Department of Language and Literature

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Jo and Isaac Buck Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Part-time or Full-time
• Major in M.A. in Education for Reading Specialist
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding and if the following retention requirements are met:

• 3.0 GPA
• Major in M.A. in Education for Reading Specialist

JoAnn and Frank Hindsley Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Arts program: art, design, music, theatre, dance
• Undergraduates only
• Full-time enrollment
• 2.3 GPA
• Active duty or veteran in the army with an honorable discharge
• Demonstrate financial needs (GI Bill does not count)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met:
Renewal Criteria:

• Maintain minimum scholarship requirements

Jodicus and Ruth Prosser "Keep Striving" Scholarship

This scholarship was established to support students who do not typically qualify for academic scholarships but show initiative and effort towards the goal of graduation. 

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.0 to 3.49 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Non-traditional student

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Joe Morgan Endowment

The Joe Morgan Endowed Scholarship was created in 1976 in honor of Dr. Joe Morgan who served as President of Austin Peay State University from 1963-1976.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Incoming freshman

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Joey Ansberry Memorial Music Scholarship

Scholarship recipients will be chosen from eligible applicants meeting the criteria below based on scholastic achievement and potential for academic success at Austin Peay State University. The scholarship will begin with an award to a freshman and will add a class each year until in the fourth year an award will be given to a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior. This will continue for future years.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• 23 ACT or 1130 SAT
• Full-time enrollment
• Music major
• Perform one ensemble per semester
• Montgomery county resident (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment 
• Music major

John A. and Elizabeth A. Wyatt Endowed Scholarship

The John A. and Elizabeth A. Wyatt Endowed Scholarship was established in honor of John A. and Elizabeth A. Wyatt, who were both born in Montgomery County, Tennessee. John was born in 1912 and Elizabeth in 1916. They grew up on neighboring farms that were one mile apart. It was always in their nature that they should give back to the community, which had been so good to them over the years. These scholarships given by their family will hopefully help students today achieve their educational goals as the Wyatts helped their children and others over the years.

Qualification Criteria: 

• 2.75 GPA
• Full-time Enrollment
• Junior or Above
• Agriculture or Business Major (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

John A. Hancock Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Patricia McReynolds Hancock.

Qualification Critera:

• 2.8 GPA
• 18 ACT or 960 SAT
• Full-time enrollment
• One of the student's parents should work in public health or teaching/counseling. (Preference: Public Health)
• Complete an additional affiliation form

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.8 GPA (After freshman year)
• 2.9 GPA (After sophomore or above year)
• Full-time enrollment

John and Janet McGee Nursing Endowed Scholarship

The John and Janet McGee Nursing Endowed Scholarship was established by John McGee to provide encouragement and assistance to men who are pursuing a career in nursing.

Qualification Requirements:

• Full-time enrollment
• Male
• Nursing major

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Full-time enrollment
• Nursing major

John E. Mayfield Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• At least half-time enrollment (6 hours)
• Incoming freshman
• From Cheatham County (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

John E. Mayfield Endowed Scholarship

This is a second scholarship created by Mr. John E. Mayfield. Interest on an endowed scholarship will fund an annual scholarship.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• Financial need
• From Cheatham County
• Non-traditional student
• At least half-time enrollment (6 hours)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

John Joseph Flood Memorial Scholarship in Biology

Qualification Criteria:

• Biology major
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• List science courses to date, and grade earned
• Essay on how receiving financial assistance will help you complete your education

John McGee Gold Eagle Graduate Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

•  3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or Management major
• Essay Submission
• Graduate
• Fulltime Enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

John R. Corlew Science Scholarship

This endowed scholarship is awarded in the name of John R. Corlew. 

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Biology, Chemistry, or Physics major
• Full-time enrollment
• Dependent of an employee of James Corlew Chevrolet-Cadillac or an affiliated company (1st Preference)
• Resident of Montgomery County, Tennessee (2nd Preference)
• Resident of Austin Peay's primary service region. (3rd Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Biology, Chemistry or Physics Major
• Full-time enrollment

John W. and Betty L. Porter Endowed Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Engineering Technology Major
• Full-time enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Engineering Technology Major
• Full-time enrollment

John W. Moseley Communications Scholarship Endowment

 Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Communication Arts major
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior, Senior, or Graduate
• Agree to 50 volunteer hours and apply that volunteer time toward production of a Camp Rainbow or Special Olympics video during the awarded academic year

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

John Wyatt, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2000 by the family and friends of the late John Wyatt, Jr. 

Qualification Criteria:

• Graduate Assistant Coach or Basketball Manager
• Fulltime Enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met:

• Based on recommendation from Head Men's Basketball Coach.

Joseph Richardson Social Work Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Completed SW 2110 and SW 3420
• Financial need 
• Full-time enrollment
• Social Work major

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Joseph S. Filippo Health & Human Performance Scholarship

The Joseph S. Filippo Health & Human Performance Award and a commemorative plaque are presented to an outstanding junior level or above student in Health and Human Performance.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.75 GPA
• Health and Human Performance Major
• Fitness, Wellness, or Exercise Science concentration
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Josephine Dudley Scholarship

Qualification Criteria

• 2.5 GPA
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Joy Huggins Memorial Scholarship

The Montgomery County Republican Women's Club sponsors this scholarship.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Political Science major
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
• Essay submission
• Fulltime Enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, must reapply

Julia A. Johnston Endowed Nursing Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior
• Nursing major
• Letter of Recommendation from a faculty member

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Kathryn Elizabeth Watson Over Scholarship

The Kathryn Elizabeth Watson Over Scholarship was established in memory of Kathryn Elizabeth Watson Over who passed away on September 18, 2011 as a result of a carbon monoxide accident. Her death, along with four other individuals, resulted in the state of Tennessee BWC5 Carbon Monoxide Law, requiring carbon monoxide awareness training throughout Tennessee.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.85 - 3.1 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Graduating from Clarksville Academy
• Incoming freshman

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Kendrick Rudolph Memorial Scholarship

Established by the family of Kendrick Rudolph.

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Graduate student
• Special Education major

Retention Requirement:

• Non-renewable

Kevin and Tiffany Smith Baseball Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• ​3.0 GPA
• Member of APSU Baseball Team
• Freshman (Preference)
• Fulltime Enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA

Lam & Briggs Memorial Scholarship

Established by the family of Lafayette Briggs, this endowed scholarship provides an annual award.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Financial need
• Non-scholarship Football Player
• Fulltime Enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA 

Landrum Computer Science & Information Technology Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Kenneth W. and Amy H. Landrum.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.75 GPA
• At least half-time enrollment (6 hours)
• Computer Science major or minor
• Merit and financial need may be considered
• Undergraduate
• Resident of Montgomery, Davidson, Stewart or Bedford County (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• ​2.75 GPA
• Full-time or at least half-time enrollment
• Computer Science major or minor

Landrum Mathematics Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Kenneth W. and Amy H. Landrum.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.75 GPA
• At least half-time enrollment (6 hours)
• Merit and financial need may be considered
• Mathematics major or minor
• Undergraduate
• Resident of Montgomery, Davidson, Stewart or Bedford County (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• ​2.75 GPA
• Full-time or at least half-time enrollment
• Mathematics major or minor

Landrum Scholarship of Excellence in Business and Accounting

This scholarship was established by Kenneth W. and Amy H. Landrum.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Management or Marketing major
• Merit and financial need may be considered
• Full-time enrollment
• Undergraduate
• Resident of Montgomery, Davidson, Stewart or Bedford County (Preference)

Landrum Scholarship of Excellence in Computer Science/Information Technology

This scholarship was established by Kenneth W. and Amy H. Landrum.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Computer Science major
• Merit and financial need may be considered
• Full-time enrollment
• Undergraduate
• Resident of Montgomery, Davidson, Stewart or Bedford County (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• ​3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Computer Science major

Landrum Scholarship of Excellence in Education

This scholarship was established by Kenneth W. and Amy H. Landrum.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Education, Math Education or Science Education major
• Merit and financial need may be considered
• Full-time enrollment
• Undergraduate
• Resident of Montgomery, Davidson, Stewart or Bedford County (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• ​3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Education, Math Education or Science Education major

Landrum Scholarship of Excellence in Mathematics

This scholarship was established by Kenneth W. and Amy H. Landrum.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Merit and financial need may be considered
• Full-time enrollment
• Mathematics major
• Undergraduate
• Resident of Montgomery, Davidson, Stewart or Bedford County (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• ​3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Mathematics major

Landrum Scholarship of Excellence in Science

This scholarship was established by Kenneth W. and Amy H. Landrum.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Agriculture, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Physics, Engineering Technology, Geosciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Radiologic Technology or Physics major
• Merit and financial need may be considered
• Full-time enrollment
• Undergraduate
• Resident of Montgomery, Davidson, Stewart or Bedford County (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• ​3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Major indicated above

Landrum Science Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Kenneth W. and Amy H. Landrum.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.75 GPA
• Agriculture, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Physics, Engineering Technology, Geosciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Radiologic Technology or Physics Major/Minor
• At least half-time enrollment (6 hours)
• Merit and financial need may be considered
• Undergraduate
• Resident of Montgomery, Davidson, Stewart or Bedford County (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• ​2.75 GPA
• Full-time or at least half-time enrollment
• Major indicated above

Languages and Literature Alumni Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• English or Foreign Language major
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Larry & Felicia Gates Endowed Physics Scholarship

The Larry & Felicia Gates Endowed Physics Scholarship is awarded to sophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in Physics. Mr. & Mrs. Gates wish to interview the recipients of the scholarship.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.2 GPA
• Physics major
• Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Physics major

Larry and Barbara Goolsby Business Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Business Major
• GPA 2.85-3.2
• Full-Time Enrollment
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
• Montgomery County High School Graduate

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

LaRue V. Pryor Music Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Choral music or Music education major
• Graduate from a Montgomery County High School
• Full-time enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 5 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Choral music or Music education major
• Full-time enrollment

Leadership Studies Scholarship

Qualification Criteria;

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Leadership Science or Leadership Studies minor
• Leadership Science, Sport & Wellness Leadership, or Strategic Leadership concentration

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Leah Elizabeth Special Education Scholarship

Contributions from an anonymous Austin Peay State University friend will provide for the Leah Elizabeth Scholarship.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.2 GPA
• Financial Need
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• Single parent
• Special Education major
• Letter of Recommendation
• Essay submission

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 2 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.2 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Special Education major

Legends Smokehouse & Grill Scholarship

Qualification Critieria:

• 2.75 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Essay submission
• Community Service: 15 hours

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

LeRoy C. Parks Civitan Scholarship

Established in 2002.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Registered in the Office of Disability Services
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
• Complete essay regarding the impact your disability has had on your academic and personal goals. Also describe your plans and goals following graduation.

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Louis and Florence Robinson Scholarship

This scholarship was created in honor of Louis and Florence Robinson. The scholarship committee of the Music Department at Austin Peay State University will select the recipient. 

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.85 GPA
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• International student
• Music major
• Sophomore or above

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Luther Tippit Memorial Scholarships

Established through the estate of Luther Tippit, these scholarships are provided annually to two incoming freshman. Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, books, on-campus dormitory expenses, and on-campus cafeteria expenses.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Incoming freshman
• Work 5 hours a week per semester upon receiving award

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Lynda Wilkerson Conner Education Scholarship for Student Teaching

For nearly 40 years, Lynda Wilkerson Conner was one of the first people the Austin Peay State University College of Education faculty contacted whenever they needed to place a student teacher in a classroom. In that time, she mentored dozens of future
teachers, passing along her motto, “To reach a child’s brain, you must first reach his heart.”

The Lynda Wilkerson Conner Education Scholarship will be a one semester award. There will be a recipient to receive the award for fall and another to receive the award for the spring semester.

Qualification Criteris:

• 3.3 GPA
• College of Education students entering their practice teaching semester
• Completed and passed all Praxis test and completed all coursework
• Education major
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Mabry Vocal Music Scholarship

This scholarship has been established by Drs. George and Sharon Mabry.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Junior or Senior
• Music major (Vocalist)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment 
• Music major

Majorie L. Carr Nursing Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Ruth and Patrick Fitch in memory of Marjorie L. Carr, mother of Ruth Fitch. 

Qualification Criteria:

• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• Nursing major
• Non-traditional student (preferred)

Retention Requirements:

• ​Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Mandy Cianos Memorial Scholarship

This endowed scholarship, established and awarded by the Austin Peay Nursing Alumni Chapter, is awarded annually. 

Qualification Criteria:

• Nursing major
• Fulltime Enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Margaree King Richard Leader of Character Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Current ROTC Cadet
• 3.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Maria Daniel and Tammy Yarbrough Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the parents of Maria Daniel, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Daniel. Maria and Tammy were Austin Peay students from Dickson County who were killed in an automobile accident in 1990.

Qualification Criteria:

• Dickson County High School Graduate
• Full-time enrollment
• Incoming freshman

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Marion and Robert Gossett and Charles Bruno Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• 28 ACT or 1300 SAT (Incoming freshman)
• Biology major
• Full-time enrollment
• Financial need (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Marketing and Management Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Marketing or Management Major

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Marlon and Linda Crow Music Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• 21 ACT or 1060 SAT (Freshmen)
• Full-time enrollment
• Music major
• Music Education, Music Performance or Liberal Studies in Music concentration
• Primary Instrument: French Horn

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA 
• Full-time enrollment 
• Music major

Martha Caldwell Charlet Nursing Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Nursing major
• From Montgomery, Houston, Cheatham, Stewart, Humphreys, Robertson county in TN, Christian, Logan, Todd, or Trigg county in KY
• Must accept position at Tenova Healthcare System if one is available after graduation 

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 2 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Full-time enrollment
• Nursing major

Mary Carole Griffin Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1974 in memory of Mary Carole Griffin, theatre student and beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Griffin. 

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Theatre major

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Mary Florence Betts Endowed Scholarship

Established by long-time educator Mary Florence Betts

Qualification Criteria:

• From Stewart or Montgomery County, TN
• Teaching major or Professional Education minor

Retention Requirement:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Mary Gibbs Windham Memorial Scholarship

The Mary Gibbs Windham Memorial Scholarship is given by the Windham family.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Nursing major

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment 
• Nursing major

Mary Keller Cox Faculty Scholarship

This scholarship has been established by faculty members of the Sociology Department.

Qualification Criteria

• Full-time enrollment
• Sociology major

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Mary Ludie Atkins Hartman Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the family of Mary Hartman, a life-long nurse.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• ​Nursing major

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.5 GPA
• Ful-time enrollment 
• Nursing major

Mary Marks Powers Scholarship for Business

The Mary Marks Powers Scholarship for Business is sponsored by Mr. Richard Powers.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Business, Finance, Marketing, or Management major
• Full-time enrollment
• Sophomore or above - Undergraduates only
• From Tennessee

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Business, Finance, Marketing, or Management major
• ​Full-time enrollment

Mass Communication Scholarship

 Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Communication Arts major
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Mathematics Scholarship

The Mathematics Scholarship is awarded to students who show outstanding potential and are majoring in mathematics.

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Mathematics major

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Matt Hallett Scholarship Fund

Established in 2000, this endowed scholarship provides an annual award to a student assistant or manager for the men's basketball team.The recipient should have personal and management skills to enthusiastically support the coaching staff and team. The coaching staff, in consultation with the family of the late Matt Hallett, will make the selection.

Qualification Criteria:

• Undergraduate
• Student assistant or manager for the men's basketball team
• Fulltime Enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Undergraduate
• Student assistant or manager for the men's basketball team
• At the discretion of the coaching staff

Maxie Dean Grizzard Agriculture Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 21-23 ACT
• 2.85 GPA
• Agriculture major
• Full-time enrollment
• Graduate of a Stewart or Montgomery County TN High School

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 5 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.85 GPA
• Agriculture major

Mayfield, Wood-Boercker, Sears Endowment

The Mayfield, Wood-Boercker, Sears Endowment was established in August, 2010 by former Physics and Math alumni and friends of the late Mel Mayfield, Sara Wood-Boercker and the late Dr. Robert Sears. 

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment 
• Physics major

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment 
• Physics major

Maynard Family Endowment for Business Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Marketing or Management major
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Resident of Montgomery County, TN

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Marketing or Management major
• Full-time enrollment

McClarty Tuition Scholarship Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Melynda Collins Carrigan Memorial Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1987 by Dr. Vernon M. Carrigan in memory of his wife, Melynda.

Qualification Criteria:

• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• Nursing major

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Men's & Women's Tennis Programs

Qualification Criteria:

• Tennis Player
• Fulltime Enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Michael Scott Norris Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was created in 1984 in memory of Michael Scott Norris, beloved son of Ted and the late Rosemary Norris.

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Incoming Freshman
• Theatre major

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Michael Wright-QMSI Endowed Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 23 ACT (Freshman)
• 3.0 GPA (Freshman)
• 3.0 GPA (Sophomore and above)
• Computer Science major
• Full-time enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Computer Science major
• Full-time enrollment

Mike and Diane MacDowell Scholarship Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Elementary Education major (K-5) 
• Public high school or community college transfer (Christian, Todd, or Trigg County, or Hopkinsville Community College)
• Full-time enrollment
• 2.5 GPA

Renewal Criteria:

• Maintain required major, GPA, and enrollment listed above

Mike Hooker Athletic Trainers Scholarship

Interest earned from this endowment fund will be used to pay students who are employed in the athletic training room to serve as student workers. Recipients will be determined by the Athletic Trainer and the Athletic Director.

Qualification Criteria:

• Student worker in the athletic training room
• Fulltime Enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Military Alumni Chapter Scholarship Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Military affiliation as listed below:
  • Active ROTC member (APSU ROTC MS3 (Jr.) or MS4(Sr.)), or
  • Spouse or dependent of a service member killed or missing in action, or
  • Service member honorably discharged
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Monday Evening Music Club Piano Scholarship

The award will go to the student who makes the most significant contribution to the department and demonstrates notable improvement in musical development and performance. The award is presented at a student recital each semester. Selection is made by Music Department faculty.

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Music major
• Primary instrument: Piano

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Montgomery County Bar Association - John H. Peay Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2000 to honor the retirement of Judge John Peay. Selection will be made by the Political Science department scholarship committee. Recipient must have a strong desire to attend law school and pursue a career in law.

Qualification Criteria: 

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• PreLaw major

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Montgomery County Farm Bureau Agriculture Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Agriculture major
• 2.85 GPA
• Fulltime enrollment
• Rising junior or senior
• Preference will be given to a Montgomery County high school graduate. If one is not available, any student meeting the above mentioned criteria is eligible.

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship as an undergraduate if the following retention requirements are met:

• Agriculture major
• 2.85 GPA
• Fulltime enrollment

Morrison Family Tennis Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• APSU Men's or Women's Tennis Student Athlete
• 3.0 GPA

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Mr. and Mrs. John Daniel Bananto Social Work Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. John Daniel Bananto Social Work Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Social Work major
• 50 percent of the decision is based on financial need
• 25 percent of the decision is based on GPA
• 25 percent of the decision is based on a professional statement
• Essay submission
• Fulltime Enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not renewable, may reapply

Mr. and Mrs. John Foy Endowed Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Financial need

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Mr. and Mrs. Richard C Bibb Scholarship Endowment

This scholarship was established in 2006 by Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Bibb.

Qualification Criteria

• 3.0 GPA
• Financial need
• Majoring in Accounting, Finance, Management or Marketing (Preference given to Accounting
• Graduated from a high school in Dickson County, TN
  • Preference given to Creekwood High School

Mrs. Helen Farley Janese Scholarship

This scholarship was established in honor of Mrs. Helen Farley Janese.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.85 GPA
• Accounting, Business, Finance, Marketing, or Management major 
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Sophomore or above

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.85 GPA
• Accounting, Business, Finance, Marketing, or Management major 
• ​Full-time enrollment

Mrs. Monique Hull Scholarship Endowment

This scholarship is in honor of Mrs. Monique Hull.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• 21 ACT or 1060 SAT
• Art major
• From Montgomery County (Preferred)
• Full-time enrollment
• Portfolios must be submitted online (no physical portfolios will be accepted). Images must be PDF or JPG with a minimum of 1024x768 pixels. (6 to 10 images)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Nannie Mae Wooten Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship was established by Dr. Joe Greer and the Wooten Family in memory of Nannie Mae Wooten for a recipient of African-American descent.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.85 GPA
• Black/African American descent
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Sophomore or above
• Essay submission

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Natalie Jo Welch Endowed Scholarship in Art

The Natalie Jo Welch Endowed Scholarship in Art was established by the family of the late Natalie Welch.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Art major
• Sophomore or Above
• Portfolios must be submitted online (no physical portfolios will be accepted).Images must be PDF or JPG with a minimum of 1024x768 pixels. (6 to 10 images)
• Fulltime Enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Nathaniel Dempsey Memorial Award

This scholarship was established in memory of Nathaniel Dempsey. A selection committee, headed by the residing Chair of the APSU History and Philosophy Department, will award this scholarship each for the following academic year.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Philosophy major
• Essay Submission

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

National Alumni Association Past Presidents' Scholarship

The APSUNAA Reunion and Past Presidents Scholarship provides two awards annually to juniors, seniors and/or graduate students. Recipients must have at least a 3.0 GPA and enrolled full-time. Consideration will be given to campus involvement, work schedule, family responsibilities, financial need, and potential alumni volunteers.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Junior or Senior
• Willing to work in the Alumni Office each semester of awarded year

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 2 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA

Neil Ross Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics

This scholarship was established in memory of Neil Ross, former professor of mathematics at Austin Peay.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Mathematics major
• Resident of Montgomery County, TN (preferred)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Mathematics major

O.S. Uffelman Exemplary History Student Award Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• History major
• Junior, Senior, or Graduate student
• Member of the History Honor Society (Phi Alpha Theta)
• Submission of a list with history activities, club activity and offices held, events that were attended or organized by the student with special interests in history related events, or community related events.

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Odd Fellows Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by the Pythagoras Lodge No. 23 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Qualification Criteria: 

• Full-time enrollment
• Relative or descendant of an Odd Fellows lodge member

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Odell M. Hargis Memorial Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA Cumulative
• 3.25 Major GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Political Science major
• Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Second Degree student
• Mock Trial participant or Public high school graduate (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Odom Family Scholarship for Community College Graduates

The following areas are NOT eligible: Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology, Art, Music, Dance, or Theatre

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• Graduated with an Associate's degree from a Community College
• Not initially Tennessee Lottery eligible

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 semesters if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

P.A. Meriwether Memorial Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Agriculture major
• From Montgomery County
• Full-Time Enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Pace Scholarship Honoring Charles Waters

This Pace Scholarship was established in honor of Charles Waters.

Qualification Criteria: 

• 3.0 GPA
• English major
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Pace Scholarship Honoring Glenn Gentry

This Pace Scholarship was established in honor of Glenn Gentry.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting Major
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Pace Scholarship Honoring Lawrence Baggett

This Pace Scholarship was established in honor of Lawrence Baggett.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting Major
• Financial Need
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior 

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Pace Scholarship Honoring William Ellis

This Pace Scholarship was established in honor of William Ellis.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Biology major
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Patricia Goolsby Gregory Memorial Scholarship Endowment

This scholarship was created in honor of Patricia Goolsby Gregory. Patty was born July 12, 1956 in Tokyo, Japan to the late John & Darlene Guy Goolsby. She was the fourth of six children. From very modest upbringings, Patty learned the value of hard work and education. She worked multiple jobs both on and off campus to support herself and pay for her education. This scholarship is meant to provide assistance for payment of a desiring student at APSU.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.85 GPA
• Accounting, Business, Finance, Marketing, Management major
• Full-time enrollment
• Sophomore or above
• Female from underrepresented group (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.85 GPA
• Accounting, Business, Finance, Marketing, Management major
• Full-time enrollment

Patsy Trotter Education Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Demonstrates financial need
• Evidence of academic achievement
• Classroom observation during practicum and student teaching from APSU College of Education faculty and district level classroom teachers

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Paul Ilg Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1998 by friends and family of the late Paul Ilg, this scholarship provides the award to a member of the APSU golf team.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• Member of the APSU golf team
• Fulltime Enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.5 GPA
• Member of the APSU golf team

Peggy Gates Trahern Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Nursing major

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment 
• Nursing major

Peggy Steed Knight Scholarship Endowment

The Peggy Steed Knight Scholarship was established in January, 2011. 

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.2 GPA
• 25 ACT or 1200 SAT
• Female 
• Full-time enrollment
• Montgomery County, TN
• Non-smoker
• Political Science major

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Perkins Freeman Academic Award

Inspired by the academic achievements of student athlete Julie Virta, Mr. Perkins Freeman and the Governors Club established this award in 1999. The award is presented annually to a junior athlete with one year of eligibility remaining. The award will be given in the name of the graduating senior athlete with the highest GPA.

Qualification Criteria:

• Athlete
• Junior
• Fulltime Enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Perkins Freeman General Endowed Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• From Montgomery or Robertson County
• Fulltime Enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Member of Phi Theta Kappa

Subsequent academic year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 2 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Phil Averitt Community Committment Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Incoming Freshman
• Houston County High School graduate
• Full-time enrollment
• Essay submission
• Business major (Preferred)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Philosophy Alumni Scholarship

This scholarship award varies depending on funding and is at the discretion of the History Department.

​Qualification Criteria

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Philosophy major

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Photographs by David

Qualification Criteria:

• Art major
• 2.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Photograph portfolio (upload via APSU Scholarship Application)

Donor will review final candidates' portfolios and make recommendations to the scholarship committee.

Retention requirements:

• Non-renewable 

Phyllis B. Konvalinka Education Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.75 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior
• Health and Human Performance major
• K-12 Teaching concentration

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Potter Children's Home or Church of Christ

Qualification Criteria:

• Financial need
• Student from Potter Children's Home (Preferred)
• Active member of a Church of Christ in Montgomery County, Tennessee (If none from Potter's Children Home)
• Full-time Enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Financial need

Preston Hubbard Scholarship in History

This scholarship is in honor of Preston Hubbard.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA overall
• 3.5 GPA in History major
• Completion of 24-36 credit hours (12 in history)
• Full-time enrollment
• History major
• Sophomore or above

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Professor Bruce Childs Printmaking Scholarship

Professor Bruce A. Childs Printmaking Scholarship provides a scholarship for a student with promise in printmaking.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Art major
• Full-time enrollment
• Interest or talent in printmaking
• Sophomore or above
• Portfolios must be submitted online (no physical portfolios will be accepted). Images must be PDF or JPG with a minimum of 1024x768 pixels. (6 to 10 images)

Retention Requirements: 

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Professor Bruce Childs Scholarship Endowment

The Professor Bruce Childs Scholarship Endowment was established for a recipient majoring in art that shows scholastic achievement and potential for academic success at Austin Peay State University. Selection will be based on portfolio review.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.2 GPA
• Art major
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Sophomore, Junior or Senior
• Portfolios must be submitted online (no physical portfolios will be accepted). Images must be PDF or JPG with a minimum of 1024x768 pixels. (6 to 10 images)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Art major 
• Full-time enrollment

Psychology Alumni Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment 
• Psychological Science major

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Public Management Alumni Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time
• Public Management major

Retention Requirements:

• Not renewable, may reapply

Ray Barnett Memorial Agriculture Scholarship

The Ray Barnett Memorial Agriculture Scholarship recognizes the life commitment of a local agriculture businessman and community volunteer, Ray Barnett.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.8 GPA
• 21 ACT or 1060 SAT
• Agriculture major
• Exhibited exceptional aptitude in the area of cow/calf care and demonstration
• Full-time enrollment
• Incoming freshman
• Montgomery County High School graduate
• Willing to serve as a Student Representative to the APSU Farm Advising/Capital Campaign Committee

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Agriculture major
• Full-time enrollment

Reagan Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.5 GPA
• 24 ACT or 1160 SAT
• Female
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Attend an annual Reagan Giving Circle award luncheon held each spring on the campus of APSU to receive her award.
• Two Letters of Recommendation

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Reece Elliott Endowed Scholarship in Communication

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.85 GPA 
• 21 ACT or 1060 SAT (Freshmen)
• Communication Arts major
• Full- time enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.85 GPA
• Communication Arts major
• Full-time enrollment

Reece Elliott Endowed Scholarship in Theatre

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.85 GPA 
• 21 ACT or 1060 SAT (Freshmen)
• Full-time enrollment
• Theatre major

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.85 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Theatre major

Regions Endowed Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.85 GPA
• 21 ACT or 1060 SAT
• Freshmen
• Full-time student

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.85 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Rehabilitation Corporation of Tennessee Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Agriculture major
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Tennessee native
• Be from a rural area with an agricultural background (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Ret. Major William L. Sundy Memorial Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• 22 ACT or 1100 SAT
• Full-time enrollment
• Must be enrolled in a STEM Program with the intention of teaching a STEM subject upon graduation

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Enrolled in a STEM Program with intention of teaching a STEM subject

Rev. Clifford and Mrs. Ollie Mae Griffith Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Tracy Barbour in memory of her late parents, Reverend Clifford and Mrs. Ollie Mae Griffith.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• 20 ACT or 1030 SAT
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Submit an essay (250-500 words) explaining examples of community service experience(s) and why volunteering is important 

Retention Qualifications:

• Non-renewable

Rho Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Scholarship

The alumni brothers of the Rho Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. established this educational opportunity for African American students who have a financial need. The purpose is to uphold the fraternity's second Cardinal Principle of Scholarship. It is their hope that their dear alma mater may continue to prepare the next generation of leaders to leave a legacy being a Bridge Builder. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on November 17, 1911 at Howard University by three undergraduates and their faculty advisor. The Cardinal Principles are Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift. The motto of the fraternity is, "Friendship is Essential to the Soul."

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.75 GPA
• African American descent
• Sophomore
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Richard and Anne Sullivan PELP Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.5 College GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Take required PELP classes

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Richard Bibb Freshman Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.75 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• 20 or more APSU Dual Enrollment credit hours and continuing at APSU
• From Dickson County, with preference to White Bluff zip code

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Richard E and Bristol S Gannaway Memorial Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Resident of Montgomery County, Tennessee
• Minimum of 24 credit hours completed
• Participated in extra curricular activities at school and in community
• Enrolled as a full-time student
• Minimum 2.5GPA

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Full-time enrollment
• 2.5GPA

Ricky Hollis Basketball Scholarship

This endowed scholarship is in memory of Ricky Hollis, an ardent basketball fan and Austin Peay alumnus. Awardees will be student managers for the men's basketball team and selection will be made by the men's head basketball coach.

Qualification Criteria:

• Student manager for men's basketball team

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Robert A. Sirk Memorial Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Geosciences major
• Junior or Senior
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Robert C. ('57) and Sue F. Pitts Endowed Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• 24 ACT or 1160 SAT
• Enrolled in the College of STEM
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Enrolled in the College of Science and Mathematics
• Full-time enrollment

Rodney Long Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship, established in 1982 in memory of Rodney Long, provides financial assistance to a football student-athlete who possesses those personal qualities exhibited by Rodney Long. This scholarship will be based on need. Funds for this scholarship are provided through private contributions and from proceeds from the annual Red vs. White Spring Football Scrimmage.

Qualification Criteria:

• Football player
• Financial need

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Roe Family Endowed Freshman Scholarship

The Roe Family Endowed Freshman Scholarship was established in 2014 in honor of John D. Lewis.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Incoming freshman

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Roe Family Endowed Transfer Biology Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Biology major
• Full-time enrollment
• Transfer student from Community College

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Biology major
• Full-time enrollment

Ronald L. Morton Endowed Scholarship

Established in 2012, this endowed scholarship will be awarded with a preference to student-athletes who are majoring in business, have an established community involvement, entrepreneurial ambitions, and commit to supporting the scholarship after graduation. 

Qualification Criteria:

• Student athlete
• Business major (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Student athelete

Rose S. Vaughn and Bryan R. Vaughn Nursing Scholarship

This endowed scholarship, established by the family of Bryan Russell Vaughn, is awarded to a qualified nursing student. This scholarship was created in 1991 in memory of Bryan Russell Vaughn and is being renamed in 2006 to include his beloved wife, Rose S. Vaughn, on the occasion of her 80th birthday. 

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Nursing major
• Junior or Senior
• Must pursue a career in either Montgomery or Coffee County, TN upon graduation 

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Rotary Club of Clarksville Endowment

The Rotary Club of Clarksville Scholarship was established to offer assistance to graduates from Montgomery County high schools. There will be five scholarships. Of the five, one scholarship will be designated for a student athlete and two will be given to rising juniors or seniors.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA (Freshman)
• 2.75 GPA (Junior or Senior)
• Full-time enrollment
• Graduated from a Montgomery County High School
• Financial need (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.75 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Roy and Barbara Gregory Football Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• Football player
• Incoming freshman

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.5 GPA
• Football player

Ruby Fisher Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established by the estate of Ruby Fisher. 

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.75 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Management or Marketing major
• Female
• Financial Need 
• Full-Time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Rye Family Athletics Leadership Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.75 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Student Athlete
• Demonstrate characteristics of integrity to include leadership, volunteerism and community awareness

Retention Requirements:

• Not renewable

Sally and L.M. Ellis Education Scholarship Endowment

The amount of the Sally & L.M. Ellis Education Scholarship Endowment varies.

Qualification Criteria:

• Education Major
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

SAM Distinguished Music Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Incoming freshman
• Graduate from a Montgomery County High School
• 3.75 GPA
• Participate in APSU music department audition process
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Music major

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Music major

Sarah Howser Darnell History Scholarship Endowment

This scholarship endowment was established by Mrs. Sarah Howser Darnell.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• History major
• Education minor
• Junior or above

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• History major
• Education minor

Sarah Kershner Lisenbee Music Scholarship

Mr. William Kershner and his sisters, Mrs. Sarah Jane Grant and Mrs. Molly Cook, established this scholarship in memory of their mother. The scholarship award amount(s) cannot exceed $500.

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Music major
• Montgomery, Stewart, and Houston counties (Preferred)
• Primary Instrument: Piano (Preferred)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Sarah Overstreet-Forte Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Financial Need

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Scholarship Endowment for the Study of Mathematics

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.2 GPA
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Mathematics major
• Resident of middle Tennessee

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met:

• 3.2 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Mathematics major

Scholarship Endowment for the Study of Sciences

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.2 GPA
• Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics major
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Resident of Middle Tennessee

Subsequent academic year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met:

• 3.2 GPA
• Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics major
• Full-time enrollment

Scholarship Football Fund

Qualification Criteria:

• Graduate Assistant serving in role for the Austin Peay Football Team.

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply.

Scott & Tammy Cowan Scholarship Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Business majors (Accounting, Finance, Marketing and Management)
• Junior or Senior 
• Must be from a Hopkinsville, Kentucky high school or Hopkinsville Community College
• 3.0  GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met:

• 3.0 GPA
• Business major

Sgt. Ariel Rico Memorial Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Child of fallen soldier from the 101st Airborne division (1st Preference)
• Child of disabled soldier from the 101st Airborne division (2nd Preference)
• Military dependents (3rd Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.5 GPA
• Full-time enrollment

Sherwin Clift Endowed Scholarship for Graduate Assistant in Men's Golf

The Sherwin Clift Endowed Scholarship for Graduate Assistant in Men's Golf was established for a recipient pursuing a Master's degree. Recipients for this and all other athletic scholarships will be selected by the Athletic Department. Please disregard the message displayed below indicating your general application will automatically consider you for this scholarship.

Qualification Criteria:

• Graduate
• Member of men's golf team

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Shirley Hagewood Endowed Math Scholarship

The Shirley Hagewood Endowed Scholarship was established by the family of long-time Mathematics Instructor, Shirley Hagewood, in honor of her years of dedicated teaching at APSU. The scholarship will be awarded to one Math student per year based on the discretion of the Math Department Chair and Department Scholarship Committee’s recommendation.

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Mathematics major

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Skyline Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship

The scholarship was established in 2006 with proceeds from the Skyline Medical Center Auxiliary's gala for a student admitted to the school of Nursing at Austin Peay State University. 

Qualification Criteria:

• Nursing major

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Smith Family Education Endowment Scholarship

The Smith Family Education Endowment will be awarded to a recipient who meets the following criteria:

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student (note hours that apply -- Undergrad at least 12 hours or Graduate at least 6 hours)
• Must be pursuing a teacher education licensure
• Graduated from Houston County High School, TN
• incoming freshman applicants must have a HS GPA of at least 2.75

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met:

• Full-time enrollment (note hours that apply -- Undergrad at least 12 hours or Graduate at least 6 hours)
• Pursuing a teacher education licensure
• Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA

Smith Memorial Nursing Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established in memory of Captains Patrick and Rosemary Smith by the Hilldale Civitan Club of Clarksville. 

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• Dependent of a retired or active duty military/active duty reserve 
• Financial need
• Junior or Senior
• Nursing major
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Solie Fott Music Scholarship

This scholarship is in honor of Solie Fott, and was established by David and Galen Fott; Stacey Fott, and Laura Bigbee-Fott.

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Music major
• Violinist (Preference)
• Violist (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Full-time enrollment
• Music major

Stokes and Sarah Brown Foundation Endowment

This scholarship was established to provide two scholarships each year to nursing students in the RN to BSN Program and/or the BSN program. Selection is at the discretion of the department and the award is based on available funding.

Special Considerations: This scholarship requires you to agree to a one for one scholarship community payback. You will be required to work in a Robertson County health care facility one year for every year you receive the scholarship. 

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Financial need
• Nursing major
• Robertson Country resident
• RN to BSN program or BSN program
• Full-time enrollment (BSN)
• At least half time enrollment (6 hours) (RN to BSN)
• Junior or Senior (RN to BSN)
• Non-traditional student (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 2 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Nursing major

Student Service Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 to 3.0 GPA
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Tammy Jo Milliken Memorial Scholarship in College of Arts and Letters

This scholarship was established in 1988 in memory of Tammy Jo Milliken. Her parents, Ruth and Ervin Milliken, APSU alumna, established an endowment to create this scholarship, which is to be awarded each calendar year to a graduate of a Tennessee high school. Selection is made by the Chair of the Communication and Theatre Department based on recommendations by department faculty members and the Northwest High school principal and faculty. This scholarship can apply to tuition, fees, books, housing, meals or any other college-related expenses.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• 20 ACT or 1030 SAT
• Major in the College of Arts and Letters
• Full-time enrollment
• Incoming freshman
• TN county high school graduate

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Taylor Kramer Women in Cyber Security

Qualification Criteria:

• Female
• Must have Information Assurance and Security CSIT Concentration
• 2.5 GPA
• Full-time or part-time enrollment
• Preference given to student involved in Cyber Patriot or Cyber Security activities

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Taylor Scholarship in Geography

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Geography Concentration
• From Montgomery County, Robertson County, or Sumner County (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Ted & Mary Tom Crozier

Qualification Criteria:

• Music major
• 2.5 GPA
• Sophomore or above
• Fulltime enrollment while participating in Federal Work Study or parttime enrollment while working fulltim

Retention Requirement:

• Non-renewable

Tennessee Council for Cooperatives Agriculture Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• Agriculture major
• Citizen of Tennessee
• Student or Family member must be a member of an agricultural cooperative
• Junior (Preference)
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Tennessee Farmer Cooperative Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• Agriculture Major
• Full-time enrollment
• Family member who is a member of a local cooperative that is part of the Tennessee Farmers Cooperative system

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Tennessee Society of CPA's Scholarship

The TSCPA - Nashville Chapter awards scholarships to assist future accountants with their academic careers. A selection committee headed by the residing APSU Accounting Chair within the College of Business will choose the recipients each spring for the following academic year.

Qualificaton Criteria:

• 3.5 GPA
• Accounting major
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

The "IVA R." Scholarship

This scholarship was officially established in 1991 by Sergeant First Class, Iva R. Patterson Cavanah, in honor of her mother Iva R. Patterson.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.25 GPA
• Female
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• History Major
• Junior or Senior
• Seeking a Professional Education licensure
• Tennessee Resident for two generations

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 2 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.25 GPA
• History major

The Amy Stringer Memorial Scholarship

The Amy Stringer Memorial Scholarship was established by David and Heather Wright, the Amos Family and family and friends.

Qualification Criteria:

• Female
• Financial need
• Graduating from Rossview High School
• Full-time enrollment

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

The Anthony Rinella Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by former Austin Peay President Dr. Sal Rinella and his wife, Pat, in honor of Dr. Rinella's brother, Anthony. Recipients will be selected on the basis of qualitative factors including academic performance, professional promise, character, dedication to children, and dedication to the profession.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2nd year Graduate student
• Full-time enrollment 
• School Counseling concentration
• Letter of recommendation
• Essay submission

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

The Clarksville Jaycees Gary Groves Memorial Athletic Scholarship

The Clarksville Jaycees Gary Groves Memorial Athletic Scholarship was established by the Clarksville Jaycees in memory of Gary Groves, a local businessman who was a leader in the organization.

Qualification Criteria:

• Athlete
• 3.0 GPA (Freshmen)
• 2.5 GPA (Sophomore or above)
• Freshman from a Clarksville/Montgomery County high school (1st Preference)
• Sophomore, Junior or Senior (2nd Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

The Coupon Mint of Clarksville Business Education Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.5 GPA
• Business Management Major 
• Entrepreneurship Minor
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

The Earl O. Bradley, Sr. Endowed Scholarship in Nursing

Qualification Criteria:

• Completed one year of Nursing courses
• Full-time enrollment
• Nursing major

Retention Requirements:

• ​Not automatically renewable, may reapply

The FJ Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student admitted to the School of Nursing. 

Qualification Criteria:

• Essay submission
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Letter of Recommendation from Faculty Member
• Nursing major
• Single parent

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.2 GPA
• Full-time Enrollment
• Nursing Major

The Fred Seip, Jr. Memorial Scholarship in History

This endowed scholarship was established in 1992

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• History Major
• Junior or Senior

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• History major

The Hamel Awards

The Hamel Awards were established by Tom and Nancy Hamel. Dr. Tom Hamel is an APSU professor emeritus of mathematics and Nancy retired from the University book store.

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Incoming freshman
• Mathematics major

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable 

The Jewel Brick Birdsong Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA (Sophomore and Above)
• 27 ACT or 1260 SAT (Freshman)
• Art major
• Full-time enrollment
• Willing to work 4 hours per week in art conservation and/or art exhibitions.
• Essay submission
• Portfolios must be submitted online (no physical portfolios will be accepted). Images must be PDF or JPG with a minimum of 1024x768 pixels. (6 to 10 images)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

The Jim and Sharon Ridenhour Statistics Award

This scholarship was established by Jim and Sharon Ridenhour. The recipient shall be determined by the mathematics faculty teaching the course for the Statistics Concentration.

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Mathematics major (Statistics concentration)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

The John and Julia Gold Agricultural Scholarship

In the United States, farmers are of both genders, come from every sector of the country and cultivate farms of various acreage. Small black farmers, make up a small percentage of the farms in this country. In an attempt to increase the number of black farmers, one farmer at a time, beginning spring 2017, the John and Julia Gold Agricultural Scholarship will be awarded at Austin Peay State University.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 to 3.1 GPA
• Agriculture Major
• Essay Submission
• Financial Need
• Full-time Enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• Must be of underrepresented population

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

The John Rolland Corlew Memorial Scholarship

The John Rolland Corlew Memorial Scholarship was officially established by Betty and James Corlew, Sr.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Business, Finance, Marketing or Management major
• Full-time enrollment
• Dependent of an employee of James Corlew Chevrolet-Cadillac or affiliated company (1st Preference)
• Resident of Montgomery County, TN (2nd Preference)
• Resident of APSU's primary service region (3rd Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Accounting, Business, Finance, Marketing or Management major
• Full-time enrollment

The Judge Sam E. Boaz History Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• History major
• Junior or Senior
• U.S. History concentration
• Essay submission

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 2 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• History major

The Judge William O. and Dr. Thayer Beach Endowed Scholarship (for a Junior)

Judge Sam Boaz and Mr. Harry Orgain established this scholarship in honor of Judge William O. Beach. Recipient will be chosen by the Scholarship Committee with recommendation from the chair of the Department of Languages and Literature. 

Qualification Criteria:

• 24 ACT or 1160 SAT
• English major
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 2 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• English major
• Full-time enrollment

The Judge William O. and Dr. Thayer Beach Endowed Scholarship (for a Senior)

Judge Sam Boaz and Mr. Harry Orgain established this scholarship in honor of Judge William O. Beach. Recipient will be chosen by the Scholarship Committee with recommendation from the chair of the Department of Languages and Literature. 

Qualification Criteria:

• 24 ACT or 1160 SAT
• English major
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Senior

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

The Mabry Legacy Endowment Scholarship

This scholarship was established in honor of Drs. George and Sharon Mabry.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Music major (Vocalists)
• Available to undergraduates only

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment 
• Music major (Vocal emphasis concentration)

The Political Science Alumni Endowed Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Political Science major

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

The Professors of Excellence Scholarship

This gift is designed to provide four years of scholarship support for one full-time student who is among the top high school recruits for Music at Austin Peay State University.  The Chair of the Department of Music will collaborate with the Dean and the Director of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts to select the recipient of this scholarship. 

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.2 GPA
• Complete an audition 
• Full-time enrollment 
• Music major

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.2 GPA
• Full-time enrollment 
• Music major

The Raby Scholarship in Memory of Coach Jim Lane

This scholarship was established by the Mark S. and Martha Em Raby family honoring defensive Coach Jim Lane. Mark Raby played under the direction of Coach Lane from 1965-69.

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Member of the APSU football team
• Meet all NCAA academic requirements
• Defensive player (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• Full-time enrollment

The Rita Geier Sanders Scholarship

The Rita Geier Sanders Scholarship is awarded to APSU African American students who have enhanced the APSU campus life through their commitment to academic excellence. This scholarship is to assist in the retention of African American students, as well as aid them in completing their academic career.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.8 GPA
• Black/African American descent
• Full-time enrollment
• Junior or Senior
• Essay submission
• Letter of Recommendation from faculty/staff member

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

The Sid and Louise Johnson Endowment Scholarship

Mr. Sid Johnson established this business scholarship for a student enrolled at Austin Peay State University.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• An employee or dependent of Wyatt Johnson automobile dealership or an affiliated company (1st Priority)
• Resident of Montgomery County, Tennessee or surrounding area (2nd Priority)
• Resident of Austin Peay's primary service region (3rd Priority)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

The Thrive Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• Art major (focus in graphic design)
• Full-time enrollment
• Portfolios must be submitted online (no physical portfolios will be accepted). Images must be PDF or JPG with a minimum of 1024x768 pixels. (6 to 10 images)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

The Williamson-Kanervo Scholarship in Journalism

This scholarship was established by Drs. Ellen and David Kanervo in 1988 in honor of their parents, Margery and Kibler Williamson and Mary and Arvo Kanervo. When the corpus has grown to a sufficient size that an additional scholarship may be provided without reducing the corpus, a second scholarship will begin, one in journalism and one in political science.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Journalism minor or Print and Web Journalism concentration
• Junior
• Willing to work two hours per week in an APSU department

Retention Requirements:

• Non-Renewable

The Williamson-Kanervo Scholarship in Political Science

This scholarship was established by Drs. Ellen and David Kanervo in 1988 in honor of their parents, Margery and Kibler Williamson and Mary and Arvo Kanervo.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment 
• Junior
• Political Science major
• Willing to work 2 hours per week in the Political Science department 

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable 

Thomas Jacob "T.J." Perry Memorial Scholarship in Agriculture

This scholarship is designed for Agri-Science students who have complete eligibility. If no Agri-Science majors are available, the scholarship may be awarded to a 5th year student athlete.

Qualication Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA 
• 21 ACT or 1060 SAT
• Agriculture major
• Full-time enrollment
• From Montgomery County, TN (Preference)

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.75 GPA
• Agriculture major
• Full-time enrollment

Thomas Lumber Company Employee Scholarship

This endowment is provided by Tim and Linda Thomas.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• Child of an employee or retiree of Thomas Lumber Company with at least 10 years of service
• Fulltime enrollment
• Complete an additional affiliation form
• Financial Need (Preference)

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Thomas W. Cowan Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the late Mary Louise Cowan in memory of her husband and will be awarded annually to a deserving music student.

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• ​Music major

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Music major

Timothy and Lee Hall Scholarship

The Timothy and Lee Hall Scholarship was founded by Timothy Hall, former President of Austin Peay State University, and his wife Lee.

Qualification Criteria: 

• 2.85 GPA
• 21 ACT or 1060 ACT
• Full-time enrollment
• Undergraduate

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.85 GPA 
• Full-time enrollment

Tom Cunningham Family Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Business majors (Accounting, Finance, Marketing and Management)
• Junior or Senior
• Must be a graduate of a Montgomery County, Tennessee high school
• 2.75 GPA
• Brief essay regarding career goals

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable
• Recipient only to receive one year

Tom Malone Memorial Scholarship in Studio Art

Established by the family of Tom Malone.

Qualification Criteria:

• Art major
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
• Full-time enrollment
• Portfolios must be submitted online (no physical portfolios will be accepted). Images must be PDF or JPG with a minimum of 1024x768 pixels. (6 to 10 images)

Retention requirements:

• Non-renewable

Tukesha Ogan Memorial Scholarship in Business

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.85 - 3.4 High School GPA
• 20 ACT
• Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing major
• Incoming Freshman
• Full-time enrollment
• Clarksville-Montgomery County Resident

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

TuKesha Ogan Memorial Scholarship in Education

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.85 - 3.4 High School GPA
• 20 ACT
• Education major
• Incoming Freshman
• Full-time enrollment
• Clarksville-Montgomery County Resident

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable

Tyler Head Memorial Scholarship Program

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.85 GPA
• 21 ACT or 1060 SAT
• Agriculture major
• Incoming freshman
• Full-time enrollment
• Resident of Robertson or Hardin County

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

U.S. Bank Art Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Art major
• Full-time enrollment
• Portfolios must be submitted online (no physical portfolios will be accepted). Images must be PDF or JPG with a minimum of 1024x768 pixels. (6 to 10 images)

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

University Scholars Endowment

The University Scholar Fund was established to provide a scholarship to students who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and leadership potential.

Qualficiation Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment
• Incoming freshman
• Involvement in school and community activities

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Vernell Marshall Education Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Any student pursuing a teacher certification at APSU College of Education

Vernon Jenkins Endowed Scholarship

The Vernon Jenkins Endowed Scholarship was established by the family of Vernon Jenkins.

Qualification Criteria:

• 2.85 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing major
• Financial need
• Full-time enrollment
• Sophomore and above

Subsequent year awards are dependent upon sufficient funding. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 years if the following retention requirements are met and funding is available:

• 2.85 GPA
• Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing major
• Full-time enrollment

Vic Albright Endowed Scholarship

The Vic Albright Endowed Scholarship was established to support the Austin Peay State University football team by providing assitance in the form of a scholarship to Graduate Assistants, managers, etc. The coaching staff shall choose the recipient(s) from the applicant pool in accordance with University policy.

Qualificaion Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA
• Full time enrollment
• Football player

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply

Vocal Alumni Scholarship

Qualification Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Full-time enrollment 
• Music major
• Primary Instrument: Voice

Retention Requirements:

• Non-renewable 

W. B. Badgett Nursing Scholarship Endowment

Qualification Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment
• Nursing major

Retention Requirements:

• Not automatically renewable, may reapply