Tennessee General Assembly Merit Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be an entering freshman with a minimum 3.75 GPA and a minimum composite ACT score of 29 (SAT Reasoning score of 1280). Awarded to both two- and four-year school students. Supplement to the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship.

How to Apply

Apply directly through the sponsoring organization's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the September 1, 2026 deadline.

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