Application for Tennessee Scholars
The benefits of graduating as a Tennessee Scholar are scholarships, job preferential hiring, a better
preparation for success in college, and/or the workforce, rewards and recognition from business, gives
you a global competitive edge, and the chance to a better career. If you are interested in the rewards
and benefits of graduating as a Tennessee Scholar, please complete this application return it as soon
as possible to your school counselor. All rewards, scholarships, and benefits associated with being a
Tennessee Scholar are non- competitive.
First Name______________
Middle___________
Last __________
Address_________________________________________________________
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Requirements
English
Math
Science
Social
Studies
Personal
Finance
Additional
Classes
Or Dual
Credit
Foreign
language
Fine Arts
Physical
Education
and health
Attendance
Discipline
Volunteer
Service
Average
2013 Graduates and Beyond
Tennessee Scholars 2013 graduates and beyond
4 credits in standard or above
4 credits (Alg.I,II, Geometry, & 1 higher math required)
“Bridge math does not count for TN Scholars”
3 credits in lab science
Biology and Chemistry required plus 1 other lab science
(Physics Preferred)
3credits
Must meet state TDP requirements
.5 credit
2 CTE credits or 2 additional AP classes or
2 Dual Credit, Dual Enrollment, online classes or 2 Additional International Baccalaureate
Or any combination of two
2 credits in same language(CANNOT OPT OUT)
1 credit (CANNOT OPT OUT)
Must satisfy the requirements for TDP
95% Required(9days per year or no more than 36 total days in 4 years)
No “out of school suspensions”
80 hours
Maintain “C” average in all Tennessee Scholars classes
****Dual and online credit is acceptable to fulfill the requirements to be a Tennessee
Scholar
I understand the criteria to graduate as a Tennessee Scholar. I agree to
complete these requirements in four years of high school.
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Student Signature
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Parent Signature
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Date