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______________________________________________________________
City____________________________ State __________Zip __________________
County _____________________School___________________________________
Email ________________________________________________________________
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
Tennessee Scholars 2014 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” Sails math will count only if they complete the dual credit portion
of the course. but will not count for entrance to NCWA colleges for athletics
3 credits in lab science
Biology and Chemistry required plus 1 other lab science
(Physics Preferred)
3credits
Must meet state requirements
.5 credit
Must two from the following:
Career Technical
Dual or online
Advance Placement
International Baccalaureate
Fine Arts
Service Learning
2 credits in same language(CANNOT OPT OUT)
1 credit (CANNOT OPT OUT)
Must satisfy the requirements for state
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 NO D’s or F’s
I understand the criteria to graduate as a Tennessee Scholar. I agree to complete
these requirements in four years of high school. Please return this application to
your school counselor. Go to the website and download a check list for your
records.
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Student Signature
Parent Signature
Date
Parents please read and sign the Agreement of Support !!!!!