Tennessee Dependent Children Scholarship Program

Eligibility

Tennessee Dependent Children Scholarship Program, with an application deadline in September, offers numerous awards that vary in amount. Location restrictions exist. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Dependent Children Scholarship Program provides aid for students who are dependent children of a Tennessee law enforcement officer, firefighter, or an emergency medical service technician who has been killed or totally and permanently disabled while performing duties within the scope of such employment. The parent must be a Tennessee resident and have been on duty when the incident occurred. The award shall be for four years or the period required for the completion of the program of study, whichever is less. Students in a program that requires more than four years may apply for an extension for a fifth year. The application must be accompanied by documentation detailing that the parent who was a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical service technician was killed or totally and permanently disabled while performing duties within the scope of such employment. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.