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Christa McAullife Scholarship Program

Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation

This scholarship was established by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the memory of Christa McAuliffe, a high school teacher who lost her life in the space shuttle Challenger accident. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage promising Tennesseans who have a commitment to teaching and inspiring young minds to explore and achieve their highest potential. This scholarship is open to rising college juniors enrolled full-time in a teacher education program in an accredited Tennessee postsecondary institution.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Be a rising college junior
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.50
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Have completed at least their first semester of their junior year. Have an ACT or SAT score that meets or exceeds the national norm.
  • College:
    Be a rising college junior enrolled full-time in a teacher education program in an accredited Tennessee postsecondary institution.
  • Major/Career:
    Be a rising college junior enrolled full-time in a teacher education program.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Other Materials:
    A completed online application;An official ACT/SAT score.

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