The annual application for student scholarships through Roane State Foundation will briefly reopen from July 23 through August 1, 2025. Students must have all information submitted by the deadline to qualify for awards that apply to the 2025-2026 academic year.

By applying for a scholarship with Roane State Foundation, students can compete for hundreds of scholarships available each year. Any part-time or full-time RSCC student with a minimum 2.5 GPA is eligible to apply.

A summary of available scholarships as well as a link to start the application is available at roanestate.edu/foundationscholarships. More than $500,000 in aid was awarded this past year.

“We believe every student should have the opportunity to pursue their goals,” said Scott Niermann, executive director of Roane State Foundation. “Whether you are a recent high school graduate, a current student returning to Roane State, or starting your journey as a non-traditional adult student, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.”

The Tennessee Promise scholarship covers tuition costs for traditional students enrolled after high school. Tennessee Reconnect is the program covering tuition costs for students 23 and older who are returning to college or enrolling for the first time.

Niermann said Roane State Foundation scholarships are available to help pay for additional expenses such as textbooks, school supplies, and transportation needs.

He added that educational expenses for the typical student can total around $1,500 a year, while those in the healthcare field who need special shoes, scrubs, and other related items can incur as much as twice that in additional costs annually.

Additional information about how to apply for scholarships through Roane State Foundation can be found online at roanestate.edu/foundationscholarshipsapply.