Empowering Our Scholars: The University MNPS Initiative
Metro Nashville Public Schools proudly introduces the University MNPS program. A collaborative effort between MNPS and some of Nashville's most renowned educational institutions, the initiative offers an array of scholarship opportunities for our exceptional Academies of Nashville high school seniors.
"The University MNPS initiative underlines our commitment to every MNPS student. Through these partnerships, we're ensuring that our scholars' dreams of higher education are not just aspirations but realities. These pathways lead to not just degrees, but meaningful contributions to our community. This is our pledge to make sure every student is known, cared for, valued, and on a path to success." - Dr. Adrienne Battle, Director of Schools
Our University MNPS Partners
Trailblazing to TSU
Tennessee State University introduces the Trailblazing to TSU program, offering up to 100 students full-ride scholarships in diverse academic disciplines. Scholarships will cover tuition, room, and board.
Requirements
- Minimum 3.2 Unweighted GPA
- 20 or higher ACT Composite Score only
Deadlines
- First Come First Serve
- Rolling Applications
- Priority Deadline: December 15, 2023
- Housing Application opens March 1, 2024
Nashville Grad
In collaboration with Nashville State Community College, the Nashville Grad program seamlessly pairs the Tennessee Promise scholarships with supplemental resources. Resources include monthly stipends, dedicated advisor support, career development services, and financial support for textbooks.
Bell Tower Scholars
Belmont University presents the Bell Tower Scholars program. Fifty of our scholars now have the chance to receive a Belmont education, with full-tuition, room, and board scholarships. Before their first semester, all scholars participate in a six-week Summer Academy to ensure a smooth transition and early success.
Requirements
Deadlines
- Counselor Interest Form: November 1
- Application: November 15, 2023
Lift Off to Lipscomb
Lipscomb University's mission aligns with MNPS's vision in their Lift off to Lipscomb scholarship. Ten full-tuition scholarships are tailored for those who aspire to educate the future of Nashville. These promising educators will receive unparalleled academic and experiential training, ensuring they are classroom-ready.
Requirements
- Minimum 2.75 Unweighted GPA
- 21 or Higher ACT *Please note that some scholarships require a composite score of a 21 on the ACT. However, all students are encouraged to apply regardless of their ACT score.
- Major in Education at Lipscomb
Deadlines
- Priority Deadline: December 1,2023
- Second Deadline: February 14, 2024
Fisk University Scholarships
Beginning in the 2024-25 academic year, Fisk University is offering 10 full tuition scholarships seniors who attend business-related academies or similar pathways within their high school academy.
Requirements
- Minimum 3.3 Weighted GPA
- 21 or higher ACT
Deadlines
- First Come First Serve
- Rolling Applications
- Deadline: December 1, 2023
- Early Action 2 Deadline: February 1, 2024