Apply for the 2025-26 Academic Year

HOW TO APPLY

Visit the ECE Application Portal and set up your account as a Scholarship Applicant
Complete Part I of your application through the portal
ECE will conduct an initial eligibility screening based on your submission of Part I to determine whether your application will proceed to Part II.
- Part I Screening: ECE screens for initial eligibility based on whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for consideration, including academic qualifications, college-readiness, and FAFSA-eligibility. Please note that an initial determination that an applicant can advance to Part II does not prevent ECE from later determining that an applicant is not eligible.
- Timing: ECE reviews Part I Submissions on a regular basis throughout the application season. Response time will vary based on the volume of submissions. If your application has not received a response within one month of Part I submission, please contact Director of Programs Mandy Floyd at mandy@ecetn.org.
Complete Part II of your application through the portal.
ECE will invite applicants to participate in an interview with members of the selection committee.
On April 15, 2025, applicants will be notified whether they have been selected for the next class of ECE Scholars!

THE 2025-26 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW LIVE!

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SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

Academic Record

Applicants will be assessed based on their academic record, including GPA, difficulty of coursework, , standardized test scores, and extracurricular activities. Once enrolled in college, ECE scholars must maintain a B average, or 3.0 GPA, throughout their time as an ECE scholar.

Career Goal

Successful Applicants will be college-ready students who have a clear set of goals and a plan to achieve them. Applicants should be prepared to choose their degree or area of interest before they are accepted into ECE’s program.

Financial Need

Applicants are selected based on demonstrated financial need. All applicants must be Non-FAFSA eligible due to their immigration status.

If selected, scholars (and their families) should plan to contribute a minimum of $2,000/semester toward tuition cost. ECE encourages scholars to apply for any and all other scholarships for which they might also qualify.

Partner Colleges

Applicants must be accepted into one of the following partner colleges in order to receive an ECE scholarship:

Middle TN: Belmont University, Cumberland University, Fisk University, Lipscomb University, Trevecca Nazarene University
Memphis: Christian Brothers University
East TN: Milligan University, East Tennessee State University, Carson Newman, Maryville College, Tennessee Wesleyan University
Chattanooga: Southern Adventist College, Sewanee University

Need Help?

For questions about ECE’s Scholarship Program or to request an informational presentation for your school or organization, please contact Director of Programs Mandy Floyd.