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    General Assembly Merit Scholarship

    Freed-Hardeman University · College program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Apply on the official site (opens the official site in a new tab)

    Award

    Up to $1,000

    $1,000 supplement to Tennessee HOPE Scholarship

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 15, 2026.

    General Assembly Merit Scholarship: who qualifies, amount and deadline

    General Assembly Merit Scholarship from Freed-Hardeman University awards up to $1,000. Who qualifies: Resident of Tennessee; Undergraduate; College 1st year; GPA of 3.75 or higher; U.S. citizen or Eligible noncitizen. To apply: apply by completing the FAFSA and meeting the eligibility criteria for the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship.

    Source: Freed-Hardeman University official page, checked Nov 15, 2026

    About this scholarship

    This merit-based program serves as a supplemental award for high-achieving Tennessee students who already qualify for the state's primary HOPE scholarship. Designed for entering freshmen with exceptional academic records, the program requires candidates to meet rigorous high school grade point average standards and earn high scores on standardized college entrance examinations. Home-schooled applicants must complete a designated number of college credits with a strong academic record during their secondary education to qualify. Eligible students receive this additional funding on top of their standard state scholarship.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Tennessee
    • Undergraduate
    • College 1st year
    • GPA of 3.75 or higher
    • U.S. citizen or Eligible noncitizen
    • Usable at: 2-year college, 4-year college
    • Requires a weighted 3.75 GPA and 29 ACT (1280 SAT). Home school students must complete 12 college credit hours with a 3.0 GPA at a Tennessee college while in home school. Cannot be combined with the Aspire Award.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Up to $1,000
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    Merit-based
    Yes
    Need-based
    No
    Essay required
    No

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      See the official page for current dates.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: See the official page for current dates.

    How to apply

    1. Apply by completing the FAFSA and meeting the eligibility criteria for the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship.
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    Provider and source

    Provider
    Freed-Hardeman University
    Last verified
    Nov 15, 2026

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    This award is for students at Freed-Hardeman University.

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