DREAM Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the scholarship, a student must meet the following requirements:

• Incoming freshman
• Tennessee resident
• Graduate of Tennessee high school
• 21 ACT  OR 980 SAT OR 3.0 GPA (GPA acceptable only for graduates of eligible TN schools)
• Meet all eligibility requirements for the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship
• EFC of 12,000 or less on 2008-2009 FAFSA
• Must enroll full-time for every fall and spring semester
• Complete a DREAM Scholarship application, including an essay describing the contribution to diversity at MTSU.  Click here to read about the application process.

Consideration will be given to all areas of diversity that enhance the educational experience of the student body.  This includes but is not limited to first generation college applicants, students from underrepresented populations, those who have overcome hardships, and students with special talents and/or abilities.

Renewal Requirements

The DREAM Scholarship will be available for fall and spring semesters only and will be renewable for up to eight semesters, dependent on available funding. Students must meet the following requirements to retain the award:

• Enroll full-time (at least 12 hours) every fall and spring semester
• Meet all renewal requirements for the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship
  • Enrollment requirements: Do not drop below 12 hours during a semester
  • GPA requirements: Maintain a 2.75 lottery GPA after 24 and 48 hours, and a 3.0 lottery GPA after subsequent semesters
• Complete the FAFSA annually, by March 15 of each year