National Guard Association of Tennessee Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by National Guard Association of Tennessee
Overview
The NGATN Scholarship Program supports Tennessee National Guard members and their families in pursuing post-secondary and graduate education. This page lists available scholarships, eligibility criteria, award amounts, necessary paperwork, and deadlines. Awards are administered by the NGATN Foundation and target active members, dependents of members, and descendants of retired members. Applicants should review each award’s specific requirements before applying.
Description: NGATN funds scholarships to remove financial barriers to higher education for Guard members and their families, covering both first post-secondary credentials and graduate studies.
Eligibility: Eligibility varies by award and is specified in each scholarship section below; generally recipients are active Guard members, spouses, children, or qualifying descendants of NGATN members.
- Program supports both undergraduate and graduate study, depending on the award.
- Eligibility is award-specific—read each scholarship entry carefully.
- Administration and disbursement are handled by NGATN Foundation.
Scholarship Announcement and Application
All required application documents must be submitted by email to the NGATN Executive Director by the stated deadline. For the current cycle, submissions are due January 2027 and should be sent to the Executive Director, Byron Deel. Assistance with forms or questions about the process may be obtained by contacting Byron via email or telephone. Applicants are responsible for meeting the deadline and ensuring all paperwork is complete.
Description: Submissions require completed application forms and supporting documents; incomplete files may disqualify an application.
Application Timeline: All required documents must be emailed no later than January 2027 to NGATN Executive Director Byron Deel. For questions or help with forms contact [email protected] or call (615) 833-9100.
- Submit all documents by email; do not mail paper unless instructed otherwise.
- Deadline for the current cycle: January 2027.
- Contact the Executive Director for application assistance or clarification.
Major General Gus Hargett Scholarship (A)
The Major General Gus Hargett Scholarship is a single award intended to support graduate-level study for an eligible Tennessee National Guard member. It emphasizes advanced education and may be applied toward coursework in a master’s or doctoral program. The award targets active service members who maintain active annual membership in NGATN. Selection considers eligibility and alignment with the scholarship’s graduate-education purpose.
Description: One scholarship designated for graduate-level coursework leading to a master's or doctoral degree.
Eligibility: Recipient must be an Active Member of the Tennessee National Guard and an Active Annual Member of NGATN.
Award Value: $5,000.
Application Timeline: See the Scholarship Announcement and Application section for submission instructions and the January 2027 deadline.
- Single $5,000 award for graduate-level study.
- Recipient must be an active Guard member and active NGATN annual member.
- Follow the centralized submission process described in the announcement section.
Dependent Scholarships (B)
The Dependent Scholarships provide multiple awards to support the spouses and children of NGATN members in pursuing post-secondary education. These scholarships are intended for students who are spouses or children of Active Annual or Lifetime NGATN members and may be used toward undergraduate or other post-secondary study. The program distributes several awards to broaden support across eligible families. Applicants should confirm specific documentation requirements for dependent status.
Description: Ten scholarships awarded to dependents of NGATN members to support post-secondary education.
Eligibility: Open to spouses and children of Active Annual or Lifetime NGATN members.
Award Value: $3,000 each (ten awards).
Application Timeline: See the Scholarship Announcement and Application section for submission instructions and the January 2027 deadline.
- Ten awards of $3,000 each for spouses and children of qualifying members.
- Eligible applicants must verify relationship to an Active Annual or Lifetime member.
- Refer to the centralized submission instructions and deadline in the announcement section.
Retiree Legacy Scholarship (C)
The Retiree Legacy Scholarship honors retired lifetime members by supporting the education of their descendants. This single award is intended for a spouse, child, or grandchild of a retired lifetime NGATN member and focuses on first-time post-secondary degrees or diplomas. The scholarship helps bridge the cost of initial higher-education credentials for qualifying family members. Applicants must document their relationship to the retired member when applying.
Description: One scholarship for a first post-secondary degree or diploma for a descendant of a Retired Lifetime Member.
Eligibility: Available exclusively to a spouse, child, or grandchild of a Retired Lifetime Member of NGATN.
Award Value: $3,000.
Application Timeline: See the Scholarship Announcement and Application section for submission instructions and the January 2027 deadline.
- Single $3,000 award for first post-secondary degree or diploma.
- Open to spouse, child, or grandchild of a retired lifetime member only.
- Relationship documentation is required as part of the application.