Bill T. Hicks Scholarship Program

Geographic Scope: Tennessee (based on funder location)

Award program providing cash scholarships to high school graduates pursuing higher education. Six $5,000 cash scholarships are awarded annually.

Award Details

• Number of Awards: 6 scholarships
• Award Amount: $5,000 per scholarship
• Focus Areas: Support for students pursuing post-secondary education

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a Y-12 Credit Union member (required if selected as scholarship recipient)
• Graduate from high school in the application year (2026 cohort closed)
• Be accepted into an accredited two-year college, four-year college, or accredited trade school
• Have enrollment beginning in summer or fall semester of the same year as graduation
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5

Judging Criteria

• Academic achievement
• Extracurricular and community activities and involvement
• Content and creativity of video essay

Background

The scholarship supports students with their educational aspirations at the college, university, or trade institution level.

Application Process

The application occurs in two rounds:

Round 1: Initial Application

1. Complete the application form
2. Check your eligibility against stated requirements
3. Upload recommendation letters

Note: The 2026 application is closed. Stay tuned for the 2027 application.

Round 2: Advanced Submission

1. Submit a photo
2. Submit a video essay (4-6 minutes long)
3. Submit transcripts

File Submission Details

• All submissions must be uploaded to Box
• Video essay prompt will be provided upon notification of second round selection
• Files must be named in format: `FirstNameLastName_File_BTH` (e.g., `JohnSmith_Video_BTH`)
• Video essay must be between 4 and 6 minutes in length