Student applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. College-bound senior currently attending a Nashville or Middle Tennessee area high school (must be attending a 4-year college or university in the fall of 2022).
2. Minimum grade point average of 2.5.
3. Demonstrate the value of education, good work ethic and community outreach.

There will be no discrimination regardless of gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
The Selection Committee will not base its decisions in any way on the employment status of an applicant or the employment status of the applicant's parents/guardians.

All candidates must include the following to be considered for a scholarship:

1. Submit a 500-or-less word essay answer the prompt: More than half a million people in the United States experience homelessness last year, per The Department of Housing and Urban Development. In 500 words or less, explain ways in which major cities can help prevent and end homelessness in their municipalities.
2. At least two (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher and/or coach.
3. Official High School transcript.

The scholarships will be awarded based on the culmination of the student's schoolwork, extracurricular activities, involvement in the community and letters of recommendation.

Applications can be submitted via mail to:

Nashville Sounds

ATTN: NSF Scholarship

19 Junior Gilliam Way

Nashville, TN 37219