GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
Deadline for all required documentation: 11:59 p.m. February 28, 2021.
Questions? Visit Scholarship FAQs
Documentation must be delivered not postmarked or requested by the deadline.

Follow these steps below to complete your application:
1. Complete the online application by clicking this link www.smarterselect.com.
  • To receive maximum points,  you should fully complete each section on your application.
  • Sign, date, and click submit once you have completed your portion of the application. The system will not send notifications regarding your application if you do not click submit.
    • You should submit your portion of the application even when other parts are pending.
2. Submit an official transcript from your current college/university.
  • Go to your graduating college/university and request a copy of your transcript be sent to TGEF via electronic parchment service or by email to scholarships@tngrocer.org.
    1. If your school does not provide and electronic parchment service; mail your transcript to:
                            TGEF
                            PO Box 1895
                            Smyrna, TN 37167
  • On the application, complete the Bachelor's Transcript Upload Request section.
    1. You will send an automated request link to TGEF to upload a copy of your transcript. When TGEF receives your transcript, it will be uploaded to your application. (Please allow TGEF 5-7 business days for processing)
    2. This section enables you to track the status of your application trough the automated system and is required for your application to be submitted.
    3. Insert the following information in the request blanks as the contact for the request.
      1. Contact's First Name: Jennifer
      2. Contact's Last Name: Kemp
      3. Contact's Email Address: scholarships@tngrocer.org
  • If you are currently enrolled in a graduate program. Go to your current college/university and request a copy of your transcript be sent to TGEF via electronic parchment service or by email to scholarships@tngrocer.org.
    1. If your school does not provide and electronic parchment service; mail your transcript to:
                            TGEF
                            PO Box 1895
​                            Smyrna, TN 37167
  • On the application, complete the Graduate Transcript Upload Request section.
    1. You will send an automated request link to TGEF to upload a copy of your transcript. When TGEF receives your transcript, it will be uploaded to your application. (Please allow TGEF 5-7 business days for processing)
    2. This section enables you to track the status of your application trough the automated system and is required for your application to be submitted.
    3. Insert the following information in the request blanks as the contact for the request.
      1. Contact's First Name: Jennifer
      2. Contact's Last Name: Kemp
      3. Contact's Email Address: scholarships@tngrocer.org
3. Submit your Application.
  • Once you have completed all the questions on the application you must click submit for the system to track your application accurately.
    1. You should submit your portion of the application even when other parts are pending.
  • Your application will not be considered complete until TGEF has received all required documentation.
  • You may track the status of your application by returning to your application and logging in using the username and password that you set up when starting the application.

REMEMBER: You are responsible for making sure all required documents are submitted to (NOT REQUESTED OR POSTMARKED) TGEF on February 28, 2021. Incomplete applications will not be considered.