Expand Your Horizons

NGATN supports programs that enable our Guard Members and their Families to reach their educational goals. Check this webpage periodically to view available scholarships, award amounts, application requirements, paperwork, and deadlines.

Scholarship Annoucement and Application 

Suspense:  9 January 2026

All required documents must be emailed to NGATN Executive Director, Byron Deel, No Later Than 9 January 2026. If you need assistance with forms or have questions, contact Byron: byron@ngatn.org or (615) 833-9100.

Major General Gus Hargett Scholarship (A)

The MG Gus Hargett scholarship is one (1), $5000 scholarship earmarked for an Active Member of the Tennessee National Guard who is also an Active Annual Member of NGATN. This award may be used for Graduate level classes leading to a Masters or Doctoral Degree.

Dependent Scholarships (B)

NGATN Foundations will present ten (10), $3,000 scholarships earmarked for Spouses and Children of Active Annual or Lifetime Members of NGATN. 

Retiree Legacy Scholarship (C)

The Retiree Legacy Scholarship is one (1), $3,000 scholarship earmarked exclusively for a spouse, child or grandchild of Retired Lifetime Member of NGATN. This scholarship will be used for a first post-secondary degree or diploma.

All required documents must be emailed to NGATN Executive Director, Byron Deel, No Later Than 9 January 2026. If you need assistance with forms or have questions, contact Byron: byron@ngatn.org or (615) 833-9100.