Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant

All Tennessee Technology Center students who are Tennessee residents and seeking a diploma or certificate may apply for the Tennessee Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant (WNTSG).

The Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant is part of the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship program. The WNTSG is a grant that is available only to Tennessee residents that attend a Tennessee Technology Center.

• To be eligible students must be a Tennessee resident one year prior to the processing date of the FAFSA.
• No minimum high school grade point average is required; No ACT test required for admission.
• Students can enroll as a full-time or part-time TTC student pursuing a diploma or certificate.
• Up to $2000 per year is available for WNTSG recipients.
• Part Time awards will be pro-rated based upon scheduled hours.
• To maintain the WNTSG students must maintain satisfactory academic progress (a grade of “C” or better and meet attendance requirements).
• Students may receive WNTSG for all coursework required for completion of the certificate or diploma program.
• Students must maintain continuous enrollment to retain WNTSG.
• WNTSG may be used for one program only.
• Students must reapply each year using the FAFSA.
• Any individual who receives the Hope Scholarship is not eligible for WNTSG.
• Once a student becomes ineligible for the WNTSG, for any reason, the student shall not be eligible to regain the WNTSG.

How to apply:

Apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or renewal.

Award amounts are based on available funding from the State Lottery.