Dr. John C. Cate IV STEM Scholarship

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Dr. John C. Cate IV STEM Scholarship

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The Dr. John C. Cate IV STEM Scholarship offers $10,000 to two Tennessee high school seniors interested in STEM fields. The scholarship honors Dr. Cate's passion for science and aims to support students in pursuing STEM studies at a 2- or 4-year college.

Apr 26, 2026

16 days left

$10000

Award amount

43

Scholarship applicants

4

Requirements

Who can apply

  • Must be a high school senior
  • Must reside in Tennessee
  • Must plan to study a STEM-related field

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

_published

Study levels

high_school_senior

Number of awards

2

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Important checks

  • Ensure you meet the residency requirement (Tennessee)
  • Prepare an essay about your STEM interests and future impact

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • Provider URL
  • Payment details

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (3 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Focus your essay on personal STEM interests and community impact
  • Keep the essay between 250 and 400 words

Key requirements (3)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

EssayRecommendation letterPhotoShort answers
  • Essay prompt: Tell us a little bit about yourself, your interest in STEM-related studies, and how you envision positively impacting your community or field after graduating from your higher-education studies. Essay requirements: min length 250, max length 400.
  • Education Level: High school senior State: Tennessee Field of Study: STEM.
  • John Columbus Cate, IV, September 27, 1942–August 6, 2024 Dr. John C. Cate, IV, was a beloved husband and father, and a dedicated physician who had a lifelong passion not only for medicine but also for many other fields of science, including physics, chemistry, astronomy, and….

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Letter of recommendation
  • Essay or written statement
  • Photo or headshot

Applying

Applicants must submit an essay (250-400 words) on their STEM interests and community impact. Deadline: April 26, 2026.

Award & payment

Amount: $10000

Number of awards: 2

Payout: Not stated on the listing

About the provider

John Cate

In honor of Dr. John C. Cate IV, 1942-2024, his family is awarding one male and one female Tennessee high school senior a $5,000 scholarship to study STEM-related coursework at the 2- or 4-year college or university of their choice.

Overview

This scholarship honors Dr. John C. Cate IV by supporting Tennessee high school seniors passionate about STEM. Two awards of $10,000 each are available.

Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

Tennessee high school seniors interested in STEM fields are eligible.