$25,000; $10,000, and $5,000 Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship, D: Jan 6, 2026 by 5 pm Pacific, 6 pm Mountain, 7 pm Central, 8 pm Eastern
Video or short essay, no GPA requirement, ages 16-26 as of deadline (Jan 6, 2026; 5:00 Pacific Time), legal resident of the 50 U.S. States or and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) located within the United States or D.C., or the dependent child of an active-duty member of the U.S. military
Note: I met a student last semester attending TSU who had received the Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship. It can be done! Apply even if you have doubts.
$1,000 Technology Addiction Scholarship, D: Jan 30, 2026
From webpage: “This scholarship helps you understand the negative effects of too much screen time.
Who may apply: You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.”
$1,500 I Have a Dream Scholarship, D: Jan 31, 2026
$5,000 Education Matters Scholarship, D: Nov 30, 2026
$10,000 Unigo 10K Scholarship, D: Dec 31, 2025
Eligibility: “Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application. Must be a legal U.S. resident. Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. This award is for U.S. students.”
Finding Help with Your Writing or Finding Scholarships at TSU
The AARC Writing Center at TSU is returning Jan 5, 2026, so the best way to reach out to us is by email and phone.
We assist students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.
We can help you with scholarship essays, resumes, applications, or any other writing project.
Any of our writing consultants can assist you: Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu; Ms. Rhonda Kavan, rkavan@tnstate.edu; Ms. Lori Danley, ldanley@tnstate.edu; and Dr. Shiloh Carroll, scarrol4@tnstate.edu.
If one person doesn’t get back to you within a day or two or if you are having problems, feel free to email Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu.
You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.
Since this post will also go out for those signed up to receive posts as they are published, find more scholarships at https://scholarshiptigers.com/
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Many people don’t realize that community foundations can be found all over the United States. These organizations provide funds for nonprofits, but many of them also administer local and state-wide scholarships.
Many of these scholarships have deadlines around this time or around January, February, or March.
There is a strategy for searching for scholarships from community foundations.
First, search for the Community Foundation in your area.
Find a Community Foundation Close to You—By using the Community Foundation locator, you can find community foundations close to you. Some community foundations serve a large city or a section of your state.
See if the community foundation administers scholarships or other programs that might be helpful to you.
Another method is to do a simple Google search using specific terms like “scholarships given by community foundations in illinois.”
This is one of the organizations that shows up: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois.
Here is the scholarship page for that organization, Deadline Feb 1, 2026 for 120 scholarships, and later deadlines for two scholarships, April 1, 2026.
Search for community foundations and see if they offer scholarships.
Second, search for a community foundation close to the college or university you want to attend.
For Scholarship Tigers (current students at Tennessee State University and future TSU students), the community foundation closest to TSU is the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT).
“Eligibility: This scholarship is designed to benefit students at Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University. To be eligible, a student must have at least a B grade average overall during the last two years of high school and have, for the majority of their career, attended high school within the 40 counties of Middle Tennessee.”
“Eligibility: In an effort to honor the members’ home states, the scholarship will be eligible for students with a family household income of $60,000 or less who are residing in Tennessee or Georgia and attending any HBCU across the country and/or students attending an HBCU within Tennessee or Georgia. The scholarship is renewable, but students must reapply each year.”
Bishop Joseph and Stephaine Walker Scholarship, D: Feb 1, 2026
“Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American and from the Middle Tennessee community. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher with a history of community service. Each year, no more than two to five scholarships can go to graduate students pursuing advanced degrees.”
“Eligibility: Students attending a four-year accredited college or university, especially those who intend to major in the social sciences or other areas where they will give back to the community from which they came. The Fund is designed to help Davidson County residents realize their dreams of attending a four-year accredited college or university, especially those who intend to major in the social sciences or other areas where they will give back to the community from which they came.”
Josh Turner Scholarship Fund for the Arts, D: Feb 1, 2025
“Eligibility: Those eligible to apply must be high school seniors from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee wishing to enter the music business or undertake a career in the arts. It is intended to benefit students primarily from rural areas, and applicants must be focusing on a career that will introduce them to various opportunities in the music business or some discipline of the arts. Preference will be given to students from rural high schools in South Carolina.”
The above scholarships are just a sampling of the more than 160 scholarships that CFMT administers.
Finding Help with Your Writing or Finding Scholarships at TSU
The AARC Writing Center at TSU is between semesters, so the best way to reach out to us is by email and phone.
We assist students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.
We can help you with scholarship essays, resumes, applications, or any other writing project.
Any of our writing consultants can assist you: Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu; Ms. Rhonda Kavan, rkavan@tnstate.edu; Ms. Lori Danley, ldanley@tnstate.edu; and Dr. Shiloh Carroll, scarrol4@tnstate.edu.
If one person doesn’t get back to you within a day or two or if you are having problems, feel free to email Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu.
Some of us will be available up until Tuesday, December 23, when the university closes until it opens again on January 2, 2026.
You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.
Since this post will also go out for those signed up to receive posts as they are published, find more scholarships at https://scholarshiptigers.com/
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Digital Responsibility Scholarships, One worth $1,000, D: Jan 30, 2026
Some scholarships are not difficult. This one requires some thought, but only 140 characters to describe something you would rather be doing than spending time with technology.
$1,000 Technology Addiction Scholarship, D: Jan 30, 2026
From webpage:
“This scholarship helps you understand the negative effects of too much screen time.
Who may apply: You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
Young people spend an average of 7.5 hours a day consuming media—and this doesn’t include computer use for schoolwork—according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. With technology always at the ready at your fingertips, it can be a challenge to unplug. But taking a break from technology is healthy for both the mind and body. The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the negative effects of too much screen time.
Personal Statement
140-character statement that completes this sentence: Instead of spending time with technology, I’d rather…”
Recent scholarship winners—see what scholarship winners wrote in the past for these scholarships.
Other Scholarships: $33,600 in Possibilities
Some of these scholarships I have listed before, and some I have not. Since I don’t have time to write them up, I want to give you a chance to explore and apply if you qualify.
$25,000; $10,000, and $5,000 Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship, D: Jan 6, 2026
Video or short essay, no GPA requirement, ages 16-26 as of deadline (Jan 6, 2026; 5:00 Pacific Time), legal resident of the 50 U.S. States or and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) located within the United States or D.C., or the dependent child of an active-duty member of the U.S. military
I tried to create hyperlinks for two other databases: it didn’t work.
Go to your favorite search engine and try these terms
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships
Scholarship America Scholarship Database
Finding Help with Your Writing or Finding Scholarships at TSU
The AARC Writing Center at TSU is between semesters, so the best way to reach out to us is by email and phone.
We assist students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.
We can help you with scholarship essays, resumes, applications, or any other writing project.
Any of our writing consultants can assist you: Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu; Ms. Rhonda Kavan, rkavan@tnstate.edu; Ms. Lori Danley, ldanley@tnstate.edu; and Dr. Shiloh Carroll (scarrol4@tnstate.edu.
If one person doesn’t get back to you within a day or two or if you are having problems, feel free to email Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu.
Some of us will be available up until Tuesday, December 23, when the university closes until it opens again on January 2, 2026.
You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.
Since this post will also go out for those signed up to receive posts as they are published, find more scholarships at https://scholarshiptigers.com/
I sometimes scholarships by clicking on News on Google News app and search for articles about scholarships. I use the terms “scholarship” or “scholarships.”
$5,000 The Space to Succeed Scholarship, D: Nov 30, 2025
Selected criteria from webpage:
“The Space to Succeed Scholarship from The Storage Center aims to empower students who actively contribute to their communities and aspire to pursue higher education.
By recognizing and supporting students dedicated to service, growth, and leadership, this scholarship reflects a commitment to nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. The scholarship supports students who volunteer, uplift their communities, and seek financial aid to achieve their career dreams through education.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of application.
Applicants must be a legal U.S. resident.
Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university for the Spring 2026 term.
Application Requirements
Essay: Submit a 500-800 word essay.
Topic: Demonstrate your commitment to your local community and explain how your education will help you continue and expand this impact. The essay serves as a reflection of the applicant’s dedication, initiative, and vision for the future.”
More Scholarships: Look on this Blog
There are several more scholarships with deadlines of November 30, 2025, and you can find them by searching the scholarships featured in earlier blog posts.
Also, several scholarship with December 2025 deadlines and January 2026 deadlines are featured in earlier blog posts.
Search and you will find.
Finding Help with Your Writing or Finding Scholarships at TSU
The AARC Writing Center at TSU is temporarily located in the TSU Library, 2nd floor, room 229, near the elevator. We hope to be moving back to our original location in Spring 2026, the 3rd floor of the Student Success Center.
We assist students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.
If you are a TSU student, faculty member, or staff, log into EAB-Navigate and make an appointment to see any of our writing consultants (in person or online): Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Ms. Lori Danley, Mr. Mike Turner.
We can help you with scholarship essays, resumes, applications, or any other writing project.
If you are having problems, feel free to email Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu
You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.
Since this post will also go out for those signed up to receive posts as they are published, find more scholarships at https://scholarshiptigers.com/
The helping professions can be defined as any occupation where you intend to help others.
Therapists, social workers, business owners, teachers, counselors, and STEM majors are all examples of future endeavors that can help others.
James Hollis, a Jungian psychoanalyst, uses a question in deciding on major life decisions, which is “Does this choice diminish me or enlarge me?”
To further extend this question to the professional world, “Does this profession diminish me or enlarge me?” If you find most of the actions enlarge you, does that include helping and mentoring others. Then, most likely, you are involved in a helping profession. This question could further be extended in your relationships with others or clients: “Does this action I recommend diminish or enlarge the other person?”
I recently was invited by Dr. Kalai Mugilan to have a conversation about AI and research in one of his classes, and many of his students are entering the helping professions and giving back to others.
In that spirit, here are a few scholarship possibilities to assist them in paying for college and not rack up large amounts of debt. Others can benefit from these also. Several of these have been featured in a different format on this blog before.
$10,000 Therapist Impact Fund: NextGen Scholarship, Deadline: Dec 9, 2025
Field of Study: Psychology, Therapist Licensure (Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family
Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Professional Counselor, or Psychologist), or Related Field
GPA: 3.3 GPA or higher
Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
At BetterHelp, our vision is to remove barriers to wellness that exist across the globe. This means investing not only in access to therapy today, but also in the future pipeline of mental healthcare providers for tomorrow. That’s why we’re supporting the next generation of mental health providers through our New Therapist Impact Fund. We invite students looking forward to careers in the mental health field to share their stories, ideas, and passion for transforming the mental health landscape and helping shape a more inclusive, innovative, and supportive future for all.
Therapy is a deeply personal journey, and having a therapist who can provide culturally competent care, grounded in understanding and shared experiences, can make all the difference. That’s why this scholarship aims to empower students from underrepresented backgrounds whose voices and perspectives are essential to building a more inclusive and compassionate future for all who seek mental health support.
Our scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students with a minimum 3.3 GPA who are pursuing careers in psychology, therapist licensure (Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Professional Counselor, or Psychologist), or a related field. We especially encourage applications from students who identify as members of underrepresented communities, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, first-generation college students, and others whose voices and perspectives are vital to shaping the future of mental healthcare.
To apply, please submit your resume and respond to the essay questions below. We encourage you to reflect on your identity, lived experiences, and vision for improving the mental healthcare system in your answers to the below questions.
Essay Topic
1. How have your lived experiences shaped your decision to pursue a career in mental health, and how do they influence the kind of therapist or provider you hope to become?
2. If you could make one significant change to today’s mental healthcare system to create greater access, equity, and inclusion, what would it be and why?
3.What do you see as the greatest benefits and challenges of teletherapy, and how can we continue to innovate so that it better serves diverse communities?
(400–600 words)”
$2,500 up to $30,000 per academic year, Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship for Business majors, STEM majors, and Education majors from the Middle Tennessee area
$2,500 with a maximum of $30,000 per academic year Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship, D: Dec 15, 2025
Graduated from a Middle Tennessee high school or be homeschooled in the area, pursuing a Business, Education (including teacher certification at the bachelor’s level), and STEM degree, GPA of 2.5 or higher
The Scarlett Family Foundation started giving out scholarships only to Business majors. Later, the Foundation included STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) majors.
This year, the Foundation is including Education majors (including teacher certification at the bachelor’s level); for example, you could be an English major pursuing certification to teach at the secondary level, and you could apply for this scholarship.
The Foundation is generous to include Health professions into its definitions of STEM majors, such as Healthcare Management, Exercise Science/Sports Science, Nursing, Nutrition and Food Science, Health Sciences, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Speech Pathology, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Vet, and Radiologic Sciences, to name a few.
Also, some of the Education fields include Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Special Education, Secondary Education (i.e., middle grades and high school), Teaching English as a Second Language, Art/Music Education, and Subject-specific Education.
There are more majors eligible listed on the website. You can also ask the Foundation whether your major qualifies.
$25,000, $10,000, and $5,000 Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship
$25,000; $10,000, and $5,000 Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship, D: Jan 6, 2026
Video or short essay, no GPA requirement, ages 16-26 as of deadline (Jan 6, 2026; 5:00 Pacific Time), legal resident of the 50 U.S. States or and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) located within the United States or D.C., or the dependent child of an active-duty member of the U.S. military
More criteria at the link above.
If your passion is to help others, then this Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship is something to check out. With no GPA requirement, this scholarship also offers mentoring and guidance.
Selected criteria from webpage:
“How to Apply
Submit one (1) original response in ONE of the following formats:
Video (30 seconds–2 minutes), or
Essay (250–500 words). You may include one photo that represents your passion.
New applicants: Your response should address: (1) your passion and how you are pursuing it, (2) the impact you hope to make, and (3) how you embody the spirit of Live Más in your everyday life. Live Más means embracing an unconventional path to your goals – defying the norm, turning curiosity into bold action that lifts others while staying true to who you are.
Apply online at TacoBellFoundation.org during the application window.
Renewal applicants: Your response should address: (1) how your passion has grown or evolved since receiving your most recent Live Más Scholarship, (2) the change you’ve made or hope to make with your passion or career path, (3) how your education has supported your goals, and (4) how you continue to embody the spirit of Live Más in your everyday life. Live Más means embracing an unconventional path to your goals – defying the norm, turning curiosity into bold action that lifts others while staying true to who you are.”
High school Seniors Majoring in select STEM fields: $40,000 FOSSI Scholarship
For future high school students and future TSU tigers who may apply to TSU, here is a scholarship if you are entering a STEM field.
$10,000 BlueCross Power of We Health Equity Scholarship, six awarded
Look for this around Feb 1, 2026 with a deadline around April 1, 2026.
From website:
“The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation will award scholarships to six recipients based on their community service, leadership, and academics – as well as their commitment to improving health equity for Tennesseans.
Undergraduate and graduate students of all backgrounds are invited to apply.
Awardees will be chosen by an internal BlueCross selection committee and must meet the following criteria:
Graduate or undergraduate students working to obtain a degree in health care, pursue a career in the field of health care and improve health equity for Tennesseans
Classified as at least a college sophomore by application deadline
Minimum 2.5 academic GPA (4.0 scale)
Tennessee resident with permanent Tennessee address
Enrolled at an accredited college/university within the state of Tennessee and planning to enroll in the 2026-2027 school year
The $10,000 award is paid out in one lump sum and is distributed by the recipient’s university.”
Finding Help with Your Writing or Finding Scholarships at TSU
The AARC Writing Center at TSU is temporarily located in the TSU Library, 2nd floor, room 229, near the elevator. We hope to be moving back to our original location in Spring 2026, the 3rd floor of the Student Success Center.
We assist students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.
If you are a TSU student, faculty member, or staff, log into EAB-Navigate and make an appointment to see any of our writing consultants (in person or online): Ms. Lori Danley, Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Mr. Mike Turner.
We can help you with scholarship essays, resumes, applications, or any other writing project.
If you are having problems, feel free to email Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu
You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.
Since this post will also go out for those signed up to receive posts as they are published, find more scholarships at https://scholarshiptigers.com/
$1,000 Future Fellowship for NextGen Women in Web3 and AI
I discovered this wonderful opportunity! Since the awards are rewarded on a rolling basis, this means that some awards will be rewarded to worthy projects before the December 31, 2025 deadline, so you might want to get your application in sooner rather than later.
$1,000 Future Fellowship for NextGen Women in Web3 & AI, 100 recipients, D: Dec 31, 2025; applications awarded on a rolling basis
From webpage: “The Future Fellowship is a groundbreaking initiative launched designed to onboard more young women into the rapidly evolving Web3 and AI industries. Our research shows that over 50% of women lack easy access to funding to pursue their dreams in full.
The Future Fellowship aims to change this by providing direct support to talented women eager to break into Web3, ensuring they have the tools and guidance needed to succeed.
The program will award over 100 women with fellowships including:
$1,000 in microgrants to fund their Web3 education and training.
One-on-one mentorship with leading industry executives.
Opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, and employment with partner organizations in crypto, blockchain, and related STEAM fields.”
Eligibility: “The applicants eligible for assistance shall be women & femmes currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year college/university, or graduate school in the United States.
Early career individuals or recent grads also encouraged to apply! Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Selection will be based on application contents, financial need and information gathered.”
$3,000 in Scholarships with Due Dates in November 2025
I mentioned these scholarships in earlier posts, but I wanted to make sure you are aware of these opportunities with deadlines in November.
$5,000 Education Matters Scholarship, D: Nov 30, 2025
Eligibility: “Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application. Must be a legal U.S. resident. Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. This award is for U.S. students.”
Prompt: “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?” (250 words or less)
“Eligibility: You must be a junior or senior in high school or college student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better. U.S. citizens only please”
“This scholarship honors the memory of Aaliyah Lee who committed herself to the educational opportunities of her children.
Personal Statement: Please write an essay of 150 words or fewer describing why education is important to you. Be specific with an example or anecdote from your own life about the importance of education instead of writing generally about education.”
$1,000 Storyteller Scholarship (twenty outstanding students), D: Nov 30, 2025
Ages 14-24 across the U.S.
Selected criteria from webpage: “Storyteller Scholarship, a simple no-essay, long form conversation-based scholarship. This program allows students to discuss how their experiences have shaped them via a video interview, conducted in-person at our office (or virtually) and shared across our social media platforms.
Be sure to bring a legal guardian with you if you are under 18!”
Be sure to explore earlier blog posts for more scholarships you can apply for with deadlines in December 2025 and January 2026. Some are $25,000 or $15,000 in funds.
Two $1,000 Tennessee Nurses Association District 3 Educational Scholarship for Nurses, D: Nov 1, 2025
Above link contains full scholarship details and requirements. There is also a QR Code for the application.
I just saw information about this scholarship at a public library, so if you happen to be a nursing student (pre-licensure or post-licensure) who lives in or attend school in District 3, read on.
Counties in District 3: Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Lawrence, Lewis, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Perry, Robertson, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Wayne, and Williamson
From website: “The TNA District 3 Educational Scholarship offers two $1,000 awards—one for Pre-Licensure and one for Post-Licensure nursing students—to support tuition, books, and educational expenses. Applicants must live in or attend school in District 3.”
$2,000 Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship, D: Oct 31, 2025
Video or Essay
Prompt: “Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive.” (250 words or less)
Applicants must be 14 years of age or older at time of application. Must be a legal U.S. resident. Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. This award is for U.S. students.”
$2,000 Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship, D: Oct 31, 2025
$5,000 Education Matters Scholarship, D: Nov 30, 2025
$10,000 Unigo 10K Scholarship, D: Dec 31, 2025
$1,500 Top Ten List Scholarship, D: Dec 31, 2025
Eligibility: “Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application. Must be a legal U.S. resident. Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. This award is for U.S. students.”
Open Scholarships for the 2025-2026 (Emergency scholarships to help pay for the 2026 semester) and the 2026-2027 School Year from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund
$2,500 with a maximum of $30,000 per academic year; Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship, D: Dec 15, 2025
Graduated from a Middle Tennessee high school or be homeschooled in the area, pursuing a Business, Education (including teacher certification at the bachelor’s level), and STEM degree, GPA of 2.5 or higher
Description: “Students can apply by submitting either: A 500+ word essay OR
A 2-minute video. Your submission should introduce who you are and share what excites you about the heavy equipment industry. Show us your passion and why you’re pursuing this field!”
Possibly open to such majors that deal with civil engineering, automotive technology, construction management, diesel technology, or heavy equipment operation.
The above website are places where you can find more scholarships.
The AARC Writing Center at TSU is temporarily located in the TSU Library, 2nd floor, room 229, near the elevator. We hope to be moving back to our original location in Spring 2026, the 3rd floor of the Student Success Center.
We assist students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.
If you are a TSU student, faculty member, or staff, log into EAB-Navigate and make an appointment to see any of our writing consultants (in person or online) [Ms. Lori Danley, Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Mr. Mike Turner] with help with scholarship essays or any other writing project.
If you are having problems, feel free to email Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu
You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.
$2,000 Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship, D: Oct 31, 2025
Video or Essay
Prompt: “Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive.” (250 words or less)
Applicants must be 14 years of age or older at time of application. Must be a legal U.S. resident. Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. This award is for U.S. students.”
$2,000 Brains or Bust Sweepstakes sponsored by Collegexpress, D: Oct 31, 2025
You must sign up for a free account on Collegexpress and answer the short question, “Do you think you would survive a zombie apocalypse?”
You must be 13 or older and legal resident of the 50 United States or D.C.
Winner selected by random drawing.
I would recommend signing up for this contest with an email you use strictly for scholarships (not your school email address).
How to Get Help In Your Scholarship Pursuits from the TSU Writing Center
The AARC Writing Center at TSU is temporarily located in the TSU Library, 2nd floor, room 229, near the elevator. We hope to be moving back to our original location in Spring 2026, the 3rd floor of the Student Success Center.
We assist students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.
If you are a TSU student, faculty member, or staff, log into EAB-Navigate and make an appointment to see any of our writing consultants (in person or online) with help with scholarship essays or any other writing project.
If you are having problems, feel free to email Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu
If you are alumni at Tennessee State University, email Mr. Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, and we can see what we can set up.
A good article to give you some steps to distinguish between legitimate scholarships and scams is found above, “How to Avoid Scholarship Scams” by Cole Claybourn, March 15, 2024.
I highly recommend setting up two accounts for scholarships, one email for scholarship applications that you make on the college’s website or through websites like https://bold.org/.
The second email is for scholarship contests, such as the $15,000 Citizens Scholarship, $40,000 Niche Scholarship, or $10,000 Dr. Pepper Cheez-It Tuition Award.
$10,000 Dr. Pepper Cheez-It Tuition Award, D: Oct 31, 2025
From website: “School is back in session and so is the chance to win a $10,000 tuition award towards education expenses, loans, or even to gift to a student.
Legal Residents of the 50 United States (D.C.) 18 Years and Older.”
You basically sign up and play games. Eventually, there will be a drawing for $10,000 tuition award. You can play games daily.
From website: “For the monthly drawings and annual grand prize winner, high school seniors 18 years and older who will be enrolled in college within one (1) year of winning an award, plus undergrads, grad students and parents or legal guardians of any of those students are eligible to win.”
By reviewing the Official Rules, you can determine if you are eligible for the $2,500 Citizens Building the Workforce of the Future Scholarship, awarded quarterly.
From website: “The $2,000 No-Essay Scholarship Sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 16 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:
a parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
a parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior or junior located within the United States;
a student who is currently enrolled as a high school senior or junior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school (“Entrant”).”
$40,000 Niche No Essay Scholarship, D: Oct 15, 2025
From webpage: “All high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Please note: Not everyone is eligible for this scholarship. Niche sponsored scholarships and sweepstakes are for people with US citizenship or a valid Visa/US passport only.”
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