This summer, I will be curating and listing scholarships, so that you can apply for scholarships during May and the rest of the summer to help you achieve a more money less college debt Fall 2026 semester!
$3,000 There’s Space for Everybody Scholarship, D: May 31, 2026; eight awarded
From website:
Students must be 16 years or older and a legal resident of the U.S.at time of application; students must be attending an accredited college or university in the U.S. and be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university for Fall 2026.
Complete the application and write an essay of “500 to 800 words in length, and answer the question: How have you exhibited a commitment to inclusion and strengthening your community through work, service, or other extra-curricular activities and how will your education help you continue this commitment during college and beyond?”
Students must be a U.S. citizen, 3.0 or higher GPA, and currently enrolled in college or high school.
“Write a short essay of no less than 500 words about your opinion on how Minecraft can be a positive influence on education and career development. Fill out the information form below with your essay and appropriate information.”
How I Used AI to find Summer Scholarships
I used Google Gemini AI to find these scholarships. There were many more listed: I used the prompt “little known scholarships with deadlines after May 4, 2026” without the quotation marks.
Why don’t you try the same prompt using today’s date and find more scholarships with upcoming deadlines? And try other prompts too.
However, don’t use AI to help you write scholarship essays. Many scholarships forbid this in their official rules.
Plan for a Summer of Applying for Scholarship Money
The AARC Writing Center at Tennessee State University does not close for the summer.
You can plan to search for scholarships and apply for them all summer, helping you reach for a more money, less college debt future! First, sign up for blog posts.
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Online and In-Person Writing Center Appointments Available
The AARC Writing Center at TSU assists students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.
Appointments can be in person or online.
We can help you with scholarship essays, resumes, applications, or any other writing project.
Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Writing Center coordinator; Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Writing Consultant; Ms. Lori Danley, Writing Consultant; and Mr. Mike Turner, Writing Consultant
You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.
From webpage: “This scholarship helps you understand the impact of e-waste and what can be done to reduce e-waste.
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.
Deadline: April 30, 2026 to coincide with Earth Day.
140-character statement that completes this sentence: The most important reason to care about e-waste is…”
$3,000 All About Education Scholarship, D: Apr 30, 2026
From webpage: “Applicants must:
This award is for U.S. students. Must be a legal U.S. resident. Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application. Must be a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. Prompt:
How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?” (250 words or less). Written or Video response.”
Twelve $1,000 MyBioSource Scholarships, D: June 30, 2026
Apply for one of the following scholarships:
$1,000 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) major Scholarship
$1,000 All Majors Scholarship
$1,000 Students with Disabilities Scholarship
Some general guidelines for the above scholarships
High School Seniors, Undergraduates, Graduates as well as international students can apply
Candidate must be enrolled as a freshman, undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university for the 2026 Fall semester
Complete the application along with a 250 word response on why you have chosen your intended college major and why you should receive the scholarship”
Plan for a Summer of Scholarship Money Applying
The AARC Writing Center at Tennessee State University does not close for the summer.
You can plan to search for scholarships and apply for them all summer, helping you reach for a more money, less college debt future!
First, sign up for blog posts.
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Enter your email address, and click the button that says, “Sign me up!”
You should get an email with a link to confirm your subscription. If you don’t see it in your inbox, look for the email in your junk or spam folder.
Online and In-Person Writing Center Appointments Available
The AARC Writing Center at TSU assists students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.
Appointments can be in person or online.
We can help you with scholarship essays, resumes, applications, or any other writing project.
Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Writing Center coordinator; Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Writing Consultant; Ms. Lori Danley, Writing Consultant; and Mr. Mike Turner, Writing Consultant
You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Has Over $15,000 in Opportunities:
Deadline is next Friday, April 24, 2026
The semester at Tennessee State University is entering its last week of classes next week, and it’s understandable to be focused on class work and finishing up assignments.
However, if you have a 2.7 GPA or higher, check out the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships.
There are over fifteen scholarship opportunities, and if you qualify, you can earn up to $15,000 in one scholarship!
If you are a current college student attending TSU, another TMCF college, or an HBCU, check out the scholarships!
If you are a high school senior who will be an undergraduate freshman in Fall 2026, then check out the scholarships!
15 Open Scholarships at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)
For some reason, the link won’t work when I try to post it, so google: TMCF Open Scholarships
Some scholarships you may want to check out are
Up to $15,000 TMCF/McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship, D: Apr 24, 2026; GPA of 2.7 or higher, U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (essay question up to 100 words)
Up to $1,500 TMCF/Enterprise Access HBCC Scholarship, D: Apr 24, 2026; GPA of 2.75 or higher (two-minute video)
Up to $10,000 TMCF/Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors, D: Apr 24, 2026; GPA of 2.75 or higher, Pell-Grant eligible.Up to $6,375 for the 2026-2027 academic year, for a total of up to $19,125 over three years (sophomore, junior, senior); be a full-time enrolled student as an undergraduate student at any HBCU during the 2026-2027 academic year
TMCF/Alper Skyland Scholarship, D: Apr 24, 2026; Open to the following majors: History, English, Mathematics, Chemistry; GPA of 2.7 or higher (two-minute video)
More Scholarships
The following scholarships I found using the prompt into Google: high scholarship amounts due in May 2026 that pay for 2026-2027 year
I will only post two scholarships, but if you use the search terms above, you will find more opportunities.
Freedom and Prosperity Academic Grants, up to $25,000 per quarter, for a total of $100,000, administered by Acton Institute and the Atlantic Council, Due May 1, 2026
I’m not sure if this qualifies as a scholarship, but it looks very interesting, and you might want to explore this opportunity.
$2,000 Scholarship for Criminal Justice or Forensic Science Majors, D: July 31, 2026
$2,000 Fallen “Freaks” Scholarship, three awarded, D: July 31, 2026
For high school, undergraduate, or graduate students who are criminal justice or forensic science majors.
To apply, submit a video telling why you are “passionate about your chosen field and why a career in this field excites you.”
I found this by googling scholarships for criminal justice majors.
It’s a good idea to explore previous April 2026 blog entries at the Scholarship Tigers blog, https://scholarshiptigers.com/ , where you can read about the Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship (D: April 30, 2026), the TSU Foundation Scholarships, and the $10,000 Women in STEM Hyundai Scholarship, D: June 30, 2026; five awarded, among many others.
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Where to Find Writing Help and Scholarship Coaching
at the AARC Writing Center at TSU
The AARC Writing Center at TSU assists students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.
Appointments can be in person or online.
We can help you with scholarship essays, resumes, applications, or any other writing project.
We are temporarily located in the Brown-Daniel Library, room 229, 2nd floor, near the elevator, from 8:00 am-4:30 pm, M-Th, 8:00 am-4:00 pm F.
Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Writing Center coordinator; Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Writing Consultant; Ms. Lori Danley, Writing Consultant; and Mr. Mike Turner, Writing Consultant
You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation
April is a busy month for scholarships, and April is also the last month of the semester.
Consider breaking down scholarship applications into bite size pieces, such as 5-, 10-, or 25- minute tasks.
Or if you find yourself working better by time-boxing, set aside sessions of 1 1/2 -3 hours to focus on a scholarship and working on the steps necessary to finish the tasks.
Here are several scholarships that TSU students and potential students should consider.
Tennessee State University Foundation Scholarship are Open!!!
The Tennessee State University Foundation Scholarships are open, and only TSU students (and in some cases, those soon to be) can apply for Foundation scholarships.
For an overview of the different TSU scholarships, click the link above.
As you complete the General Application, save as you go along. Don’t worry if you don’t finish. You can come back to finish later.
Also, once you have completed the General Application, you will see what scholarships you might be qualified for, but some of the scholarships may require additional information, such as 250 word statement of your goals or confirmation of where you live.
How to Make Your TSU University Foundation Application Stand Out
Scholarship funding is limited, so you want your scholarship application to stand out and highlight what makes you unique and different.
Often students just list brief information in what they do. This will severely put you at a disadvantage to those students who go into more detail.
Think of what you are doing now and what you did in high school and make a list. You will remember things as you go along, and you can add these to your application.
Identify organizations, including briefly what the organization does or is
Identify responsibilities or activities you did for that organization and go into brief but “telling” detail
If you held responsibilities that called upon leadership skills, highlight them.
You want to make sure your grammar and punctuation are consistent and correct.
You can save and go back to your application, as necessary.
Once you submit your application, you can then start applying to separate scholarships for which you are qualified. Some of these require answering questions to make sure you are qualified for that particular scholarship or writing a brief essay.
Qualifying for a TSU Foundation scholarship does not guarantee you will receive the scholarship.
Qualifying for a TSU Foundation scholarship does not guarantee you will receive the scholarship.
Several TSU students have set up multiple appointments with writing consultants in the TSU Writing Center to review their applications as they build them, and some have successfully received scholarships from the TSU Foundation.
Up to $5,000 Frame Your Future Scholarship, Deadline: April 15!!!!
Have fun with this scholarship and create a poem, a piece of artwork, a video, an essay, something that creatively shows what you hope to achieve in your life after college.
“Submit an original entry—your own artwork, photo, essay, or video—depicting what YOU hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college”
Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarships Open in April!!!
Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarships, open Apr 1, deadline Apr 30, 2026
All high school seniors, students with GED diplomas, undergraduate (2yr or 4yr) college students, and students at vocational or trade schools who meet the requirements below are eligible.
GPA: 2.0 or higher
“Requirements:
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
25 years old or younger
Minimum 2.0 GPA – First-time scholarship recipients generally have GPAs between 2.0 and 3.0 (students with GPAs above this range are still encouraged to apply)
Demonstrated Financial Need – On average, selected applicants have an annual household adjusted gross income (AGI) of $75,000 or less
Students pursuing their first undergraduate degree at an accredited, degree-granting institution
. . . we take many factors into consideration when determining your candidacy for the scholarship. Leadership, community service, socio-economic factors, the quality of your essay and other strengths are all taken into account in the decision making process.
Our typical scholarship recipients demonstrate resilience in the face of hardship, give back to their communities, and have GPAs between 2.0 and 3.0. Students with GPAs above this range are still encouraged to apply.”
TMCF Scholarships, some that are worth up to $15,000, have Deadlines In April!!!
I can’t link to the open scholarships offered by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, so just google TMCF open scholarships.
15 Open Scholarships at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)
Some scholarships you may want to check out are
Up to $15,000 TMCF/McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship, D: Apr 24, 2026; GPA of 2.7 or higher
Up to $1,500 TMCF/Enterprise Access HBCC Scholarship, D: Apr 24, 2026; GPA of 2.75 or higher
Up to $10,000 TMCF/Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors, D: Apr 24, 2026; GPA of 2.75 or higher, Pell-Grant eligible
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Enter your email address, and click the button that says, “Sign me up!”
You should get an email with a link to confirm your subscription.
If you don’t see it in your inbox, look for the email in your junk or spam folder.
Where to Find Writing Help and Scholarship Coaching
at the AARC Writing Center at TSU
The AARC Writing Center at TSU assists students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.
Appointments can be in person or online.
We can help you with scholarship essays, resumes, applications, or any other writing project. We are temporarily located in the Brown-Daniel Library, room 229, 2nd floor, near the elevator, from 8:00 am-4:30 pm, M-Th, 8:00 am-4:00 pm F
We are temporarily located in the Brown-Daniel Library, room 229, 2nd floor, near the elevator, from 8:00 am-4:30 pm, M-Th, 8:00 am-4:00 pm F.
Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Writing Center coordinator; Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Writing Consultant; Ms. Lori Danley, Writing Consultant; and Mr. Mike Turner, Writing Consultant
You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.
“Submit an original entry—your own artwork, photo, essay, or video—depicting what YOU hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college”
$1,000 Altruism + All Good Deeds Scholarship, D: May 31, 2026
High school junior or senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student. 2.5 or above GPA. Enrolled now or in the future as part-time or full-time in college.
$10,000 Women in STEM Hyundai Scholarship, D: June 30, 2026; five awarded
High school seniors and college undergraduates who identify as female, reside in the United States, and wish to pursue a STEM-related field of education.
$1,000 Courage to Grow Scholarship, D: June 30, 2026
Applicants must be current high school juniors, seniors, or college students with a minimum GPA of 2.5. U.S. citizenship is required. Answer the scholarship question of why you deserve this scholarship in 250 words or less.
Up to $10,000 Aspire Higher Scholarships, opens Mar 13, 2026, closes June 10, 2026
Selected criteria from webpage:
3 Undergraduate Scholar Awards—for students pursuing undergraduate or vocational/technical degrees
3 Graduate Scholar Awards—for students pursuing graduate degrees
You may only apply within one category. Students pursuing technical/vocational degrees or certificates may be eligible.
The Ortho Dermatologics ASPIRE HIGHER Scholarship Program recognizes persons in the United States who have been diagnosed with and treated for a dermatologic condition (such as acne, rosacea, eczema, atopic dermatitis, or actinic keratosis) who are pursuing higher education.”
The AARC Writing Center at TSU assists students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.
We are temporarily located for Spring 2026 in the Brown-Daniel Library, room 229, 2nd floor, near the elevator, from 8:00 am-4:30 pm, M-Th, 8:00 am-4:00 pm F.
Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Writing Center coordinator; Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Writing Consultant; Ms. Lori Danley, Writing Consultant; and Mr. Mike Turner, Writing Consultant
If you want to reach out to me personally, Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, for help, or to look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation (called a scholarship coaching session), feel free to do so.
$1,000 “Making Waves” Scholarship for Women, D: Mar 31, 2026
Women from all grade levels, U.S. Citizens, and Permanent Residents who answer a question about a female who “has most inspired you on your educational journey? (Maximum 250 words)
$1,000 Courage to Grow Scholarship, D: Mar 31, 2026
Applicants must be current high school juniors, seniors, or college students with a minimum GPA of 2.5. U.S. citizenship is required. Answer the scholarship question of why you deserve this scholarship in 250 words or less.
Scholarships for the Future
I will be writing some of these scholarships up (hopefully) in more detail, but you can have a first glance at them below.
$10,000 (for students in the U.S.) and $5,000 (for students in Canada) BMO Capital Markets Equity Through Education Scholarship, D: Apr 7, 2026
From webpage: “Lime Connect is pleased to be an Equity Through Education partner of BMO Capital Markets to provide scholarships for students with disabilities. Launched in 2005, Equity Through Education helps people achieve their dreams by getting the opportunity to develop themselves through education, and the program builds a diverse workforce.”
$1,000 Row Zero Data Analytics Scholarship, D: May 31, 2026
From webpage: “Row Zero is looking to award its scholarship to a student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program that develops their analytical skills and with a passion for spreadsheets.”
TL;DR: If you are a U.S. resident 16 years or older and a resident of one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas; and you have a GPA of 2.0 or higher (or you are in Good Standing), consider the following scholarship.
$8,000 Regions Riding Forward ScholarshipContest, D: Mar 31, 2026, for the 1st quarter
Other deadlines: June 30, 2026 for the 2nd quarter; Sept 30, 2026 for the 3rd quarter; and Dec 31, 2026 for the 4th quarter
Written Essay or Video Essay
Selected criteria from webpage:
“Their Story. Your Voice.
Your voice is your own but it’s also been shaped by others along the way. Who, we wonder, has inspired you in an extraordinary way?
For the opportunity to win an $8,000 scholarship, submit a video or written essay about an individual you know personally (who lives in your community) who has inspired you in an extraordinary way.
Eligibility
For purposes of this contest:
The “Eligible States” are defined as the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
To be eligible to enter this contest and to win an award in a Quarterly Contest, at the time of entry, you must:
Be a legal U.S. resident of one of the Eligible States.
Be age 16 or older.
Have at least one (1) year (or at least 18 semester hours) remaining before your undergraduate college graduation.
If you are not yet in college, begin your freshman year of college no later than the start of the 2027 – 2028 college academic school year.
As of your most recent school enrollment period, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in school (and if no GPA is provided at school, be in “good standing” or the equivalent thereof in school).”
For more details, click on the link above.
I Don’t Have Time to Enter This Scholarship
If you fit the qualifications, you will notice that the deadline for this scholarship contest is 11:59 pm Central Time, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
There are three more times you can enter this scholarship in 2026, so you could try again later.
Also, you could try and apply and see what happens!
You can visit the website above, and the further you go down the page, you will notice that the scholarship essays or videos that won $8000 in 2025 are posted.
You can read and watch a few to demonstrate to yourself that it is possible.
Also, you can set aside some time and freewrite or mindmap for 5 minutes about people who are from your community who have inspired you.
And then spend another 10 minutes focused on one person, listing how they influenced you, how do they carry themselves in the world, anecdotes from your life and theirs that demonstrate their positive influence on you.
Construct a 500 word or less essay or a video of 3 minutes or shorter in length and no larger than 1 GB.
Enter before the deadline, and now, you have completed the task.
Also, if you have time, you can bring your essays (your videos too if you want to show us or have us give you constructive feedback), in person or online, to the AARC Writing Center at TSU.
The AARC Writing Center at TSU assists students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.
We are temporarily located in the Brown-Daniel Library, room 229, 2nd floor, near the elevator, from 8:00 am-4:30 pm, M-Th, 8:00 am-4:00 pm F.
Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Writing Center coordinator; Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Writing Consultant; Ms. Lori Danley, Writing Consultant; and Mr. Mike Turner, Writing Consultant
If you want to reach out to me personally, Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, for help, or to look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation (called a scholarship coaching session), feel free to do so.
There are a few scholarship opportunities for international students attending Tennessee State University (or those wishing to attend TSU in the future).
1. The following scholarship was brought to my attention by a student in my Engl 1011 class.
For international students “who are either planning to study in the United States or are currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university at the undergraduate or graduate level.
To apply, write a 500-word essay or record a 3-minute video answering the following prompt:
Describe your background and the journey that led you to pursue higher education in the United States. How will your education in the United States help you achieve your personal and professional goals?”
$5,000 Maggie’s Way-International Woman’s Scholarship, D: Dec 30, 2026
Open to a female high school or undergraduate student who is an international student in the United States
From webpage:
“Malgorzata “Maggie” Kwiecien was a brilliant engineer from Poland who was a rising star in FM Global before passing away at the age of 43 after a 3-year battle with stomach cancer.
Maggie moved to the U.S. on her own and with no support system in 2015 and was known for her determination and bravery. Maggie was never afraid of physical challenges and was a skilled ski instructor, mountain climber, cyclist, traveler, runner, and diver, among other things.
Maggie was intellectually bold, too, and was always up for a debate. She was also devoted to education and knowledge and was determined to become an expert on whatever she set her mind to.
This scholarship aims to honor Maggie’s life by supporting female students who have moved to the U.S. for their education.
Any female, international high school or undergraduate student in the United States may apply for this scholarship, but students pursuing STEM are preferred.
To apply, tell us how you relate to the challenges Maggie faced and in which ways you are like her.
Essay Topic: How can you relate to Malgorzata’s challenges and in which ways are you like her? (400–600 words)
John Locke Institute Essay Competition, D: Mar 31, 2026 (deadline to register for the competition before you are allowed to enter)
Open to all students from any country under the age of 19
Where to Find Writing Help and Scholarship Coaching
at the AARC Writing Center at TSU
The AARC Writing Center at TSU assists students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.
Appointments can be in person or online.
We can help you with scholarship essays, resumes, applications, or any other writing project. We are temporarily located in the Brown-Daniel Library, room 229, 2nd floor, near the elevator, from 8:00 am-4:30 pm, M-Th, 8:00 am-4:00 pm F.
Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Writing Center coordinator; Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Writing Consultant; Ms. Lori Danley, Writing Consultant; and Mr. Mike Turner, Writing Consultant
You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.
$5,000 undergraduate and graduate International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA)scholarships, D: Apr 20, 2026
Selected criteria from webpage:
Open to undergraduate and graduate scholarships who are studying in transportation-related programs (such as civil engineering, city and regional planning, construction management, marketing, business management, accounting, structural engineering, and many more [click on the link above to see other qualifying degrees].
Current undergraduate college students who have completed at least two full semesters of undergraduate coursework at the time of application (24 credit minimum), or graduate students.
Maintaining a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
Applicants are also required to submit an essay introducing themselves and addressing the following question: “What transportation challenges do you believe we face over the next decade and how can user-funded transportation systems help address them? How do you see yourself contributing to the future of transportation?” In your response, be sure to reference any transportation-related work history that will help us in our evaluation of your application.”
$11,000 Anderson Engineering Scholarship, D: May 10, 2026, thirteen winners
Selected criteria from webpage:
Open to undergraduate students who are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and majoring in Engineering.
“This scholarship seeks to support students of color who are pursuing their dream careers in engineering despite the challenges they face.
Any BIPOC undergraduate student who is pursuing engineering may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants who are enrolled in co-op engineering program are preferred
To apply, tell us why you’re pursuing engineering, what hands-on experience you have, and if your experience has been part of your co-op engineering program. Please also share a 1-minute video introducing yourself.”
$2,000 GeneTex Scholarship, D: July 13, 2026 for Fall 2026 semester
Selected criteria from webpage:
For “students pursuing a STEM undergraduate or graduate degree. Student in good standing and enrolled at an accredited college or university. Open to international students.
What majors or programs qualify? The National Science Foundation defines STEM majors as life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, computer sciences and mathematics.
Part of the application is to ‘write a personal statement of 500 words or less on what made you want to pursue a STEM major.’”
$10,000 Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship, five recipients, most likely opens in Mar or Apr 2026, deadline around June 30, 2026
A 500+ word essay on a tech project or initiative question, open to high school seniors and college undergraduates who are female or identify as female, reside in the U.S., and wish to pursue a STEM-related field of education.
The above link takes you to the 2025 question, so you can get an idea of what type of questions are asked.
Here’s an idea for a plan: make weekly appointments in the TSU Writing Center, working on strengthening your writing skills. When the question becomes available, work through several drafts with the writing consultants at TSU reviewing and offering suggestions (I would suggest not focusing on just one writing consultant but using several).
Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Writing Center coordinator; Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Writing Consultant; Ms. Lori Danley, Writing Consultant; and Mr. Mike Turner, Writing Consultant
You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.
$25,250 Isaac Yunhu Lee Memorial Arts Scholarship, D: Apr 8, 2026
From webpage:
“Education Level: High school junior or senior, undergraduate
Background: Low-income
Major: Arts
Abstract artist Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” Being an artist can take on many different forms, and humans are unique in their ability to create original ideas and art that contributes something to the world. The Isaac Lee Memorial Arts Scholarship looks to provide funding to a student taking the next step in their artistic journey by going to art school.
Low-income students in their junior and senior years of high school or in undergraduate school are eligible to apply if they are planning to attend or are currently attending art school. To apply, please write about a favorite piece of art you’ve created and what inspired its creation.
Please attach an image of a favorite piece of art you’ve created and write about what inspired its creation. (400-600 words)”
“Submit an original entry—your own artwork, photo, essay, or video—depicting what YOU hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college.
To participate in Church Hill Classics’ 2026 Frame My Future Scholarship Contest, you must:
Intend to enroll as a full-time student at a U.S. college or university in the 2026-2027academic year.
Be a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, including APO/FPO addresses (excluding Puerto Rico and other U.S. Territories).”
Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Writing Center coordinator; Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Writing Consultant; Ms. Lori Danley, Writing Consultant; and Mr. Mike Turner, Writing Consultant
You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.
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