Over $10,000 in Possible Scholarships
I am often asked, “Can I get a scholarship if ___________?” Fill in the blank with whatever condition or state you wish, such as if I have below a 2.0 or if I have a 3.0 or I don’t write well.
The answer is, “It depends.”
Every scholarship has different criteria:
Some don’t require a GPA, such as the Do Something Scholarships, for “between the ages 13 and 25 years old and live in the U.S. (or are a U.S. citizen, but living abroad” and encourage positive social action)
While others require a GPA of some kind, such as the minimum GPA of 2.0 [you can have a higher GPA] for the Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship (opens Apr 1, closes Apr 30; US Citizen of Permanent Resident; 25 years or younger; demonstrated financial need [adjusted gross income (AGI) of $75,000 or less; pursuing your first undergraduate degree).
Even others such as the $8,000 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship require you to have a 2.0 minimum GPA (or if no GPA is provided at school, be in “good standing” or the equivalent thereof in school) and be a U.S. legal 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.
Four prizes are awarded, two for videos and two for essays (500 words or less) and the upcoming deadline for the first quarter is March 31, 2025.
You can apply once in each quarter, which means there are three more chances in 2025.
Some scholarships are to help adopted children to pay for college, like the $40,000 Umps Care All-Star College Scholarship, deadline May 1, 2025. People applying for this scholarship must be “children adopted at after the age of 13 (or who have exited foster care to permanent guardianship).
This student will be eligible to receive up to $10,000 annually to go towards tuition, books, and other college-related expenses.
Other money goes toward opportunities outside normal tuition, something like the 1,000 Dreams Fund Scholarship, Deadline March 31, 2025, “The 1,000 Dreams Scholarship provides one-time educational assistance for currently enrolled high school, college-aged or graduate school women throughout the United States.”
Other scholarships may go toward those who have been “treated for dermatologic conditions,” such as the Ortho Dermatologics Aspire Higher Scholarships, up to $10,000 each, three for students pursuing undergraduate or vocational/technical degree, and three for students pursuing graduate degrees. This scholarship opens March 14, 2025, and the deadline is June 11, 2025.
Shortcut Guide:
If you didn’t want to read all the above, here are quick links:
https://dosomething.org/pays-to-do-good
DoSomething.org Scholarships, Deadlines vary
https://shawncartersf.com/scholarship/
Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship, Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship, Deadline: Mar 31, 2025; three more dates in 2025
Umps Care Charities All-Star College Scholarship, Deadline: May 1, 2025
1,000 Dreams Fund Scholarship, Deadline: Mar 31, 2025
https://www.aspirehigherscholarships.com/
Ortho Dermatologics Aspire Higher Scholarships, Deadline: June 11, 2025
Note: the above has some embedded links. I couldn’t figure out how to convert them to just text links. I got tired of trying.
Writing Help at the TSU Writing Center for Scholarships
or Any Writing Concern
As a Tennessee State University student, faculty/staff member, or alumni, if you need help with scholarship applications, essays, or any other writing concern, know that the Writing Center at Tennessee State University is here for you!
Spring 2025 hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm and Sunday, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm, 615.963.5102.
Writing assistance is available in person in the Writing Center, relocated to room 229, TSU library, 2nd floor, or available online.
For online scheduling: http://mywco.com/tnstate
If you already have an account, log in and make an appointment.
If you don’t have an account, register for an account by clicking on “Register an Account” next to FIRST VISIT? and schedule your appointment!
For assistance with finding scholarships, sign up for Mr. Turner or Ms. Danley. For help with any writing concern including resumes, applications, or essays for scholarships or internships, you can sign up for any available writing tutor (Ms. Kavan, Dr. Carroll, Ms. Danley, or Mr. Turner).
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