I haven’t updated the scholarship blog like I wanted to, so my goal for October is to write 4 blog posts.
This blog post will focus on three easy scholarships most people apply to.
1. https://collegeispower.com/scholarship.cfm
$1,000 College Is Power (C.I.P.) Scholarship, D: Dec 31, 2026
Selected criteria from webpage:
“Short Statement. In 150 words or fewer, please answer: “What is your primary goal for going to school?”
Who Can Enter
Students age 17 years or older who plan to start a program of higher education within the next 12 months or who are currently enrolled in a program of higher education. Applicants may be full- or part-time students and attend a campus-based or online program. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.”
2. https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-addiction-awareness-scholarship
$1,000 Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship, D: Jan 30, 2027
Selected criteria from website:
“This scholarship helps 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: https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/scholarship-winners
This scholarship requires a 140-character answer. It’s more challenging than you might think, but you can do it. I have faith in you.
Other Digital Responsibility Scholarships: https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/scholarships
3. https://www.return2college.com/awardprogram.cfm
$1,000 Return to College (R2C) Scholarship, D: Jan 31, 2027
From webpage:
“Three (3) sentence essay. In three sentences or less, please answer: “Why are you getting your degree?”
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents who are starting a program of higher education (college or graduate school) within the next 12 months or are currently full- or part-time students. Applicants must be age 17 years or older. There is no maximum age limit.
How Often You Can Enter
We know the essay requirement does not allow for many words. We want you to focus on the most important reason for getting your degree. Nevertheless, we realize that some of you may want to say more. Therefore, you may submit more than one entry. We will judge all completed entries. Just use some common sense–under a dozen entries are fine. Any more and the judges may start to question your “focus” for going to school.”
While you can easily do these on your own, consider getting help from the AARC Writing Center.
Online and In-Person Writing Center Appointments Available
The AARC Writing Center at TSU assists students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.
We can help you with scholarship essays, resumes, applications, or any other writing project.
Our contact information (EAB links, email addresses, and phone numbers) can be found here: https://www.tnstate.edu/aarc/writing/
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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