Looking for Scholarships—Deadlines in Nov, Dec, and Jan
http://scholarshipamerica.org/open_scholarships.php
Open Scholarships administered by Scholarship America (many open to high school seniors or other students)
http://www.tnstate.edu/financial_aid/scholarships.aspx
Also, many scholarships for current TSU students and prospective TSU students (still in high school) can be found at the Financial Aid & Scholarships page of Tennessee State University.
$5,000 Education Matters Scholarship, Deadline: Oct 31, 2012
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
$5,000 Education Matters, Deadline: Oct 31, 2012 at 10:59 pm Central Time (do not click on the Ads)
Also, you will find $6,491 worth of scholarships, all with different deadlines in 2012 that you may be eligible for.
First, you must create a profile at http://www.scholarshipexperts.com , which will point you to more scholarships you can apply for.
Each scholarship given by Scholarshipexperts.com then requires you to write a short 250 words or less response to a question.
The question for the $5,000 Education Matters Scholarship is “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?”
Scholarshipexperts.com is noted by Forbes.com as being one of the premier scholarship search engines on the web.
If your answer is written well, you might consider entering it in the Gen and Kelly Tanabe $1,000 Scholarship.
$1,000 Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship, Deadline: Dec 31, 2012; $1,000
From webpage: “Eligibility: 9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate student including adult students. Legal resident of the U.S. Currently in school or planning to start school within the next 12 months”
You can use the answer above; review the rules: “Feel free to re-use an essay that you wrote in class, for college admission or another scholarship competition”
One Million in Tuition Giveaway—Dr. Pepper
http://www.drpeppertuition.com/
Did you know that Dr. Pepper gives away a million dollars in tuition scholarship money?
Can you create a 60 second video explaining what impact you will make in your community or the world, hoping to win $2,500 or $100,000?
From website: “Students simply submit a video telling us how they will make an impact in their community or even in the world for a chance to win either $2,500 or a trip to compete for $100,000 in tuition at a College Football Championship Game. With these tuition prizes, students can focus more on school and less on money. We think that’s a good thing. Enter now for your chance to win tuition by telling us how you will make an impact.”
http://www.drpeppertuition.com/rules
Read the Official Rules to determine eligibility and deadlines.
More Video Competitions for Your Perusal
Companies often will have promotions like the Dr. Pepper Tuition giveaway because they like to give back and they want to tap the power of social marketing like Twitter, Facebook, and blogs to bring brand recognition while doing good.
Above, you will find several video competitions at Vidopp, the Video Contest Community.
For example, the link above provides a video contest for Alleyoop, prizes being
1st – $6,000
2nd – $3,000
3rd – $2,000
Deadline: October 9, 2012
http://www.womenseconomicfoundation.org/scholarships.html
Women’s Economic Council Foundation is offering six scholarships for women—$1,000 each
Three $1,000 to graduating senior girls in high school
Three $1,000 to non-traditional women who are returning to college after a 5 year break
Deadline: Fri, Sept 28, 2012
From website: “The Foundation and Council recognize that by continuing their education, women increase their earnings potential. To supports these educational efforts, the Foundation is pleased to offer six $1,000.00 scholarships to Tennessee women and girls who are making a commitment to improving their economic autonomy.
Three scholarships will be awarded to graduating senior high-school girls, and three scholarships will be awarded to non-traditional students who are returning to college after a five-year break. In addition to academic achievement and financial need, the Foundation will consider leadership and participation in community activities in selecting the recipients.
Scholarships OPEN July 18, 2012 and CLOSE September 28, 2012.”
Thanks to Dr. Samantha Morgan-Curtis for alerting us to this scholarship opportunity.
Over $76,000 in Scholarship Money for High School Students
Scholarships for High School Students Tiger Scholars
Every high school student is a potential Tennessee State University student, so every student is a Tiger Scholar.
The above PDF contains over $76,000 in scholarship money that high school students may be able to apply for.
Welcome to a new semester, Fall 2012, and we are going to work hard to help you pay for college with scholarship money instead of loans.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tiger-Scholars/193794377324243
First, like Tiger Scholars on Facebook. After 30 or so people like us on Facebook, we can have a dedicated link for our group.
The aim is to start listing scholarship information on Facebook and Twitter, making our reach worldwide.
Now, for almost $14,000 dollars in potential scholarship money, read on. Also, remember that you can bring rough drafts of scholarship applications by and have a writing tutor at the TSU Writing Center .
TSU WRITING CENTER, MAIN CAMPUS, STUDENT SUCCESS (LRC) CENTER 300, 3rd floor, #4 on the elevator, Hours: 8 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday.
To make an appointment, you can visit us or call the Writing Center at 615-963-5102.
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
Shout It Out Scholarship 2012, $1,500, Deadline: Sept 30, 2012 at 10:59 pm Central Time (do not click on the Ads)
Also, you will find $12,991 worth of scholarships, all with different deadlines in 2012 that you may be eligible for.
First, you must create a profile at http:://www.scholarshipexperts.com , which will point you to more scholarships you can apply for.
Each scholarship given by Scholarshipexperts.com then requires you to write a short 250 words or less response to a question.
Scholarshipexperts.com is noted by Forbes.com as being one of the premier scholarship search engines on the web.
$1,000 Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship, Deadline: Dec 31, 2012; $1,000
From webpage: “Eligibility: 9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate student including adult students. Legal resident of the U.S. Currently in school or planning to start school within the next 12 months”
http://www.facebook.com/tsuwritingcenter
Also, like the TSU Writing Center on Facebook.
Tiger scholars, heed the word and write the essay.
http://bit.ly/5thlifelessonscontest
Real Simple’s 5th Annual Life Lessons Contest.
Essay 1,500 words or less, on the topic, “If you could change one decision that you made in the past, what would it be?”
Deadline: Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012
Prize: $3,000; trip to NYC and publication in Real Simple magazine
Here is the Tiger Scholars presentation given on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.
This is a shortened version, geared toward high school students, future Tiger Scholars. That being said, college students can apply for several of the scholarships in the handout.
$38,000 Worth of Potential Scholarship Money
I have discovered these scholarships over the last two weeks. See which ones you qualify for.
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
Do-Over Scholarship 2012, $1,500, Deadline: June 30, 2012 at 10:59 pm Central Time (do not click on the Google Ads)
Also, you will find $8,000 worth of scholarships, all with different deadlines in 2012 that you can apply for.
First, you must create a profile at http:://www.scholarshipexperts.com , which will point you to more scholarships you can apply for.
Each scholarship given by Scholarshipexperts.com then requires you to write a short 250 words or less response to a question.
Scholarshipexperts.com is noted by Forbes.com as being one of the premier scholarship search engines on the web.
$1,000 Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship, Deadline: July 31, 2012; $1,000
From webpage:” Eligibility: 9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate student including adult students. Legal resident of the U.S. Currently in school or planning to start school within the next 12 months.
Winners are chosen by committee, which bases its decision primarily on the submitted personal statement. The first place award is a $1,000 scholarship. The award can be used for tuition, room and board, required fees or any educational expense.”
“In 250 words or less, please submit an essay on one of the following:
1. Why do you deserve to win this scholarship? -OR-
2. Describe your academic or career goals. -OR-
3. Any topic of your choice.
Feel free to re-use an essay that you wrote in class, for college admission or another scholarship competition.”
http://www.campusdiscovery.com/college-scholarships
$2,500 “Advice to Your High School Self” Scholarship, Deadline: Sept 31, 2012; $2,500
From webpage: “U.S. students enrolled at a college or university* (as well as recent college grads who finished with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in 2010, 2011 or 2012) could be eligible to compete for this $2,500 scholarship. To start the process, just complete our fun, interactive college survey, and then give CampusDiscovery.com your best advice about college.
Remember…we want to hear about real life student experiences at college. So don’t delay — apply today! And be sure to tell your college friends so they can participate too!”
http://www.foreclosure.com/scholarship
The 2012 Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program, Deadline: Dec 1, 2012; 800-2000 words; $5,000 (one) and $1,000 (four)
From webpage: “Currently enrolled college students (graduate students, law students and/or high school seniors are NOT eligible) are invited to apply by submitting an essay. Freshman entering Fall 2012 are eligible once they have received a student ID number.
Essay Topic: What creative solutions, programs and/or initiatives to stimulate the United States housing market, as well as to turn the foreclosure tide, must a presidential candidate outline/promise to earn your vote? Feel free to include your very own original stimulus plan and/or ideas in your response, which can also be used to enhance existing platforms from candidates and/or other influential thought leaders.”
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx
Deadline: Jan 5, 2013; grades 9-12; students under the age of 20 studying for a GED or enrolled in high school correspondence program; $10,000 (one), $1,000 (one), and $500 (up to5);
Essay, no more than 1,000 words; “Essays must describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official that occurred during or after 1956, the publication date of Profiles in Courage.”
“Essays must have a minimum of five sources, including one non-internet source.”
http://www.collegescholarships.org/our-scholarships/blogging.htm
Blogging Scholarship, $10,000; read about this scholarship now, so you can plan your blog for the 2012 competition.
http://www.clearwater.edu/Scholarship_Information.pdf
25 Pages of Scholarships–research and see which ones you can apply for. I discovered some of the scholarships above from this list.
Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship, Deadline: May 30; Award: $5,000
http://www.fitnessexercises.tv/scholarships.php
From website: “To be eligible for this scholarship, you must
1. As of May 30, 2012, be under 25 years of age
2. Be currently a senior in high school or in your first year of university or college
3. Be a resident of the United States or Canada
4. Answer both of the following two essay questions
a. In under 1000 words: “Why is a healthy lifestyle important in school?”
b. In under 500 words: “Describe your career plans, goals, and personal ambitions.”
Submission Deadline: Please submit your essay by 5:00 pm EST on May 30, 2012”
That would be 4:30 pm Central Time.
Click on the link above to learn all the details.
Scholarship Tigers--Students Helping Each Other Find Money for College 