Scholarship Tigers–Students Helping Each Other Find Money for College

http://www.tnstate.edu/financial_aid/scholarships.aspx

Check out the Financial Aid and Scholarship webpage at TSU.

Besides listing several scholarships you should check out, there is a link for First-Time Freshmen (which means if you are entering TSU in Fall 2013, you should be looking at these opportunities NOW).

TSU Foundation Scholarships Deadline: March 22, 2013

The deadline for all TSU Foundations Scholarships is March 22, 2013; the link to start the application process for current TSU students is found on the webpage above. Also, you can see what the individual scholarships are that the TSU Foundation administers and prepare for them.

All TSU students should be starting this process and filling out the application. It takes several days and cannot be done at the last minute.

We will have one hour workshops on Wednesdays during the challenge, occurring in the Student Success Center (LRC) Computer Lab, 123.

Wed, March 6, 2 pm: First Tiger Scholars Meeting

• HOW TO APPLY FOR THE TSU FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS, DEADLINE: MARCH 22, 2013
• Advice for filling out your FAFSA, getting help filling out your taxes, and navigating the STARS Online Scholarship Application
• The March 15 deadline for applying to the CFMT Scholarships, several of which only TSU students can apply for

I wanted to alert you to two scholarships. The deadline for both is Dec 31, 2012.

http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx

$1,000 Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship 2012, $1,500

$1,500 Top Ten List Scholarship 2012

Both scholarships are offered by Scholarshipexperts.com.

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.

http://www.zinch.com/scholarships/weekly

Every week, Zinch provides a $1,000 weekly scholarship.

The deadline for this week is Monday, Nov. 12, at 9 am.

From webpage:” Zinch gives away $1,000 every week! Just answer the essay question (280 characters max) and submit your entry for the week. All U.S. high schoolers & college students are eligible.”

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.

 http://www.gkscholarship.com/

$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

http://www.vidopp.com/

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.

http://www.vidopp.com/over-21/over-13/get-ready-for-college-by-alleyoop-6000-over-13-yo-due-october-9-2012/

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.