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Over $65,000 in Scholarships for Grad and Undergrad Students–$3,000 possible if you apply by July 1, 2025; Over $60,000 in Scholarships with Later Deadlines

July 1, 2025

Scholarships for Graduate Students and Undergraduate Students:

$3,000 possible due July 1, 2025

1.  https://peacecontests.org/#poetry

$1,000 Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards, D: July 1, 2025

“Open to people worldwide. Poems must be original, unpublished, and in English. The awards contest is an annual series of awards to encourage poets to explore and illuminate positive visions of peace and the human spirit. The Poetry Awards include three age categories: Adult, Youth 13-18, and Youth 12 & Under.”

2. https://www.doubleasolutions.net/scholarship/

$1,000 Double A Solutions Scholarship, D: July 1, 2025

An essay of 800 or more words on a selected topic

“Our eligibility requirements for students are:  You must presently be a senior in high school; or be transitioning from high school to college or university; or be already enrolled in a college or university at any level in the United States or Canada.”

3.  https://www.emergencydentistsusa.com/dental-scholarship/

$1,000 Emergency Dentist USA Annual Video Scholarship, D: July 1, 2025

Students of all majors, high school and college. Any U.S. Citizen or foreign citizen residing legally in the U.S.

60 second-120 second video, addressing the topic, “Tell (or enact for us) what superpower you would love to have and how you would use it to help create better dental health in all people!”

Scholarships for Graduate Students as well as Undergraduates with Deadlines in the Future

1. https://www.tylenol.com/tylenol-future-care-scholarship

For Graduate School

Ten students ($10,000) and 25 students ($5,000) Tylenol Future Care Scholarship 2025, D: Aug 1, 2025 

Selected criteria:

“Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants must meet all the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Be a resident of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.

• Be a graduate student or be a college senior who will be enrolling in graduate school during the 2025-26 academic year.

• Provide proof of enrollment to a graduate program in medical school, nursing, and/or pharmacy located in the 50 United States, Puerto Rico or the District of Columbia.

• Have one or more years of school remaining.

Scholarships will be awarded to students and practitioners who are seeking a degree to actively treat patients.”

Click on the link above for more information.

2. https://bold.org/scholarships/

If graduate level, choose “Graduate” under Education Level and “Open” under Any Status.

If undergraduate level, choose “Undergraduate” under Education Lavel and “Open” under Any Status.

3. https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships

Unigo.com scholarships to consider, such as the $1,500 Flavor of the Month Scholarship (D: May 31, 2025), $2,000 Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship (D: Oct 31, 2025), $5,000 Education Matters Scholarship (D: Nov 30, 2025), and $10,000 Unigo Scholarship (D: Dec 31, 2025).

“Applicants must: Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application.| Must be a legal U.S. resident.| Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.| This award is for U.S. students.”

4.  https://www.endcyberbullying.net/scholarship-beyond-school-walls

$1,000 Delete Cyberbullying Beyond School Walls Scholarship, D: Oct 31, 2025

Eligibility: High school student (9th-12th grader), college student, or graduate student attending or planning to enter an accredited U.S. college or university.

Answer ONE of the following questions in one paragraph.

Option 1: “Why is it important to work to delete cyberbullying?”

Option 2: “How has cyberbullying personally affected you?”

5. https://bold.org/scholarships/charles-cheesmans-student-debt-reduction-scholarship/

About $3, 414 Charles Cheesman’s Student Debt Reduction Scholarship, D: Nov 30, 2025, three awarded

From website: “. . . the Charles Cheesman Student Debt Reduction Scholarship seeks to reduce student loan costs for African American or Hispanic/Latino first generation students, who are currently in college or have graduated with student loans. Workers who are no longer students but are still working to pay off student loans are eligible.

To apply, write about your educational pursuits, life goals, community service, accomplishments, etc. Explain what you will do with the money you save because of this scholarship.”

6. https://tmcf.org/scholarships/open-scholarships/

The 2, 500 TMCF/Sallie Mae Fund Completing the Dream Gap Scholarship is open to undergraduate senior or graduate student “who will complete their degree or program by the end of the Spring 2026 semester (can be either Fall 2025 or Spring 2026)” with a 2.75 cumulative GPA or higher with a deadline of Dec 1, 2025.

There are more scholarships here, and some may apply toward graduate school. 

7. https://drugrehabus.org/mental-health-scholarship/

$2,000 Annual Drug Rehab USA—Mental Health Scholarship, D: Dec 1, 2025

Please click on the link above to learn all about this scholarship, including the creative work of the 2024 Scholarship winner.

Selected from webpage:

“About This Mental Health Scholarship

Welcome to the Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship, a beacon of support for aspiring mental health professionals dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals and communities. This scholarship, valued at $2,000, aims to recognize and reward students pursuing degrees in mental health fields. We believe in the transformative power of education and the profound influence mental health professionals can have on the well-being of society.

Eligibility:
The Drug Rehab USA Mental Scholarship is open to students enrolled in any mental health degree program, including but not limited to psychology, counseling, social work, psychiatric nursing, and other related fields. Applicants must be committed to making a difference in the field of mental health and demonstrate a passion for improving the lives of others.

You must have an @.edu email to enter.

Application Process:

To apply for The Drug Rehab USA Mental Scholarship, interested candidates must submit a compelling piece of content that explains why they are pursuing a mental health degree and outlines the difference they aspire to make in the future. This content can take various forms, including an essay, video, artwork, or any creative medium that effectively communicates the applicant’s story and vision.

Submission Guidelines:

  • Length: Essays should be between 500-800 words, while videos should not exceed 5 minutes.
  • Creativity: Applicants are encouraged to express their passion creatively and authentically.
  • Relevance: The content should clearly address why the applicant has chosen a mental health degree and how they envision contributing to the field.
  • Current Student: Must be a current student at any University in The Unites States.
  • Student Email: You must use your student email to be eligible for this scholarship.”

8.  https://www.crowdercriminalfirm.com/scholarship

$1,000 Crowder Law Firm Scholarship, D: Dec 22, 2025

This scholarship involves about a 1,000-word essay topic, and you don’t have to be a law student to apply. If a student is enrolled or intending to enroll in the Fall 2025 semester and has a 3.6 GPA or higher, he or she can apply. The essay topic is on “HOW DO YOU DEFINE THE AMERICAN DREAM? Do you believe it is attainable today?”

9. https://www.peointernational.org/educational-support/

All the different educational support for women administered by P.E.O. International (such as low interest loans, scholarships for international women to study in the U.S. or Canada, need-based grants for women who have had their education interrupted, women in their senior of high school to help pay for college, and other programs)

10. https://www.endcyberbullying.net/scholarship-social-media

$1,000 Delete Cyberbullying Social Media Scholarship, D: Feb 28, 2026

Eligibility: High school student (9th-12th grader), college student, or graduate student attending or planning to enter an accredited U.S. college or university.

Answer ONE of the following questions in one paragraph.

Option 1: “Why is it important to work to delete social media cyberbullying?”

Option 2: “How has social media cyberbullying personally affected you?”

Front Matter: https://www.endcyberbullying.net/

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More than $20,000 Possible Scholarships with Immediate Deadlines

June 26, 2025

You may have seen some of these scholarships recently, but I wanted to curate those with upcoming deadlines and those you have some time to work on.  

The “With Immediate Upcoming Deadlines” scholarships have June 30 or July 1, 2025 deadlines. Those marked with **** may be easier to apply for. Read the websites for complete information.

The “Some Time to Work on Them” scholarships have various deadlines: for example, July 11, 2025 or Dec 2, 2025.

Find more scholarships to apply for at https://scholarshiptigers.com/

With Immediate Upcoming Deadlines

1.  https://www.emergencydentistsusa.com/dental-scholarship/

$1,000 Emergency Dentist USA Annual Video Scholarship, D: July 1, 2025

Students of all majors, high school and college. Any U.S. Citizen or foreign citizen residing legally in the U.S.

60 second-120 second video, addressing the topic, “Tell (or enact for us) what superpower you would love to have and how you would use it to help create better dental health in all people!”

****2. https://www.mybiosource.com/scholarship_all_majors

$1,000 MyBioSource Inc. Scholarship for All Majors, D: June 30, 2025 (five winners): Open to high school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students, international students; any major (STEM majors have a separate application); complete an application with a 250 “word response on why you have chosen your intended college major and why you should receive the scholarship”

3. https://www.tun.com/scholarships/the-hyundai-women-in-stem-scholarship/

$10,000 Hyundai Women in STEM scholarship, D: June 30, 2025 (five scholarships awarded)

From webpage:

“Eligible Recipients

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.

Application Process

Hyundai is dedicated to developing technology that elevates human experience.

Write an essay of 500 words or more describing a tech project or initiative you envision in your chosen STEM field that addresses a real human need. Discuss how you would integrate empathy into your research and design process, how you’d ensure inclusivity and accessibility, and the positive outcomes you foresee for individuals and communities when people remain the central focus of innovation.”

Amount: $10,000 (Five scholarships awarded)

*****4. https://www.regions.com/about-regions/inclusion-belonging-impact/supporting-communities/essay-contest-scholarship

$8,000 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest, D: June 30, 2025 (also, D: Sept 30, 2025; D: Dec 31, 2025)

Selected criteria from the webpage:

“Their Story. Your Voice.

Your voice is your own. But it’s also been impacted by others. Who, we wonder, has inspired you? Let us know by entering the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest.

You could win an $8,000 college scholarship

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 and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals.

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: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
  • Be age 16 or older.
  • Have at least one (1) year (or at least 18 semester hours) remaining before college graduation.
  • If you are not yet in college, begin your freshman year of college no later than the start of the 2025 – 2026 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

****5. https://peacecontests.org/#poetry

$1,000 Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards, D: July 1, 2025

“Open to people worldwide. Poems must be original, unpublished, and in English.

The awards contest is an annual series of awards to encourage poets to explore and illuminate positive visions of peace and the human spirit. The Poetry Awards include three age categories: Adult, Youth 13-18, and Youth 12 & Under.”

6. https://www.doubleasolutions.net/scholarship/

$1,000 Double A Solutions Scholarship, D: July 1, 2025

Some Time to Work on Them

1. https://tmcf.org/scholarships/open-scholarships/

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Open Scholarships, deadlines vary (These scholarships can help meet a “gap” in funding, such as a student who might need $2,000 to afford the Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 semester.)

Some of these have deadlines like July 11, 2025 or December 2, 2025 (or until funds are exhausted).

2. TSU Foundation Scholarships Are Open

If you have been reading your TSU email this summer, you may have seen a recent email with the Subject line, “Foundation Scholarships Available,” and the message proclaiming, “Apply Now.”

The Tennessee State University Foundation Scholarships are open, and only TSU students (and in some cases, though soon to be) can apply for Foundation scholarships.

https://tnstate.academicworks.com/opportunities

For an overview of the different TSU scholarships, click the link above.

Once you have reviewed some of the scholarship opportunities, you can use your TSU username and password to complete the General

Application: https://tnstate.academicworks.com/users/sign_in

You won’t finish the General Application in one sitting, so save as you go along and you can come back to finish later.

Also, once you have completed the General Application, you will get notice within the database of scholarships you might be qualified for, but the system will need more information from you.

For example, the $5,000 Amos-Leon’ and Brenda Wills Otis Scholarship will have supplemental requirements, such as

  1. Please upload your current resume
  2. Are you a graduate of LEAD Academy in Nashville TN?
  3. Did you attach a letter of recommendation from a LEAD Academy alumni, faculty or administrator?

There are several more scholarships available, so apply!

Qualifying for a TSU Foundation scholarship does not guarantee you will receive the scholarship.  

Possible Scholarships for the Future

For Students

$2,500-$30,000 Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarships, opens Sept 15, 2025: D: most likely closes Dec 15, 2025

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Over $8,000 in Scholarships and Other Opportunities

June 18, 2025

Three Scholarships Worth Checking Out!

1. https://www.genetex.com/Article/resource/Index/Scholarship

$2,000 GeneTex Scholarship, D: July 11, 2025

Scholarship is open to students “pursuing a STEM undergraduate or graduate degree.”

Students must be in “good standing and enrolled at an accredited college or university” and be a “declared STEM major.”

This scholarship is open to international students.

Under the FAQ question “What majors or programs qualify,” the answer is “The National Science Foundation defines STEM majors as life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, computer sciences and mathematics.”

You could also be a high school senior who will be an incoming freshman or a transfer student: “If you are an incoming university student or transfer student, please provide a letter of acceptance or some equivalent form of documentation to show that you will be attending that university.”

The application does include “a personal statement of 500 words or less on what made you want to pursue a STEM major.”

2. https://www.bmtx.com/scholarship

$1,500 BMTX Financial Empowerment Scholarship, D: July 12, 2025

Open to undergraduate and graduate students. GPA of 3.0 or higher. 30-60 second creative video about financial empowerment in your life and career, especially promoting financial within your community.

Selected criteria from website:

“Do you believe that financial empowerment plays an important role in your life and the lives of others? That reaching financial freedom should be a goal more people in the United States strive to achieve? Are you actively promoting financial empowerment in your community to help better our society as a whole?  
BM Technologies, Inc. is offering a $1,500 scholarship to one (1) excellent undergraduate or graduate student who is blazing a trail and shaking things up in the world of financial empowerment.

Required Materials:

1. Application (Electronic Form Below) with all sections filled out.

2. Creative Video (Must be a 30-60 second video) explaining the importance of financial empowerment in your life and career. Special consideration will be given towards those who are demonstrating an active role in promoting financial empowerment within their community. We highly encourage creativity! Suggested Format: MP4.

3. Unofficial Transcript (PDF) must be valid and reflect current academic standing, including a GPA of at least 3.0

4. Proof of Enrollment/Acceptance (PDF). This only needs to be completed if you are not studying at an accredited institution.”

3. https://www.antibodies-online.com/scholarship/

$1,000 antibodies-online Scholarship, D: July 20, 2025  

Selected criteria from website: “

  • High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students can apply.
  • Candidates must be enrolled as a freshman, undergraduate, or graduate student at an accredited college or university for the upcoming fall or spring term respectively.
  • Intended major in Life Sciences or related fields.
  • Complete the application along with a 250 word abstract on why you have decided to enter the field of Life Science and how you plan to use your degree to further advance this field.
  • Complete the application along with a 150 word abstract on what your favorite scientific discovery is and why.”

Other Scholarships and a Competition You Can Explore

I discovered the following scholarships and one competition but don’t have time to do a write up. Explore to see if they apply to you.

1. https://peacecontests.org/#poetry

Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards, D: July 1, 2025

“Open to people worldwide. Poems must be original, unpublished, and in English.

The awards contest is an annual series of awards to encourage poets to explore and illuminate positive visions of peace and the human spirit. The Poetry Awards include three age categories: Adult, Youth 13-18, and Youth 12 & Under.”

2. https://www.emergencydentistsusa.com/dental-scholarship/

$1,000 Emergency Dentist USA Annual Video Scholarship, D: July 1, 2025

Students of all majors, high school and college. Any U.S. Citizen or foreign citizen residing legally in the U.S.

60 second-120 second video, addressing the topic, “Tell (or enact for us) what superpower you would love to have and how you would use it to help create better dental health in all people!”

3. https://apexminecrafthosting.com/minecraft-scholarship/

$2,000 Minecraft Scholarship, D: July 31, 2025

U.S. Citizen. Currently enrolled in college or high school. GPA 3.0 or higher. Short essay of no “less than 500 words about your opinion on how Minecraft can be a positive influence on education and career development.”

4. . https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart

SMART Scholarship, D: Dec 1, 2025

“The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program, funded by the Department of Defense (DoD), is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students.”

Deadline: Dec 1, 2025

Full Tuition, Annual Stipend $30,000-$46,000, and other benefits

Making Appointments in the Writing Center for the Summer (New Information)

We are making a transition from tnstate.mycoline.com to EAB-Navigate to make appointments in the Writing Center (in person or online).

If you wish to make an appointment, you can reach out to Mike Turner at mjturner@tnstate.edu or call my office phone at 615-963-5570.

In addition, you can contact Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Coordinator of the AARC Writing Center, rkavan@tnstate.edu.

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More than $70,000 Up for Grabs to Help Pay for College

June 13, 2025

Up to $10,000 For a Bright Future Scholarships

https://www.forabrightfuturefoundation.org/scholarships

Up to $10,000 For a Bright Future Scholarships, D: June 30, 2025

For a Bright Future administers several scholarships. Some of these scholarships are for majors in STEM, education, healthcare, financial technology, and the creative arts.

Also, some scholarships are for single parents or military personnel, veterans, and their families.

GPA of 3.0 or above. International students who live and attend school in the United States may also apply. Undergraduate and graduate students can apply.

Overall, “For A Bright Future Scholarship Programs support minority students who are socially and economically disadvantaged and achieved outstanding academic success, as well as demonstrated involvement in their community or the workplace.”

Click on the link above for more details.

I found this scholarship from this article, “STEM Scholarships for Minorities”: https://goingmerry.com/blog/stem-scholarships-for-minorities/

$50,000 Berggruen Prize Essay Competition and

Other Philosophical Essay Competitions

While these essay competitions are not scholarships per se, the money could be used to pay for school. Also, what you gain from making these philosophical forays in your thinking can be quite valuable.

1. https://berggruen.org/essay-competition-open

$50,000 Berggruen Prize Essay Competition, D: July 31, 2025

Articles in English (not to exceed 10,000 words) or Chinese (15,000 characters in Chinese)

The essay concerns the nature of consciousness.

2. https://www.the-hinternet.com/p/digital-plowshares

$10,000 The Hinternet Essay Prize Contest, D: Sept 1, 2025

Open to everyone.

Essay on the question, “How might current and emerging technologies best be mobilized to secure perpetual peace?”

More competitions like these can be found in the DailyNous article, “Berggruen Increases Essay Competition Prize to $50,000”: https://dailynous.com/2025/04/16/berggruen-increases-essay-competition-prize-to-50000/

Reminder of Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines

https://tnstate.academicworks.com/opportunities

TSU Foundation Scholarships

The Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship

$10,000 Hyundai Women in Stem 2025, D: June 30, 2025

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/inclusion-belonging-impact/supporting-communities/essay-contest-scholarship

$8,000 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest, D: June 30, 2025

https://bold.org/scholarships/women-in-stem-scholarship/

$1,000 Women in STEM Scholarship, D: Oct 20, 2025

Google TMCF Open Scholarships

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Open Scholarships, deadlines vary (These scholarships can help meet a “gap” in funding, such as a student who might need $2,000 to afford the Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 semester.)

More scholarships can be found at https://scholarshiptigers.com/

Making Appointments in the Writing Center for the Summer (New Information)

We are making a transition from tnstate.mycoline.com to EAB-Navigate to make appointments in the Writing Center (in person or online).

If you wish to make an appointment, you can reach out to Mike Turner at mjturner@tnstate.edu or call my office phone at 615-963-5570. In addition, you can contact Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Coordinator of the AARC Writing Center, rkavan@tnstate.edu or call 615-963-5102.

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More than $30,000 in Scholarships

June 5, 2025

The Charles Cheesman Student Debt Reduction Scholarship

and Other Sources to Help Pay Off Student Loans

A few scholarships and programs are geared toward paying off outstanding student debt.

https://bold.org/scholarships/charles-cheesmans-student-debt-reduction-scholarship/

About $3, 414 Charles Cheesman’s Student Debt Reduction Scholarship, D: Nov 30, 2025, three awarded

From website: “. . . the Charles Cheesman Student Debt Reduction Scholarship seeks to reduce student loan costs for African American or Hispanic/Latino first generation students, who are currently in college or have graduated with student loans. Workers who are no longer students but are still working to pay off student loans are eligible.

To apply, write about your educational pursuits, life goals, community service, accomplishments, etc. Explain what you will do with the money you save because of this scholarship.”

https://www.navyfederal.org/makingcents/college-planning/grants-to-pay-off-student-loans.html

This article from the Navy Federal Credit Union lists more than 20 programs and grants to help pay back student loans.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Offers Several Need-Based Scholarships to Help Pay for the 2025 Fall Semester

Google TMCF Open Scholarships

(I tried to post the link, but for some reasons, it didn’t post.)

TMCF has several open scholarships to help students who attended a TMCF member school (Tennessee State University is one of 57 such institutions.) to help pay for next year with several different criteria.

Each scholarship has a different criteria and different deadline.

For example, the $2, 500 TMCF/Sallie Mae Fund Completing the Dream Gap Scholarship is open to undergraduate senior or graduate student “who will complete their degree or program by the end of the Spring 2026 semester (can be either Fall 2025 or Spring 2026)” with a 2.75 cumulative GPA or higher with a deadline of Dec 1, 2025.

More Scholarships

The following scholarships have near due dates. Go ahead and see if they apply to you.

https://www.crowdercriminalfirm.com/scholarship

$1,000 Crowder Law Firm Scholarship, D: June 18, 2025

Hearts for Community Scholarships

$5,000 Hearts for Community Service Scholarship, D: June 30, 2025

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/inclusion-belonging-impact/supporting-communities/essay-contest-scholarship

$8,000 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest, D: June 30, 2025

The Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship

$10,000 Hyundai Women in STEM scholarship, D: June 30, 2025 (five scholarships awarded)

https://www.doubleasolutions.net/scholarship/

$1,000 Double A Solutions Scholarship, D: July 1, 2025

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Up to $6,000 in Scholarship Opportunities and Scholarship Coaching

May 29, 2025

Up to $6,000 in Scholarship Opportunities

https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000aJtKFYA0

up to $4,000 per year UNCF/FedEx Scholarship Program, D: July 8, 2025

Selected criterial from webpage: “The UNCF/FedEx Scholarship Program provides scholarship opportunities for first-year undergraduate students attending Historically Black Colleges or Universities.

This renewable scholarship program is funded by the FedEx Corporation and provides a need-based award up to $4,000 to eligible applicants.

Open to graduating high school seniors and first-year undergraduate students attending Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCU) enrolled as full-time freshman for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, have completed a FAFSA form, demonstrated unmet, financial need as determined by the institution they attend, and enroll and remain enrolled at a four-year UNCF member institution or another HBCU for the duration of their matriculation.

Applicants are required to submit an online application, complete with a letter of recommendation, a personal statement of career interest, and a current transcript. Your academic and career aspirations.

Open to U.S. citizens or U.S. national or permanent resident, high school seniors or college freshman”

Note: This scholarship is for U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident high school seniors or college freshmen who will attend an HBCU all four years starting Fall 2025, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

It covers unmet financial need—any remaining balance not covered by other aid. For example, if you owe $3,750, the scholarship will pay that amount.

https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000ch1e5YAA

up to $2,000 need-based UNCF/Publix Cares Scholarship, D: July 17, 2025

Tennessee State University students can apply for this scholarship.

Selected criteria from the webpage; more criteria available at the link above:

“Publix Cares Scholarship was established by Publix Super Markets, Inc., a Florida corporation, in partnership with UNCF to provide scholarships to eligible students attending at one of the following selected institutions:

Benedict College, Bethune-Cookman University, Clark Atlanta University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Morehouse College, Savanah State University, Spelman College, Tennessee State University, University of Central Florida, and Virginia State University.

In addition, applicants for the Publix Cares Scholarship Program must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale;

2. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) form;

3. Have a demonstrated, unmet financial need as verified by their college or university; and

4. Be an undergraduate student enrolled full-time at one of the institutions listed above beginning fall 2025.

Students may be of any classification, but preferences shall be given to applicants who will be enrolled as college juniors and college seniors in the Fall 2025.”

Note: If you’re a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident attending one of the listed universities full-time with a 2.75+ GPA (preference given to juniors and seniors), you can apply.

It covers unmet financial need—any remaining balance not covered by other aid. For example, if you owe $1,800, the scholarship will pay that amount.

More Scholarships Offered by the UNCF

https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/search-wizard

You can explore more scholarships offered by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) at the link above.

Scholarship Coaching

The writer of this blog is Mike Turner. I am a writing consultant/instructor in the AARC’s Writing Center at Tennessee State University. I have been offering guidance and how to find scholarships to lead to a more money, less college debt future since 1996.

Besides assistance with any writing project (papers, applications, resumes, scholarship applications, graduate school applications, just to name a few), I also give scholarship coaching sessions.

If you are a TSU student, faculty, staff, or alum, you can sign up for a scholarship coaching session for 30 minutes or an hour.

I ask you some general questions such as age, major, GPA, future aspirations, hobbies, permanent residence, and special situations (first generation college student, foster care, etc). With such information, we can then go about looking for scholarships, internships, or other sources for your major and future profession to help finance your education without you incurring crippling debt.

At the end, I send you a PDF of the information we have compiled in a Scholarship Tigers Report.

Information about our summer hours and how to sign up below.

Writing Help at the TSU Writing Center for Scholarships 

or Any Writing Concern

If you are a Tennessee State University student, faculty, staff, or alum and 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!

Summer 2025 (including May) hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm, and Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm. 615.963.5102.

Writing assistance is available in person in the Writing Center, relocated to room 229, TSU library, or available online.

If you are not attending school this summer, you can still reach out and get help from us during the summer!

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 help with any writing concern including resumes, applications, or essays for scholarships or internships, you can sign up for any available writing consultant (Ms. Kavan, Dr. Carroll, Ms. Danley, or Mr. Turner). This includes brainstorming ideas or creating scripts for videos.

For scholarship coaching, sign up for Mr. Turner.

For assistance with finding scholarships, sign up for Mr. Turner or Ms. Danley.

If you want to reach out to me individually, email Mike Turner at mjturner@tnstate.edu.

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More than $40,000 of Opportunities in Scholarships and Congratulations for Blue Ink: A Literary Journal

May 23, 2025

Blue Ink: A Literary Arts Journal

Congratulations to the student writers and the editorial board of the TSU’s Languages, Literature, and Philosophy’s new journal of student writing, Blue Ink: A Literary Arts Journal.

Check it out and see what talent we have here at TSU!

I would encourage all participants in Blue Ink and other students at Tennessee State University to consider applying for these scholarships and reach out to the AARC’s Writing Center at TSU if you need any assistance.

Three Scholarships to Consider worth $28,000 Due in June

1. https://bold.org/scholarships/the-be-bold-no-essay-scholarship/

$25,000 “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship, D: June 1, 2025

While this scholarship requires no essay and is open to any student at any level (high school, undergraduate, and graduate), it does require you to create a Bold.org “profile [which] is most bold, according to [the] characteristics: Earnest, Determined, and Moving.”

Note: You can see pass winners of this $25,000 scholarship and finalists. Take note of their Bold.org profile and think about how you can be creative in putting your Bold.org profile together.

Much like if you are a TSU student applying for a TSU Foundation scholarship, the writing consultants in the Writing Center can review your profile and help you put your best foot forward by making sure your profile stands out and represents the best of you.

2. https://bold.org/scholarships/ronran-glee-literary-scholarship/

$2,000 RonranGlee Literary Scholarship, D: June 17, 2025; 5 winners

Open to high school seniors, two and four-year undergraduate students

Essay topic: “Please select a paragraph of your choosing (provide a copy of the paragraph in your response), preferably from an ancient literature or philosophy book, and write a short essay expounding your understanding of the writer’s underlying meaning of the text

Note: This is basically asking for you to interpret (do a “close reading”) of a piece of literature, something many students have done when they look ENGL 1020, a World Literature course, or a Philosophy course.

You can ask the Writing Center consultants to help you with coming up with places to find the text you wish to interpret and different approaches you can take in this essay.

3. https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/pen-to-paper-scholarship-for-storytellers/

$1,000 Scholarship360 “Pen to Paper” Scholarship for Storytellers, D: June 30, 2025

Selected criteria in quotation marks from the website:

“To apply for this scholarship, students must submit a 250-word piece of original creative writing.

[Note: Please only respond to 1 of the following 3 prompts] 1. If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be? What would be your weakness? 2. Write a short story using the following three words as a foundation – (1) friendship, (2) abrupt, (3) repair 3. Describe a day in the life of an inanimate object.”

Note: Notice that you must answer one of the three prompts with an original 250-word piece of creative writing.

“Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. Happy writing!”

Note: You will have to create a Scholarship360 account in order to apply for this scholarship. Also, if you apply for more scholarships on the Scholarship360 platform, you will be given more consideration.

You should apply for as many scholarships as possible on the Scholarship360 platform as well as this one.

Scholarship is open to “high school juniors and seniors in the graduating class of 2025 or 2026, or currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students. U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents can apply.”

Note: This scholarship is open to undergraduates and graduate students attending TSU, as long as they are U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents.

Also, high school juniors and seniors can apply.

Other Scholarships to Consider

Some of these are just to alert you to possible scholarship opportunities.

Go through past blog entries to find scholarships you may have missed.

Some of these are familiar while others are for you to investigate and see if the opportunities apply to you.

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships

Unigo.com scholarships to consider, such as the $1,500 Fifth Month Scholarship (D: May 31, 2025), $2,000 Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship (D: Oct 31, 2025), $5,000 Education Matters Scholarship (D: Nov 30, 2025), and $10,000 Unigo Scholarship (D: Dec 31, 2025).

https://www.peointernational.org/educational-support/

All the different educational support for women administered by P.E.O. International (such as low interest loans, scholarships for international women to study in the U.S. or Canada, need-based grants for women who have had their education interrupted, women in their senior of high school to help pay for college, and other programs)

The Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship

$10,000 Hyundai Women in STEM scholarship, D: June 30, 2025 (five scholarships awarded)

https://bold.org/scholarships/young-women-in-stem-scholarship/

$5,000 Young Women in STEM Scholarship, D: June 10, 2025 (three winners): Low-income female students, high school seniors or undergraduates, write a “series of short essay questions about yourself and your goals for the future.”  (three questions, 250 words each)

https://www.mybiosource.com/scholarship_all_majors

$1,000 MyBioSource Inc. Scholarship for All Majors, D: June 30, 2025 (five winners): Open to high school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students, international students; any major (STEM majors have a separate application); complete an application with a 250 “word response on why you have chosen your intended college major and why you should receive the scholarship”

Refer to past blog entries to see how to contact the TSU Writing Center. You can also email me, Mike Turner, writing consultant and scholarship coach, at mjturner@tnstate.edu

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TSU Foundation Scholarships Appear to be Open, and Advice from a $100,000 Scholarship Winner

May 15, 2025

TSU Foundation Scholarships Appear to be Open

If you are reading your TSU email, you may have seen a recent email with the Subject line, “Foundation Scholarships Available,” and the message proclaiming, “Apply Now.”

The Tennessee State University Foundation Scholarships appear to be open, and only TSU students (and in some cases, though soon to be) can apply for Foundation scholarships.

https://tnstate.academicworks.com/opportunities

For an overview of the different TSU scholarships, click the link above.

Once you have reviewed some of the scholarship opportunities, you can use your TSU username and password to complete the General Application: https://tnstate.academicworks.com/users/sign_in

You won’t finish the General Application in one sitting, so save as you go along and you can come back to finish later.

Also, once you have completed the General Application, you will get notice within the database of scholarships you might be qualified for, but the system will need more information from you.

For example, the $5,000 Amos-Leon’ and Brenda Wills Otis Scholarship will have supplemental requirements, such as

  1. Please upload your current resume
  2. Are you a graduate of LEAD Academy in Nashville TN?
  3. Did you attach a letter of recommendation from a LEAD Academy alumni, faculty or administrator?

There are several more scholarships available, so apply!

Qualifying for a TSU Foundation scholarship does not guarantee you will receive the scholarship.  

Advice from a $100,000 Scholarship Winner

I went to YouTube and searched for “advice from 100,000 scholarship winners.”

This video by Gabriella was near the top and is worth watching. (I believe I may have posted about her in the past). 

Gabriella is a first-generation college student. She graduated from college with zero debt, and her parents did not have to contribute any money for school. She earned over $100,000 in scholarships. In this video, she talks about tips, tricks, and myths about searching for scholarships.

Gabriella discusses how to differentiate yourself from others, increasing your chances of being selected.

Gabriella relays how she had to write eight separate essays about herself for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. She recommends seeking help from your “favorite writing coach” or “writing teacher” to refine and make what is unique about yourself make you stand out from the crowd, allowing the scholarship committee to see who you really are!

Writing Help at the TSU Writing Center for Scholarships or Any Writing Concern

Several successful recipients of the TSU Foundation Scholarships have received help from the AARC’s Writing Center at TSU.

The most successful candidates wrote the General Application over time, and they had the writing consultants at the TSU Writing Center review their applications.

We often suggested the need to expand their material. For example, an organization that is not as well know may need a small descriptor (an “appositive phrase”) to tell the scholarship committee what the organization is.

We also helped students to be more concise. For example, what are three activities for an organization that you volunteered for that you want people to know about. 

Also, any essays or short answer questions can be reviewed by the writing consultants at the TSU Writing Center.

If you are a Tennessee State University student, faculty, staff, or alumni and 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!

Summer 2025 (including May) hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm, and Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm. 615.963.5102.

Writing assistance is available in person in the Writing Center, relocated to room 229, TSU library, 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 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). This includes brainstorming ideas or creating scripts for videos.

For assistance with finding scholarships, sign up for Mr. Turner or Ms. Danley.

If you want to reach out to me individually, email Mike Turner at mjturner@tnstate.edu.

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Over $40,000 in Scholarships: Use May and the Rest of the Summer to Apply for Scholarships

May 12, 2025

Now that the semester is over, take a few moments to take a breath and relax.

Once you have taken a day or two to relax, don’t forget that the services of the AARC’s Writing Center at TSU is available to all students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and you can see us about your writing needs (such as resumes, applications to internships or graduate school, and scholarship essays) during May and the rest of the summer. We can meet with you online or in person.

I will tell you how to contact us after I give you some scholarships in the mix.

In May, I may post smaller posts to alert you to scholarships quickly.

$5,000 FLIK Hospitality Group’s Entrepreneurial Council Scholarship

https://bold.org/scholarships/flik-hospitality-groups-entrepreneurial-council-scholarship/

$5,000 FLIK Hospitality Group’s Entrepreneurial Council Scholarship, D: July 7, 2025 (4 winners)

Selected criteria from webpage:

“This scholarship aims to help close opportunity gaps by supporting Black and Brown workers and leaders and removing economic barriers that prevent today’s students from becoming tomorrow’s leaders.

Any Black or Brown high school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student with at least a 2.7 GPA who is interested in culinary arts, hospitality, marketing, finance, nutrition, or health and wellness may apply for this scholarship.

To apply, tell us how you’ll create a positive environmental impact on your communities in the next five years.

Interests: Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Marketing, Finance, Nutrition, or Health and Wellness

Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student

GPA: 2.7 or higher

Essay Topic: How will you create a positive environmental impact on your local and global communities in the next five years through the lens of any of the following: wellness, technology, culinary innovation, finance, hospitality, or marketing? (400–600 words)”

$500-$20,000 or more Bold.org Scholarships

https://bold.org/scholarships/

$500-$20,000 or more Bold.org Scholarships

Bold.org administers many interesting scholarships with different criteria. On the link above, you can choose to search for scholarships based on Educational Level, category, status (you might want to choose Open), and Sort by.

If you Sort by “Highest Amount” and “Open” scholarships, here are some scholarships that show up:

$10,000 Anderson Engineering Scholarship (ten winners), D: June 20, 2025; 

$25,000 Doctors in the Boondocks Scholarship (3 winners), D: June 2, 2025;

$5,000 Bunker Performing Arts Scholarship (ten winners), D: May 26, 2025;

$5,000 Social Change Fund Scholarship for HBCU Business Students, (eight winners), D: June 1, 2025: 

$36,000 TTOG Scholarship (one winner), D: July 15, 2025; and

$11,000 Headbang for Science (three winners), D: July 1, 2025.

Another search criteria could be “Undergraduate” or “Graduate” under Any Educational Level, “Open” under Any Status, and Sort by “Nearest Deadline” to find upcoming opportunities you can apply for.

Writing Help at the TSU Writing Center for Scholarships or Any Writing Concern

If you are a Tennessee State University student, faculty, staff, or alumni and 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!

Summer 2025 (including May) hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm, and Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm. 615.963.5102.

Writing assistance is available in person in the Writing Center, relocated to room 229, TSU library, 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 help with any writing concern including resumes, applications, or essays for scholarships or internships, you can sign up for any available writing tutor. This includes brainstorming ideas or creating scripts for videos.

For assistance with finding scholarships, sign up for Mr. Turner or Ms. Danley.

If you want to reach out to me individually, email Mike Turner at mjturner@tnstate.edu.

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The Shawn Carter (Jay Z) Foundation Scholarships closes April 30, 2025

April 25, 2025
PROGRAMS – SCHOLARSHIP

For students pursuing their first undergraduate degree.

The Shawn Carter Foundation offers scholarships to help “candidates from all backgrounds and each has a compelling desire to pursue higher education, in spite of many personal, socio-economic setbacks, including teen pregnancy, former incarceration, interrupted schooling, poverty, and homelessness.

They are hardworking, resilient and determined individuals who want to make positive contributions to their local and global communities, and they turn to SCF to help make their ambitions and dreams possible.”

Who is eligible to apply for the Shawn Carter scholarship?

“All high school seniors, students with GED diplomas, undergraduate (2 yr or 4 yr) college students, and students at vocational or trade schools who meet the requirements below are eligible.

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”

Consider applying for the Shawn Carter Foundation if you are eligible.

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