Scholarship Tigers–Students Helping Each Other Find Money for College

3^rd Workshop Class, Finding Money in Creative Ways to Pay for College

On Thursday, February 7, we will have our third class in the 10-week Scholarship Tigers More Money, Less College Debt Workshop Series.

We will be meeting in the TSU Writing Center, room 310, 11:10 am-12:05 pm in the Student Success Center, also known as the LRC, or the Harold M. Love Learning Resource Center.

Arrive early if you can to talk to me and make sure you get registered for the workshop.

In our 3^rd class, Finding Money in Creative Ways, we will discuss places you may not have thought to look for money that can go toward tuition or other college expenses.

We will discuss the two opportunities below.

We will read a poem or two to discuss how poetry does not need to rhyme, but it can rhyme, depending on what you want to do with your creation.

Also, we will go over a few poems that have won competitions.

I will mention in the workshop other creative ways to finance your education. This blog entry may be expanded with more opportunities before Thursday’s session.

Remember, you will find plenty of scholarship opportunities in the handouts and blog entries for the previous two classes on this blog.

If you cannot make this workshop and you are a TSU student, you can make an appointment with me to have a tutoring session where we can go over the material or you can sign up for a scholarship coaching session where we will look for scholarships for your major and situation. How to do that is discussed below.

Two Opportunities Worth $2,000

1. https://www.powerpoetry.org/poetry-slams/fight-fear-scholarship-slam

$1,000 Fight the Fear Scholarship Slam, D: Mar. 5, 2019

PowerPoetry.Org sponsors different scholarships to encourage poetry writing throughout the year.

The latest, Fight the Fear Scholarship Slam, is open.

You have to become a member of the Power Poetry community first, be 25 or younger, and then add an original poem by March 5, 2019, to enter. Full guidelines at the website.

If you follow the guidelines, tag the poem correctly (read the Scholarship FAQ), your name may be drawn for the $1,000 scholarship.

Selected criteria from the website:

“HOW DOES $1,000 FOR COLLEGE SOUND? THOUGHT SO. KEEP READING TO FIND OUT HOW TO WIN.

“Always do what you are afraid to do.” This phrase popularized by the poet Ralph Waldo Emerson hits close to home with all of us as we’ve had to conquer our fears, big and small. Doing something you’re afraid of always starts off terrifying but the experience can be rewarding in the end — the hardest part is taking the plunge and getting out of your comfort zone.

How did you overcome one of your fears, and what did you learn from the experience?

Fear can be your best friend or your worst enemy — it can motivate you to move to a better place but it can also hold you back if you let it. Have you been afraid of trying something new? Accomplishing a certain task? Or maybe your fears lie in insecurities about yourself? Tell us in a poem how you’ve fought your fears for your chance to win.

 Note: This is a sweepstakes scholarship. That means a winner will be chosen from a random drawing.

ELIGIBILITY

1. The basic requirements are this: (1) you are 25 years of age (or younger), and (2) you are a current or former high school student who will attend or is attending college within the U.S. or its territories.
2. Add an original poem to Power Poetry by Tuesday, March 5, 2019. You’ll need to register as a member of our community first.”

Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): https://www.powerpoetry.org/content/scholarship-faq

2. https://winningwriters.com/our-contests/wergle-flomp-humor-poetry-contest-free

$1,000 First Prize, $250 Second Prize, or 10 awards of $100 each, Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest (no fee), D: April 1, 2019

Selected criteria from website:

“Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest (no fee)

Now in its 18th year, this contest seeks today’s best humor poems. No fee to enter. Submit published or unpublished work. $2,250 in prizes.

Please submit once during August 15, 2018-April 1, 2019.

 Prizes:

• First Prize: $1,000 plus a one-year gift certificate from our co-sponsor, Duotrope (a $50 value)
• Second Prize: $250
• Honorable Mentions: 10 awards of $100 each
• Top 12 entries published online
• Enter via Submittable

No fee to enter.

Judge: Jendi Reiter, assisted by Lauren Singer Ledoux.

Length limit: 250 lines maximum.

No restrictions on age or country.”

For Tennessee State University students only: How to Make an Appointment for the TSU Writing Center

First, you must make an appointment on the scheduling system.

https://tnstate.mywconline.com/

If you already registered and you haven’t signed on this semester, you might have to update your profile. Students are required now to use their TSU email; TSU student’s email follow this pattern: username@my.tnstate.edu.

If you are not registered with the system, use the information below.

How to set up an appointment for the first time:

https://tnstate.mywconline.com/register.php

Go to the above website. You will used the email address you have as a TSU student, following this pattern: username@my.tnstate.edu

Once you create an account for the schedule, you can see when I, Michael Turner, am available.

You would put “scholarship coaching” or “workshop review” for the session.

Go to the above link and register.  It will ask you questions.

Once you have registered, you can sign in to the schedule by putting in your username (email address) and the password you created.

Your student ID is your complete Tnumber.

Select “Writing Center” for the current TSU Writing Center schedule.

You cannot schedule for the day you register, but there are directions once you log on for what to do if you need an appointment for that same day.

 If you wish to email me instead, Mr. Mike Turner can be reached at mjturner@tnstate.edu. Give me the days, dates, and times you are available, and I will get back with you a confirmed appointment.

On Thursday, January 31, we will have our second class in the 10-week Scholarship Tigers More Money, Less College Debt Workshop Series.

We will meet in the TSU Writing Center, room 310, 11:10 am-12:05 pm in the Student Success Center, also known as the LRC, or the Harold M. Love Learning Resource Center.

Arrive early if you can to talk to me and make sure you get registered for the workshop.

We will examine a few upcoming scholarships and discuss how to make your scholarship application stand out in our 2^nd class, Preparing a Scholarship Application So That You Stand Out.

1. http://bryancollinsscholarship.org/about-the-program/

$2,000 Bryan A. Collins Scholarship, D: Feb. 15, 2019

 Selected criteria:

“Any Tennessee State University student meeting the eligibility criteria is encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Criteria

 Scholarship applicants must:

• Be a enrolled as an undergraduate student at Tennessee State University.
• Be involved in extra-curricular or campus activities outside of the classroom, demonstrating leadershipin such activities.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale).
• Provide at least one faculty recommendation that highlights the applicant’s interpersonal excellence in working with students, faculty, administrators, campus employees or in the community.
• All winners must be present at the Annual Bryan A. Collins Scholarship awards luncheon held in the late March/early April time frame immediately after notification to be recognized and honored.  Those not present will forfeit the scholarship.”

2. https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/

$25,000, $10,000 and $5,000 Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship, D: Feb 21, 2019

 Ages 16-24

Applicants must be located in and be a legal resident of the 50 United States or D.C., which means lawful permanent residents are also eligible

Selected criteria from website:

“Submit a video (2 minutes or less in length) that tells us the story of your life’s passion. It could be a short film, animation or just a simple testimonial. This is not about how well you can make a film – we just want you to show us your passion and explain why you should be considered for a Live Más Scholarship.

TECHNICAL STUFF

Think about filming this video on your phone, computer, tablet, your school or library’s computer lab, or on any other MP4 video enabled camera to which you have access. Your video must be 2 minutes or less to ensure it’s easy to upload to the application.

If you are a minor, you’ll need written consent from a parent or legal guardian to participate.

Submit an original video that tells us the story of your real, driving passion. It could be a short film, animation or just a simple testimonial. Your video must be 2 minutes or less and must be no larger than 1 GB to ensure it’s easy to upload to the application.

Your video should be less than 2 minutes and be formatted as an MP4, MPEG, MOV, AVI, or WMV.

Be sure to edit and review your video before uploading. You will not be able to delete or edit your video after submitting.

Please be sure to answer at least these first four questions in your video:

• What is your passion and how are you pursuing it today?
• How do you plan to achieve your passion through your educational goals?
• What impact will following your passion have on your local community or the world?
• What is your dream college, school or next step in your education? Each applicant must identify a specific secondary education program, college or certificate/degree option he/she wishes to attend, or for which he/she needs funds.”

I would read the complete rules.

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

University and TSU Foundation Scholarships open in February 2019

The deadline will often be the last day in March.

We will discuss how to be ready and make sure your scholarship application stands out.

We will also discuss Departmental scholarships.

“Tennessee State University Foundation Scholarship Application period for the 2019-2020 academic year will begin in February.

All new and currently enrolled students can apply. New students who applied during the freshman application period should review and update their applications as necessary to be considered for Foundation opportunities.”

4. https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/

Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) Scholarship Program, D: Mar. 15, 2019

More than 100 different scholarships administered by the CFMT

5. https://www.cof.org/community-foundation-locator

Other Community Foundation Scholarships

Not from the Middle Tennessee.

Then, use this Community Foundation Locator at the link above to find a community foundation close to your permanent residence and see what scholarships may be available.

6. https://www.sreb.org/academic-common-market

Academic Common Market

Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas are three of the 15 states that are a part of the Academic Common Market.

They are “Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia; Florida and Texas participate only at the graduate level.”

North Carolina no longer participates in the Academic Common Market.

From webpage: “The Academic Common Market is a tuition-savings program for college students in 15 SREB states, who want to pursue degrees that are not offered by their in-state institutions. Students can enroll in out-of-state institutions that offer their degree program and pay the institution’s in-state tuition rates. More than 1,900 undergraduate and graduate programs are available.”

You might pay in-state tuition rates for out of state programs.

 Tennessee State University is one of the participating institutions.

http://home.sreb.org/acm/participating/institutionstates.aspx

 Click on your state to find the contact and webpage for the Academic Common Market for your state.

 More Scholarships

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This handout includes many more scholarships, including some very valuable ones with February and March 2019 deadlines:

2019 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and ESPN Stuart Scott Internship-Scholarship, D: Feb 15, 2019;  

Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) Scholarship Scholarship, up to $5,000, D: March 1 2019;

$5,000 a year (total: up to $20,000) Beyond the Boroughs Scholarship, D: Mar. 15, 2019;

$5000 College Scholarships for Students with Disabilities, and Veterans and Children of Veterans, D: April 30, 2019

http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-addiction-awareness-scholarship

$1,000 Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship, D: Jan 30, 2019

This scholarship was created to “help you understand the negative effects of too much screen time.”

This involved completing an online application, including a “140-character message about technology addiction.”

The statement you would be finishing is

Instead of spending time with technology, I’d rather . . .

The deadline to apply is Wed, January 30, 2019.

According to the guidelines, 10 finalists will be selected, and those 10 will write a 500- to a 1,000-word essay. The winner will receive $1,000.

High school students, entering or current college students, graduate students, and home schooled students can apply. There is no age limit, and U.S. citizens and legal residents are eligible.

All words in quotation marks were taken from the website above.

If you are a Tennessee State University student and you happen to become a finalist, you can work on your writing skills and practice writing essays in the TSU Writing Center to improve your chances of winning $1,000.

2^nd class, Preparing a Scholarship Application So That You Stand Out, this Thurs, Jan 31, 2019

Also, on Thursday, January 31, we will have our second class in the 10-week Scholarship Tigers More Money, Less College Debt Workshop Series.

We will be meeting in the TSU Writing Center, room 310, 11:10 am-12:05 pm in the Student Success Center, also known as the LRC, or the Harold M. Love Learning Resource Center.

Arrive early if you can to talk to me and make sure you get registered for the workshop.

We will examine a few upcoming scholarships and discuss how to make your scholarship application stand out in our 2^nd class, Preparing a Scholarship Application So That You Stand Out.

We will explore such scholarships as the $2,000 Bryan A. Collins Memorial Scholarship, the $25,000 Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship, the TSU Foundation scholarships, and more.

I will share with you some methods I have used to help students receive large scholarships in the past.

Writing Sentences to Apply for Scholarships, Class 1 Review

https://scholarshiptigers.com/2019/01/24/writing-sentences-to-apply-for-scholarships-class-1-1000-and-more-scholarships-available/

Also, if you missed the first class, you can go back to the material for that first class to discover more scholarships you can apply for, many with deadlines in February 2019, such as the $3,500 College and $5,000 High School—Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest, D: Feb. 28, 2019.

On January 24, 2019, we held our first workshop in the 10-week Scholarship Tigers More Money, Less College Debt Workshop Series.

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The above handout discusses the basic order of an English sentence (Subject-Verb-Object), how to use participle phrases, how to use absolute phrases, how to use semicolons, and how to correct comma splices and fused sentences.

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Write Your Way to Money Handout includes links to three $1,000 3-5 sentence scholarships; a link to about four different scholarship possibilities; more than four different 250 words or less scholarships, the $3,500 College and $5,000 High School—Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest, D: Feb. 28, 2019; and the $1,000 Village Bakery Aspire-To-Be Scholarship Program, D: July 31, 2019.

Also, the above handout contains “Where to Find More Scholarships,” the basic websites I go to, to find the scholarships I tell students about.

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The next handout, Other Scholarships and List of Scholarships, lists the $10,000 BlueCross Power of We Scholarship, D: Feb 1, 2019; $2,000 Bryan A. Collins Scholarship, D: Feb. 15, 2019; a list of 200 Unique and Weird Scholarships Worth Applying For; Scholarships and Fellowships Offered by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, for “Zetas and NonZetas”; and Scholarship List for Students compiled by the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

More Scholarship Money Less Debt Handout 29 October 2018

Above you will find the PDF handout from the workshop, “More Scholarship Money, Less Debt,” on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018.

Some of the deadlines for the scholarships are October 31, 2018, so check them out!

Also, there are many more with November 2018 deadlines as well as future deadlines

On October 5, 2018, Lori Danley, Dr. Robert Hassell, Rhonda Kavan, and Michael Turner will be giving a presentation at the 2018 Tennessee Association for Student Success and Retention (TASSR) conference entitled, “I Believe I Can Write”: Helping Students Envision and Achieve Success in English Learning Support.

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The PDF handout above updates many current scholarship writing possibilities, including scholarships that require only 3-5 sentences, scholarships that require 250 words or less, and scholarships that require more extensive essays.

Also, the handout contains where I find a lot of the scholarships that I feature on this website, in my class, or in workshops.

This handout is for the attendees and anybody else who wants to go to college with more scholarship money, less debt.

Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset

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The following are handouts created for the scholarship workshop given at Tennessee State University in room 316, Student Success Center, from 10:00 am-11:00 am.

The first handout, Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset, explains the difference between both and how your mindset can determine your success.

The second handset, Creating the Money Mindset to Win the Scholarship Game, works toward making people aware of the mindset they can adopt to win in life and in pursuing scholarships.

Besides the $1,000 scholarship, check out the previous blog post below, The Journey to $100,000 Begins with a Single Sentence, for several PDF handouts that can help you find more scholarships.

Plus, don’t forget the $500 Courage to Grow Scholarship, deadline Sept. 30, 2018, which requires a 250 word or less essay: https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/

$1,000 RentLingo Dream Big Scholarship, Deadline: Oct 1, 2018

Need some money?

Check out the Dream Big Scholarship.

https://www.rentlingo.com/scholarship

Selected criteria from webpage:

“How To Apply?

Write an essay about what’s your dream job (750 words or less).

The top overall winner will receive the $1,000 scholarship and the top three submissions will have the option to get career advice / coaching from RentLingo’s founders, Dan Laufer and Byron Singh.

FAQs

Can I submit multiple applications?

You may submit multiple applications but only the latest submission will be considered.

Who qualifies for this scholarship?

Any student 18 years or older currently attending a college or university may apply for the scholarship.

I’m an international student. Can I apply?

Yes. International students must still meet the above requirement to apply.

When will I know the result?

Winners will be announced 2 weeks after the application deadline. Look out for an email from RentLingo in your mailbox.

Where should I spend my money after I win the scholarship?

$1,000 is a lot of money. You may choose to spend it all in the arcade. Or use it to pay rent. Check out our rent calculator to plan your budget accordingly.”

The Journey to a $100,000 Begins with a Single Sentence Handout 1

Other Scholarships Sept 12 2018

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Extra: $500 Courage to Grow Scholarship, Deadline: Sept 30, 2018

Find above three handouts if you could not make the workshop.

The first PDF prepares you for the $100,000 Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway.

The second PDF lists such scholarships as

$2,000 Young Women with Purpose (YWWP) Project sponsored by the Tom Joyner Foundation and Dark and Lovely, Deadline: Friday, Sept. 14, 2018

Robert N. Murrell Oratorical Contest, Deadline: Mon, Oct. 8, 2018

$5000 to $15,000 Scholarship America Dream Award, Deadline: October 15, 2018

List of open scholarships administered by Scholarship America—the Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway is administered by Scholarship America

$2,500 to $15,000 Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship, opens Sept 15

and more.

The third PDF lists how you can find more scholarships.

https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/scholarships/frederick-douglass-global-fellowship

2019 Frederick Douglass Global Fellowships will be going to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Deadline: Oct 1, 2018

Applicants must be from a Minority Serving Institution, which Tennessee State University is, so if you are a TSU student who is a rising sophomore or junior in Summer 2019 with a 3.00 minimum GPA, check out this opportunity.

Selected criteria from webpage:

“IN HONOR OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS…

The Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship was formed to honor African-American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and international statesman – and highlight the characteristics that today’s young leaders need most: a keen intellect, a strong work ethic, and a global perspective.

Consistent with Douglass’ legacy, Frederick Douglass Global Fellows are meritorious individuals who demonstrate high academic achievement, possess exemplary communication skills, display the hallmarks of self-determination, exhibit characteristics of bold leadership, and have a history of service to others.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

All students, regardless of major, who are rising Sophomores or rising Juniors in summer 2019, are invited to apply for the 2019 Frederick Douglass Global Fellow scholarship.

AWARD RECIPIENTS WILL ATTEND A 4-WEEK, 3-CREDIT CIEE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM IN RIO DE JANIERO, BRAZIL IN SUMMER 2019.

Applicants must have a minimum GPA 3.00, reside in the U.S. with Student Status or be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National or Permanent Resident.

Applicants must be Pell Grant eligible and enrolled in an accredited Minority Serving Institution (MSI) in good academic standing.

AWARD DETAILS

Fellowships will be awarded based on a combination of financial need, academic achievement, and nominations from students’ MSI presidents.

Awards will cover the full cost of travel to and participation in a four-week study abroad program in Rio de Janiero, Brazil sponsored by CIEE.

10 Fellows will be selected from accredited MSIs.

Fellows will be expected to present and share their study abroad experience with their MSI community upon their return to campus.

TO BECOME A 2019 FREDERICK DOUGLASS GLOBAL FELLOW…

Items below should be submitted through the online application.

Nomination Letter from University/College President

Copy of Transcript

Proof of Pell Grant Eligibility

Personal Video – Upload a short 2-minute video that provides a detailed explanation of your objectives for study abroad. In this explanation discuss how the combination of your major and participation in study abroad will support your development and help you meet your academic goals and become a global leader.

Personal Essay – Discuss why you believe study abroad is important for students from MSIs and how you plan to share your study abroad experience with others upon returning (Limit 800 words)”