Scholarship Tigers–Students Helping Each Other Find Money for College

https://www.foreclosure.com/scholarship/

Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program

Open to current college students (read below)

Essay Requirements: Minimum, 800 words, Maximum, 2,000 words

Awards: Top prize (1): $5,000; Second through fifth place receive $1,000 each

Deadline: Dec 15, 2017

Selected criteria from webpage:

“2017 essay topic:

Is the “American Dream” of one day owning a home alive and well among Millennials?

Millennials having experienced the “Great Recession,” which was the traumatic housing crisis that triggered the financial crisis a decade ago. As a result, data suggests that Millennials (those born between 1981 to 1997) have been slow to adopt homeownership. Discuss the pros and cons of homeownership for Millennials, as well as which factors could increase or decrease homeownership among the generation. Will their collective hesitation and apprehension hurt them in the long run or are Millennials simply in the process of re-defining the “American Dream?”

About the scholarship program:

Foreclosure.com has issued $63,000 in scholarship money to 35 college students nationwide since the program was introduced in 2009. Each year, the company challenges future leaders of America to provide creative solutions/ideas to many of the nation’s most critical issues, real estate in particular, which can be used to help foster a robust United States housing market.

Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program at a Glance

Foreclosure.com continues to break new ground by offering a nationwide scholarship program. 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 2017 are eligible once they have received a student ID number. Plagiarism is strictly forbidden. Essays that are not the original work of the entrant will be immediately discarded and eliminated from consideration.”

WHERE I FOUND IT:

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/by-state/tennessee-scholarships

Tennessee Scholarships—Unigo Scholarship Directory

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships

Thorough Unigo.com College Scholarship Directory

Avoid unwanted ads!

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

Unigo.com also has its own scholarships.

In the above Foreclosure.com scholarship, I googled the name, so I didn’t have to sign up for a unigo.com account.

If I were a high school student, college student, or person interested in going to college, however, I would sign up for the Unigo.com Scholarship Search, allowing me to find scholarship that matches my criteria and allowing me to apply for the monthly Unigo.com scholarships and the $10,000 Unigo Scholarship, Deadline: Dec. 31, 2017.

 15 Highest Paying Tech Internships in the US

 http://www.businessinsider.com/the-15-highest-paying-tech-internships-in-the-us-2017-5

“$8,000 a month: The 15 Highest Paying Tech Internships in the US” by Julie Bort, 22 hours ago

If you google scholarships or internships and click on the label News, you will find articles like this, current news and information about scholarships and internships.

Tennessee Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation  in STEM fields

 http://www.tnstate.edu/tlsamp/index.aspx

Information about the program.

Explore the side banner. Under Resources, you will find

• Careers, Fellowships, Internships, Scholarships, Summer Research Opportunities

• Pathways to Science STEM Summer and Other Opportunities

• Guide to a Debt Free College Degree

http://www.tnstate.edu/tlsamp/about_us.aspx

About the program.

http://www.tnstate.edu/tlsamp/contact.aspx

Contact information about the program if you have any questions.

http://www.tnstate.edu/tlsamp/apply.aspx

How to Apply.

https://bruceleefoundation.org/scholarships/

Selected criteria from website:

“The BLF Scholarship program provides financial support to students pursuing a higher education who understand, appreciate, and exemplify Bruce Lee’s passion for education, self-actualization, and honest self-expression. Please read all the Frequently Asked Questions at the bottom of this page before applying. Please read the FAQ section at the bottom of this page, the eligibility criteria and the entire application form, before applying.

AMOUNTS: We offer (1) $10,000 scholarship as well as (4) $2,500 scholarships to help cover the costs of education-related expenses, including tuition, books, fees, and room and board.  All scholarship funds will be paid directly to the educational institution that the applicant is currently attending, or will be attending.

CRITERIA: To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must:

• be a student aged 16 years or older
• be attending or will be attending a two-year college, four-year university, graduate school, or licensed trade and vocational school within the U.S. in the fall of 2017
• be involved in extracurricular activities
• have work experience or demonstrate service within their community
• demonstrate personal drive
• have knowledge of and/or identify with Bruce Lee and his insight”

As well as the information above, international students who have a valid Student ID Number, meet other eligibility criteria and can show proof of status can also apply.

WHERE I FOUND THIS SCHOLARSHIP: http://usascholarships.com/

As I have said before, avoid the ads!

http://www.getupgetactive.org/active-life-weakness/

$1,000 Active Life to Tackle Your Weakness Scholarship

Deadline: May 31, 2017

From webpage:

“Who: Current high school or college students age 15 years or older.

What: This scholarship encourages students to identify and take action to improve a weakness and begin to transform it into a strength.

Amount: $1,000. May be used at any college to study any major.”

Identify a subject you are weak in, answer the question are you ready to “face your weakness and transform it into a strength,” and then in 3-5 sentences answer “ONE of the following:

What do you consider one of your greatest weaknesses? –OR-

Why is it important to try to improve a weakness?

Please make your essay individual to you by using your personal experience or anecdotes.”

WHERE I FOUND THIS SCHOLARSHIP:

May 2017 Scholarships

Selected May 2017 scholarships

May Scholarships

Full list of May 2017 deadline scholarships

$2,500 Kurt Caselli Foundation Scholarship, Deadline: May 1, 2017

http://www.kurtcaselli.com/scholarship

From webpage: “The Kurt Caselli Scholarship was created to award gifts of $2,500 to former racers who are currently enrolled in institutions of higher learning. We are looking for applicants who embody perseverance, integrity, generosity, commitment, humility, and professionalism–all the same character traits that Kurt Caselli exemplified on and off the motorcycle.”

“Scholarship Requirements:

• At least 2 years racing experience
• Between 18-35 years of age
• A legal US resident
• Acceptance and successful completion of at least ONE semester of ongoing schooling (at any accredited school)
• Fully completed application (including rider resume and video)
• Commitment to attend at least ONE future safety event with the Kurt Caselli Foundation”

https://rightsignature.com/scholarship

Citrix RightSignature Scholarship Essay Contest

Selected criteria from webpage:

“Citrix RightSignature will award $10,000 in scholarship awards to the top three students who submit the best essays. Finalists will be chosen by a panel of judges, including RightSignature founder Daryl Bernstein.

1st Place – $5,000
2nd Place – $3,000
3rd Place – $2,000

Deadline

Submissions are due by May 15th, 2017. Winners will be announced in late June.

Essay Prompt

A signature has many uses. Whether it’s being used to finalize a contract, serve as a souvenir, or sign a petition, your signature is an indelible symbol of your individuality and personal integrity. Tell us about a signature you have either given or received that was important in your life.

Application Tips

Essays should be 600-800 words. Be creative, use proper grammar, check your spelling and — most importantly — be yourself!

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. university, trade school, or college.

Essays must be written by the student. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.”

WHERE I FOUND THIS SCHOLARSHIP:

http://www.ucango2.org/Scholarships.html

The above is the featured Scholarship of the Week.

On the left hand side, you will find more scholarships by Deadline: April, May, and each month of year.

While Ucango2 lists several scholarships with information for each month, at the end of the list it also provides Additional Scholarships for the month.

You want to check these out also.

http://grasshopper.com/entrepreneur-scholarship/

$5,000 Grasshopper Entrepreneur Scholarship, Deadline April 30, 2017 is within this list.

From webpage: “Any current college student or incoming freshman enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in a Spring, Summer, or Fall 2017 semester. Student must be enrolled at an accredited American college, university or trade school.

Topic

Since it was created, the internet has both helped and complicated the rise of entrepreneurship. How would you leverage the internet to develop a business? In addition, how would you manage the increased competition and other complexities that an online marketplace produces?”

Tips for Scholarship Submission Success

1. You should double check for typos and grammatical errors. Remember, not everything will be underlined in red!
2. Your essay should stay on the topic provided. Other topics will not be considered.
3. Use real life examples if you have them. We’d love to hear how this has impacted you directly.
4. Your essay should be roughly 500-700 words.”

My point is, look within the Additional Scholarships for April and Additional Scholarships for May.

Also, on the left hand side, search for Scholarships by Category; such as Adult Learners, The Arts, Ethnicity, LGBT, Middle School, Military, STEM, Special Needs, and Study Abroad.

TSU Staff Senate Student Scholarship Opportunity

You should read the official correspondence from TSU because you can find scholarship opportunities if you do so.

An email recently revealed the Tennessee State University Staff Senate Student Scholarship.

This scholarship is for summer school 2017.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Current Tennessee State University student (15 or more enrolled hours)
  

• Passed 30 or more semester credit hours
  

• 2.3 GPA or higher and in good standing with the university 
  

• Complete an essay in pdf format with this topic:

 What are your educational goals? Please indicate how a Tennessee State University (non-faculty) Staff Member has been helpful to you through your educational experience.

 Must complete online application by 4:30 pm on Wed, April 26, 2017 at https://tnstateu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5ilGdUorWUtciQR

Upcoming Deadlines

There are several upcoming deadlines for scholarships that I have mentioned in this blog. Be aware of them and if you wish, go read about them at the website link or look for earlier blog posts.

D stands for deadline.

1. http://www.evesaddiction.com/scholarship.html

$1,500 140 Character or less Post for Dream Job, Eve’s Addiction Scholarship, D: Fri, April 28

2. https://www.shawncartersf.com/scholarship-fund/

The deadline for the Shawn Carter/Jay Z  Foundation Scholarship is April 30

3. https://www.afsascholarship.org/secondchance/

$1000 AFSA Scholarship, Deadline: noon on April 30, 2017

4. https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps/scholarship

NURSE Corps Scholarship Program, Deadline: May 11, 2017

5. https://www.livemasscholarship.com/#home

 Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship

Ages 16-24, $5,000, $10,000 to $25,000 to pursue your passion

Legal resident of the 50 US and the District of Columbia

Create and submit a 2 minute or less video that tells a story of your life’s passion

Deadline: May 12, 2017

Scholarships and Articles I Haven’t Had Time to Write Up

The following are offered as possibilities; I may not have time to write these up, but if the scholarships or opportunities apply to you, go for them.

Some are just interesting.

1. http://www.selfstorage.org/About-SSA/SSA-Foundation/SSA-Foundation-Scholarship

Self Storage Scholarship, D: May 31, 2017

http://www.selfstorage.org/Portals/0/Scholarship/SSAF17-App%20Revised%20022317.pdf?ver=2017-02-23-151913-127

Application for Scholarship

2. http://www.ucango2.org/Scholarships.html

Good listing of various scholarships

Click on Scholarships by Deadline and Scholarships by Category to find more possibilities; also, notice the Scholarship of the Week

3. http://www.thebestcolleges.org/the-10-biggest-scholarships-in-the-world/

The 10 Biggest Scholarships in the World

4. http://www.hispanicleague.org/other-scholarship-opportunities

Great list of scholarships

If you are nursing major, you need to check this program out.

https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps/scholarship

Selected information from webpage:

“NURSE Corps Scholarship Program

As a student accepted or enrolled in a diploma, associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree nursing program, you can receive funding for tuition, fees, and other educational costs. In exchange you must work at an eligible facility with a critical shortage of nurses-a Critical Shortage Facility (CSF)-upon graduation.

Am I Eligible for a Scholarship?

Review the following NURSE Corps Scholarship Program requirements to find out.

I am:

• a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), a national, or a lawful permanent resident;
• enrolled—or accepted for enrollment—in a professional nursing degree program at an accredited school of nursing in the U.S.;
• beginning classes no later than September 30;
• free from any federal judgment liens;
• free from an existing service commitment;
• not overdue on a federal debt.

We give funding preference depending on your financial need.

Why Should I Apply for the NURSE Corps Scholarship Program?

Too many Americans—particularly in underserved areas—go without checkups, preventive screenings, vaccines, and other care, simply because there are not enough health care professionals to provide care and treatment in their communities. The NURSE Corps Scholarship Program enables you to fulfill your passion to care for underserved people in some of the neediest communities across the country.

If awarded, you will receive financial support, including:

• tuition;
• eligible fees;
• annual payment for other reasonable costs, such as books, clinical supplies/instruments and uniforms; and
• a monthly stipend ($1,334 for the 2017-2018 academic year).

Before You Apply

Before you apply, read the annually updated Application and Program Guidance. Make sure you understand the terms and conditions of the NURSE Corps contract, which outlines the requirement for fulfilling your minimum two years of service at an eligible Critical Shortage Facility.”

WHERE I FOUND THIS SCHOLARSHIP:

http://usascholarships.com/top-full-ride-scholarships/

I found this scholarship in a list of TOP FULL-RIDE SCHOLARSHIPS for high school students, undergraduates, and graduates.

Avoid ads.

If you go further down the webpage, on the right hand side you will find scholarship directory divided by Categories, such as Month; Essay Scholarships, No Essay Scholarships; Freshman, High School Students; Hispanic Scholarships; Minority Scholarships; Scholarships by Major, such as Accounting, Agriculture, Any Subject, Nursing, and Science; and Several State Scholarships.

http://americanaddictioncenters.org/behavioral-health-academic-scholarship/

$10,000 in scholarships awarded

American Addiction Centers Behavioral Health Academic Scholarship Program

First Place: $5,000

Second Place: $2,500

Third Place: $2,500

Submission Deadline: May 31, 2017

Selected criteria from webpage:

“AAC is proud to announce our 2017 AAC Behavioral Health Academic Scholarship. We will be awarding three (3) scholarships for individuals studying in the fields of behavioral health, counseling, psychology, social work, nursing, and related sciences.

AAC established these scholarship awards to provide financial assistance to college and graduate students pursuing careers in behavioral health and addiction-related studies. Students eligible for scholarships are those enrolled or will be enrolled in Nursing, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or other programs focusing on treating mental health and substance abuse issues.

Scholarship Eligibility

-High School graduate as of Summer 2017

-Open to full or part-time college undergraduate or graduate students

-Enrolled or entering an academic program in nursing, counseling, psychology, social work, marriage/family therapy, or other curriculum that focuses on treating mental health and substance use disorders.

Scholarship Entry Requirements

In the form of a first-person essay, please answer the following question: (500 words max.)

Essay Question

In your chosen area of Behavioral Science study, what do you see as current challenges for getting individuals into addiction treatment? What are your suggestions for how to fix this problem?”

WHERE I FOUND THIS SCHOLARSHIP: https://www.studentscholarships.org/2017scholarships.php

This website is very ad heavy; avoid the ads.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

 On the right hand of the webpage, you will see Posters for scholarships, such as “$1,000 Review It Scholarship,” “$500 Ten Words or Less Scholarship,” and the “$500 LM Scholarship Program,” that appear legitimate and you should check them out.

1. https://www.afsascholarship.org/secondchance/

American Fire Sprinklers Association 2^nd Chance Scholarships

Five $1,000 Scholarships

Opens at noon on April 12, 2017, Central Time

Closes at noon on April 30, 2017, Central Time

To learn about a chance to earn one of five $1,000 scholarship, read the contest rules, and then on April 12, check out what the requirements are:

• From webpage: “The Second Chance College Scholarships Contest is open to citizens and aliens legally residing in the USA with High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

• Scholarship funds are payable to the winner’s college/university or certified trade school in the United States; winner must enroll or already be enrolled for Spring 2018 session.

• Winner selection is NOT based on financial need, GPA or demographic criteria.”

You might be required to learn about fire sprinklers and either take a quiz, earning the chance to be one of the five to receive $1,000, or you might be required to write an essay.

I won’t know myself until noon on April 12.

Once again, like I have said many times, IGNORE THE ADS around the scholarship.

2. http://www.evesaddiction.com/scholarship.html

$1,500 140 Character or less Tweet for Dream Job Eve’s Addiction Scholarship

Closes Friday, April 28, 2017

Selected criteria from webpage:

“The Eve’s Addiction Scholarship is open to high school seniors and any student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program for Fall 2017 at any accredited U.S. college or university.

Applicants can apply for the Eve’s Addiction Scholarship by completing the following prompt: If your dream job only allowed you to apply via Twitter, write the 140-character limit Tweet of why you would be the ideal candidate.

• Applicants should also mention what the dream job would be, which will not be counted toward the 140-character limit”

WHERE I FOUND THIS SCHOLARSHIP: https://www.unigo.com/pay-for-college/scholarships/unigo-scholarship-alert-april-2017

ATLAS SHRUGGED by Ayn Rand Contest, up to $20,000

https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#atlasshrugged-1

Entry deadline: April 28, 2017

From webpage:

“•  No application is required. Contest is open to students worldwide, except where void or prohibited by law. Essays must be written in English only.

• Entrant must be a 12th-grader, college undergraduate or graduate student at the time of the current contest deadline. Verification of school enrollment will be required for all winning entrants.

• To avoid disqualification, mailed-in essays must include a stapled cover sheet with the following information:

1. 1. your name and address;
2. 2. your email address (if available);
3. 3. the name and address of your school;
4. 4. topic selected (#1, 2 or 3 from the “Topics” tab);
5. 5. your current grade level; and
6. 6. (optional) the name of the teacher who assigned the essay if you are completing it for classroom credit.

• Essay must be no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words in length, double-spaced. Spelling errors and/or written corrections (by anyone) found on the essay will count against the final grade and should be omitted before submission.

• One entry per student per contest.”

You will find above other contests open for 8^th-12^th graders.

April 2017 Scholarships and More

April Scholarships

Jessica Velasco of JLV Counseling does a great service in collecting and creating lists of scholarships with current deadlines.

Above you will find scholarships with  April 2017 deadlines; some are due today, April 6, but as you go through the list, you will find later April deadline dates.

(You must click on Next to view the pages to see the later dates.)

Scholarships

And here is JLV Couseling’s full list of scholarships.

The deadline for the Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship is April 30, so you should apply early, getting your materials together, leaving some time to check over your essay for grammar by visiting the TSU Writing Center (open to all Tennessee State University students).

https://www.shawncartersf.com/scholarship-fund/

Opens April 1, 2017

Deadline: April 30, 2017

From webpage: “All high school seniors, students with GED diplomas, undergraduate (2yror 4yr) 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”

“The Shawn Carter Foundation (SCF) was founded on the belief that any motivated individual in need should have the opportunity to further his or her education.  By removing some of the financial burdens associated with going to, surviving in, and graduating from college, the SCF plays a vital role in increasing college access and success for many motivated yet underserved youth and young adults.”

Under Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s),

“How can I maximize my chances of receiving this scholarship?

Here are some steps you can take:

1-Start your application early and complete it on time. The earlier you start the application, the better chance you have to submit the application before the deadline. You also have more time to ask us questions in case any part of the process needs clarification.

2-Tell us about yourself and use specific details when sharing your extracurricular activities. We do not know anything about you until you share it with us. Specific details can help us understand how great you are. The same can be said about your essay. We don’t expect the essay to run too long but make sure your essay helps us learn more about you and your perspectives.

3-Review your application for grammar and spelling errors.

4-The photo is optional. If you decide to provide a photo, please send us a head shot from the shoulders up similar to an ID card.”