Scholarship Strategies_27_Oct_2014_Michael_Turner
Here is the scholarship presentation handout for the presentation given by Mike Turner on October 23, 2014.
2.9 Billion–How to Get a Slice of that Scholarship Pie
October 23, 2014Robert N. Murrell Scholarship, Deadline: Sept 16
September 4, 2014Open to all Tennessee State University students. I encourage all students to try out for this scholarship.
If you are a freshman, notice that there are awards of $700 for first; $500 for second; and $300 for third.
If you an upperclass student (30 or more hours), there are awards of $700 for first; $500 for second; and $300 for third.
Even if you do not win, you can learn from those who win and use what you have learned to do better next year.
You can fill out an application and abstract online. You might even ask a person good in writing to check over your material before submitting.
http://www.murrellscholarshipfund.com/
From website:
“Theme: “Tennessee State University: Celebrating the Tradition of Excellence”
Day & Date: Sunday, September 21, 2014
Place: Robert N. Murrell Forum, Floyd-Payne Center
Time: 3:00 p.m.
APPLICATION & ABSTRACT DEADLINE: September 16, 2014
Awards: Freshman Upperclass Students (30 or more completed hours)
First Place: $ 700 $ 700
Second Place: $ 500 $ 500
Third Place: $ 300 $ 300
Rules: Contestants are to use their creativity and imagination in writing and presenting orations on the Inauguration Theme. Abstracts must not exceed 250 words. Oratorical presentations must be within three to five minutes.
Application Form and Abstract Deadline: September 16, 2014”
Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway: $100,000 and $5,000 towards tuition
August 28, 2014I want to see more Tennessee State University students and eligible TSU students apply for this tuition giveaway.
http://www.drpeppertuition.com/
2014 Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway
Internet, email and Facebook account required.
Must be at least 18 or older at time of participation to be eligible for $5,000 Tuition Award and at least 18 but no older than 24, at time of participation to compete in the $100,000 Tuition Contest.
End Date for $100,000 Tuition Contest: October 20, 2014
End Date for $5,000 Tuition Contest: January 12, 2015
From webpage:
“If you’re a student between the ages of 18-24, you can tell us your one of a kind goal to enter for the chance to compete to win up to $100,000 in tuition. You’ll be eligible to submit a video once you reach 50 votes. Dr Pepper will select finalists for a chance to compete to win up to $100,000 in tuition at a college football championship game. In addition, if you reach the top 5 of the $5,000 Leaderboard when voting ends, you could win $5,000 in tuition.
If you’re 25 and older, you won’t be eligible to compete to win $100,000 in tuition but you are eligible to compete for the leaderboard prize. Collect as many votes as possible and if you’re in the top 5 of the Leaderboard when voting ends, you could win $5,000 in tuition.
If you know a student with a one of a kind story, you can nominate them by submitting a story on their behalf.
This is a one of a kind opportunity. We can’t wait to see and hear about your one of kind goals.”
Official Rules, including what will be judged about the video after 50 votes on Facebook: http://www.drpeppertuition.com/official_rules.pdf
Grants for Individuals and the NASSP List of Approved Contests and Activities
March 27, 2014http://staff.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3subject.htm
Grants for Individuals page, updated and maintained by Jon Harrison, contains a breakdown of “funding opportunities for individuals, such as financial aid or scholarships for students.”
Funding is broken down by subject, by population group, and by academic level (precollege, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctorate).
I found this website linked on a section of Jim Cooper’s website under Action Center, Student Resources.
http://cooper.house.gov/services/additional-services-and-resources/student-financial-aid
Above, you will find information for more information about Student Aid for College Students, including information about legislative interns.
For more student resources aimed at high school or below, go directly to Jim Cooper’s page http://cooper.house.gov , go to the Action Center, and click on Student Resources.
For High School Students
http://www.nassp.org/Content/158/2013-2014_National_Advisory_List.pdf
The National Association of Secondary School Principals maintains this list of approved contests and activities for high school students. The list will provide you with a secret weapon as you apply for and try to find money to go to college. All high school students are prospective Tiger Scholars.
$40,000 Scholarship, Deadline: March 31, 2014
March 5, 2014https://www.gotchosen.com/en/scholarship
From website: “The 4th GotScholarship $40K Give Away
Do you have college dreams – GotChosen wants to help you reach them. Our 4th GotScholarship $40K Give Away is the largest single private scholarship initiative with no educational institution affiliation.
The scholarship is easy and free to enter. The winner is selected by a random drawing. There are no GPA, financial need or essay requirements.
Open to all fields of study, the US $40,000 must be used for “educational expenses”, this includes: tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment required for study, contribution to a 529 Plan, a prepaid college program (US only), or towards repayment of outstanding student loans. In addition, the GotScholarship $40K Give Away is transferable, and virtually anyone 18 years old or older is eligible to participate.”
There are other scholarships at this website.
TSU Scholarship Portal–Apply Now!
February 20, 2014https://tnstate.academicworks.com
This is the new scholarship portal for Tennessee State University students. You will need to be currently admitted to TSU and have your MYTSU username and password.
Read the directions as you apply. You can save information as you go along and come back to fill out the rest of the information.
Many of the scholarship deadlines have been extended to April 1, 2014.
If you didn’t apply already, go do so.
Feb 3, 2014 Presentation: Help Filling out the FAFSA 2014, D: Mar 1, 2014; Other Scholarship Information
February 4, 2014Scholarship Strategies_3_FEB_2014
The handout above contains updated information on how to fill out the FAFSA for 2014-2015 (the deadline to receive awards if you are eligible is March 1, 2014), help to fill out your taxes if you make less than $59,000, and scholarships in the thousands with deadlines in February, March, and April 2014.
Scholarships for Tiger Scholars October 2013 edition
October 9, 20131. http://www.drpeppertuition.com/
Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway
For a chance at $100,000, video must be uploaded by Oct 20, 2013.
From website: “Tell us your one of a kind story and how you plan to make an impact on the world for your chance to compete to win up to $100,000 in tuition.”
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. INTERNET, EMAIL & FACEBOOK ACCOUNT REQUIRED. Must be US legal resident. Go to drpeppertuition.com to enter/upload story/rules/details.
Subject to full Official Rules. Void where prohibited. Must be 18-24 & upload by 10/20/13 for $100,000 Dec contest/12/13/13 for $100,000 Jan contest (18+ by 12/13/13 for other prizes). Ends 12/13/13.”
2. TSU Foundation Scholarships, start looking for these around Feb or March 2014; many students don’t apply
College Goal Sunday in Jan 2014 and Feb 2014; Free tax assistance (for those who make under $59,000 is available from VITA sites; AARP Tax sites)
3. http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/scholarships/
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships, TSU is a Thurgood Marshall College Fund school.
The Best Man Holiday Scholarship
Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program
2013 Fall ACCESS Scholarship (Coca-Cola)
4. http://bryancollinsscholarship.org/AboutBACS.htm
Bryan A. Collins Memorial Scholarship, D: Mar 1, 2014, $2000
5. http://www.cfmt.org/request/scholarships/
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, D: March 15, 2014
Teddy Wilburn, Jerry Newson, there are several more scholarships you should look for
Google Community Foundation and the place where you grew up or permanent address for local scholarships that apply to you
6. Google scholarship October 2013 or scholarships November 2013 (also put date or demographic information)
Google your career or major, including the word, scholarship or scholarships
Mr. Mike Turner is also available to Tennessee State University students for Tiger Scholars scholarship coaching.
He can be emailed at mjturner@tnstate.edu
Also, students can set up Tiger Scholars coaching sessions by stopping by the SSC 117 computer lab and making an appointment
High School Junior and Senior Guide to Financing your College Dream
August 28, 2013Career_Smorgasboard_Tiger_Scholars_Handout_24_Aug_2013
On August 24, 2013, Michael Turner gave a talk for the Career Smorgasbord, geared toward high school junior and seniors to help them make wise college choices and career decisions.
The Career Smorgasbord was sponsored by the Alpha Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and hosted by the Ivy Center Foundation of Nashville, Inc.
What you will find above is over 15 hours’ worth of work, updating the latest information on resources to determine which college is the best for you (Tennessee State University, of course), how to find scholarships, and help finding a career that pays the bills while pursuing your passion.
The above 48 page PDF contains more than $60,000 worth of scholarships scattered throughout, information to help you fill out the FAFSA for the 2014-2015 school year, and tax deductions you can take as a student (or your parents can claim).
Student Loan Forgiveness—For Graduated Tiger Scholars and Those Soon to Be
August 14, 2013Certain student loans can be forgiven, depending on the type of loan and/or the place where you work. I first wrote this in 2010, but I have checked the links to make sure they work and are relevant today.
At the end, I have included other links to educate yourself on this topic. Make sure you check the information below More 2013 Information to read the latest.
I must warn you that I haven’t fully studied all of this information, and it’s very important to do due diligence in researching this topic. Verify, verify, verify, as financial columnist Zac Bissonette wrote in the introduction, “The Four People You Meet When You Apply to College, and the Lies They Tell,” to his book, Debt-Free U.
I have been reading Lynnette Khalfani’s Zero Debt for College Grads: From Student Loans to Financial Freedom.
Ms. Khalfani writes this about the Federal Student Loan Repayment Plan: “Under the Federal Student Loan Repayment Plan, the government allows any federal agency to repay your FFEL, direct, Perkins, or HEAL loans in order to attract or retain highly qualified workers in the federal government. Interestingly, each agency sets its own definition of highly qualified.”
She points out that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is the best source to learn about this program.
Here I provide you with a direct link to the Student Loan Repayment Program Fact Sheet: http://www.opm.gov/oca/pay/studentloan/index.asp
Office of Personnel Management: http://www.opm.gov/
Ms. Khalfani also tells where you can find a listing of “all federal departments and agencies in America”: http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/Federal/All_Agencies/index.shtml
For a thorough discussion of this program and places that you can work, including independent agencies–such as AmeriCorps, CIA, or Export-Import Bank of the United States (ExIm)—or quasifederal agencies—such as Legal Services Corporation (LSC) or the Smithsonian Institution, I highly recommend you read the section of Ms. Khalfani’s book, “Repayment Assistance Programs Nobody Told You About” in Chapter 9, Eliminate Student Loans with Loopholes: Qualify for Loan Cancellation or Get Others to Pay.
More 2013 information
http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/charts
This federal government website lists distinctions between what type of loans can be forgiven and which cannot.
On the right hand side, you can find quick links to Repayment Plans, Teacher Loan Forgiveness, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and Total and Permanent Disability Discharge.
http://www.finaid.org/loans/forgiveness.phtml
Finaid.org is well respected and has done a good job discussing Loan Forgiveness.
http://www.finaid.org/loans/forgivenesstaxability.phtml
This second Finaid.org article deals with the taxability of student loans if they are forgiven. (Many people do not know that if a debt is cancelled or forgiven, you might receive a 1099 form that lists the debt forgiven as income. Be aware of this issue before you settle any debts, and if you do make an agreement with anybody, then get that agreement in writing).
By the way, student loan debt still will be with anyone even if he or she declares bankruptcy.
http://www.ecmc.org/details/loanForgiveness.html
Here you can find several links that detail programs about Loan Forgiveness. I have not researched ECMC and have no opinion on the organization.
Scholarship Tigers--Students Helping Each Other Find Money for College 