Scholarship Tigers–Students Helping Each Other Find Money for College

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Tylenol Future Care Scholarships

For those students majoring in fields in healthcare and at least one year of college under their belts

10 applicants will receive $10,000; 30 applicants will receive $5,000

Deadline: June 15, 2013

Scholarships How to Get a Piece of the 2.91 Billion Scholarship Pie

Above, you will find a 4 page handout created for this presentation, listing links for scholarships, internships, and advice on how to get help when needed.

On April 10, 2013, I was part of a great panel for Professor Tiffany Cox’s Univ 1000, Service to Leadership. I talked along with Christy Barbo, Loan Manager of the Financial Aid Office.

SCHOLARSHIP COACHING AVAILABLE FOR TSU STUDENTS

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 123 computer lab and making an appointment.

Over $2.91 billion Scholarship Money: How Do I Get My Slice? Workshops

 There are only 2 Tiger Scholars Workshops left.

 Wed, Mar 27, 3-4 pm

 Wed, Apr 3, 2-3 pm

We will discuss strategies on how students can pursue the over $2.91 Billion Dollars in scholarship money—how they can get a slice of the money.

The workshops will occur in the Student Success Center Computer Lab 123 (also known as the LRC 123).

Available only to Tennessee State University students.

http://www.dosomething.org/scholarships/opportunities

Here is a list of the DoSomething.Org scholarships:

$5,000 Project Cleanup Scholarship
Deadline: March 29, 2013.

$4,000 Save Energy in Your School Scholarship
Deadline: April 28, 2013

$2,000 Go Green in 1 Minute Scholarship
Deadline: April 28, 2013

$10,000 Money on My Mind
Deadline: April 30, 2013

$4,000 The Craziest Thing to Save Money Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2013

$2,000 Animal Cruelty Is Wrong Scholarship
Deadline: May 14, 2013

$2,000 Hunger Awareness Scholarship
Deadline: May 14, 2013

DoSomething.Org is the “country’s largest nonprofit for young people and social change . . DoSomething.org spearheads national campaigns so 13- to 25-year-olds can make an impact– without ever needing money, an adult, or a car. Over 2.4 million people took action through DoSomething.org in 2012. You know, because apathy sucks.” [From website]

Many Tiger Scholars, those attending Tennessee State University and those who potentially want to attend, fall within the age range of 13-25.

Check out these scholarships and what it takes to make a difference . . . and possibly get paid for it!

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

Check out the Financial Aid and Scholarship webpage at TSU.

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

TSU Foundation Scholarships Deadline: March 22, 2013

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

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

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

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

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