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Simple Scholarships for Quick Application and Some Not So Quick: More than $7,000 in Scholarship

March 31, 2026

Take a chance, and here are some easy scholarships to apply for.

More details are available at the links below.

Scholarships that Require No GPA

1. https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/superpower-scholarship

$2,500 Superpower Scholarship, D: Mar 31, 2026

Prompt: “Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?” (250 words or less)

To be eligible, you must be a U.S. resident (50 states or D.C.), a student, and 14 years old or older.

2. https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/making-waves-scholarship-for-women/

$1,000 “Making Waves” Scholarship for Women, D: Mar 31, 2026

Women from all grade levels, U.S. Citizens, and Permanent Residents who answer a question about a female who “has most inspired you on your educational journey? (Maximum 250 words)

3. https://bold.org/scholarships/redefining-victory-scholarship/

$2,500 Redefining Victory Scholarship, D: Apr 1, 2026, eight awarded

Education level: Any level of education

 “[S]ubmit a 2 minute video describing what success looks like for you and how this [scholarship] will help you achieve it.”

A Scholarship that Requires a 2.5 GPA or higher

1. https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/

$1,000 Courage to Grow Scholarship, D: Mar 31, 2026

Applicants must be current high school juniors, seniors, or college students with a minimum GPA of 2.5. U.S. citizenship is required. Answer the scholarship question of why you deserve this scholarship in 250 words or less.

Scholarships for the Future

I will be writing some of these scholarships up (hopefully) in more detail, but you can have a first glance at them below.

1. https://limeconnect.com/awards/bmo_capital/

$10,000 (for students in the U.S.) and $5,000 (for students in Canada) BMO Capital Markets Equity Through Education Scholarship, D: Apr 7, 2026

From webpage: “Lime Connect is pleased to be an Equity Through Education partner of BMO Capital Markets to provide scholarships for students with disabilities. Launched in 2005, Equity Through Education helps people achieve their dreams by getting the opportunity to develop themselves through education, and the program builds a diverse workforce.”

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

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Open scholarships

3. . https://www.parent-volunteer.org/scholarships

Several $1,000 scholarships from the National Parent Volunteer Association

4. https://rowzero.com/blog/scholarship

$1,000 Row Zero Data Analytics Scholarship, D: May 31, 2026

From webpage: “Row Zero is looking to award its scholarship to a student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program that develops their analytical skills and with a passion for spreadsheets.”

5. https://www.endcyberbullying.net/scholarship

Several $1,000 Delete Cyberbullying Scholarships

6. https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/scholarships

Several $1,000 Digital Responsibility Scholarships

Art and Creative Scholarships: More than $30,000 in Possibilities

February 18, 2026

These art and creativity scholarships don’t require high GPAs, only creativity and willingness to create.

If you need help with the words, come visit us in the TSU Writing Center.

1. https://bold.org/scholarships/isaac-yunhu-lee-memorial-arts-scholarship/

$25,250 Isaac Yunhu Lee Memorial Arts Scholarship, D: Apr 8, 2026

From webpage:

“Education Level: High school junior or senior, undergraduate

Background: Low-income

Major: Arts

Abstract artist Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” Being an artist can take on many different forms, and humans are unique in their ability to create original ideas and art that contributes something to the world. The Isaac Lee Memorial Arts Scholarship looks to provide funding to a student taking the next step in their artistic journey by going to art school. 

Low-income students in their junior and senior years of high school or in undergraduate school are eligible to apply if they are planning to attend or are currently attending art school. To apply, please write about a favorite piece of art you’ve created and what inspired its creation.

Please attach an image of a favorite piece of art you’ve created and write about what inspired its creation. (400-600 words)”

2. https://www.diplomaframe.com/contests/scholarship

$5,000 (one awarded); $2,000 (two awarded); $1,000 (one awarded) Fame Your Future Scholarship, D: Apr 15, 2026

“Submit an original entry—your own artwork, photo, essay, or video—depicting what YOU hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college.

To participate in Church Hill Classics’ 2026 Frame My Future Scholarship Contest, you must:

  • Intend to enroll as a full-time student at a U.S. college or university in the 2026-2027academic year.
  • Be a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, including APO/FPO addresses (excluding Puerto Rico and other U.S. Territories).”

To find more scholarships, check out the Scholarship Tigers blog: https://scholarshiptigers.com/

Where to Find Writing Help and Scholarship Coaching at the AARC Writing Center at TSU

The AARC Writing Center at TSU assists students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.

Appointments can be in person or online.

We can help you with scholarship essays, resumes, applications, or any other writing project.

We are temporarily located in the Brown-Daniel Library, room 229, 2nd floor, near the elevator, from 8:00 am-4:30 pm, M-Th, 8:00 am-4:00 pm F.

Our contact information (EAB links, email addresses, and phone numbers) can be found here: https://www.tnstate.edu/asc/writing.aspx

Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Writing Center coordinator; Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Writing Consultant; Ms. Lori Danley, Writing Consultant; and Mr. Mike Turner, Writing Consultant

You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.