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How I Found More than $10,000 in Scholarships and How You Can Find Even More!

May 28, 2026

I employ several different methods to find scholarships that I list.

For each scholarship below, I tell you what method I used to find each scholarship. You can apply these methods to find more scholarships.

Email me at mjturner@tnstate.edu and let me know what you find.

1. https://bold.org/scholarships/SCFU-scholarship-for-HBCU-business-students/

$5,000 Social Change Fund United Scholarship for HBCU Business Students, D: June 1. 2026, 8 awarded

Urgent Alert: This scholarship’s deadline is June 1, 2026, next Monday. This scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students.

Selected criteria from webpage:

“Eligibility Requirements

Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student

School Type: Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Major: Business-related

The Social Change Fund United, founded in 2020 by philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and NBA superstars Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade, was created to address critical issues impacting the Black community. 

Social Change Fund United is proud to continue its annual scholarship opportunity to support students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) pursuing business-related degrees.

This scholarship will award $5,000 each to eight students who are committed to driving social change and economic empowerment through their careers in business.

Eligible applicants are undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in business-related majors at HBCUs.

To apply, please share your vision for how economic empowerment and business innovation can uplift underrepresented communities and create lasting change. Describe how your career goals in business align with your desire to drive social equity and justice. (400-600 words)”

How I Found this Scholarship: I found this scholarship by going to bold.org and selecting “Open” under Status and choosing “Highest Amount” under Sort by.

You might want to try this to see what you might find.

By using the above method, there were 538 scholarships listed, 10 per page.

Some you might want to check out are the $1,000 WCEJ Thorton Foundation Low-Income Scholarship, D: July 1, 2026 and the $1,000 WCEJ Thorton Foundation Music and Art Scholarship, D: July 1, 2026, thirty winners awarded for each scholarship, open to high school seniors and undergraduate students; or the $40,000 Meritus Legacy of Service Scholar Award, D: July 8, open to high school seniors in Arizona who have a 3.5 or higher GPA and have attended a public or charter school (other requirements apply).

2. https://www.usni.org/essay-contests/2026/2026-naval-intelligence-essay-contest

$5,000 first prize; $2,000 second prize, $1,500 third prize U.S. Naval Intelligence Essay Contest, D: July 31, 2026

The following writeup comes from scholarships.com:

“Scholarship Description

This year’s naval intelligence essay contest invites applicants to propose a course for naval intelligence to adapt, inform, and shape the Navy and nation. Awards will be given to the top three submissions.

Scholarship Details

  • $5,000, $2,500, and $1,500 prizes awarded.
  • Winners will be recognized at the Naval Intelligence Professionals’ Annual Meeting.
  • Essays have the potential to be published in the Proceedings magazine by the U.S. Naval Institute.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to active-duty military, reservists, veterans, and civilians.
  • Essay must be:
    • No more than 2,500 words
    • Absent of author names on title or within body
    • [Essay n]ot previously published or in the process of being published elsewhere

Application Process

  1. Complete essay and display final word count
  2. Log in to or create an U.S. Naval Institute account
  3. Submit essay as a Word document prior to the deadline

A panel of judges compiled by the U.S. Naval Institute and Naval Intelligence Professionals will evaluate all entries submitted. Notification of acceptance may take up to six months, and winners will be notified via email.” (Source: https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/u-s-naval-intelligence-essay-contest )

How I Found this Scholarship: I googled “scholarships for undergraduates and graduates that require an essay that have upcoming deadlines in the next three months.”

This brought me to this webpage on Scholarships.com, “Essay Scholarships”: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/essay-scholarships

You might want to use the same or different search terms or prompts that I used at google.com or bing.com or another search engine. See what you find.

You can also use the link above to find more scholarships.

3. https://rusticpathways.com/students/scholarships/global-perspectives-scholarship

Selected criteria from website:

“Rustic Pathways offers a $1,000 scholarship to a high school or college student attending an accredited college or university in 2026.

How to Apply for the Global Perspective Scholarship (2026)

1. Review the essay question (answer must be under 500 words) and write your essay.

Teen summer opportunities vary widely. Some teens work during the summer. Some teens head off to summer camp. Some teens enjoy summer travel. What is the most meaningful summer experience you have had, and why?

2. Follow us on Instagram. In order to be considered for the Global Perspectives Scholarship, applicants must follow our Instagram Account.

All awards must be used for tuition and/or books.”

Read the above link for complete instructions.

How I Found this Scholarship: Like above for number 2, I googled “scholarships for undergraduates and graduates that require an essay that have upcoming deadlines in the next three months.”

This scholarship was found in the following list, Scholarships360’s “Top 48 August Scholarships in 2026”: https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/august-scholarships/ 

Yoo might find more scholarships by clicking on the link above.

Plan for a Summer of Applying for Scholarship Money

The AARC Writing Center at Tennessee State University does not close for the summer.

You can plan to search for scholarships and apply for them all summer, helping you reach for a more money, less college debt future!

Online and In-Person Writing Center Appointments Available

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

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

Appointments can be in person or online.

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 Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.

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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

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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.

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