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More than $70,000 in Scholarships for a Less Debt, More Money Future

April 3, 2026

Scholarships to Help Pay for a Less Debt, More Money Future

Please click on the links below for more detailed information about each scholarship and other opportunities.

1. https://tnstate.academicworks.com/opportunities

TSU Foundation Scholarships are open.

Some of these scholarships are due by April 10, 2026, so check on these scholarships sooner rather than later.

2. https://bold.org/scholarships/robert-f-lawson-fund-for-careers-that-care/

$1,000 Robert F. Lawson Fund for Careers that Care, D: Apr 15, 2026

High School senior or undergraduate student, low-income, fields of interest: healthcare, social work, government, education or a related field

More scholarships offered at Bold: https://bold.org/scholarships/

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

$5,000 (one awarded); $2,000 (two awarded); $1,000 (one awarded) Frame 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”

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

15 Open Scholarships at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)

Some scholarships you may want to check out are

Up to $15,000 TMCF/McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship, D: Apr 24, 2026; GPA of 2.7 or higher

Up to $1,500 TMCF/Enterprise Access HBCC Scholarship, D: Apr 24, 2026; GPA of 2.75 or higher

Up to $10,000 TMCF/Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors, D: Apr 24, 2026; GPA of 2.75 or higher, Pell-Grant eligible

5. https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/all-about-education-scholarship

$3,000 All About Education Scholarship, D: April 30, 2026

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/unigo-10k-scholarship

$10,000 Unigo $10K Scholarship, D: Dec 31, 2026

More Unigo scholarships: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarshipss/superpower-scholarships

6. https://www.parent-volunteer.org/a-a-altruism-all-good-deeds-scholarship

$1,000 Altruism + All Good Deeds Scholarship, D: May 31, 2026

High school junior or senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student. 2.5 or above GPA. Enrolled now or in the future as part-time or full-time in college.

Other National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships: https://www.parent-volunteer.org/scholarships

7. https://www.endcyberbullying.net/scholarship-mental-health

$1,000 Delete Cyberbullying Mental Health Awareness Scholarship, D: June 30, 2026

Other End Cyberbullying Scholarships: https://www.endcyberbullying.net/scholarship

8. https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/digital-privacy-scholarship

$1,000 Digital Privacy Scholarship, D: June 30, 2026

Other Digital Responsibility Scholarships: https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/scholarships

9. https://www.tun.com/scholarships/the-hyundai-women-in-stem-scholarship/

$10,000 Women in STEM Hyundai Scholarship, D: June 30, 2026; five awarded

High school seniors and college undergraduates who identify as female, reside in the United States, and wish to pursue a STEM-related field of education.

10. https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/

$1,000 Courage to Grow Scholarship, D: June 30, 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.

11. https://www.aspirehigherscholarships.com/

Up to $10,000 Aspire Higher Scholarships, opens Mar 13, 2026, closes June 10, 2026

Selected criteria from webpage:

3 Undergraduate Scholar Awards—for students pursuing undergraduate or vocational/technical degrees

3 Graduate Scholar Awards—for students pursuing graduate degrees

You may only apply within one category. Students pursuing technical/vocational degrees or certificates may be eligible.

The Ortho Dermatologics ASPIRE HIGHER Scholarship Program recognizes persons in the United States who have been diagnosed with and treated for a dermatologic condition (such as acne, rosacea, eczema, atopic dermatitis, or actinic keratosis) who are pursuing higher education.”

Click on the link above for more information.


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AARC Writing Center at Tennessee State University

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

We are temporarily located for Spring 2026 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

If you want to reach out to me personally, Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, for help, or to look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation (called a scholarship coaching session), feel free to do so.

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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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Scholarships for 2026: More than $25,000 in Possibilities

January 2, 2026

1. https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/

$25,000; $10,000, and $5,000 Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship, D: Jan 6, 2026 by 5 pm Pacific, 6 pm Mountain, 7 pm Central, 8 pm Eastern

Video or short essay, no GPA requirement, ages 16-26 as of deadline (Jan 6, 2026; 5:00 Pacific Time), legal resident of the 50 U.S. States or and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) located within the United States or D.C., or the dependent child of an active-duty member of the U.S. military

Note: I met a student last semester attending TSU who had received the Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship. It can be done! Apply even if you have doubts.

2. https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-addiction-awareness-scholarship

$1,000 Technology Addiction Scholarship, D: Jan 30, 2026

From webpage: “This scholarship helps you understand the negative effects of too much screen time.

Who may apply: You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.”

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

$1,500 I Have a Dream Scholarship, D: Jan 31, 2026

$5,000 Education Matters Scholarship, D: Nov 30, 2026

$10,000 Unigo 10K Scholarship, D: Dec 31, 2025

Eligibility: “Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application. Must be a legal U.S. resident. Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. This award is for U.S. students.”

4. https://scholarshiptigers.com/2025/12/18/scholarships-and-money-from-community-foundations-untapped-resources/

Scholarships and Money from Community Foundations, deadlines often in Jan, Feb, or Mar 2026

5. https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/

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

“Eligibility: You must be a junior or senior in high school or college student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better. U.S. citizens only please”

Answer the scholarship question of why you deserve this scholarship in 250 words or less.

More Scholarships

The following scholarships listed are without write ups, but I wanted you to have an opportunity to apply if you qualify.

https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/

Mensa Scholarships, D: Jan 15, 2026

https://www.rockland.com/joy-cappel-scholarship/

$2,500 Joy Cappel Life Sciences Scholarship, D: Jan 20, 2026

“Caretakers on the Climb” Scholarship for Nursing Students

$1,000 “Caretakers on the Climb” Scholarship for Nursing, D: Jan 31, 2026

More Places to Find Scholarships

https://bold.org/scholarships/

Scholarships

Google Thurgood Marshall College scholarships

Google Scholarship America scholarship database

Finding Help with Your Writing or Finding Scholarships at TSU

The AARC Writing Center at TSU is returning Jan 5, 2026, so the best way to reach out to us is by email and phone.

We assist students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.

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

Any of our writing consultants can assist you: Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu; Ms. Rhonda Kavan, rkavan@tnstate.edu; Ms. Lori Danley, ldanley@tnstate.edu; and Dr. Shiloh Carroll, scarrol4@tnstate.edu.

Appointments can be online or in person.

Find our phone numbers here: https://www.tnstate.edu/asc/writing.aspx

If one person doesn’t get back to you within a day or two or if you are having problems, feel free to email Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu.

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

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Upcoming Scholarships Worth More than $100,000

October 23, 2025

I find many more scholarships than I get to post.

Some of these scholarships I posted earlier in more detail. Some of these scholarships will be posted again in the future with more detail.

However, instead of missing out on these opportunities, you can go explore these on your own and see if they pertain to you.

The scholarships are not listed in any order.

Upcoming Scholarships Worth More than $100,000

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

$2,000 Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship, D: Oct 31, 2025

$5,000 Education Matters Scholarship, D: Nov 30, 2025

$10,000 Unigo 10K Scholarship, D: Dec 31, 2025

$1,500 Top Ten List Scholarship, D: Dec 31, 2025

Eligibility: “Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application. Must be a legal U.S. resident. Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. This award is for U.S. students.”

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

$1,000; Several National Parent Volunteer Association scholarships, Deadlines Vary, includes the $1,000 Aaliyah Lee Scholarship, D: Nov 30, 2025

Eligibility: 2.5 or higher GPA; high school junior or senior, undergraduate or graduate student; full-time or part-time.

3. https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/

$1,000 Courage to Grow Scholarship, D: Dec 31, 2025

“Eligibility: You must be a junior or senior in high school or college student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better. U.S. citizens only please”

Answer the scholarship question of why you deserve this scholarship in 250 words or less.

4. https://www.regions.com/about-regions/inclusion-belonging-impact/supporting-communities/essay-contest-scholarship

$8,000 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship, D: Dec 31, 2025

Video or essay, see other guidelines for participation

5. https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/

$25,000; $10,000, and $5,000 Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship, D: Jan 6, 2026

Video or short essay, no GPA requirement, ages 16-26 as of deadline (Jan 6, 2026; 5:00 Pacific Time), legal resident of the 50 U.S. States or

6. https://bold.org/scholarships/nextgen-therapist/

$10,000 Therapist Impact Fund: NextGen Scholarship, Deadline: Dec 9, 2025; Winners announced Jan 9, 2026, open to psychology and social work majors

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

Open Scholarships for the 2025-2026 (Emergency scholarships to help pay for the 2026 semester) and the 2026-2027 School Year from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund

8. https://tmcf.org/open-scholarships/2026-2027-tmcf-mcdonalds-black-and-positively-golden-scholarship/

2026-2027 TMCF / McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship, D: Apr 25, 2026

9. https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/dreamaward/

$10,000 Scholarship America Dream Award, opens Oct 27, 2025; closes Dec 9, 2025

10. https://www.scarlettfoundation.org/students/

$2,500 with a maximum of $30,000 per academic year; Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship, D: Dec 15, 2025

Graduated from a Middle Tennessee high school or be homeschooled in the area, pursuing a Business, Education (including teacher certification at the bachelor’s level), and STEM degree, GPA of 2.5 or higher

11. https://www.boomandbucket.com/blog/scholarship

$1,000 Boom & Bucket Student Scholarship Program, D: Mar 31, 2026

Description: “Students can apply by submitting either: A 500+ word essay OR

A 2-minute video.  Your submission should introduce who you are and share what excites you about the heavy equipment industry. Show us your passion and why you’re pursuing this field!”

Possibly open to such majors that deal with civil engineering, automotive technology, construction management, diesel technology, or heavy equipment operation.

Other Places to Find Scholarships

https://bold.org/scholarships/

Scholarships

The above website are places where you can find more scholarships.

The AARC Writing Center at TSU is temporarily located in the TSU Library, 2nd floor, room 229, near the elevator. We hope to be moving back to our original location in Spring 2026, the 3rd floor of the Student Success Center.

We assist students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.

If you are a TSU student, faculty member, or staff, log into EAB-Navigate and make an appointment to see any of our writing consultants (in person or online) [Ms. Lori Danley, Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Mr. Mike Turner] with help with scholarship essays or any other writing project.

If you are having problems, feel free to email Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu

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

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