This is Part 1 of the scholarship handout I created for high school students who attended the KYB Leadership Academy Workshop at the Brown-Daniel Library at Tennessee State University on Friday, June 12, 2026.
$5,000, two $2,000, and one $2,000 Frame My Future Scholarships
$3,250 first winner, $2,250 second winner, $1,500 third winner Cariloop’s Caregiver Scholarship, D: June 30, 2026
Scholarships at Bold.org from $500-$25,000
$28,000 total in various contests, Stossel in the Classroom Student Contests
Other Websites to Find More Scholarships
How to Avoid Scholarship Scams
Part 2, which will come out later this week, are “Scholarships to Aspire Toward to Help Pay for College”: scholarships for Middle Tennessee students that they can start preparing for. This handout will contain scholarships that you can apply for in your senior year of high school. Also, college students can also apply for these scholarships.
Also included in the handout will be an updated list of “Resources,” people who have successfully created a process where they received more than $85,000 in scholarship money.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mike Turner, Writing Consultant/Instructor and Scholarship Coach, at mjturner@tnstate.edu.
$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.
$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.”
$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.”
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.
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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$1,000 Future Fellowship for NextGen Women in Web3 and AI
I discovered this wonderful opportunity! Since the awards are rewarded on a rolling basis, this means that some awards will be rewarded to worthy projects before the December 31, 2025 deadline, so you might want to get your application in sooner rather than later.
$1,000 Future Fellowship for NextGen Women in Web3 & AI, 100 recipients, D: Dec 31, 2025; applications awarded on a rolling basis
From webpage: “The Future Fellowship is a groundbreaking initiative launched designed to onboard more young women into the rapidly evolving Web3 and AI industries. Our research shows that over 50% of women lack easy access to funding to pursue their dreams in full.
The Future Fellowship aims to change this by providing direct support to talented women eager to break into Web3, ensuring they have the tools and guidance needed to succeed.
The program will award over 100 women with fellowships including:
$1,000 in microgrants to fund their Web3 education and training.
One-on-one mentorship with leading industry executives.
Opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, and employment with partner organizations in crypto, blockchain, and related STEAM fields.”
Eligibility: “The applicants eligible for assistance shall be women & femmes currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year college/university, or graduate school in the United States.
Early career individuals or recent grads also encouraged to apply! Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Selection will be based on application contents, financial need and information gathered.”
$3,000 in Scholarships with Due Dates in November 2025
I mentioned these scholarships in earlier posts, but I wanted to make sure you are aware of these opportunities with deadlines in November.
$5,000 Education Matters Scholarship, D: Nov 30, 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.”
Prompt: “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?” (250 words or less)
“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”
“This scholarship honors the memory of Aaliyah Lee who committed herself to the educational opportunities of her children.
Personal Statement: Please write an essay of 150 words or fewer describing why education is important to you. Be specific with an example or anecdote from your own life about the importance of education instead of writing generally about education.”
$1,000 Storyteller Scholarship (twenty outstanding students), D: Nov 30, 2025
Ages 14-24 across the U.S.
Selected criteria from webpage: “Storyteller Scholarship, a simple no-essay, long form conversation-based scholarship. This program allows students to discuss how their experiences have shaped them via a video interview, conducted in-person at our office (or virtually) and shared across our social media platforms.
Be sure to bring a legal guardian with you if you are under 18!”
Be sure to explore earlier blog posts for more scholarships you can apply for with deadlines in December 2025 and January 2026. Some are $25,000 or $15,000 in funds.
$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.”
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
$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
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.
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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