Posts Tagged ‘education’

Four Scholarships Available at Scholarship America, from $3,200 to $20,000 to Full Tuition for selected students

August 12, 2025

https://scholarshipamerica.org/students/browse-scholarships/?_scholarship_status=open

Scholarship America has a database of scholarships that can be searched. The link above takes you to 4 scholarships that are currently open.

Below you will find brief information. Click on the link above to find more information about each scholarship.

1. $10,000 to $20,000 New York Life Financial Empowerment Scholarship Program, D: Aug 25, 2025

Open to “a high school graduate in the class of 2025 or 2026, who is a legal resident of the 50 United States of the District of Columbia.”

Complete the number of levels in a financial empowerment scholarship game.

Twelve $10,000 scholarships awarded to students who complete at least 25 modules in the game.

Eight $20,000 scholarships awarded to students who complete at least 50 different modules in the game.

Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college/university or vocational-technical or trade school for the entire upcoming academic year (or following year for juniors).”

There are many more requirements, including an essay.

2. $3,200 United Health Foundation Health Care Scholars United Scholarship, D: Sept 12, 2025

If you are a “current or former health professional interested in advancing clinical credentials” and plan to enroll as a student in January 2026, you might want to check out this scholarship.

Pay for four-year university, community or technical college, or graduate school.

3. Full Tuition SMART Scholarship Program, D: Dec 5, 2025

Good for four-year university or graduate school

From web page: “SMART offers merit-based, full-tuition STEM scholarships for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students pursuing degrees in one of the SMART STEM disciplines.  

SMART offers merit-based, full-tuition STEM scholarships for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students pursuing degrees in one of the SMART STEM disciplines.  

“SMART Scholarship applicants must: 

  • Be a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom 
  • Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale 
  • Be currently pursuing, or intend to pursue in fall 2026, a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in a SMART STEM discipline* 
  • Planning to attend, or enrolled in, a regionally accredited U.S. college or university 
  • Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance** 
  • Be requesting between 1-5 years of degree funding. Degree funding will start in August 2026 
  • Complete summer internships for awards greater than 1.5 years 
  • Accept a one-for-one post-graduation service commitment as a civilian employee of the Department of Defense 

*High school seniors and incoming college freshmen who will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in fall 2026 are eligible to apply. 

**Security clearances are initiated by a scholar’s Sponsoring Facility after award.”

4. Scholarship America Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund, D: Dec 31, 2030

Helps pay for four-year university scholarships or community or technical college scholarships

This fund was established to honor families who have lost loved ones or were severely affected by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 and the rescue mission.

More than $2,500 in Scholarships with July and August 2025 deadlines

July 24, 2025

Here are three scholarships with the possibility of financing your college education.

The HBCU Endowment Fund Excellence Scholarship showed up in a search for scholarships to help pay for the Fall 2025 semester.

1. https://hbcuendowmentfund.org/scholarship

HBCU Endowment Fund Excellence Scholarship. D: July 31, 2025

Selected criteria from website:

Scholarship Benefits

Selected recipients will receive:

  • Comprehensive financial support for tuition and academic expenses 
  • Access to exclusive mentorship opportunities 
  • Connection to a powerful network of HBCU scholars and alumni 
  • Professional development resources to support your leadership journey

Eligibility Criteria

  • Academic Enrollment: Confirmed acceptance or enrollment at an accredited HBCU for Fall 2025 
  • GPA Requirement: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale 
  • Field of Study: Open to students of all academic disciplines

Application Requirements

  • Completed scholarship application 
  • Official academic transcripts 
  • Personal essay (minimum 500 words) on the following topic

Essay Prompt: “The Importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Empowering African-American Communities”

Full scholarship packet to be downloaded and completed found at the link above.

2. https://marveloptics.com/blog/scholarship-program/

$1,500 MarvelOptics Scholarship Contest, D: August 15, 2025

Eligibility: 18 years or older; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better

“WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Any current, full-time student at an accredited two-year or four-year American university or college is welcome to apply to the Scholarship Program. There is no age nor specified major requirement.

HOW TO APPLY:

A. Select your preferred social media outlet(s): Blog, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube.

B. Answer the following prompt: Helen Keller said, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” What does that mean to you?

C. You may post on more than one social media outlet or your blog page. You can choose to post a short essay or a video.

D. If you choose to write a short essay, it must be a maximum of 300 words.

E. A video must be 1-minute in length.”

Since this scholarship offers various social media outlets to create your vision, find more information at the link above.

3. https://www.realtyhop.com/resources/scholarship

$1,000 RealtyHop Scholarship, D: Aug 31, 2025

Eligibility: undergraduate students and high school seniors “working towards a bachelor’s and/or associate degree program in the US who demonstrate the ambition, diligence, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit that is central to our company culture.”

Scholarship prompt: Essay under 500 words using the Scholarship Application Form found at the link above:

“Imagine yourself 10 years in the future after having graduated college and living the life of your dreams: find a listing on RealtyHop you picture yourself living in and write what your favorite room or feature is on the listing and why it is important to your future life. Please provide a link to the listing. Finalists may have an opportunity to be featured on our blog.”

Over $5,000 in Scholarships and How to Find More

July 21, 2025

Scholarships I Found from Dave “The Scholarship Coach”

The following scholarships I learned about from the Dave “The Scholarship Coach.”

1. https://bk-lawgroup.com/2025-strong-work-ethic-scholarship/

$1,000 Strong Work Ethic Scholarship, D: July 31, 2025

Selected criteria from webpage:

Eligibility

The Strong Work Ethic scholarship is open to any current high school senior, college student, or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and enrolled in a two to five-year post-secondary institution.

Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.

Application Requirements

  • Candidates must submit a 750 – 1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Tell BK Law about a specific time in your life when you utilized your strong work ethic. Tell us what the task was, how you stayed motivated, and what the outcome was.
  • Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.”

More info can be found at the link above.

2. https://www.smslegal.com/who-inspires-you-scholarship/

$1,000 Who Inspires You Scholarship, D: Aug 31., 2025

Selected criteria from webpage:

Eligibility

  • The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student, or graduate student. Students must be legal residents of the United States, residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. 
  • Candidates must be enrolled in a vocational program or two to five year post-secondary institution.
  • Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.

Application Requirements

To apply for this scholarship, please submit the following:

  • The candidate must fill out the form below with all necessary information
  • A current resume and school transcript
  • An essay of 500-1,000 words discussing who has inspired you to be the person you are now or are becoming. What have they done or continue to do, and how has that impacted your life?”

https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/

I signed up for Dave “The Scholarship Coach” Peterson’s daily Scholarship GPS email, which sends me a new scholarship every day. Dave helped his son receive about $100,000 in scholarships.

The newsletter does advertise courses he has created and advertisers offering services geared toward parents who have students entering college. Do your own due diligence before purchasing any product.

$1,.000 HBCUConnect Scholarship, D: Sept 1, 2025

https://hbcuconnect.com/scholarship/

$1,.000 HBCUConnect Scholarshp, D: Sept 1, 2025

Selected criteria from webpage:

“Who’s Eligible:

  • Students currently enrolled or planning to enroll into any Historically Black College or University within 6 months of submission deadline.
  • All Graduating High School Seniors or Transfer students, and Current HBCU students must show proof of enrollment.”

Part of the process is to write a brief essay on “Why did you choose to attend an HBCU and how will attending an HBCU help you meet your future goals in life?”

$2,500 Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship, D: Sept 1, 2025 and

How to Find Other Scholarships at Bold.org

https://bold.org/scholarships/sloane-stephens/

$2,500 Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship, D: Sept 1, 2025 (six to be awarded)

2.5 GPA or higher, open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students

Selected criteria from webpage:

“To apply, share your story in your own voice – your background, passions, aspirations, and the experiences that have shaped who you are today. (400-600 words)”

It is good to understand the story behind the scholarship, so click on the link above to read why Sloane Stephens established this scholarship to honor her grandparents.

https://bold.org/scholarships/

If you wish to find more scholarships like the Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship, explore the Bold.org scholarship database.

If graduate level, choose “Graduate” under Education Level and “Open” under Any Status.

If undergraduate level, choose “Undergraduate” under Education Lavel and “Open” under Any Status.

If in high school, choose “High School” under Education Level and “Open” under Any Status.

How to Get Help In Your Scholarship Pursuits from the TSU Writing Center

The AARC Writing Center at TSU is temporarily located in the TSU Library, 2nd floor, room 229. We hope to be moving back to our original location in Fall 2025, the 3rd floor of the Student Success Center.

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

We are making a transition from tnstate.mywcoline.com to EAB-Navigate to make appointments in the Writing Center (in person or online).

If you wish to make an appointment in the AARC Writing Center at TSU to search for scholarships that pertain strictly to you, you can set up an appointment for scholarship coaching with Ms. Lori Danley, ldanley@tnstate.edu, 615-963-5568, or Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, 615-963-5570.

If you wish to make an appointment in the AARC Writing Center at TSU for assistance with any writing project, such as a resume, a scholarship essay, or a paper for a class, you can reach out to our writing consultants, Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Coordinator of the Writing Center, rkavan@tnstate.edu; Dr. Shiloh Carroll, 615-963-5116, scarrol4@tnstate.edu; Ms. Lori Danley, ldanley@tnstate.edu, 615-963-5568, or Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, 615-963-5570.

$20,000 Adam Ferrari Health Science Scholarship with a 3.5 or higher GPA; $3,000 in Scholarships with no GPA Requirement

July 8, 2025

$20,000 Health Science Scholarship to Explore

Sometimes, I find scholarships and do not have time to do a complete writeup. Explore these scholarships to see if they apply to you.

https://www.adamferrarischolarship.com/

$20,000 Adam Ferrari Health Science Scholarship, D: July 13, 2025

From website:

“To apply for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Enrollment: Applicants must be first-year students who have been accepted to and will be enrolling full-time at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2025.
  • Field of Study: Students must be pursuing a degree in health science and demonstrate a genuine interest in providing care for patients with physical disabilities.
  • Academic Achievement: Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.”

Article about scholarship: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/empowering-future-health-professionals-2025-133800289.html

$3,000 Worth of Scholarships with no GPA requirement

1. https://www.collegeispower.com/scholarship.cfm

$1,000 C.I.P. Scholarship, D: Aug 31, 2025

Selected criteria from website:

“The College Is Power Scholarship is open to students age 17 and older who are currently in college or plan to start college within the next 12 month. Use the scholarship to pay for tuition, books, room and board, computers or anything else related to your education!

Applicants may be full- or part-time students and attend a campus-based or online program. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

In 150 words or fewer, please answer: ‘What is your primary goal for going to school?’ ”

2. https://moolahspot.com/scholarship/

 $1,000 MoolahSpot Scholarship, D: Aug 31, 2025

Selected criteria from the website:

Who is Eligible: Any student at least 16 years or older who plans to attend, or is currently attending, college or graduate school. Students may be of any nationality and reside in any country. Students may study any major or plan to enter any career field at any accredited college or graduate school. Although applicants can be from any country, all applications must be completed in English.

The award must be used for any education-related expenses such as tuition, fees, books and room and board.

In 400 words or less, please submit an essay on one of the following:

1. Why do you deserve to win this scholarship? -OR-

2. What is your academic or career goal? -OR-

3. Describe what is most important to you and why. -OR

4. Any topic of your choice.

In fact, it’s okay to re-use an essay that you wrote in class, for college admission or for another scholarship competition.”

3. https://www.afsascholarship.org/secondchance/

$1,000 AFSA 2nd chance Scholarship, D: Aug 31, 2025 (five scholarships given)

Selected criteria:

“How to Enter:

  1. Learn a little about fire sprinkler safety and careers in the industry (it’s quick, we promise)
  2. Complete the short online entry form
  3. Hit submit, and you’re in!

This scholarship contest is open to U.S. citizens or legal residents with a high school diploma, GED, or something similar.
To use the scholarship, you must start college or a trade school in the Fall 2025 or Spring 2026

More information at link above.

Also, the high school senior scholarship program opens September 1, 2025, with a deadline of December 31, 2025: https://www.afsascholarship.org/high-school-scholarships/

Over $65,000 in Scholarships for Grad and Undergrad Students–$3,000 possible if you apply by July 1, 2025; Over $60,000 in Scholarships with Later Deadlines

July 1, 2025

Scholarships for Graduate Students and Undergraduate Students:

$3,000 possible due July 1, 2025

1.  https://peacecontests.org/#poetry

$1,000 Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards, D: July 1, 2025

“Open to people worldwide. Poems must be original, unpublished, and in English. The awards contest is an annual series of awards to encourage poets to explore and illuminate positive visions of peace and the human spirit. The Poetry Awards include three age categories: Adult, Youth 13-18, and Youth 12 & Under.”

2. https://www.doubleasolutions.net/scholarship/

$1,000 Double A Solutions Scholarship, D: July 1, 2025

An essay of 800 or more words on a selected topic

Our eligibility requirements for students are:  You must presently be a senior in high school; or be transitioning from high school to college or university; or be already enrolled in a college or university at any level in the United States or Canada.”

3.  https://www.emergencydentistsusa.com/dental-scholarship/

$1,000 Emergency Dentist USA Annual Video Scholarship, D: July 1, 2025

Students of all majors, high school and college. Any U.S. Citizen or foreign citizen residing legally in the U.S.

60 second-120 second video, addressing the topic, “Tell (or enact for us) what superpower you would love to have and how you would use it to help create better dental health in all people!”

Scholarships for Graduate Students as well as Undergraduates with Deadlines in the Future

1. https://www.tylenol.com/tylenol-future-care-scholarship

For Graduate School

Ten students ($10,000) and 25 students ($5,000) Tylenol Future Care Scholarship 2025, D: Aug 1, 2025 

Selected criteria:

“Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants must meet all the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Be a resident of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.

• Be a graduate student or be a college senior who will be enrolling in graduate school during the 2025-26 academic year.

• Provide proof of enrollment to a graduate program in medical school, nursing, and/or pharmacy located in the 50 United States, Puerto Rico or the District of Columbia.

• Have one or more years of school remaining.

Scholarships will be awarded to students and practitioners who are seeking a degree to actively treat patients.”

Click on the link above for more information.

2. https://bold.org/scholarships/

If graduate level, choose “Graduate” under Education Level and “Open” under Any Status.

If undergraduate level, choose “Undergraduate” under Education Lavel and “Open” under Any Status.

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

Unigo.com scholarships to consider, such as the $1,500 Flavor of the Month Scholarship (D: May 31, 2025), $2,000 Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship (D: Oct 31, 2025), $5,000 Education Matters Scholarship (D: Nov 30, 2025), and $10,000 Unigo Scholarship (D: Dec 31, 2025).

Applicants must: 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://www.endcyberbullying.net/scholarship-beyond-school-walls

$1,000 Delete Cyberbullying Beyond School Walls Scholarship, D: Oct 31, 2025

Eligibility: High school student (9th-12th grader), college student, or graduate student attending or planning to enter an accredited U.S. college or university.

Answer ONE of the following questions in one paragraph.

Option 1: “Why is it important to work to delete cyberbullying?”

Option 2: “How has cyberbullying personally affected you?”

5. https://bold.org/scholarships/charles-cheesmans-student-debt-reduction-scholarship/

About $3, 414 Charles Cheesman’s Student Debt Reduction Scholarship, D: Nov 30, 2025, three awarded

From website: “. . . the Charles Cheesman Student Debt Reduction Scholarship seeks to reduce student loan costs for African American or Hispanic/Latino first generation students, who are currently in college or have graduated with student loans. Workers who are no longer students but are still working to pay off student loans are eligible.

To apply, write about your educational pursuits, life goals, community service, accomplishments, etc. Explain what you will do with the money you save because of this scholarship.”

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

The 2, 500 TMCF/Sallie Mae Fund Completing the Dream Gap Scholarship is open to undergraduate senior or graduate student “who will complete their degree or program by the end of the Spring 2026 semester (can be either Fall 2025 or Spring 2026)” with a 2.75 cumulative GPA or higher with a deadline of Dec 1, 2025.

There are more scholarships here, and some may apply toward graduate school. 

7. https://drugrehabus.org/mental-health-scholarship/

$2,000 Annual Drug Rehab USA—Mental Health Scholarship, D: Dec 1, 2025

Please click on the link above to learn all about this scholarship, including the creative work of the 2024 Scholarship winner.

Selected from webpage:

About This Mental Health Scholarship

Welcome to the Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship, a beacon of support for aspiring mental health professionals dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals and communities. This scholarship, valued at $2,000, aims to recognize and reward students pursuing degrees in mental health fields. We believe in the transformative power of education and the profound influence mental health professionals can have on the well-being of society.

Eligibility:
The Drug Rehab USA Mental Scholarship is open to students enrolled in any mental health degree program, including but not limited to psychology, counseling, social work, psychiatric nursing, and other related fields. Applicants must be committed to making a difference in the field of mental health and demonstrate a passion for improving the lives of others.

You must have an @.edu email to enter.

Application Process:

To apply for The Drug Rehab USA Mental Scholarship, interested candidates must submit a compelling piece of content that explains why they are pursuing a mental health degree and outlines the difference they aspire to make in the future. This content can take various forms, including an essay, video, artwork, or any creative medium that effectively communicates the applicant’s story and vision.

Submission Guidelines:

  • Length: Essays should be between 500-800 words, while videos should not exceed 5 minutes.
  • Creativity: Applicants are encouraged to express their passion creatively and authentically.
  • Relevance: The content should clearly address why the applicant has chosen a mental health degree and how they envision contributing to the field.
  • Current Student: Must be a current student at any University in The Unites States.
  • Student Email: You must use your student email to be eligible for this scholarship.”

8.  https://www.crowdercriminalfirm.com/scholarship

$1,000 Crowder Law Firm Scholarship, D: Dec 22, 2025

This scholarship involves about a 1,000-word essay topic, and you don’t have to be a law student to apply. If a student is enrolled or intending to enroll in the Fall 2025 semester and has a 3.6 GPA or higher, he or she can apply. The essay topic is on “HOW DO YOU DEFINE THE AMERICAN DREAM? Do you believe it is attainable today?”

9. https://www.peointernational.org/educational-support/

All the different educational support for women administered by P.E.O. International (such as low interest loans, scholarships for international women to study in the U.S. or Canada, need-based grants for women who have had their education interrupted, women in their senior of high school to help pay for college, and other programs)

10. https://www.endcyberbullying.net/scholarship-social-media

$1,000 Delete Cyberbullying Social Media Scholarship, D: Feb 28, 2026

Eligibility: High school student (9th-12th grader), college student, or graduate student attending or planning to enter an accredited U.S. college or university.

Answer ONE of the following questions in one paragraph.

Option 1: “Why is it important to work to delete social media cyberbullying?”

Option 2: “How has social media cyberbullying personally affected you?”

Front Matter: https://www.endcyberbullying.net/

More than $20,000 Possible Scholarships with Immediate Deadlines

June 26, 2025

You may have seen some of these scholarships recently, but I wanted to curate those with upcoming deadlines and those you have some time to work on.  

The “With Immediate Upcoming Deadlines” scholarships have June 30 or July 1, 2025 deadlines. Those marked with **** may be easier to apply for. Read the websites for complete information.

The “Some Time to Work on Them” scholarships have various deadlines: for example, July 11, 2025 or Dec 2, 2025.

Find more scholarships to apply for at https://scholarshiptigers.com/

With Immediate Upcoming Deadlines

1.  https://www.emergencydentistsusa.com/dental-scholarship/

$1,000 Emergency Dentist USA Annual Video Scholarship, D: July 1, 2025

Students of all majors, high school and college. Any U.S. Citizen or foreign citizen residing legally in the U.S.

60 second-120 second video, addressing the topic, “Tell (or enact for us) what superpower you would love to have and how you would use it to help create better dental health in all people!”

****2. https://www.mybiosource.com/scholarship_all_majors

$1,000 MyBioSource Inc. Scholarship for All Majors, D: June 30, 2025 (five winners): Open to high school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students, international students; any major (STEM majors have a separate application); complete an application with a 250 “word response on why you have chosen your intended college major and why you should receive the scholarship”

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

$10,000 Hyundai Women in STEM scholarship, D: June 30, 2025 (five scholarships awarded)

From webpage:

Eligible Recipients

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.

Application Process

Hyundai is dedicated to developing technology that elevates human experience.

Write an essay of 500 words or more describing a tech project or initiative you envision in your chosen STEM field that addresses a real human need. Discuss how you would integrate empathy into your research and design process, how you’d ensure inclusivity and accessibility, and the positive outcomes you foresee for individuals and communities when people remain the central focus of innovation.”

Amount: $10,000 (Five scholarships awarded)

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

$8,000 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest, D: June 30, 2025 (also, D: Sept 30, 2025; D: Dec 31, 2025)

Selected criteria from the webpage:

“Their Story. Your Voice.

Your voice is your own. But it’s also been impacted by others. Who, we wonder, has inspired you? Let us know by entering the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest.

You could win an $8,000 college scholarship

For the opportunity to win an $8,000 scholarship, submit a video or written essay about an individual you know personally (who lives in your community) who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals.

To be eligible to enter this contest and to win an award in a Quarterly Contest, at the time of entry, you must:

  • Be a legal U.S. resident of one of the Eligible States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
  • Be age 16 or older.
  • Have at least one (1) year (or at least 18 semester hours) remaining before college graduation.
  • If you are not yet in college, begin your freshman year of college no later than the start of the 2025 – 2026 college academic school year.
  • As of your most recent school enrollment period, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in school (and if no GPA is provided at school, be in “good standing” or the equivalent thereof in school).”

For more details, click on the link above

****5. https://peacecontests.org/#poetry

$1,000 Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards, D: July 1, 2025

“Open to people worldwide. Poems must be original, unpublished, and in English.

The awards contest is an annual series of awards to encourage poets to explore and illuminate positive visions of peace and the human spirit. The Poetry Awards include three age categories: Adult, Youth 13-18, and Youth 12 & Under.”

6. https://www.doubleasolutions.net/scholarship/

$1,000 Double A Solutions Scholarship, D: July 1, 2025

Some Time to Work on Them

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

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Open Scholarships, deadlines vary (These scholarships can help meet a “gap” in funding, such as a student who might need $2,000 to afford the Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 semester.)

Some of these have deadlines like July 11, 2025 or December 2, 2025 (or until funds are exhausted).

2. TSU Foundation Scholarships Are Open

If you have been reading your TSU email this summer, you may have seen a recent email with the Subject line, “Foundation Scholarships Available,” and the message proclaiming, “Apply Now.”

The Tennessee State University Foundation Scholarships are open, and only TSU students (and in some cases, though soon to be) can apply for Foundation scholarships.

https://tnstate.academicworks.com/opportunities

For an overview of the different TSU scholarships, click the link above.

Once you have reviewed some of the scholarship opportunities, you can use your TSU username and password to complete the General

Application: https://tnstate.academicworks.com/users/sign_in

You won’t finish the General Application in one sitting, so save as you go along and you can come back to finish later.

Also, once you have completed the General Application, you will get notice within the database of scholarships you might be qualified for, but the system will need more information from you.

For example, the $5,000 Amos-Leon’ and Brenda Wills Otis Scholarship will have supplemental requirements, such as

  1. Please upload your current resume
  2. Are you a graduate of LEAD Academy in Nashville TN?
  3. Did you attach a letter of recommendation from a LEAD Academy alumni, faculty or administrator?

There are several more scholarships available, so apply!

Qualifying for a TSU Foundation scholarship does not guarantee you will receive the scholarship.  

Possible Scholarships for the Future

$2,500-$30,000 Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarships, opens Sept 15, 2025: D: most likely closes Dec 15, 2025

Over $8,000 in Scholarships and Other Opportunities

June 18, 2025

Three Scholarships Worth Checking Out!

1. https://www.genetex.com/Article/resource/Index/Scholarship

$2,000 GeneTex Scholarship, D: July 11, 2025

Scholarship is open to students “pursuing a STEM undergraduate or graduate degree.”

Students must be in “good standing and enrolled at an accredited college or university” and be a “declared STEM major.”

This scholarship is open to international students.

Under the FAQ question “What majors or programs qualify,” the answer is “The National Science Foundation defines STEM majors as life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, computer sciences and mathematics.”

You could also be a high school senior who will be an incoming freshman or a transfer student: “If you are an incoming university student or transfer student, please provide a letter of acceptance or some equivalent form of documentation to show that you will be attending that university.”

The application does include “a personal statement of 500 words or less on what made you want to pursue a STEM major.”

2. https://www.bmtx.com/scholarship

$1,500 BMTX Financial Empowerment Scholarship, D: July 12, 2025

Open to undergraduate and graduate students. GPA of 3.0 or higher. 30-60 second creative video about financial empowerment in your life and career, especially promoting financial within your community.

Selected criteria from website:

“Do you believe that financial empowerment plays an important role in your life and the lives of others? That reaching financial freedom should be a goal more people in the United States strive to achieve? Are you actively promoting financial empowerment in your community to help better our society as a whole?  
BM Technologies, Inc. is offering a $1,500 scholarship to one (1) excellent undergraduate or graduate student who is blazing a trail and shaking things up in the world of financial empowerment.

Required Materials:

1. Application (Electronic Form Below) with all sections filled out.

2. Creative Video (Must be a 30-60 second video) explaining the importance of financial empowerment in your life and career. Special consideration will be given towards those who are demonstrating an active role in promoting financial empowerment within their community. We highly encourage creativity! Suggested Format: MP4.

3. Unofficial Transcript (PDF) must be valid and reflect current academic standing, including a GPA of at least 3.0

4. Proof of Enrollment/Acceptance (PDF). This only needs to be completed if you are not studying at an accredited institution.”

3. https://www.antibodies-online.com/scholarship/

$1,000 antibodies-online Scholarship, D: July 20, 2025  

Selected criteria from website: “

  • High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students can apply.
  • Candidates must be enrolled as a freshman, undergraduate, or graduate student at an accredited college or university for the upcoming fall or spring term respectively.
  • Intended major in Life Sciences or related fields.
  • Complete the application along with a 250 word abstract on why you have decided to enter the field of Life Science and how you plan to use your degree to further advance this field.
  • Complete the application along with a 150 word abstract on what your favorite scientific discovery is and why.”

Other Scholarships and a Competition You Can Explore

I discovered the following scholarships and one competition but don’t have time to do a write up. Explore to see if they apply to you.

1. https://peacecontests.org/#poetry

Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards, D: July 1, 2025

“Open to people worldwide. Poems must be original, unpublished, and in English.

The awards contest is an annual series of awards to encourage poets to explore and illuminate positive visions of peace and the human spirit. The Poetry Awards include three age categories: Adult, Youth 13-18, and Youth 12 & Under.”

2. https://www.emergencydentistsusa.com/dental-scholarship/

$1,000 Emergency Dentist USA Annual Video Scholarship, D: July 1, 2025

Students of all majors, high school and college. Any U.S. Citizen or foreign citizen residing legally in the U.S.

60 second-120 second video, addressing the topic, “Tell (or enact for us) what superpower you would love to have and how you would use it to help create better dental health in all people!”

3. https://apexminecrafthosting.com/minecraft-scholarship/

$2,000 Minecraft Scholarship, D: July 31, 2025

U.S. Citizen. Currently enrolled in college or high school. GPA 3.0 or higher. Short essay of no “less than 500 words about your opinion on how Minecraft can be a positive influence on education and career development.”

4. . https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart

SMART Scholarship, D: Dec 1, 2025

“The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program, funded by the Department of Defense (DoD), is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students.”

Deadline: Dec 1, 2025

Full Tuition, Annual Stipend $30,000-$46,000, and other benefits

Making Appointments in the Writing Center for the Summer (New Information)

We are making a transition from tnstate.mycoline.com to EAB-Navigate to make appointments in the Writing Center (in person or online).

If you wish to make an appointment, you can reach out to Mike Turner at mjturner@tnstate.edu or call my office phone at 615-963-5570.

In addition, you can contact Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Coordinator of the AARC Writing Center, rkavan@tnstate.edu.

More than $70,000 Up for Grabs to Help Pay for College

June 13, 2025

Up to $10,000 For a Bright Future Scholarships

https://www.forabrightfuturefoundation.org/scholarships

Up to $10,000 For a Bright Future Scholarships, D: June 30, 2025

For a Bright Future administers several scholarships. Some of these scholarships are for majors in STEM, education, healthcare, financial technology, and the creative arts.

Also, some scholarships are for single parents or military personnel, veterans, and their families.

GPA of 3.0 or above. International students who live and attend school in the United States may also apply. Undergraduate and graduate students can apply.

Overall, “For A Bright Future Scholarship Programs support minority students who are socially and economically disadvantaged and achieved outstanding academic success, as well as demonstrated involvement in their community or the workplace.”

Click on the link above for more details.

I found this scholarship from this article, “STEM Scholarships for Minorities”: https://goingmerry.com/blog/stem-scholarships-for-minorities/

$50,000 Berggruen Prize Essay Competition and

Other Philosophical Essay Competitions

While these essay competitions are not scholarships per se, the money could be used to pay for school. Also, what you gain from making these philosophical forays in your thinking can be quite valuable.

1. https://berggruen.org/essay-competition-open

$50,000 Berggruen Prize Essay Competition, D: July 31, 2025

Articles in English (not to exceed 10,000 words) or Chinese (15,000 characters in Chinese)

The essay concerns the nature of consciousness.

2. https://www.the-hinternet.com/p/digital-plowshares

$10,000 The Hinternet Essay Prize Contest, D: Sept 1, 2025

Open to everyone.

Essay on the question, “How might current and emerging technologies best be mobilized to secure perpetual peace?”

More competitions like these can be found in the DailyNous article, “Berggruen Increases Essay Competition Prize to $50,000”: https://dailynous.com/2025/04/16/berggruen-increases-essay-competition-prize-to-50000/

Reminder of Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines

https://tnstate.academicworks.com/opportunities

TSU Foundation Scholarships

$10,000 Hyundai Women in Stem 2025, D: June 30, 2025

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

$8,000 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest, D: June 30, 2025

https://bold.org/scholarships/women-in-stem-scholarship/

$1,000 Women in STEM Scholarship, D: Oct 20, 2025

Google TMCF Open Scholarships

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Open Scholarships, deadlines vary (These scholarships can help meet a “gap” in funding, such as a student who might need $2,000 to afford the Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 semester.)

More scholarships can be found at https://scholarshiptigers.com/

Making Appointments in the Writing Center for the Summer (New Information)

We are making a transition from tnstate.mycoline.com to EAB-Navigate to make appointments in the Writing Center (in person or online).

If you wish to make an appointment, you can reach out to Mike Turner at mjturner@tnstate.edu or call my office phone at 615-963-5570. In addition, you can contact Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Coordinator of the AARC Writing Center, rkavan@tnstate.edu or call 615-963-5102.

More than $30,000 in Scholarships

June 5, 2025

The Charles Cheesman Student Debt Reduction Scholarship

and Other Sources to Help Pay Off Student Loans

A few scholarships and programs are geared toward paying off outstanding student debt.

https://bold.org/scholarships/charles-cheesmans-student-debt-reduction-scholarship/

About $3, 414 Charles Cheesman’s Student Debt Reduction Scholarship, D: Nov 30, 2025, three awarded

From website: “. . . the Charles Cheesman Student Debt Reduction Scholarship seeks to reduce student loan costs for African American or Hispanic/Latino first generation students, who are currently in college or have graduated with student loans. Workers who are no longer students but are still working to pay off student loans are eligible.

To apply, write about your educational pursuits, life goals, community service, accomplishments, etc. Explain what you will do with the money you save because of this scholarship.”

https://www.navyfederal.org/makingcents/college-planning/grants-to-pay-off-student-loans.html

This article from the Navy Federal Credit Union lists more than 20 programs and grants to help pay back student loans.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Offers Several Need-Based Scholarships to Help Pay for the 2025 Fall Semester

Google TMCF Open Scholarships

(I tried to post the link, but for some reasons, it didn’t post.)

TMCF has several open scholarships to help students who attended a TMCF member school (Tennessee State University is one of 57 such institutions.) to help pay for next year with several different criteria.

Each scholarship has a different criteria and different deadline.

For example, the $2, 500 TMCF/Sallie Mae Fund Completing the Dream Gap Scholarship is open to undergraduate senior or graduate student “who will complete their degree or program by the end of the Spring 2026 semester (can be either Fall 2025 or Spring 2026)” with a 2.75 cumulative GPA or higher with a deadline of Dec 1, 2025.

More Scholarships

The following scholarships have near due dates. Go ahead and see if they apply to you.

https://www.crowdercriminalfirm.com/scholarship

$1,000 Crowder Law Firm Scholarship, D: June 18, 2025

$5,000 Hearts for Community Service Scholarship, D: June 30, 2025

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

$8,000 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest, D: June 30, 2025

$10,000 Hyundai Women in STEM scholarship, D: June 30, 2025 (five scholarships awarded)

https://www.doubleasolutions.net/scholarship/

$1,000 Double A Solutions Scholarship, D: July 1, 2025

Up to $6,000 in Scholarship Opportunities and Scholarship Coaching

May 29, 2025

Up to $6,000 in Scholarship Opportunities

https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000aJtKFYA0

up to $4,000 per year UNCF/FedEx Scholarship Program, D: July 8, 2025

Selected criterial from webpage: “The UNCF/FedEx Scholarship Program provides scholarship opportunities for first-year undergraduate students attending Historically Black Colleges or Universities.

This renewable scholarship program is funded by the FedEx Corporation and provides a need-based award up to $4,000 to eligible applicants.

Open to graduating high school seniors and first-year undergraduate students attending Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCU) enrolled as full-time freshman for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, have completed a FAFSA form, demonstrated unmet, financial need as determined by the institution they attend, and enroll and remain enrolled at a four-year UNCF member institution or another HBCU for the duration of their matriculation.

Applicants are required to submit an online application, complete with a letter of recommendation, a personal statement of career interest, and a current transcript. Your academic and career aspirations.

Open to U.S. citizens or U.S. national or permanent resident, high school seniors or college freshman”

Note: This scholarship is for U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident high school seniors or college freshmen who will attend an HBCU all four years starting Fall 2025, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

It covers unmet financial need—any remaining balance not covered by other aid. For example, if you owe $3,750, the scholarship will pay that amount.

https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000ch1e5YAA

up to $2,000 need-based UNCF/Publix Cares Scholarship, D: July 17, 2025

Tennessee State University students can apply for this scholarship.

Selected criteria from the webpage; more criteria available at the link above:

“Publix Cares Scholarship was established by Publix Super Markets, Inc., a Florida corporation, in partnership with UNCF to provide scholarships to eligible students attending at one of the following selected institutions:

Benedict College, Bethune-Cookman University, Clark Atlanta University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Morehouse College, Savanah State University, Spelman College, Tennessee State University, University of Central Florida, and Virginia State University.

In addition, applicants for the Publix Cares Scholarship Program must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale;

2. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) form;

3. Have a demonstrated, unmet financial need as verified by their college or university; and

4. Be an undergraduate student enrolled full-time at one of the institutions listed above beginning fall 2025.

Students may be of any classification, but preferences shall be given to applicants who will be enrolled as college juniors and college seniors in the Fall 2025.”

Note: If you’re a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident attending one of the listed universities full-time with a 2.75+ GPA (preference given to juniors and seniors), you can apply.

It covers unmet financial need—any remaining balance not covered by other aid. For example, if you owe $1,800, the scholarship will pay that amount.

More Scholarships Offered by the UNCF

https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/search-wizard

You can explore more scholarships offered by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) at the link above.

Scholarship Coaching

The writer of this blog is Mike Turner. I am a writing consultant/instructor in the AARC’s Writing Center at Tennessee State University. I have been offering guidance and how to find scholarships to lead to a more money, less college debt future since 1996.

Besides assistance with any writing project (papers, applications, resumes, scholarship applications, graduate school applications, just to name a few), I also give scholarship coaching sessions.

If you are a TSU student, faculty, staff, or alum, you can sign up for a scholarship coaching session for 30 minutes or an hour.

I ask you some general questions such as age, major, GPA, future aspirations, hobbies, permanent residence, and special situations (first generation college student, foster care, etc). With such information, we can then go about looking for scholarships, internships, or other sources for your major and future profession to help finance your education without you incurring crippling debt.

At the end, I send you a PDF of the information we have compiled in a Scholarship Tigers Report.

Information about our summer hours and how to sign up below.

Writing Help at the TSU Writing Center for Scholarships 

or Any Writing Concern

If you are a Tennessee State University student, faculty, staff, or alum and you need help with scholarship applications, essays, or any other writing concern, know that the Writing Center at Tennessee State University is here for you!

Summer 2025 (including May) hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm, and Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm. 615.963.5102.

Writing assistance is available in person in the Writing Center, relocated to room 229, TSU library, or available online.

If you are not attending school this summer, you can still reach out and get help from us during the summer!

For online scheduling: http://mywco.com/tnstate

If you already have an account, log in and make an appointment.

If you don’t have an account, register for an account by clicking on “Register an Account” next to FIRST VISIT? and schedule your appointment!

For help with any writing concern including resumes, applications, or essays for scholarships or internships, you can sign up for any available writing consultant (Ms. Kavan, Dr. Carroll, Ms. Danley, or Mr. Turner). This includes brainstorming ideas or creating scripts for videos.

For scholarship coaching, sign up for Mr. Turner.

For assistance with finding scholarships, sign up for Mr. Turner or Ms. Danley.

If you want to reach out to me individually, email Mike Turner at mjturner@tnstate.edu.