Where Writing can Lead to Scholarship Money
Since the TSU Writing Center is not closed during the summer, you can set up appointments with the TSU Writing Center consultants in person or online to help you brainstorm and/or review what you have written
Consider some of the following scholarships as writing projects that you can work on during your Scholarship Summer.
Over $12,000 in Scholarships to Create Writing Projects
Note: Notice that the $10,000 Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship and the $1,500 Fifth Month Scholarship do not require a GPA. Thus, your writing sample will be the deciding factor
1. https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifth-month-scholarship
$1,500 Fifth Month Scholarship, D: May 31, 2026
“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.
Submit an online written response to the question:
“May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here’s a high five to you for being original.” (250 words or less)”
2. https://www.tun.com/scholarships/the-hyundai-women-in-stem-scholarship/
$10,000 Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship, D: June 30, 2026, five awarded
From webpage:
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.
“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.
Essay Prompt: Top Talent Makes the Best Team
At Hyundai, we know the success of a company is only equal to the talent of its team. We seek those who persevere, ask, “Why not?” and dare to make a difference.
In 500 words or less, tell us how, as a woman in STEM, you’ll redefine convention by doing things differently, more efficiently. We want you to succeed—and hopefully even consider working with us one day.”
3. https://www.parent-volunteer.org/building-bridges-scholarship
$1,000 Building Bridges Scholarship, D: Sept 30, 2026
From webpage:
“Applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled or plan to be enrolled part-time or full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university. Vocational/technical, two-year, four-year, or graduate institutions are eligible.
- Be a high school junior or senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
- Have a grade point average of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 system
- Recipients must provide an official transcript confirming their reported GPA and proof of enrollment. No transcript or proof of enrollment is required until after students are selected as winners.
Please write an essay of 150 words or fewer describing how you are involved in your community. You may describe any community of which you are a part including school, neighborhood, ethnic, or other.”
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!
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Online and In-Person Writing Center Appointments Available
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.
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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