Posts Tagged ‘financial aid’

Over $10,000 in Possibilities

August 28, 2025

In my research, I come across scholarships or other possibilities. Once again, you want to click on the link for all the criteria:

1. https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/make-me-laugh-scholarship

$1,500 Make Me Laugh Scholarship, D: Aug 31, 2025

From webpage: “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.

250 Word Essay or Video

“OMG… finding and applying for scholarships is serious business, but it’s time to lighten things up a little. We don’t want to know why you deserve $1,500 or how great your grades are, we simply want to LOL. Describe an incident in your life, funny or embarrassing (fact or fiction), and make us laugh!” (250 words or less)

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

Other Unigo Scholarships, one for $5,000 and one for $10,000

2. https://www.endcyberbullying.net/scholarship-beyond-school-walls

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

From webpage: “To apply, you must be a 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?”

https://www.endcyberbullying.net/scholarship

Other Delete Cyberbullying Scholarships

3. https://winningwriters.com/our-contests/wergle-flomp-humor-poetry-contest-free

Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest, D: April 1, 2026; First prize: $2,000 plus a two-year gift certificate from Duotrope; Second prize: $500; Third prize: $250

Honorable Mention: 10 Awards of $100 each

No fee to enter.

From webpage: “This is a contest for humor poems, not serious poems. Serious poems will not be judged. The poem you submit should be in English.”

Two Scholarships and Other Resources You Might Want to Explore

Here are two scholarships and one scholarship search engine.

Explore the scholarships if the criteria applies to you.

Everyone can the University Network Scholarship search engine.

1. https://www.triple3v.org/storyteller-program

$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!”

2. https://bold.org/scholarships/maggies-way-international-womans-scholarship/

$5,000 Maggie’s Way—International Woman’s Scholarship, D: Dec 31, 2025

High school or undergraduate student, female, international student in the U.S.

3. https://www.tun.com/scholarships/

Scholarship Search Engine of The University Network

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/

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.

Over $20,000 Creative Scholarships, Some Requiring No GPA and Some Requiring a GPA  

April 15, 2025

Poetry with Peeps and Pizza

In celebration of National Poetry Month in April, join the TSU Writing Center and TSU Library event on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in the Writing Center, room 229, Brown-Daniel Library from 1:30-2:30 pm, for our program, Poetry with Peeps and Pizza.

Theme: Where Am I From  . . .

Write something from where  “I am from . . .” on our Poetry Wall.

Now that you have written creatively tomorrow or elsewhere, consider these scholarships that involve your creative spirit.

NO GPA Requirement Creative Scholarships

1. https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/ewaste-scholarship

$1,000 E-waste Scholarship, D: Apr 30, 2025

Prompt: 140-character statement that completes this sentence: The most important reason to care about e-waste is…

2. https://www.return2college.com/awardprogram.cfm

$1,000 Three Sentence Scholarship (Return2College Scholarship), D: Apr 30, 2025

Prompt: Three (3) sentence essay. In three sentences or less, please answer: “Why are you getting your degree?

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

$3,000 All About Education Scholarship, D: Apr 30, 2025

(Essay or Video) Prompt: “”How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?” (250 words or less)

4. https://bold.org/scholarships/freddie-l-brown-sr-scholarship/

$1,000 Freddie L. Brown Sr. Scholarship, D: May 5, 2025

Prompt: Share your best original anecdote, story, poem or drawing displaying your wit and humor (0-600 words).

5. https://bold.org/scholarships/ronran-glee-literary-scholarship/

$2,000 RonranGlee Literary Scholarship, D: June 17, 2025; 5 winners

Essay topic: “Please select a paragraph of your choosing (provide a copy of the paragraph in your response), preferably from an ancient literature or philosophy book, and write a short essay expounding your understanding of the writer’s underlying meaning of the text

6. 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.”

GPA Required Creative Scholarships

1. https://www.ashoorilaw.com/scholarship/

$1,000 Ashoori Law Good Deeds Scholarship. D: May 1, 2025

From webpage:

Eligibility

  • You have performed an act of kindness for another person (this can be a single act or a history of ongoing kindness)
  • You are enrolled or accepted in an accredited U.S. undergraduate or graduate program.
  • You have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
  • You must submit an essay for consideration (details below)
  • You must submit a transcript of your last completed semester of schooling (official or unofficial)
  • You must fill out our Scholarship Application Form to the right of this page.
  • This scholarship will be awarded annually.
  • Your application must be submitted by May 1 of the calendar year for consideration.
  • The scholarship winner will be announced on June 1 of the calendar year.
  • You are enrolled or accepted in an accredited U.S. undergraduate or graduate program.
  • You have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
  • You must submit an essay for consideration (details below)
  • You must submit a transcript of your last completed semester of schooling (official or unofficial)
  • You must fill out our Scholarship Application Form to the right of this page.
  • This scholarship will be awarded annually.
  • Your application must be submitted by May 1 of the calendar year for consideration.
  • The scholarship winner will be announced on June 1 of the calendar year.

Essay

Please write an essay of between 750 to 1,000 words introducing yourself, explaining your act of kindness, the impact it has had, and how it has shaped you.

How to apply

Please fill out the scholarship application form on the right side of this page.  Please upload the transcript and essay in the space indicated on the form.”

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

$1,500 SeniorCare.com Aging Matters Scholarship, D; May 15, 2025

From webpage:

“We are excited to announce the SeniorCare.com Aging Matters Scholarship. A $1500 scholarship will be given annually to a selected college student that currently cares for an aging loved one, works within the senior community, or intends to pursue a career that will have an impact on the elder population. Any existing student (or incoming freshman), in good academic standing, at a 2 or 4 year accredited college can apply for this scholarship. And the recipient will demonstrate a unique and admirable understanding and desire to show us that “Aging Matters” to them.

The SeniorCare.com Aging Matters Scholarship awards $1500 to be applied towards tuition, books, board and other expenses.

Scholarship Details:

  • Amount: $1,500
  • Duration: One-Time Payment
  • Number of Recipients: 1 per year
  • Applications accepted beginning June 15th for awards the following year
  • Deadline Date: May 15th, 2025
  • Selection Date: June 15th, 2025
  • Announcement Date: As soon as the recipient is contacted and eligibility confirmed

Application Requirements:

  • An existing college student or incoming freshman (to be enrolled in the Fall of 2025 in good academic standing)
  • Attending any 2 year or 4 year accredited college or university as a full-time student
  • Complete and submit the application form.
  • Judging will be based on the submission quality of the application, which will include a short, 1000 word or less essay on why Aging Matters to the applicant”

$10,000 Worth of Scholarships Requiring No GPA Scholarship Hunt

February 5, 2025

In celebration of the TSU Writing Center Open House, located in room 229 at the TSU library, 2nd floor, here are $10,000 worth of scholarships that don’t require a GPA.

You can ask about the following scholarships from Mr. Mike Turner, or just click on the links below to discover their details.

1. Ask about the $5,000 Never Satisfied Scholarship?

https://poet.com/neversatisfied/

Deadline: Feb 14, 2025

2. Ask about the $1,000 Pursue Your Passion Scholarship?

https://bold.org/scholarships/john-young-pursue-your-passion-scholarship/

Deadline: Feb 20, 2025

3. Ask about the $2,000 Frame My Future Scholarship?

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

Deadline: March 15, 2025

4. Ask about the $1,000 Three Sentence Scholarship?

https://www.return2college.com/awardprogram.cfm

Deadline: Apr 30, 2025

5. Ask about the $1,000 Work (Story, Poem, or Drawing) that Displays Your “Wit and Humor” Scholarship?

https://bold.org/scholarships/freddie-l-brown-sr-scholarship/

Deadline: May 5, 2025

Writing Help at the TSU Writing Center for Scholarships

or Any Writing Concern

As a Tennessee State University student or faculty/staff member, if 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!

Spring 2025 hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00pm and Sunday, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm, 615.963.5102.

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

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 tutor. This includes brainstorming ideas or creating scripts for videos. For assistance with finding scholarships, sign up for Mr. Turner or Ms. Danley.

More than $8,000 in Scholarships Available Through Bold.org and a Resource to Help You Go to College for 99 cents

February 4, 2025

Scholars & Dollars available for 99 cents as a Kindle book

Ben Kaplan, who won a little over $90,000 to go to Harvard virtually debt free, has released his new book, Scholars & Dollars: How to Get Admitted, Win Scholarships, and Jump-Start Your Future.

It is available for 99 cents in the Kindle store today, and I have already bought a copy. I don’t own a Kindle; I read it on my phone or my computer using the Kindle app that I downloaded for free.

Exclusive Scholarships Found at Bold.org

Scholarships offered by Bold.org are established by people who wish to commemorate individuals and/or address problems they see in the world. Here are three varied scholarships I discovered administered by Bold.org.

It is good to click on the link to read all the information about each scholarship.

A. https://bold.org/scholarships/a-security-insurance-scholarship/

$2,000 Security Insurance Corp. Scholarship, D: Feb 28, 2025

High school seniors or undergraduate students, Latin American background – Hispanic, Latino, or Brazilian; Field of study: Business, finance, or economics degree

From web page:

“This scholarship aims to support the next generation of students so they can be equipped with the knowledge and problem-solving skills they need to tackle the pressing insurance crises affecting our nation.

Any Hispanic, Latino, and/or Brazilian high school senior or four-year undergraduate student who is pursuing a degree in business, finance, or economics may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, write a short essay in response to one of the prompts below.

1. What importance does insurance and insurance agency have in our everyday life? How does it impact our lives in a positive way? What are the downsides?

2. For the past few years, some states, like Florida, California, and Texas, have been experiencing an exodus of insurance companies from their States due to disasters like hurricanes, floods, and fires. As a result, premiums have increased for the homeowners’ insurance, to the point it becomes unaffordable for some folks, especially retirees, and single parents. What solution do you suggest that would solve the insurance crises in these (and other) states in a way that would be good for the insured, the insurance companies and what can an Insurance agency do in the process? (400–600 words)”

B. https://bold.org/scholarships/lyndsey-scott-coding-plus-scholarship/

$5,000, $2,500, $1,000 and $500 Lyndsey Scott Coding+ Scholarship, D: April 15, 2025

Major: Computer Science; Education Level: High school senior and undergraduate; Identification: LGBTQIA+, Women, and/or BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)

From web page:

“The Lyndsey Scott Coding+ Scholarship will support the next generation of multi-faceted computer scientists, with a special focus on coders, by providing financial assistance for their degree. The goal is to uplift a diverse group of students who want to combine computer science with their other passions to pave a unique path towards enriching our world and its technology.

LGBTQIA+, Women, and/or BIPOC students who are majoring in computer science and are also pursuing other interests may apply. To apply, write about your computer science goals, your non-computer science goals, and how you might combine these goals in the future.

Essay Topic: Tell us about your computer science goals, non-computer science goals, and how you might combine these goals in the future. (400–600 words)”

C. https://bold.org/scholarships/jean-ramirez-scholarship/

$1,000 Jean Ramirez Scholarship, D: Apr 30, 2025, five winners

High school, undergraduate, and graduate students

From web page:

“To commemorate the legacy of Jean Ramirez, this scholarship seeks to provide financial support to students who are immediate family members that have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide.

Undergraduate and graduate students who are immediate family members of a suicide victim are eligible to apply. In your application, please answer the following essay question.

Essay Topic: Reflect on your journey as a suicide loss survivor, discussing the challenges you’ve faced, the lessons you’ve learned, and how you’ve found resilience and hope in the face of tragedy. (400–600 words)”

Search Thousands of Scholarships at Bold.org

https://bold.org/scholarships/

You can browse thousands of exclusive scholarships at Bold.org by state, major, or academic year.

Writing Help at the TSU Writing Center for Scholarships

or Any Writing Concern

As a Tennessee State University student or faculty/staff member, if 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!

Spring 2025 hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00pm and Sunday, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm, 615.963.5102.

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

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

Over $27,000 Worth of Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

January 28, 2025

I am listing a few relevant details for the following scholarships, the list organized by deadline dates.

Check each link to find out more information.

1. https://bold.org/scholarships/global-girls-in-stem-scholarship/

$500 Global Girls in STEM Scholarship, D: Feb 8, 2025, three winners

You are involved with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math); have non-profit and volunteering experience, high school senior or first-year undergraduate student, underrepresented minority student, and female-identifying

2. https://stories.whataburger.com/whataburger-feeding-student-success-scholarship-application-2025-2026/

$5,000 Whataburger Feeding Student Success Scholarship, 120 students, D: Feb 14, 2025, or “when 1,000 applications are received—whichever comes first.”

From webpage: “Whataburger is proud to offer $600,000 in scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year through our Whataburger Feeding Student Success program. This opportunity is available to eligible students across our 16-state footprint, including both our Guests and our Family Members (employees).

120 students will each receive a $5,000 scholarship, which can be used for tuition, books, housing, or other educational expenses. The scholarships are open to students attending any college, university, or not-for-profit vocational school.

3. https://www.ets.org/pdfs/caap/presidential-scholarships-hbcu.pdf

ETS Full-Tuition Presidential Scholarship for HBCUs, D: Mar 17, 2025

From webpage:

“The ETS Presidential Scholarship for HBCU Students offers financial assistance to outstanding students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Eight scholars (four from a private HBCU and four from a public HBCU) will be selected to receive a full tuition-only need/merit scholarship for the 2025–2026 academic school year.

Here are the key details for the 2025-2026 academic year:

Who is eligible to apply?

Any HBCU student who:

• is enrolled full time as a junior or senior during the 2024–2025 academic school year

• has a current grade point average of 3.5 or higher

• demonstrates leadership abilities

• demonstrates a financial need

• is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551

Timeline:

  • Application Portal Opens: January 13, 2025.
  • Application Deadline: March 17, 2025.
  • Notification: Scholarship recipients will be notified in June 2025”

ETS offers more scholarships. Check them out: https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/epi/student-opportunities/student-scholarships-available-ets

4. https://www.training.nih.gov/research-training/pb/ugsp/

$20,000 a year Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) at the National Institutes of Health, D: Mar 26, 2025

Selected criteria from website:

Up to $20,000 per year for “tuition, educational, and reasonable living expenses. Scholarships are awarded for one year and can be renewed for up to four years.”

“This program is for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science research.”

“To apply for UGSP, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. In addition, you must:

  • Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited four-year college or university.
  • Have a grade point average of 3.3 or greater on a 4.0-point scale, or rank within the top five percent of your class.
  • Demonstrate exceptional financial need certified by your undergraduate institution’s financial aid office.

You must also be able to pass a federal background check.”

5. https://bold.org/scholarships/ronran-glee-literary-scholarship/

$2,000 RonranGlee Literary Scholarship, D: June 17, 2025; 5 winners

Close reading scholarship, high school seniors, undergraduate students

Essay topic: “Please select a paragraph of your choosing (provide a copy of the paragraph in your response), preferably from an ancient literature or philosophy book, and write a short essay expounding your understanding of the writer’s underlying meaning of the text.

Avoid summarizations and vague language that wanders from your central thesis that should be stated at the beginning of your essay. (600-2000 words)”