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Over $50,000 in Scholarships and More: A Handout to Propel You Forward

February 10, 2026

This handout was created for the presentation, “Academic Woes Don’t Have to Create Financial Woes: Invest in your Academic and Financial Future,” given on Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026, in the Forum at the TSU Student Center.

The presentation was given by Dr. Monique Robinson, Student Success Specialist and Mr. Michael Turner, Writing Consultant and Instructor.

The above handout contains

Scholarship Writing Prompts for a $10,000 Scholarship

Three Principles of the Scholarship Mindset

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

$2,500 Superpower Scholarship

$2,000 Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

$5,000 Education Matters Scholarship

$1,000 Digital Responsibility Scholarships

$2,500 Redefining Victory Scholarship, D: Apr 1, 2026, eight awarded

$250-$10,000 DoSomething Scholarships, Deadlines vary

$1,500 Project STEM Heros Scholarship, D: Feb 26, 2026

$500 Street Sweep Scholarship, D: Mar 31, 2026

$250 Ripple Effect Scholarship, D: Mar 31, 2026

$5,000 or $2,500 POET Never Satisfied Scholarship, D: Feb 13, 2026

Micro-internships found through Parker Dewey database

$10,000 Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship, D: Mar 9, 2026

$2,500 Stossel in the Classroom Video Contest, D: Mar 13, 2026

$1,500 Jessie Koci Future Entrepreneurs Scholarship. D: Mar 19, 2026

Bold.org Scholarships

$1,000 Scholarship for Women Writers, D: May 30, 2026

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

$2,000 RonranGlee Special Needs Teacher Literacy Scholarship, D: June 18, 2026, five awarded

$5,000 Stephen L. Daniels Lift As We Climb Scholarship, D: June 30, 2026

$1,000 “Pen to Paper” Scholarship for Storytellers, D: Oct 31, 2026

$8,000 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest, D: Mar 31, 2026 for the 1st quarter

$10,000 BlueCross Power of We Scholarship, D: Apr 1, 2026, six given

Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarships, open Apr 1, deadline Apr 30, 2026

Up to $15,000, 2026-2027 TMCF/McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship, D: Apr 24, 2026

Up to $1,500 TMCF/Enterprise Access HBCC Scholarship, D: Apr 24, 2026

Scholarships found through Community Foundations

TSU Foundation Scholarships

$5,000 ($20,000 over four years total) Beyond the Boroughs Scholarship, D: Mar 15, 2026

$1,000 2026 Perspectives Scholarship, D: Feb 28, 2026

$5,000 Donald and Barbara Mozley Scholarship for engineering undergraduate students, D: Feb 28, 2026, seven awarded

Other Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) scholarships

$1,500 Raise me Up to DO GOOD Scholarship, D: Mar 15, 2026, two awarded

Tylenol Future Care Scholarships, $10,000 scholarship, award to 10 students; $5,000 scholarship, awarded to 25 students

$25,000; $10,000, and $5,000 Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship, Opens around Oct 14, 2026; possible deadline: Jan 6, 2027

$10,000 Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship, five recipients, most likely opens in Mar 2026, deadline around June 30, 2026

$2,500-$30,000 Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarships, opens Sept 15, 2026, deadline will be Dec 15, 2026: for Business, Education, and STEM major from the Middle Tennessee area

$1,000 Delete Cyberbullying Scholarships, three scholarships

$8,000 and $2,000 Project Light Video and Radio Competition, D: Apr 1, 2026

$25,250 Isaac Yunhu Lee Memorial Arts Scholarship, D: Apr 8, 2026

Where to Find Writing Help and Scholarship Coaching at the AARC Writing Center at TSU

Addendum: How to Become a Millionaire Before You’re 65 (Some ideas)

$5,000 or $2,500 Never Satisfied Scholarship, Deadline Feb 13, 2026

February 5, 2026

POET, the world’s largest biofuel producer, offers interesting “Never Satisfied” Scholarships and Grants “to support others who are dedicated to changing the world.”

International students attending school in the United States are eligible.

As well as learning about the Never Satisfied Scholarships, if you go down the page, you can learn about internships at the company.

https://poet.com/neversatisfied

$5,000 or $2,500 POET Never Satisfied Scholarship, D: Feb 13, 2026

Selected criteria from website:

“What are the criteria for a POET Scholarship?

  • Must be currently enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year postsecondary school or technical institute
  • High school seniors who will be attending a two- or four-year postsecondary school the following fall are eligible
  • Graduate students are eligible to apply
  • Must be majoring/minoring in Agriculture, Finance, Accounting, Communications, Engineering, Computer Science, Human Resources, or related degrees or minors.
  • Must be located in the United States
  • International students attending school in the U.S. are eligible; however, there may be withholding requirements

Students enrolled in any accredited two- or four-year post-secondary or technical school, including graduate students, regardless of GPA, are eligible to apply.

Applications are accepted through our website and consist of three essay-formatted questions and an optional project submission. Applications for the Never Satisfied Scholarship close on February 13, 2026.”

Finding Help with Your Writing or Finding Scholarships at TSU

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

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

We are temporarily located in the Brown-Daniel Library, room 229, 2nd floor, near the elevator, from 8:00 am-4:30 pm, M-Th, 8:00 am-4:00 pm F.

You can make an appointment (either in person or online) with any writing consultant through EAB.

Find our contact information, including phone numbers, email addresses, and EAB appointment links here: https://www.tnstate.edu/asc/writing.aspx

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.

Find more scholarships to fund a more money, less college debt education at https://scholarshiptigers.com/

Over $3,000 worth of Scholarships with Jan 30 or Jan 31, 2026 deadlines

January 30, 2026

Scholarships for Immediate Action (Jan 30 and Jan 31, 2026):

Includes Links for Scholarships Throughout 2026 Too

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

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

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

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

Three More Digital Responsibility Scholarships, $1,000 each: https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/scholarships
 

Past winners: https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/scholarship-winners

2. https://5estimates.com/scholarship/

$1,000 5Estimates.com Scholarship, D: Jan 31, 2026

“Eligibility: The 5Estimates.com is offering this scholarship to students who are currently studying at or have been accepted to an accredited university.

  • No minimum GPA is required.
  • Domestic, international, and undocumented students may apply.
  • All students may apply. Studies in all fields are accepted.

Write an essay of 250+ words on the topic of “What Consumers Should Look For in a Home Improvement Company.”

3. https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/i-have-a-dream-scholarship

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

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

Essay or Video

Prompt: “We want to know… what do you dream about? Whether it’s some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future, share your dreams with us for a chance to win $1,500 for college.” (250 words or less)

Past Winners: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/winners/i-have-a-dream-scholarship

More Unigo Scholarships, monthly, such as the “$2,500 Super Power Scholarship,” “$2,000 Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship,” “$5,000 Education Matters Scholarship,” and “Unigo $10K Scholarship”: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships

4. https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/caretakers-on-the-climb-scholarship-for-nursing-students/
 

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

Open to college and graduate students in healthcare or nursing who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Essay prompt: What sparked your passion for nursing, what are your goals for your nursing career, and how will this scholarship help you achieve those goals? (250 words maximum)

If you wish to make a virtual appointment (over Zoom) to see Mr. Turner in the TSU Writing Center to go over any of these scholarships from 1:30-2:00 pm or  2:30 pm-4:30 pm Central time on Friday, Jan 30, 2026, email him at mjturner@tnstate.edu, telling him what 30 minute appointment you would like. Mention an alternative if that one is taken.

The appointment could even be to discuss what you can write about.
 

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”