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
$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.
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