Scholarship Tigers–Students Helping Each Other Find Money for College

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 Poems must be original, unpublished, and in English.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 (9^th-12^th 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 (9^th-12^th 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/

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”