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Scholarship Summer: $5,000 Worth of Curated Scholarships and How to Find More using AI  

May 11, 2026

This summer, I will be curating and listing scholarships, so that you can apply for scholarships during May and the rest of the summer to help you achieve a more money less college debt Fall 2026 semester!

$5,000 Worth of Scholarships

1. https://www.extraspace.com/self-storage/scholarship/

$3,000 There’s Space for Everybody Scholarship, D: May 31, 2026; eight awarded

From website:

Students must be 16 years or older and a legal resident of the U.S.at time of application; students must be attending an accredited college or university in the U.S. and be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university for Fall 2026.

Complete the application and write an essay of “500 to 800 words in length, and answer the question: How have you exhibited a commitment to inclusion and strengthening your community through work, service, or other extra-curricular activities and how will your education help you continue this commitment during college and beyond?”

2. https://apexminecrafthosting.com/minecraft-scholarship/

$2,000 Minecraft Scholarship, D: July 31, 2026

From website:

Students must be a U.S. citizen, 3.0 or higher GPA, and currently enrolled in college or high school.

“Write a short essay of no less than 500 words about your opinion on how Minecraft can be a positive influence on education and career development. Fill out the information form below with your essay and appropriate information.”

How I Used AI to find Summer Scholarships

I used Google Gemini AI to find these scholarships. There were many more listed: I used the prompt “little known scholarships with deadlines after May 4, 2026” without the quotation marks.

Why don’t you try the same prompt using today’s date and find more scholarships with upcoming deadlines? And try other prompts too.

However, don’t use AI to help you write scholarship essays. Many scholarships forbid this in their official rules.

Plan for a Summer of Applying for Scholarship Money

The AARC Writing Center at Tennessee State University does not close for the summer.

You can plan to search for scholarships and apply for them all summer, helping you reach for a more money, less college debt future! First, sign up for blog posts.

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Online and In-Person Writing Center Appointments Available

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

Appointments can be in person or online.

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

Our contact information (EAB links, email addresses, and phone numbers) can be found here: https://www.tnstate.edu/asc/writing.aspx

Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Writing Center coordinator; Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Writing Consultant; Ms. Lori Danley, Writing Consultant; and Mr. Mike Turner, Writing Consultant

You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.

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$5,000 Worth of Scholarships for April and Beyond and Planning for a Scholarship Summer

April 28, 2026

Quick Scholarships Worth $4,000

At TSU, this is Final Exams week.

Here are a few quick scholarships. Take some time to apply for these fast and easy scholarships.

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

$1,000 E-waste Scholarship, D: April 30, 2026

From webpage: “This scholarship helps you understand the impact of e-waste and what can be done to reduce e-waste.

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. 

Deadline: April 30, 2026 to coincide with Earth Day.

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

Other Digital Responsibility Scholarships: https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/scholarships

Recent Scholarship Winners: https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/scholarship-winners

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

$3,000 All About Education Scholarship, D: Apr 30, 2026

From webpage: “Applicants must:

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

How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?” (250 words or less). Written or Video response.”

Other Unigo Scholarships: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships

Five $1,000 BioSource Scholarships, open to All Majors, STEM Majors, and Students with Disabilities  

https://www.mybiosource.com/scholarship

Twelve $1,000 MyBioSource Scholarships, D: June 30, 2026

Apply for one of the following scholarships:

$1,000 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) major Scholarship

$1,000 All Majors Scholarship

$1,000 Students with Disabilities Scholarship

Some general guidelines for the above scholarships

  • High School Seniors, Undergraduates, Graduates as well as international students can apply
  • Candidate must be enrolled as a freshman, undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university for the 2026 Fall semester
  • Complete the application along with a 250 word response on why you have chosen your intended college major and why you should receive the scholarship”

Plan for a Summer of Scholarship Money Applying

The AARC Writing Center at Tennessee State University does not close for the summer.

You can plan to search for scholarships and apply for them all summer, helping you reach for a more money, less college debt future!

First, sign up for blog posts.

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Online and In-Person Writing Center Appointments Available

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

Appointments can be in person or online.

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

Our contact information (EAB links, email addresses, and phone numbers) can be found here: https://www.tnstate.edu/asc/writing.aspx

Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Writing Center coordinator; Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Writing Consultant; Ms. Lori Danley, Writing Consultant; and Mr. Mike Turner, Writing Consultant

You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.

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April brings Scholarship Showers—More Than $20,000 in Scholarship Possibilities

April 10, 2026

April is a busy month for scholarships, and April is also the last month of the semester.

Consider breaking down scholarship applications into bite size pieces, such as 5-, 10-, or 25- minute tasks.

Or if you find yourself working better by time-boxing, set aside sessions of 1 1/2 -3 hours to focus on a scholarship and working on the steps necessary to finish the tasks.

Here are several scholarships that TSU students and potential students should consider.

Tennessee State University Foundation Scholarship are Open!!!

https://tnstate.academicworks.com/opportunities

TSU Foundation Scholarships

The Tennessee State University Foundation Scholarships are open, and only TSU students (and in some cases, those soon to be) can apply for Foundation scholarships.  

For an overview of the different TSU scholarships, click the link above.

Once you have reviewed some of the scholarship opportunities, you can use your TSU username and password to complete the General Application:  https://tnstate.academicworks.com/users/sign_in

As you complete the General Application, save as you go along. Don’t worry if you don’t finish. You can come back to finish later.

Also, once you have completed the General Application, you will see what scholarships you might be qualified for, but some of the scholarships may require additional information, such as 250 word statement of your goals or confirmation of where you live.

How to Make Your TSU University Foundation Application Stand Out         

  • Scholarship funding is limited, so you want your scholarship application to stand out and highlight what makes you unique and different.
  • Often students just list brief information in what they do. This will severely put you at a disadvantage to those students who go into more detail.
  • Think of what you are doing now and what you did in high school and make a list. You will remember things as you go along, and you can add these to your application.
  • Identify positions (volunteer, president, co-founder, vice-president, founder, etc.)
  • Identify organizations, including briefly what the organization does or is
  • Identify responsibilities or activities you did for that organization and go into brief but “telling” detail
  • If you held responsibilities that called upon leadership skills, highlight them.
  • You want to make sure your grammar and punctuation are consistent and correct.
  • You can save and go back to your application, as necessary.
  • Once you submit your application, you can then start applying to separate scholarships for which you are qualified. Some of these require answering questions to make sure you are qualified for that particular scholarship or writing a brief essay.

Qualifying for a TSU Foundation scholarship does not guarantee you will receive the scholarship.

Qualifying for a TSU Foundation scholarship does not guarantee you will receive the scholarship.

Several TSU students have set up multiple appointments with writing consultants in the TSU Writing Center to review their applications as they build them, and some have successfully received scholarships from the TSU Foundation.

Up to $5,000 Frame Your Future Scholarship, Deadline: April 15!!!!

Have fun with this scholarship and create a poem, a piece of artwork, a video, an essay, something that creatively shows what you hope to achieve in your life after college.

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

$5,000 (one awarded); $2,000 (two awarded); $1,000 (one awarded) Frame Your Future Scholarship, D: Apr 15, 2026

“Submit an original entry—your own artwork, photo, essay, or video—depicting what YOU hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college”

Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarships Open in April!!!

NEW SCHOLARSHIP

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

All high school seniors, students with GED diplomas, undergraduate (2yr or 4yr) college students, and students at vocational or trade schools who meet the requirements below are eligible.

GPA: 2.0 or higher

“Requirements:

  • US Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • 25 years old or younger
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA – First-time scholarship recipients generally have GPAs between 2.0 and 3.0 (students with GPAs above this range are still encouraged to apply)
  • Demonstrated Financial Need – On average, selected applicants have an annual household adjusted gross income (AGI) of $75,000 or less
  • Students pursuing their first undergraduate degree at an accredited, degree-granting institution

. . . we take many factors into consideration when determining your candidacy for the scholarship. Leadership, community service, socio-economic factors, the quality of your essay and other strengths are all taken into account in the decision making process.

Our typical scholarship recipients demonstrate resilience in the face of hardship, give back to their communities, and have GPAs between 2.0 and 3.0. Students with GPAs above this range are still encouraged to apply.”

TMCF Scholarships, some that are worth up to $15,000, have Deadlines In April!!!

I can’t link to the open scholarships offered by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, so just google TMCF open scholarships.

15 Open Scholarships at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)

Some scholarships you may want to check out are

Up to $15,000 TMCF/McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship, D: Apr 24, 2026; GPA of 2.7 or higher

Up to $1,500 TMCF/Enterprise Access HBCC Scholarship, D: Apr 24, 2026; GPA of 2.75 or higher

Up to $10,000 TMCF/Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors, D: Apr 24, 2026; GPA of 2.75 or higher, Pell-Grant eligible

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Where to Find Writing Help and Scholarship Coaching

at the AARC Writing Center at TSU 

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

Appointments can be in person or online.

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

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.

Our contact information (EAB links, email addresses, and phone numbers) can be found here: https://www.tnstate.edu/asc/writing.aspx

Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Writing Center coordinator; Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Writing Consultant; Ms. Lori Danley, Writing Consultant; and Mr. Mike Turner, Writing Consultant

You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.

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

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Scholarships for Engineering/STEM majors: More than $26,000 in Scholarships

February 24, 2026

Scholarships for Engineering/STEM majors: More than $26,000 in Scholarships

1. https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/ibtta/

$5,000 undergraduate and graduate International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA)scholarships, D: Apr 20, 2026

Selected criteria from webpage:

Open to undergraduate and graduate scholarships who are studying in transportation-related programs (such as civil engineering, city and regional planning, construction management, marketing, business management, accounting, structural engineering, and many more [click on the link above to see other qualifying degrees].

Current undergraduate college students who have completed at least two full semesters of undergraduate coursework at the time of application (24 credit minimum), or graduate students.

Maintaining a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).

Applicants are also required to submit an essay introducing themselves and addressing the following question: “What transportation challenges do you believe we face over the next decade and how can user-funded transportation systems help address them? How do you see yourself contributing to the future of transportation?” In your response, be sure to reference any transportation-related work history that will help us in our evaluation of your application.”

2. https://bold.org/scholarships/anderson-engineering-scholarship/

$11,000 Anderson Engineering Scholarship, D: May 10, 2026, thirteen winners

Selected criteria from webpage:

Open to undergraduate students who are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and majoring in Engineering.

“This scholarship seeks to support students of color who are pursuing their dream careers in engineering despite the challenges they face.

Any BIPOC undergraduate student who is pursuing engineering may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants who are enrolled in co-op engineering program are preferred

To apply, tell us why you’re pursuing engineering, what hands-on experience you have, and if your experience has been part of your co-op engineering program. Please also share a 1-minute video introducing yourself.”

3. https://www.genetex.com/Article/resource/Index/Scholarship

$2,000 GeneTex Scholarship, D: July 13, 2026 for Fall 2026 semester

Selected criteria from webpage:

For “students pursuing a STEM undergraduate or graduate degree. Student in good standing and enrolled at an accredited college or university. Open to international students.

What majors or programs qualify? The National Science Foundation defines STEM majors as life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, computer sciences and mathematics.

Part of the application is to ‘write a personal statement of 500 words or less on what made you want to pursue a STEM major.’”

4. .  https://www.tun.com/scholarships/the-hyundai-women-in-stem-scholarship/

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

A 500+ word essay on a tech project or initiative question, open to high school seniors and college undergraduates who are female or identify as female, reside in the U.S., and wish to pursue a STEM-related field of education.

The above link takes you to the 2025 question, so you can get an idea of what type of questions are asked.

Here’s an idea for a plan: make weekly appointments in the TSU Writing Center, working on strengthening your writing skills. When the question becomes available, work through several drafts with the writing consultants at TSU reviewing and offering suggestions (I would suggest not focusing on just one writing consultant but using several).

To find more scholarships, check out the Scholarship Tigers blog: https://scholarshiptigers.com/

Where to Find Writing Help and Scholarship Coaching

at the AARC Writing Center at TSU

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

Appointments can be in person or online.

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

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.

Our contact information (EAB links, email addresses, and phone numbers) can be found here: https://www.tnstate.edu/asc/writing.aspx

Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Writing Center coordinator; Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Writing Consultant; Ms. Lori Danley, Writing Consultant; and Mr. Mike Turner, Writing Consultant

You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.

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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.

Academic-Woes-Do-Not-Have-To-Create-Financial-Woes-10-Feb-2026Download

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)

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$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/

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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.
 

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Scholarships and Money from Community Foundations—Untapped Resources

December 18, 2025

Many people don’t realize that community foundations can be found all over the United States. These organizations provide funds for nonprofits, but many of them also administer local and state-wide scholarships.

Many of these scholarships have deadlines around this time or around January, February, or March.

There is a strategy for searching for scholarships from community foundations.

First, search for the Community Foundation in your area.

https://cof.org/page/community-foundation-locator

Find a Community Foundation Close to You—By using the Community Foundation locator, you can find community foundations close to you. Some community foundations serve a large city or a section of your state.

See if the community foundation administers scholarships or other programs that might be helpful to you.

Another method is to do a simple Google search using specific terms like “scholarships given by community foundations in illinois.”

This is one of the organizations that shows up: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois.

https://www.cfnil.org/scholarships

Here is the scholarship page for that organization, Deadline Feb 1, 2026 for 120 scholarships, and later deadlines for two scholarships, April 1, 2026.

Search for community foundations and see if they offer scholarships.

Second, search for a community foundation close to the college or university you want to attend.

For Scholarship Tigers (current students at Tennessee State University and future TSU students), the community foundation closest to TSU is the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT).

Scholarship Showcase

Community Foundation Scholarships, D: Feb 1, 2026

By studying the CFMT scholarships, you can find several that apply to TSU students (selected criteria included), such as

1. https://www.cfmt.org/funds/emmett-h-turner-scholarship-fund/

Emmett H. Turner Scholarship, D: Feb 1, 2026

“Eligibility: Applicants must be attending Tennessee State University and majoring in the criminal justice program.”

2. https://www.cfmt.org/funds/teddy-wilburn-scholarship-fund/

Teddy Wilburn Scholarship, D: Feb 1, 2026

“Eligibility: This scholarship is designed to benefit students at Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University. To be eligible, a student must have at least a B grade average overall during the last two years of high school and have, for the majority of their career, attended high school within the 40 counties of Middle Tennessee.”

3. https://www.cfmt.org/funds/ladyaidscholarship/

LADYAID Scholarship, D: Feb 1, 2026

“Eligibility: In an effort to honor the members’ home states, the scholarship will be eligible for students with a family household income of $60,000 or less who are residing in Tennessee or Georgia and attending any HBCU across the country and/or students attending an HBCU within Tennessee or Georgia. The scholarship is renewable, but students must reapply each year.”

4. https://www.cfmt.org/funds/bishop-joseph-and-stephaine-walker-scholarship/

Bishop Joseph and Stephaine Walker Scholarship, D: Feb 1, 2026

“Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American and from the Middle Tennessee community. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher with a history of community service. Each year, no more than two to five scholarships can go to graduate students pursuing advanced degrees.”

5. https://www.cfmt.org/funds/jerry-newson-scholarship-fund/

Jerry Newson Scholarship, D: Feb 1, 2026

“Eligibility: Students attending a four-year accredited college or university, especially those who intend to major in the social sciences or other areas where they will give back to the community from which they came. The Fund is designed to help Davidson County residents realize their dreams of attending a four-year accredited college or university, especially those who intend to major in the social sciences or other areas where they will give back to the community from which they came.”

6. https://www.cfmt.org/funds/joshturnerscholar/

Josh Turner Scholarship Fund for the Arts, D: Feb 1, 2025

“Eligibility: Those eligible to apply must be high school seniors from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee wishing to enter the music business or undertake a career in the arts. It is intended to benefit students primarily from rural areas, and applicants must be focusing on a career that will introduce them to various opportunities in the music business or some discipline of the arts. Preference will be given to students from rural high schools in South Carolina.”

The above scholarships are just a sampling of the more than 160 scholarships that CFMT administers.

Finding Help with Your Writing or Finding Scholarships at TSU

The AARC Writing Center at TSU is between semesters, so the best way to reach out to us is by email and phone.

We assist students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.

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

Any of our writing consultants can assist you: Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu; Ms. Rhonda Kavan, rkavan@tnstate.edu; Ms. Lori Danley, ldanley@tnstate.edu; and Dr. Shiloh Carroll, scarrol4@tnstate.edu.

Appointments can be online or in person.

Find our phone numbers here: https://www.tnstate.edu/asc/writing.aspx

If one person doesn’t get back to you within a day or two or if you are having problems, feel free to email Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu.

Some of us will be available up until Tuesday, December 23, when the university closes until it opens again on January 2, 2026.

You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.

Since this post will also go out for those signed up to receive posts as they are published, find more scholarships at https://scholarshiptigers.com/

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I plan to write two more scholarship blog posts in December.

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Enter your email address, and click the button that says, “Sign me up!”

You should get an email with a link to confirm your subscription.

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An Easy $1,000 Scholarship, Plus $33,600 in Scholarship Possibilities, and More Places to Find More

December 11, 2025

Digital Responsibility Scholarships, One worth $1,000, D: Jan 30, 2026

Some scholarships are not difficult. This one requires some thought, but only 140 characters to describe something you would rather be doing than spending time with technology.

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. 

Young people spend an average of 7.5 hours a day consuming media—and this doesn’t include computer use for schoolwork—according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. With technology always at the ready at your fingertips, it can be a challenge to unplug. But taking a break from technology is healthy for both the mind and body. The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the negative effects of too much screen time. 

Personal Statement

140-character statement that completes this sentence: Instead of spending time with technology, I’d rather…”

https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/scholarships

Other Digital Responsibility Scholarships in 2026: Three $1,000 scholarships are available.

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

Recent scholarship winners—see what scholarship winners wrote in the past for these scholarships.

Other Scholarships: $33,600 in Possibilities

Some of these scholarships I have listed before, and some I have not. Since I don’t have time to write them up, I want to give you a chance to explore and apply if you qualify.

1. https://bold.org/scholarships/bright-lights-scholarship/

$600 Bright Lights Scholarship, D: Dec 12, 2025

Education Level: High school or undergraduate student

Identity: Underrepresented minority and/or first-generation college student

Essay Topic: What are your plans for the future and how will this scholarship help you? (400–600 words)

2. https://www.regions.com/about-regions/inclusion-belonging-impact/supporting-communities/essay-contest-scholarship

$8,000 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship, D: Dec 31, 2025

Video or essay, see other guidelines for participation

3. https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/

$25,000; $10,000, and $5,000 Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship, D: Jan 6, 2026

Video or short essay, no GPA requirement, ages 16-26 as of deadline (Jan 6, 2026; 5:00 Pacific Time), legal resident of the 50 U.S. States or and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) located within the United States or D.C., or the dependent child of an active-duty member of the U.S. military

More Places to Find Scholarships

https://bold.org/scholarships/

Scholarships

I tried to create hyperlinks for two other databases: it didn’t work.

Go to your favorite search engine and try these terms

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships

Scholarship America Scholarship Database

Finding Help with Your Writing or Finding Scholarships at TSU

The AARC Writing Center at TSU is between semesters, so the best way to reach out to us is by email and phone.

We assist students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.

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

Any of our writing consultants can assist you: Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu; Ms. Rhonda Kavan, rkavan@tnstate.edu; Ms. Lori Danley, ldanley@tnstate.edu; and Dr. Shiloh Carroll (scarrol4@tnstate.edu.

Appointments can be online or in person.

Find our phone numbers here: https://www.tnstate.edu/asc/writing.aspx

If one person doesn’t get back to you within a day or two or if you are having problems, feel free to email Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu.

Some of us will be available up until Tuesday, December 23, when the university closes until it opens again on January 2, 2026.

You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.

Since this post will also go out for those signed up to receive posts as they are published, find more scholarships at https://scholarshiptigers.com/

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$5,000 The Space to Success Scholarship for Community Service; More Scholarships; and How to Get Help

November 21, 2025

I sometimes scholarships by clicking on News on Google News app and search for articles about scholarships. I use the terms “scholarship” or “scholarships.”

Here is one I found recently.

$5,000 The Space to Succeed Scholarship

The Space to Succeed Scholarship Link

$5,000 The Space to Succeed Scholarship, D: Nov 30, 2025

Selected criteria from webpage:

“The Space to Succeed Scholarship from The Storage Center aims to empower students who actively contribute to their communities and aspire to pursue higher education.

By recognizing and supporting students dedicated to service, growth, and leadership, this scholarship reflects a commitment to nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. The scholarship supports students who volunteer, uplift their communities, and seek financial aid to achieve their career dreams through education.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of application.
  • Applicants must be a legal U.S. resident.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university for the Spring 2026 term.

Application Requirements

  • Essay: Submit a 500-800 word essay.
  • Topic: Demonstrate your commitment to your local community and explain how your education will help you continue and expand this impact. The essay serves as a reflection of the applicant’s dedication, initiative, and vision for the future.”

More Scholarships: Look on this Blog

There are several more scholarships with deadlines of November 30, 2025, and you can find them by searching the scholarships featured in earlier blog posts.

Also, several scholarship with December 2025 deadlines and January 2026 deadlines are featured in earlier blog posts.

Search and you will find.

Finding Help with Your Writing or Finding Scholarships at TSU

The AARC Writing Center at TSU is temporarily located in the TSU Library, 2nd floor, room 229, near the elevator. We hope to be moving back to our original location in Spring 2026, the 3rd floor of the Student Success Center.

We assist students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.

If you are a TSU student, faculty member, or staff, log into EAB-Navigate and make an appointment to see any of our writing consultants (in person or online): Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Ms. Lori Danley, Mr. Mike Turner.

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

If you are having problems, feel free to email Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu

You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.

Since this post will also go out for those signed up to receive posts as they are published, find more scholarships at https://scholarshiptigers.com/

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