Scholarship Tigers–Students Helping Each Other Find Money for College

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”

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

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

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

https://poet.com/neversatisfied/

Deadline: Feb 14, 2025

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

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

Deadline: Feb 20, 2025

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

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

Deadline: March 15, 2025

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

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

Deadline: Apr 30, 2025

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

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

Deadline: May 5, 2025

Writing Help at the TSU Writing Center for Scholarships

or Any Writing Concern

As a Tennessee State University student or faculty/staff member, if you need help with scholarship applications, essays, or any other writing concern, know that the Writing Center at Tennessee State University is here for you!

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

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

For online scheduling: http://mywco.com/tnstate

If you already have an account, log in and make an appointment.

If you don’t have an account, register for an account by clicking on “Register an Account” next to FIRST VISIT? and schedule your appointment!

For help with any writing concern including resumes, applications, or essays for scholarships or internships, you can sign up for any available writing tutor. This includes brainstorming ideas or creating scripts for videos. For assistance with finding scholarships, sign up for Mr. Turner or Ms. Danley.

Scholars & Dollars available for 99 cents as a Kindle book

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

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

Exclusive Scholarships Found at Bold.org

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

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

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

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

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

From web page:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From web page:

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

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

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

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

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

High school, undergraduate, and graduate students

From web page:

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

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

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

Search Thousands of Scholarships at Bold.org

https://bold.org/scholarships/

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

Writing Help at the TSU Writing Center for Scholarships

or Any Writing Concern

As a Tennessee State University student or faculty/staff member, if you need help with scholarship applications, essays, or any other writing concern, know that the Writing Center at Tennessee State University is here for you!

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

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

For online scheduling: http://mywco.com/tnstate

If you already have an account, log in and make an appointment.

If you don’t have an account, register for an account by clicking on “Register an Account” next to FIRST VISIT? and schedule your appointment!

For help with any writing concern including resumes, applications, or essays for scholarships or internships, you can sign up for any available writing tutor. For assistance with finding scholarships, sign up for Mr. Turner or Ms. Danley.

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

Check each link to find out more information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From webpage:

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

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

Who is eligible to apply?

Any HBCU student who:

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

• has a current grade point average of 3.5 or higher

• demonstrates leadership abilities

• demonstrates a financial need

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

Timeline:

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

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

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

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

Selected criteria from website:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Close reading scholarship, high school seniors, undergraduate students

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

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