Thurgood Marshall College Fund Open Scholarships
https://tmcf.org/scholarships/open-scholarships/
Over $30,000 in 11 Open Scholarships at TMCF
TSU is a TMCF member school. Several of the scholarships have deadlines of July 17, 2026, and others have deadlines of December 1, 2026.
Warning: When I used bing.com, the AI Overview said there were no TMCF scholarships. The overview was incorrect, so this is a lesson to go beyond the AI Overview and click the links to see if what AI surmises is true.
$1,500 Scholarship, D: July 25 open to college students and Two Law Scholarships
I learned about this scholarship from Dave the Scholarship Coach’s Your Daily Scholarship email.
https://www.sutliffstout.com/scholarship/
$1,500 Sutliff & Stout “First Step” to Distraction-Free Driving Scholarship, D: July 25, 2026
Selected criteria from website:
“In an effort to reduce the devastating consequences of distracted driving among young drivers, the lawyers at Sutliff & Stout are offering a $1,500 scholarship to students.
What Should the Essay be About?
We are asking students to write an essay of at least 500 words detailing their most common distracted driving habits, and to describe the concrete steps they will take to put an end to those habits.
We want to encourage students to examine their driving habits and identify ways in which they commonly become distracted behind the wheel. These could include obvious examples such as texting, tweeting, or changing music, or a less obvious example like turning to talk to friends or simply playing the music so loudly that they cannot hear other vehicles.
Next, we want students to consider and document concrete steps to ending those distracted driving behaviors.
Winner will be selected and notified no later than August 1, 2026.
Applicants must be EITHER out-going high school seniors (graduating summer 2026) and entering a college, trade school, or university OR students currently enrolled in a college, trade school, or university as of the start of the fall 2026 semester.”
How I Found this Scholarship
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.
Other Scholarships Offered by Sutliff and Stout
On the above Sutliff and Stout website, I saw they were sponsoring two other scholarships geared toward law students.
https://www.sutliffstout.com/about-us/community/diversity-scholarship-contest/
$1,500 Diversity in Law Scholarship, D: July 25, 2026
https://www.sutliffstout.com/about-us/community/law-school-scholarship/
$1,500 Law School Scholarship, D: July 25, 2026
Click on the links above to discover the complete criteria for each scholarship.
The Scholarship Playbook: Winning Strategies with Mr. Turner and Ms. Williams podcast episode
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-designers-podcast/id1666605404
The Life Designers’ Podcast: The You First Project at TSU
This podcast brings “information and inspiration to First-Generation students. The show was created to spotlight, celebrate, and to offer a platform for First-Generation students to amplify their voices.”
On whatever podcast platform you prefer, look for The Life Designers’ Podcast to find this show.
The May 29, 2026, episode is “The Scholarship Playbook: Winning Strategies with Mr. Turner and Ms. Williams.”
Episode Brief: “Scholarships can be one of the most effective ways to reduce college costs, but knowing where to start can be overwhelming.
In this episode, Mr. Turner and Ms. Williams share practical strategies to help students navigate the scholarship process with confidence.
From identifying scholarship opportunities and understanding eligibility requirements to crafting compelling applications and avoiding common mistakes, they provide valuable insights for students at every stage of their academic journey.
Whether you’re a first-year student, a transfer student, or preparing for graduation, this episode offers actionable advice to help you maximize your scholarship potential and invest in your future. Tune in to learn how to develop a winning scholarship strategy and take the next step toward achieving your educational goals.”
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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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