Scholarships
Where can you find money to pay for college?
Scholarships may be the key! Scholarships are available throughout your college education. Here are some tips to guide you in your search.
can include academic performance, ethnicity, talent, athletics, community service, leadership, career interests, etc.
can be tiring! Â There will be many forms to fill out and essays to write.
Apply to as many scholarships as you are eligible for. The more you apply the better your chances!
Scholarships are and are not financial aid.
Below are a few suggested sites to start your scholarship search:
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Many scholarships are created to lure students to a particular school or major. If you are not interested in attending that college, don't apply.
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Applying to scholarships takes time and a lot of effort. Make sure you meet requirements and deadlines.
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Take notice if scholarships are one-time awards or renewable. If the scholarship is renewable, look at requirements (such as GPA requirement).
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Beware of scams! Letters or emails awarding you scholarships you didn't apply for are typically a scam. There are many free scholarship search engines.
Tips and links
There are two types of scholarships: merit and need-based.
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Merit scholarships are money based on academic achievement or talent.
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Need-based scholarships are awarded based based on a family's ability to pay.
