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Popular scholarships can be very generous. Students with the qualifications should apply for these awards but know that the competition will be significant.
Grants are gift-aid, money that does not need to be repaid. There are a variety of federal grants for college students, such as the Pell Grant, as well as state and institutional grants that come directly from your school.
Learn the most effective methods of increasing a student’s chances of winning a private scholarship.
Most Popular Scholarship Articles
Less-selective colleges use academic scholarships to recruit academically talented students. Check out this resource guide for academic scholarships.
Athletic Scholarships
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More than $1 billion in athletic scholarships are awarded each year to less than 1% of undergraduate students. Learn more about these specialized awards.
Learn the most effective methods of increasing a student’s chances of winning a private scholarship.
In general, there is no limit to the number of scholarships you can apply to and win. However, it’s rare to win so many scholarships that you meet or exceed all your financial needs to pay for school, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try.
Yes, you can get scholarship while in college. Most scholarships will not cover all the costs of education each year, so it’s good practice to regularly apply for scholarships you qualify for throughout your college years to help subsidized the cost the costs of school.
Scholarships are not just for undergrads, there are a number of scholarships, grants and fellowships available to grad students. First step in finding scholarship money is to fill out the FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
To know which scholarships you qualify for is hard to say. There are many types of scholarships – academic, athletic, talent-based etc. There are even sweepstakes scholarships that have no pre-qualifications necessary to enter or win.
National Merit Scholars are typically students who scored in the top 1% on the PSAT/NMSQT. That would mean you would need to score at least 1460 on the test on average.
Both scholarships and grants are forms of gift aid, which is money for college that does not need to be earned or repaid. Although people often use the terms scholarships and grants as synonyms or interchangeably, there are important differences.
How to Apply for a Scholarship
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Each scholarship program has its own submission requirements and due dates. Carefully read each of the application details to ensure you are a valid applicant for the scholarship.
How to Find Scholarships
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There are many ways to find scholarship opportunities if you know where to look. Here are some tips on how to get started.
How to Get a Scholarship
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Understand how to find the best scholarships for you, put forth your best application, and know what happens when you win scholarships.
Scholarship Matching Services
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There are several high-quality free scholarship matching services. Students should sign up for at least two of the free scholarship databases to make sure they’ve found all eligible scholarships.
A standout essay can make the difference in winning a scholarship. Find out how to choose the right essay topic, write your essay and proofread the text.
Less-selective colleges use academic scholarships to recruit academically talented students. Check out this resource guide for academic scholarships.
Scholarships for African-American Students
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Check out this list of some of the most prestigious and generous scholarships for African-American college students.
Athletic Scholarships
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More than $1 billion in athletic scholarships are awarded each year to less than 1% of undergraduate students. Learn more about these specialized awards.
A list of scholarships for students on the autism spectrum.
College Scholarships for Cancer Survivors
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A number of public and private organizations offer college scholarships to students who have been affected by cancer. Check out this resource list.
Easy College Scholarships for Apply For
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There are easy scholarships for college that require no essay, no interview, and aren’t dependent on GPA. Check out these college scholarships that are easy to apply for!
Most free scholarship matching services also include graduate fellowships in their award databases. The scholarship search tools will match students with fellowships instead of scholarships based on the student’s academic year in school.
Check out this list of scholarships for students who are the first in their family to go to college.
Apply for Free Scholarships for College
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Free scholarships for college students can make college dreams come true. Check out Edvisors list of free scholarships and tools for making your scholarship search easier!
Most Generous College Scholarships for 2023
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Some scholarships offer significant financial awards to students who meet highly specialized criteria. Learn more about these generous scholarships.
History of College Scholarships
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Starting from 1643, this historical timeline tracks the important landmarks related to public and private scholarship programs.
International Scholarships
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Learn more about scholarships for international students hoping to study in the United States and scholarships for American students studying abroad.
Scholarships for Journalism Students
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Check out this list of popular and generous college scholarships for students majoring in journalism or communications.
Less-competitive scholarships are easier to win because fewer students apply.
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Scholarships for Minority Students
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Check out this list of some of the most prestigious and generous scholarships available to minority college students.
Popular scholarships can be very generous. Students with the qualifications should apply for these awards but know that the competition will be significant.
Most Prestigious Scholarships
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The winners of the most respected scholarships are students with extraordinary achievements and capabilities. Learn more about these prestigious awards.
Find out how the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) can help students qualify for a variety of scholarship programs, including the prestigious National Merit Scholarship.
Learn more about scholarships for international students hoping to study in the United States.
Learn more about scholarships for U.S. students studying abroad.
College Scholarships for Kids
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You don’t have to be an incoming or current college student to start the search for scholarships. Check out this list of college scholarships for kids starting at five years old!
Financial Aid for Undocumented Students
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Check out these scholarship resources for undocumented college students and learn more about eligibility for federal, state and college financial aid programs.
Scholarships for Women
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Check out this list of the most generous and prestigious national scholarships for female college students.
What is Federal Work Study Program?
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College students who file the FAFSA may be awarded Federal Work-Study as part of a financial aid package. Find out how to qualify, the types of jobs typically available and how students are paid.
One way to offset the costs associated with college is to find employers with tuition assistance or tuition reimbursement programs. Here’s a few things to consider.
Military Service Academies
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Military service academies, such as the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, provide a high-quality college education leading to a Bachelor's degree. Admission requires a letter of recommendation from a member of Congress. Graduates are commissioned as officers in the associated branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Colleges for Military Families
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Military families are often forced to relocate frequently. This can interfere with their obtaining a college education. The Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges and the Community College of the Air Force help members of the military and their families obtain college degrees despite their frequent relocations.
Military Educational Assistance Programs
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Military educational assistance programs include REAP, VEAP and DEA. They provide up to 36 months of educational benefits to members of the Reserves and National Guard, up to 36 months of educational benefits to veterans and up to 45 months of educational benefits to dependents of veterans who died or were totally and permanently disabled while on active duty or because of a service-related condition.
GI Bill
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The Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill provide members of the U.S. Armed Forces with up to 36 months of education benefits to help pay for college.
HEROES Act of 2003
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The Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003 provides financial and administrative relief for active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces as well as people who are affected by a disaster area, war, military operation or national emergency. The relief includes waivers of several requirements relating to federal student financial aid.
College scholarships are available from several private organizations to help veterans and their dependents pay for a college education.
ROTC Scholarships
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College students who are interested in becoming a commissioned officer of the U.S. Armed Forces can obtain scholarships through the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) to help them pay for school. They take military science courses in addition to the courses required by their academic major, drill throughout the academic year and train full-time during the summer.
U.S. Armed Forces Tuition Assistance
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Tuition Assistance pays for tuition and required fees for active-duty enlisted servicemembers to takes classes at colleges and universities during their off-duty time. Tuition Assistance may sometimes be combined with other GI Bill benefits.
Yellow Ribbon Program
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Under the Yellow Ribbon program, participating colleges agree to provide part of the difference between a servicemember's Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits and the college's actual tuition and fees. The Veterans Administration (VA) matches the college's contribution.
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
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Students can earn an education award worth as much as the maximum Federal Pell Grant for a year of full-time volunteer service with the AmeriCorps program. The education award may be used to pay for school or to repay federal student loans.
Benefits of Having a Job in College
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Working while in college has a lot of benefits beyond making money. Having a job in college can help you do better in school and beyond. Here’s how!
Comparison: Off-Campus vs On-Campus Jobs
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There are many advantages and disadvantages to working on-campus and off-campus. On-campus jobs are conveniently located and provide tuition assistance and academic benefits, but may offer lower wages than off-campus jobs. Rules concerning off-campus jobs may be less restrictive. But off-campus jobs may be less accommodating concerning the student’s academic schedule and may involve more time commuting to and from school.
Graduate School Scholarship
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If you are looking to pursue graduate school, know that there is funding available to you through scholarships, grants, and fellowships which can help ease the financial strain.
Do I Have to Pay Back Grants?
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In most cases you do not have to pay back grants. Grants are financial awards given by the government, state or educational institutions to help pay for college.
Graduate Fellowships
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Fellowships are like scholarships, but are used to pay for graduate school instead of undergraduate school. Many fellowships are available for graduate students in science, mathematics, engineering, and the arts and humanities. There are also several prestigious fellowships for international study.
Grants for College
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Grants are gift-aid, money that does not need to be repaid. There are a variety of federal grants for college students, such as the Pell Grant, as well as state and institutional grants that come directly from your school.
How to Apply for Grants for College
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Completing the FAFSA can be a good starting place when seeking a grant to help pay for your education.
How to Get Grants for College
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Grants can offset the cost of attending college and may be received by first filling out the FAFSA ® to see what federal aid you qualify for.
State Scholarship and Grant Programs
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Many states offer scholarships and grants to help students pay for college. This state-by-state list provides links to state-administered programs.
What is a Grant for College?
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College grants are monetary gift-aid usually based on financial need to assist in paying for school tuition, fees, and other school-based expenses that are not usually required to be paid back
The difference between student loans and scholarships are that scholarships are gift-money that does not been to be paid back whereas student loans are required to be paid back.
How to Get a Full Ride Scholarship
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The rare but attainable full ride scholarship can answer the question “how am I going to pay for college?” So what does a full ride scholarship mean and how do you receive one?
Learn the most effective methods of increasing a student’s chances of winning a private scholarship.
Scholarship Scams
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Scholarship scams try to get students to pay money instead of giving them money. Never invest more than a postage stamp to get information about scholarships or to apply for scholarships. If you have to give money to get money, it’s probably a scam.
Scholarship Displacement
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When a student wins a private scholarship, the college financial aid office must reduce the student’s need-based financial aid package. However, many colleges will reduce the student’s debt and work burden first, thereby reducing the net price. Others reduce grants first, leaving the student with no net financial gain from winning the scholarship.
What is a Merit Scholarship?
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Merit scholarships award you for the work you have done during your time in high school and allow you to receive money for school that does not take your family finances into consideration.
What is a Scholarship?
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A scholarship is a monetary gift or award to help in covering the costs associated with attending a college and is typically based on meeting certain requirements.
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