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Scholarship Opportunities
The Scholarships below are currently accepting applications. Please read the eligibility and application instructions on the website carefully before applying.
1. You Deserve It Scholarship – September 29, 2016 (1 Award – $1,000)
2. Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship – September 30, 2016 (1 Award – $1,000)
3. ShipDig Scholarship – September 30, 2016 (1 Award – $1,000)
4. Create Real Impact Scholarship – September 30, 2016 (10 Awards – $1,500)
5. Hit the Books Scholarship – September 30, 2016 (1 Award – $500)
6. SP Scholarship – September 30, 2016 (10 Awards – $10,000)
7. VIP Scholarship – September 30, 2016 (1 Award – $5,000)
8. Review It Scholarship – September 30, 2016 (1 Award – $1,000)
9. College Jumpstart Scholarship – October 17, 2016 (2 Awards – $1,000)
10. Horatio Alger Scholarship – October 25, 2016 (106 Awards – $25,000)
11. Coca-Cola Scholarship – October 31, 2016 (1400 Awards – $20,000)
12. Carid Scholarship – October 31, 2016 (2 Awards – $1,000)
Frequently ASKED QUESTONS
What kinds of scholarships are available?
Some scholarships for college are merit-based. You earn them by meeting or exceeding certain standards set by the scholarship-giver. Merit scholarships might be awarded based on academic achievement or on a combination of academics and a special talent, trait, or interest. Other scholarships are based on financial need.
Many scholarships are geared toward particular groups of people; for instance, there are scholarships for women or high school seniors. And some are available because of where you or your parent work, or because you come from a certain background (for instance, there are scholarships for military families).
A scholarship might cover the entire cost of your tuition, or it might be a one-time award of a few hundred dollars. Either way, its worth applying for, as it will help reduce the cost of your education.
How do I find scholarships?
You can learn about scholarships in several ways, including contacting the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend and checking information in a public library or online. Be careful. Make sure scholarship information and offers you receive are legitimate; You do not have to pay to find scholarships or other financial aid. Check out our information on how to avoid scams.
Try these free sources of information about scholarships:
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- A high school or TRIO counselor
- The U.S. Department of Labor’s FREE scholarship search tool
- Federal agencies
- Your state grant agency
- Your library’s reference section
- Foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic groups
- Organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Ethnicity-based organizations
- Your employer or your parents’ employers
When do I apply for scholarships?
That depends on each scholarship’s deadline. Some deadlines are as early as a year before college starts, so if you’re in high school now, you should be researching and applying for scholarships during the summer between your junior and senior years. But if you have missed that window, do not give up! Look at scholarship information to see which ones you can still apply for now.
How do I apply for scholarships?
Each scholarship has its own requirements. The scholarship’s website should give you an idea of who qualifies for the scholarship and how to apply. Make sure you read the application carefully, fill it out completely, and meet the application deadline.