Targeted
Scholarships
over
$24.3 billion
worth of scholarships and grants in one
location!
Where
to Look
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family organizations
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institutions
include churches, community
groups, professional associations,
hobby groups, and others
see detail listing:
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Scholarships
are available from many private and educational
institutions.
- this type of financial aid does not
have to be paid back.
The more common form of scholarships
are athletic and academic:
- however, there are a number of scholarships
awarded for achievements in music, art,
communications and by affiliation with
private groups and associations.
Take note that many unfunded scholarships
may be from your own local area —
area businesses and associations. So complete
a thorough search using a comprehensive
scholarship database.
Scholarship
facts:
- you need to start early to find all
available scholarships. Check your field
of study, ethnic background, social and
religious affiliations, parent's employment,
family club memberships, and local businesses
and clubs.
- beware of potential scholarship scams.
A general rule to follow is, "if
the scholarship requests money from you
in order to get money", they are
likely a scam:
detecting/reporting scholarship scams:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/
more information on detecting scholarship
scams:
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/scams.phtml
- begin your scholarship search online:
Scholarship
requirements:
- every program is different, so check
early on what will be required and make
sure you meet all deadlines.
- the scholarship may require an essay,
written exam, or some demonstration/document
of your eligibility
scholarship essay resources:
http://www.EssayEdge.com
- most scholarships (including athletic)
will require a minimum GPA. Failure to
maintain your GPA level could forfeit
your award.
- most scholarship funds will be sent
to the college directly on your behalf.
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Financing
Notes
