About Scholarships

Scholarships are available from many private and educational institutions. This type of financial aid does not have to be paid back.

There are 3 categories of scholarships:

1. Institutional Scholarships:
   scholarships from the college to the student for achievement in athletic, academic, and extracurricular activities such as music, art and other.
   
   Many colleges likewise award scholarships for certain majors; i.e., academic achieved students majoring in mathematics. So complete a thorough research potential awards.
   
   
2. Private Scholarships:
   generally from employers, religious and ethnic affiliations.
   
   
3. Service Scholarships:
   national and community associations and the military . These scholarships are awarded in exchange for community or military service after your graduate.

Take note that many non-funded scholarships may be from your own local area — area businesses and associations.

Beware of Scams

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 they request money from you in order to get money", they are likely a scam:

detecting/reporting scholarship scams:
www.ftc.gov/bcp

Find Your Scholarship

Link to our scholarship directory for a comprehensive list of scholarship search engines from the nation's leading scholarship companies.

You will find nearly 100% of all scholarship and grant awards within these engines:

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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.

Don't Forget Privacy Scholarships

Private organizations that offer scholarships or loans to members and their families who below to the organization

Institutions include churches, community groups, professional associations, hobby groups, and others

Many businesses offer educational allowances to employees and their families — check with your parents' employee benefits department.