Scholarships

— Types of Scholarships —

• College Scholarships
  College and Universities often award scholarships based on academic merit, athletic achievement, artistic talent, and in some cases, fellowship programs where you will be paid for performing some academic work.
  
  
  
• Private Scholarships
  There are literally thousands of private scholarships that are awarded each year based on some achievement. These scholarships generally don't cover the full cost of college, but every bit helps.
  
  
  
• Community Organizations
  Many communities offer scholarship money to a local student who demonstrates academic potential. Check with your community for ideas.
  
  
  
• Religious Organizations
  Meet with local churches, temples, mosques or other religious organizations about scholarships. Many religious scholarships are not based on your faith affiliation. So don't be shy contacting religious institutions that are not of your faith.
  
  
  
• Ethnic, Historical Or Racial Organizations
  If you belong to an organization that considers your ethnic background, you have a good chance to be awarded some form of scholarship. Again, the amounts may not be much, but it can help reduce your total college costs.
  
  
  
• Employers
  Your parent's place of work often have scholarship opportunities for students. Many corporations offer programs to help employees' children defray the cost of a college education.
  
  

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• athletic scholarships:
  FindTuition also contains all of the athletic awards available for student athletes along with step by step instructions to help them complete NCAA requirements.
  
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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:
www.ftc.gov

more information on detecting scholarship scams: www.finaid.org

Scholarship essay requirements:

• many scholarships may require an essay, written exam, or some demonstration/document of your eligibility when considering your application
  
  
• every program is different, so check early on what will be required and make sure you meet all deadlines.
  
  scholarship essay resources:
  www.EssayEdge.com