Scholarships

Scholarships are financial awards for the purpose of pursuing post-secondary education. They do not have to be repaid but the applicant must meet certain requirements.There are many different kinds of scholarships available.

• Merit-Based Scholarships - are based on academic, artistic, athletic or other abilities and usually require a minimum standard such as a g.p.a. to qualify.


• Financial Need Based Scholarships - are awarded to low income students who without financial assistance would not otherwise be able to attend college.


• Sociological Based Scholarships - are awarded based on requirements of religion, race or national origin.


• General Scholarships - are awarded based on a student or the student’s family’s association with a particular group or organization.


• Institution Scholarships - are awarded from a particular college or university.

You can find scholarships that are for women, minorities, athletics, etc.. One thing to keep in mind is that many scholarships overlap into different categories. For example, a scholarship may be available to both women and minorities. It is important to broaden your search and remember that many scholarship search sites and lists only include some of the scholarship opportunities available.

There are literally thousands of scholarship, grant and financial aid programs available. Some scholarships are very competitive so it is important to apply early. It is also equally important to make sure you fill out the application forms completely and correctly. Each individual scholarship has specific requirements and an application deadline so it is important to read the application details and instructions carefully.

Scholarships can be a valuable source of funding for your college education.They can pay for part or possibly all of your college tuition, living expenses and college-related expenses. Below you will find links to some of the well-known scholarship search sites. They allow you to do a detailed search on available scholarships that match your individual needs.

• Ed.Gov


• Fastweb


• Fin Aid