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8 Amazing Merit-Based Scholarships

21 June 2019

Categories: Scholarship Lists

Are you someone who puts your all into your interests? Then, your passion probably helped you do exceptional work! Whether you like arts, athletics, or academics, merit-based scholarships could be for you. These are scholarships that award talents and achievement, for example playing in your school’s orchestra or participating in…

What should I write in my Scholarship Thank You Letter

17 June 2019

Categories: Applying to Scholarships

What should I write in my Scholarship Thank You Letter? A Scholarship FAQ Congratulations! You won that scholarship you applied for! You receive the notice that you indeed are the recipient of the scholarship, and see you are required to write a thank you letter. You might not have expected…

A Helpful Guide to Local Scholarships

14 May 2019

Categories: Applying to Scholarships

National scholarships can be pretty competitive. There are so many people applying from all over the US. This adds stress to an already difficult situation, when all you want to do is secure funds for school. The good news is “you don’t need to stress.” That’s because of local scholarships.

11 Niche Scholarships for Distinctive Interests

14 May 2019

Categories: Scholarship Lists

Not everyone is set on becoming a lawyer, a doctor, or one of the other more “traditional” careers. In fact, now more than ever, students are considering a large variety of careers. There are just so many options, after all. Finding scholarships for these more niche careers can be…

12 Phenomenal STEM Scholarships to Support Your Education

14 May 2019

Categories: Scholarship Lists

There are many interesting jobs in the STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) field. This includes careers in health, environment, and more! Studying STEM majors ends up with pricier tuition. As if college was not expensive already. Luckily, there are tons of scholarship opportunities available. We have a great list…

How Do Scholarships Work? A Scholarship FAQ

2 May 2019

Categories: Applying to Scholarships

You might hear a lot about scholarships, but have you ever wanted more information? If you are just getting started in your scholarship search, scholarships are like that distant cousin you always hear about, but never met. Those scholarships you hear so much about are a gift aid used as…

10 Easy Scholarships to Begin Your Scholarship Search

1 May 2019

Categories: Applying to Scholarships, Scholarship Lists

A lot is going on at once. School, hobbies, work, everything needs your attention! It’s great you finally set aside time to focus on scholarships, but are you worried about starting your search? So much information is tossed onto the internet. Great scholarships can be hard to come by at…

How to Find Scholarships

1 May 2019

Categories: Applying to Scholarships, Financial Aid

Scholarships are easy to find! Tons of scholarship opportunities await applicants needing to cover college expenses. Of course, finding the best scholarships can seem tricky. Even if you search “best scholarships” in a search engine, it is likely you’ll end up finding all the scholarships that: a) are not related…

12 Incredible Scholarships for North Carolina

17 April 2019

Categories: Scholarship Lists, State-Specific Scholarships

North Carolina is the birthplace of Krispy Kreme and Pepsi, but the Old North State has even more interesting facts! North Carolina was ranked 35th most expensive and 18th most affordable state or district to attend college during the 2017-2018 academic year. Those are pretty good numbers! In fact,…

Graduate School Scholarships: Your Essential Guide for 2019

16 April 2019

Categories: Applying to Scholarships, Scholarship Lists

There’s no doubt that obtaining a college education can open a world of possibilities and new opportunities, but what about going on to graduate school and getting an advanced degree? On average, around 69.7% of high school graduates enroll in a higher education program. Of that amount, 37%…

How to Pay for College

2 April 2019

Categories: Financial Aid, General College

Here we have a question with many solutions, but no definite answer: “How to pay for college?” Throughout many years, this question factored into major educational decisions. Even now, forming a budget for college means considering attending in-state vs. out-of-state, your living situation, or the number of registered credits. Students…

No Essay Scholarships: Your Essential Guide for 2019

28 February 2019

Categories: Scholarship Lists

Scholarships are a fantastic way to save money on your college tuition and to avoid being stuck with loads of student debt after graduation. But, let’s face it, the process of applying for scholarships can be time-consuming and tedious. Sometimes, it would be nice if it was a little…

Scholarships for Women: The ultimate guide to finding scholarships just for women

15 February 2019

Categories: Scholarship Lists

Everything about you could lead to a scholarship opportunity. Your hobbies, the state you live in, even your gender! Companies and nonprofits have scholarships directed towards supporting females with funding their college education.

EFC for FAFSA: What it is and how to calculate it

31 January 2019

Categories: Financial Aid

Numerous calculations determine the cost of college for a student. Luckily, you don’t need to crunch any numbers, but you should understand where the numbers are coming from. How else will you know if what you’re seeing is what’s best for your situation? One important number…

Everything You Need to Know About Work-Study Jobs in College

28 January 2019

Categories: College Jobs

Every possible option should be considered when organizing college funds. Exploring work-study means finding one more way to lessen the amount of money you need to borrow. Higher education is already expensive. Finding money you don’t need to pay back is the…

11 Awesome Scholarships in Missouri to Save You Money

11 December 2018

Categories: State-Specific Scholarships

The Show-Me State isn’t just known for high-quality museums and the Ozarks, Missouri is also home to top universities like the University of Missouri and Missouri State University. But studying here doesn’t come cheap. Throughout the state, in-state students can expect to pay an average…

9 Helpful Tips for Choosing the Right College Major

4 December 2018

Categories: General College

Figuring out how to choose the right college major for you is no easy task…especially since we’re asked to make such an important decision when we’re so young. It can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Your college major doesn’t necessarily determine your future career and…

9 Stellar Scholarships to Apply for in Iowa

15 November 2018

Categories: State-Specific Scholarships

The Hawkeye State isn’t just known for its agriculture, it’s also home to a handful of great universities! Top schools like the University of Iowa and Iowa State University attract thousands of students from all over each year…but studying here doesn’t come cheap! The average in-state…

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8 Amazing Merit-Based Scholarships

What should I write in my Scholarship Thank You Letter

A Helpful Guide to Local Scholarships

11 Niche Scholarships for Distinctive Interests

12 Phenomenal STEM Scholarships to Support Your Education

How Do Scholarships Work? A Scholarship FAQ

10 Easy Scholarships to Begin Your Scholarship Search

How to Find Scholarships

12 Incredible Scholarships for North Carolina

Graduate School Scholarships: Your Essential Guide for 2019

How to Pay for College

No Essay Scholarships: Your Essential Guide for 2019

Scholarships for Women: The ultimate guide to finding scholarships just for women

EFC for FAFSA: What it is and how to calculate it

Everything You Need to Know About Work-Study Jobs in College

11 Awesome Scholarships in Missouri to Save You Money

9 Helpful Tips for Choosing the Right College Major

9 Stellar Scholarships to Apply for in Iowa

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