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Morgan
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Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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How do I find good scholarships?
How do I find good scholarships?I have tried multiple websites and I can’t really find anything. I have a decent GPA but usually I do not fit any scholarships.
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Charlie Adams
Senior Human Resources Manager
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Fort Worth, Texas
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Charlie’s Answer
I strongly recommend that you reach out to your university's financial aid office to ask about the scholarships they provide for students in your selected course of study. From my own experience, I discovered that securing local scholarships from my university's financial aid department was much simpler than trying to win national scholarship programs. Best of luck!
Charlie Bernstein
Director
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Murray, Utah
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Charlie’s Answer
There are a couple of options you should look at. Some of the best options are local. Your high school might offer students scholarships as well as the rotary club. Check with your guidance counselor.
Most scholarships these days are not merit-based (Good Grades). There are many specialized scholarships for various ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, and even LGBTQ+ statuses. So if you fit into a specific category, you can search for those.
There are also scholarships based on your major or potential profession. You can search for those.
Finally, there are scholarships that require a little bit of work, Usually writing an essay and filling out a detailed resume and background. If you are a good writer and have the time you can try that.
Finally, if you have been accepted into a school, they may have scholarships you can apply for.
Here are a few sites that you may not have looked at:
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
https://www.cappex.com/scholarships
https://www.chegg.com/scholarships
Good Luck
Charlie
Most scholarships these days are not merit-based (Good Grades). There are many specialized scholarships for various ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, and even LGBTQ+ statuses. So if you fit into a specific category, you can search for those.
There are also scholarships based on your major or potential profession. You can search for those.
Finally, there are scholarships that require a little bit of work, Usually writing an essay and filling out a detailed resume and background. If you are a good writer and have the time you can try that.
Finally, if you have been accepted into a school, they may have scholarships you can apply for.
Here are a few sites that you may not have looked at:
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
https://www.cappex.com/scholarships
https://www.chegg.com/scholarships
Good Luck
Charlie
Parker Fagen
Masters' Student
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Boca Raton
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Parker’s Answer
Discovering college scholarships necessitates active investigation and discovery. Here are some tactics to assist you in your pursuit:
1. Begin early: Initiate your scholarship hunt as soon as you can, preferably during your high school junior year or even sooner. Some scholarships have early cut-off dates, and starting ahead of time provides you more room to locate and apply for opportunities.
2. Consult your high school: Engage in a conversation with your high school's guidance counselor or college advisor. They usually possess data on local, regional, and national scholarships accessible to students in your vicinity. They can offer advice on where to search and help you with the application procedure.
3. Employ scholarship search engines and databases: Make use of online scholarship search engines and databases to locate scholarships that align with your hobbies, background, or anticipated field of study. Some well-known scholarship search websites are Fastweb, Scholarship.com, and CollegeBoard's Scholarship Search. These platforms enable you to establish profiles and receive customized scholarship suggestions.
4. Investigate college-specific scholarships: Numerous colleges and universities provide scholarships explicitly for their registered or potential students. Examine the financial aid and scholarship sections of college websites to understand the scholarships they provide. Be mindful of any specific application prerequisites or deadlines.
5. Look for local scholarships: Engage with local organizations, community foundations, businesses, and professional associations in your region. These groups frequently offer scholarships to aid local students in their pursuit of higher education. Explore community bulletin boards, local newspapers, or websites for news or listings of local scholarships.
1. Begin early: Initiate your scholarship hunt as soon as you can, preferably during your high school junior year or even sooner. Some scholarships have early cut-off dates, and starting ahead of time provides you more room to locate and apply for opportunities.
2. Consult your high school: Engage in a conversation with your high school's guidance counselor or college advisor. They usually possess data on local, regional, and national scholarships accessible to students in your vicinity. They can offer advice on where to search and help you with the application procedure.
3. Employ scholarship search engines and databases: Make use of online scholarship search engines and databases to locate scholarships that align with your hobbies, background, or anticipated field of study. Some well-known scholarship search websites are Fastweb, Scholarship.com, and CollegeBoard's Scholarship Search. These platforms enable you to establish profiles and receive customized scholarship suggestions.
4. Investigate college-specific scholarships: Numerous colleges and universities provide scholarships explicitly for their registered or potential students. Examine the financial aid and scholarship sections of college websites to understand the scholarships they provide. Be mindful of any specific application prerequisites or deadlines.
5. Look for local scholarships: Engage with local organizations, community foundations, businesses, and professional associations in your region. These groups frequently offer scholarships to aid local students in their pursuit of higher education. Explore community bulletin boards, local newspapers, or websites for news or listings of local scholarships.
Marshall Main
Director, Manager, Videographer
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Raleigh, North Carolina
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Marshall’s Answer
Morgan-
I would look at any local organisations you have in your areas like Lions or Kiwanis.
Scholarships can be smaller amounts, and if you get several it will add up.
Also look at local city municipal organizations, they will usually have scholarship budget.
https://accessscholarships.com/blog/scholarships-for-high-school-seniors/
https://bold.org/scholarships/by-year/high-school/seniors/
I would look at any local organisations you have in your areas like Lions or Kiwanis.
Scholarships can be smaller amounts, and if you get several it will add up.
Also look at local city municipal organizations, they will usually have scholarship budget.
https://accessscholarships.com/blog/scholarships-for-high-school-seniors/
https://bold.org/scholarships/by-year/high-school/seniors/
Molly Hollingsworth
HR Clerk
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Coppell, Texas
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Molly’s Answer
Hi Morgan!
Christine,
Great question! I partook in multiple scholarships in order to diminish my pay when going into college. I will say that that a tremendous beneficiary that helped me personally was looking into different clubs and organizations around where I lived. Most likely, these organizations would offer a scholarship that you would need to apply here. Various were indeed competitive, but with the right essay and information put into the many applications, they were a great help in me dwindling my bill within my college organization. For that very reason, I would recommend reaching out to various organizations around your town or city, and asking if scholarships are being released. It goes a long way, and you do not have to be apart of a sport organization either!
Thank you and I hope this helped!
Molly H.
Christine,
Great question! I partook in multiple scholarships in order to diminish my pay when going into college. I will say that that a tremendous beneficiary that helped me personally was looking into different clubs and organizations around where I lived. Most likely, these organizations would offer a scholarship that you would need to apply here. Various were indeed competitive, but with the right essay and information put into the many applications, they were a great help in me dwindling my bill within my college organization. For that very reason, I would recommend reaching out to various organizations around your town or city, and asking if scholarships are being released. It goes a long way, and you do not have to be apart of a sport organization either!
Thank you and I hope this helped!
Molly H.