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What scholarships should I apply to/should I apply to multiple ones?

I am a senior in high school and I am getting ready to go to college. I know that going to college costs a lot of money, thus I am wanting to know what scholarships should I apply to and if it'll be a smart idea to apply to multiple ones or just only a couple? #college #money #scholarships

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Thank you comment icon Hello Tinh, it depends some college scholarships are merit - based. You can earn them by meeting or exceeding certain criteria set by the scholarship - giver. This type of merit scholarship might be awarded based on your academic achievements of a combination of academics, special talent, trait, or interest. Also many scholarships are geared toward particular groups of people, some examples of these are high school seniors, women, or where you or your parent work. Remember some scholarships are only award one - time and is only a few hundred dollars while others cover your entire tuition. Hope this helps and Good luck! Devetra
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Jordan’s Answer, CareerVillage.org Team

Great question Tinh. I'm sorry no one's answered it yet! In the meantime, I thought I'd share a few links to other relevant Q&A on CareerVillage.org that should be super helpful for you to read through.


Take a look at the "next steps" section below for a list of sites you should create accounts on if you haven't already. Tips:


  1. Dedicate a minimum of 1 hour a day for a few weeks to applying for scholarships and it'll go a long way.
  2. Be thoughtful about your entries, just doing the bare minimum isn't going to land you any scholarships. It's better to spend more time on each entry to ensure it's well thought out than to rush through to try to enter a bunch. Quality over quantity!!
  3. I recommend writing one STELLAR essay. Chances are you'll use it for every scholarship application (potentially only having to make minor edits dependent on what the prompt is). Tell a story that clearly represents who you are and what's important to you. The goal of the essay should be to let the reader in to your life. If you can do that in a genuine and meaningful way you'll be considered, I promise! A couple of ideas: Write about the hardest thing you've had to go through in your life or what makes you so passionate about something. Be sure to include lessons you've learned and what you hope to do with that knowledge/experience later in life.
  4. Spend more time finding scholarships that directly pertain to YOU so it cuts down the competition. Look for scholarships in your local community, or that are just for young women, for example. Know what career path you want to pursue? There are probably dozens of scholarship opportunities that are only for students aspiring to follow a specific career path (e.g. STEM, entertainment, sports, design, etc. etc.)


Relevant Q&A on CareerVillage.org you should read:

What financial support can I find to help me pay for college?

How to stand out when applying for scholarships?

What are the chances of winning scholarships?

Jordan, CareerVillage.org Team recommends the following next steps:

Create an account on Cappex and Niche.com
Look for scholarships from bigger companies like Coca-Cola and Taco Bell. Oftentimes they won't list on bigger sites and therefore less youth apply.
Know what school you're attending? Talk to students who go there to see if they have any insights on how to pay for school/what grants or scholarships to apply for.
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Christina’s Answer

Apply to as many as you can! But make sure they are all good quality. There is no point to submitting an application if the application itself isn't competitive/good.

If you are in high school, I recommend that you talk to your school's career advisor - the school usually has a list of scholarships that you can reference. Aside from the typical Fastweb or CollegeBoard, I highly recommend that you actually look into local community scholarships. You can just Google them - like your county, city, state, school district, etc. Many utility companies also offer scholarships to local students, and if you are low-income, many state or county departments also offer scholarships. Big scholarships are attractive, however they are also more competitive. Investing your time in more local community scholarships can pay off much more easily, as there is less competition and less people may know about them. Good luck!
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