Hey everyone! I'm currently a junior in high school, and I'm starting to think seriously about college. I'm planning to major in business and was wondering if anyone knows of any good scholarships available for future business students?
I'm trying to get a head start on my applications, so any tips on where to look or specific scholarships that are dedicated to students pursuing business would be awesome. I'm open to any national scholarships or smaller, more obscure ones that might not be as competitive. Thanks in advance for the help!
Hello there! That's a great question, and it's excellent that you're planning early for scholarship applications. There are quite a few scholarships out there for prospective business students.
For national programs, the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) provides scholarships for its members – some of these are major-specific, such as for business or finance. If you're a part of that organization or considering joining, that's definitely one to look at.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities also offers the RMHC/Asia Scholarship with applied majors like Business being eligible. Furthermore, Prospanica Foundation Scholarships are for Hispanic and Latino students pursuing degrees in business.
Regarding smaller and less competitive scholarships, keep an eye out for local scholarships in your area – often, community organizations, local businesses, or even your high school may offer scholarships for graduating students. Those are usually less competitive due to a smaller pool of applicants.
Also, the scholarship page of the university you wish to attend is a useful resource. Some colleges have specific scholarships for business students, so it’s worth checking directly through those pages.
Remember, the easiest way to find these specific scholarships is to use scholarship databases like Appily or Scholarships.com, where you can filter for business-related scholarships.
Ultimately, a mix of large national scholarships, smaller local ones, and school-specific scholarships can pay off. And be sure to start your essays early to ensure they’re polished and well-thought-out! Best of luck with your scholarship applications.
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