I've heard big companies sometimes offer scholarships for college students. Does anyone know of any major companies currently offering scholarships that I might be eligible for?
Absolutely! Many large companies provide scholarships to help students with their tuition fees. Here's a list of some major companies that offer scholarships:
1. Coca-Cola: Known for the Coca-Cola Scholars Program, they award 150 scholarships of $20,000 each to high school seniors who demonstrate a capacity to lead.
2. Microsoft: Through the Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) Scholarship, Microsoft offers multiple $5,000 scholarships to high school seniors of African descent who plan to study engineering, computer science, or a related field.
3. Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin provides numerous scholarships. Their STEM scholarships program offers $10,000 scholarships to students pursuing degrees in engineering or computer science.
4. Google: Google hosts the Google Lime Scholarship for students with disabilities who are pursuing a computer science or a computer engineering degree, offering them $10,000.
5. Intel: Their Robert Noyce Scholarship program provides annual scholarships to students pursuing careers in math and science education.
6. Burger King: The Burger King Scholars Program offers college scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 for high school seniors BK employees or their family members.
These are just a few examples. Many more opportunities out there depend on numerous factors such as what you're studying, your demographic, your special skills, and more. Always make sure to check their websites for the most up-to-date information about application requirements and deadlines. Good luck!
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