I'm trying to figure out if there are any scholarships geared specifically toward students who are juniors in college. Any info or resources for this would be greatly appreciated as I plan a long-term strategy.
Certainly! It's great that you're planning ahead for your junior year of college.
Most scholarships are open to all undergraduate students; however, there are a few scholarships designed explicitly for upperclassmen — juniors and seniors.
1. Beinecke Scholarship: This one is highly selective but provides a significant award for students who plan to pursue a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. You'll need to be nominated by your school, so it's worth checking to see if your college can nominate you.
2. ACS Scholars Program: If you're a chemistry-related major, the American Chemical Society offers renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors.
3. Environmental Studies/Natural Science Scholarship Program: This scholarship by the Friends of Volo Bog is available for juniors and seniors pursuing an environmental or natural science degree.
4. National Press Photographer Foundation Scholarships: These scholarships are for students with an emphasis on photojournalism.
Remember that requirements, deadlines, and award amounts can change every year for these scholarships. It's important to make sure you review the scholarships' official websites for the most accurate and up to date information.
Scholarship databases like Appily and Fastweb are also regularly updated and have many resources to help you find more scholarships. You might also consider inquiring at your own institution's financial aid office - universities often have internal scholarships that might work for your specific situation.
Another key piece of advice that I would like to add is to remain persistent - the scholarship search takes considerable time and effort, but the rewards are worth it in the long run. Good luck with your endeavors!
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