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List of scholarships for college?

I'm compiling a list of scholarships for college and could use some recommendations. Are there any essential scholarships that I absolutely shouldn't miss adding to my list?

a year ago

Certainly, there are a number of key scholarships you might want to consider:

1. Coca-Cola Scholars Program: This is a very competitive scholarship offering that recognizes high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership skills and community involvement. Recipients receive a $20,000 award.

2. Gates Scholarship: This highly competitive scholarship awards students who have shown outstanding academic performance and also have significant financial need. It covers the full cost of attending college.

3. National Merit Scholarship: Packing quite the reputation, this scholarship acknowledges high-achieving high school students. It's largely based on PSAT/NMSQT scores and awards vary from one-time $2,500 scholarships to full-ride scholarships.

4. Dell Scholars Program: Focused on students who have overcome significant personal challenges to pursue their education, this scholarship awards $20,000, a laptop, and textbook credits, among other benefits.

5. Burger King Scholars Program: This program awards a range of scholarships to high school seniors and employees, their spouses, and children based on their GPA, work experience, and community service.

6. Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Scholarships: RMHC offers several scholarship programs for high school seniors planning to attend college.

7. Boren Awards: For students interested in studying languages and cultures not commonly studied in the US, these scholarships can provide substantial funding for college.

8. Elks National Foundation Scholarships: Elks offers several competitive scholarship programs, with the most prestigious offering $50,000 over four years.

9. Appily Scholarship: A suitable option for all high school students, it's an easy $1000 scholarship with an essay prompt that changes monthly.

10. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship: These highly competitive scholarships offer up to $40,000 per year for four years of undergraduate study.

Remember, scholarship searching doesn't stop at national-level scholarships. Your list should also have state and local scholarships, scholarships specific to your intended field of study, and scholarships from the colleges you're applying to. The financial aid offices at those colleges can provide detailed information on what scholarships they offer.

a year ago

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