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What are some scholarship names for college students?

I'm starting to apply to colleges and could use some financial help. Does anyone know the names of scholarships that are available for college students? Any tips on where to start would be amazing!

5 months ago

There are numerous scholarships available for college students which I'll list a few notable ones for you to consider:

1. The Coca-Cola Scholars Program — a highly competitive scholarship awarding $20,000 for 150 high school seniors each year.

2. The Dell Scholars Program — provided by the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, this scholarship offers comprehensive support to students beyond just financial assistance.

3. The Gates Scholarship — a highly selective, full scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors.

4. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program — for high school seniors with significant financial need who have demonstrated strong academic capabilities.

5. Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Competition — this foundation provides a range of scholarships to high school seniors headed to college.

6. AXA Achievement Scholarship — open to high school seniors who have displayed outstanding achievement at school, work, or their community.

These are just a starter. Searching for scholarships can be quite an adventure. To make this process easier, consider using search engines or scholarship databases like Appily or Fastweb that can match you with scholarships that fit your individual profile.

Also, remember to check out individual college websites. They often list scholarships that are only available to students admitted to that college. Plus, some colleges automatically consider applicants for merit scholarships, without requiring another separate application, so be sure to check those out as well.

Lastly, enrichment programs and clubs sometimes offer scholarships – so if you're involved in any extracurricular activities, clubs, or programs, make sure to check if they offer any scholarships.

Happy Scholarship searching! The journey may be intense, but worth every penny saved.

5 months ago

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