I'm a left-handed high school junior looking for scholarships to help cover college costs. Does anyone know of specific resources or scholarships for left-handed students? Any advice on where to start my search would be really appreciated!
Indeed, there are scholarships out there specifically for left-handed students. The most famous one is probably the Frederick and Mary F. Beckley Scholarship, which is available to left-handed students who plan to attend Juniata College. If you're planning to consider Juniata College, then you might be eligible for this scholarship.
Outside of this, you won't find a plethora of scholarships solely for being left-handed, as scholarships typically focus more on academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and personal circumstances. However, certain scholarships might consider unique traits like being left-handed as a factor among others.
You can start your search for scholarships on platforms like Appily, Fastweb, and Scholarship.com. They let you create a profile and then match you to scholarships you're eligible for based on your unique characteristics and interests.
As part of your scholarship hunt, remember to also look at options provided directly by the colleges you're considering and organizations related to your intended field of study, community service groups, and local businesses.
Just remember, the key to winning scholarships is to apply to as many as you can. Don't limit yourself to scholarships for left-handed students. There are thousands out there on a wide range of criteria, so don't hesitate to cast a wide net!
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