With college costs rising, I'm looking into online colleges as an option. Are there specific opportunity scholarships available for students enrolling in online colleges? Any advice on where to apply would be really helpful.
Indeed, there are a number of online colleges that offer scholarships, each with varying criteria ranging from academic merit to financial need or specific areas of study.
One option is Penn Foster's DEAC Student of the Year Scholarship, where students demonstrating academic excellence can receive $2,000 to aid their continued studies.
Another scholarship is the OEDb Graduate Scholarship. Open to graduate students studying online, this is a merit-based award that requires candidates to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and be enrolled in an accredited online degree program.
Wilmington University also offers scholarships such as the Presidential Achievement Scholarship (for out-of-state residents with strong academic records), the Academia Antonio Machado Scholarship (for study in Liberal Studies), and the Dr. Don A. Buchanon Leadership Scholarship (for students demonstrating leadership involvement).
Most online colleges have a financial aid webpage with information about available scholarships.
You may also want to explore scholarship platforms like Appily, where you can filter scholarships by different criteria including enrollment type (on-campus vs. online).
Remember to be cautious of scholarship scams while exploring opportunities. Legitimate scholarships shouldn't require payment information and should always be associated with accredited institutions. Be sure to apply early and often, as scholarships can be highly competitive. Good luck in your search!
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