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Advice needed: What are the top VA colleges I should consider applying to?

As a high school junior starting to look into college options, I'm particularly interested in schools in Virginia since it's not too far from home and I've heard good things about education in the are …

a year ago

How Do Sports Scholarships Work and What Should I Know?

Hi everyone! I'm really passionate about sports and thinking about pursuing a sports scholarship for college. I'm curious about how sports scholarships really work. What kind of skills or achievements …

a year ago

Which schools have the largest enrollment and what does that mean for students?

In looking at colleges, I've noticed some have huge enrollments while others are much smaller. I'm curious about what it's like attending a large university. Does it affect things like class sizes, st …

a year ago

Are there notable school scholarships to apply for in 2024?

As I’m preparing for college, I’m trying to figure out which scholarships I should prioritize applying for in 2024. There's a lot of information out there, but it can be overwhelming. What are some of …

a year ago

What's the deal with scholarships that nobody applies for?

I've heard there are scholarships out there that don't receive many applicants, so the chances of winning are higher. Does anyone know of legitimate scholarships that fit this description? Are they ge …

a year ago

How to find scholarships in Hawaii?

So, I'm considering going to college in Hawaii because I absolutely love the idea of studying there. However, I'm worried about the costs. I've heard there might be specific scholarships for students …

a year ago

Are there any scholarships for UNT students specifically?

I'm planning to attend the University of North Texas, and I've been looking into scholarships that might be available specifically for UNT students. I've found some general listings, but it's hard to …

a year ago

Scholarship options for minority females?

I'm a minority female in high school and I've been looking into what options are available for scholarships. I want to know if there are specific scholarships targeted towards minority females and how …

a year ago

Scholarships available for middle class students?

So, I'm a high school junior and I feel like I'm in that weird 'middle class' spot where my family makes too much to qualify for need-based aid, but not nearly enough to cover college costs comfortabl …

a year ago

How to find scholarships for Mexican students?

Hi! I'm a junior and I'm Mexican, thinking of ways to ease the financial burden of college. I’ve read that there are scholarships specifically for Mexican students but I'm not sure where to start look …

a year ago

Any scholarships for left-handed students?

I'm a left-handed junior in high school and someone told me that there are scholarships available specifically for lefties. It sounds kind of funny to me, but also awesome if it’s true! Has anyone hea …

a year ago

Where can I find scholarships for incoming freshmen?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and planning to head to college right after graduation. I've been hearing a lot about scholarships for incoming freshmen, and I'm trying to get a head start o …

a year ago

Are there specific scholarships for high school students in California?

I'm a high school junior in California, and I'm starting to panic a bit about how I'm going to pay for college. I've heard that there are scholarships specifically for California students, but I'm not …

a year ago

What scholarships are available for students attending Catholic colleges?

I'm currently a high school junior exploring options for college, and I'm particularly interested in attending a Catholic college. Are there scholarships specifically designed for students at these in …

a year ago

Are there scholarships for students with a bad GPA to make college affordable?

Hey everyone, so I've been really worried about my GPA since it's lower than I’d like it to be. Are there scholarships specifically for students who have bad GPAs? I want to go to college and I'm look …

a year ago

Are there religious scholarships for Christian students?

Hi folks, I'm a high school junior looking into scholarship options, and I was wondering if there are specific scholarships available for Christian students. Do these scholarships require affiliation …

a year ago

What exactly does 'private university' mean?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to understand the difference between private and public universities. What does 'private university' really mean in terms of tuition, class size, and campus life? Are there sp …

a year ago

Advice for writing a personal essay for scholarships?

Hey everyone, with all the scholarship applications coming up, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed about writing the personal essay. I know this is a crucial part of the application, but I'm not really sure …

a year ago

What are NAIA baseball scholarships like compared to NCAA?

I'm a junior in high school, playing on the baseball team, and I'm starting to look at college athletic options. I've mainly been looking at NCAA programs, but I've heard that NAIA schools also have b …

a year ago

How do I find the most overlooked scholarships?

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior trying to make a list of scholarships for college, and I'm curious about the ones that often get overlooked. I heard that sometimes the less popular scholarships …

a year ago
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