What are scholarships?

  • Scholarships are considered merit-based financial aid because they are awarded to students based on meeting specified criteria. They are considered gift aid because they do not have to be paid back. Scholarships recipients are selected for a wide variety of reasons. Common reasons include superior academic or athletic performance or capability. However, there are many other reasons that scholarships are awarded, and there are thousands of different ones available. It is important you begin your scholarship search early and spend an adequate amount of time to be very thorough.


    Most scholarships require completing an application and many request that you write an essay about yourself. Some scholarships will ask you to include letters from people who know you (reference letters) stating why you should be selected, among many applicants, to receive the scholarship.

Scholarships

Scholarships for Seniors

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Scholarships for Juniors

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Scholarships for Sophomores

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Scholarships for Freshmen

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Scholarships for Middle School and Elementary Students

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