Scholarships & Grants

Colleges That Award Merit Scholarships

Colleges That Award Merit Scholarships

October 6, 2021 | Sarah Gardam

Merit scholarships are a great option for students who excel in a certain area. Here, we outline the benefits of merit-based scholarships.
Scholarships For MBA Students

Scholarships For MBA Students

September 28, 2021 | Evan Thompson

Merit-based scholarships and need-based grants are available from universities, nonprofit organizations, state and federal governments, and other sources.
When To Apply For A Scholarship

When To Apply For A Scholarship

September 27, 2021 | Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.

Applying for scholarships without a plan can be overwhelming. Here, we outline when you should start applying for scholarships.
Scholarships And Financial Aid For College Students

Scholarships And Financial Aid For College Students

September 27, 2021 | Evan Thompson

Financial aid and scholarships can help make college more affordable. Here, we outline what you need to know about financial aid.
Guide To Merit Scholarships And Financial Aid

Guide To Merit Scholarships And Financial Aid

September 27, 2021 | Reese Lopez

Scholarships are a great way to make college more affordable. Here, we outline what you need to know about merit scholarships.
What Is An Action-Based Scholarship?

What Is An Action-Based Scholarship?

September 23, 2021 | Thomas Broderick

Some college applicants and current students struggle with scholarship essays. Fortunately, many private organizations and postsecondary schools offer an alternative: action-based scholarships. This merit-based assistance judges applicants' talents and skills...
Grant Writing For College Students

Grant Writing For College Students

September 21, 2021 | Sarah Gardam

When it comes to grants, most students probably think of federal funding like the Pell Grant. While this financial aid source is great for offsetting tuition costs, another type of...
College Athletic Scholarships

College Athletic Scholarships

September 21, 2021 | Sarah Gardam

College applicants face increasingly high tuition rates.  reports that between 1989-2016, college costs rose nearly eight times faster than wages. By leveraging their unique talents and skills, college-bound students can apply...
Scholarships For Black Students

Scholarships For Black Students

September 20, 2021 | Sarah Gardam

Scholarships and Resources for Black Students The cost of college has increased dramatically over the past several decades. In 2000, tuition at public colleges cost about $18,300 per year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. In 2017, tuition rose to more than $27,300.  Increased tuition costs commonly lead students to seek scholarships. Since scholarships […]
Scholarships For International Students

Scholarships For International Students

September 20, 2021 | Reese Lopez

More than one million colleges and universities annually, according to the . These learners pursue academic programs of all types and contribute over $44.7 billion to the country's economy.  American education...

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