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Andrew
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New Haven, Connecticut
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How can you help me to find scholarships towards my major?
I am a first generation freshman English Education major at Southern Connecticut State University. I am excited to be studying at Southern but am concerned about the cost.
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Kelly Taylor
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Kelly’s Answer
Hi Andrew!
I know this question was asked a while ago, but I hope that you are at Southern enjoying digging into your major. First off - congrats on being in the first generation in your family to go to college. That's a big deal, and I hope you feel proud!
Much like Nicole mentioned in her answer, there are a ton of scholarships out there for completely random things, beyond those given by your school or specifically for your major. I'd encourage you to get creative!
Look for those specifically for your state, those for people specifically going into Education, maybe your favorite company offers a scholarship?, look for ones specifically for first-generation students. There are great sites like: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
These can help you search based on a variety of factors. I know it can be daunting, but get creative, spend a bit of time finding some, honing a strong essay that you could maybe use for multiple applications, and hopefully there will be some good opportunities to come your way.
Good luck!
Research opportunities on: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
Use AI to help you find scholarship opportunities that may be difficult to find. Share a few things about yourself - your major, your state, your career aspirations, that your first generation, that you love science fiction (making this up, but don't discount your hobbies!), and see what it finds!
I know this question was asked a while ago, but I hope that you are at Southern enjoying digging into your major. First off - congrats on being in the first generation in your family to go to college. That's a big deal, and I hope you feel proud!
Much like Nicole mentioned in her answer, there are a ton of scholarships out there for completely random things, beyond those given by your school or specifically for your major. I'd encourage you to get creative!
Look for those specifically for your state, those for people specifically going into Education, maybe your favorite company offers a scholarship?, look for ones specifically for first-generation students. There are great sites like: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
These can help you search based on a variety of factors. I know it can be daunting, but get creative, spend a bit of time finding some, honing a strong essay that you could maybe use for multiple applications, and hopefully there will be some good opportunities to come your way.
Good luck!
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Nicole Baillie
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Hi Andrew. Thanks for this awesome question!
I was the beneficiary of some great scholarships when I applied to college...though that was a little while ago :).
I recommend a book that you can buy on Amazon. The Ultimate Scholarship Book. That book lists scholarships in more ways than you can imagine.
You can see scholarships based on fields of study, state of the applicant or desired school, religious affiliations...you name it. And there are literally thousands of them.
Grab a copy. Then find a quiet corner where you can read through the scholarships that fit your circumstances. There are also great resources at your local library if you want to add another place to dig into scholarships.
Once you find what works for you, apply and share all of your amazing-ness. :) Be careful not to sacrifice quality over quantity. Taking the time to fully engage in a meaningful way for a few scholarships will be better in the end, than applying to many many scholarships without putting in good work on your applications.
Best of luck to you!
I was the beneficiary of some great scholarships when I applied to college...though that was a little while ago :).
I recommend a book that you can buy on Amazon. The Ultimate Scholarship Book. That book lists scholarships in more ways than you can imagine.
You can see scholarships based on fields of study, state of the applicant or desired school, religious affiliations...you name it. And there are literally thousands of them.
Grab a copy. Then find a quiet corner where you can read through the scholarships that fit your circumstances. There are also great resources at your local library if you want to add another place to dig into scholarships.
Once you find what works for you, apply and share all of your amazing-ness. :) Be careful not to sacrifice quality over quantity. Taking the time to fully engage in a meaningful way for a few scholarships will be better in the end, than applying to many many scholarships without putting in good work on your applications.
Best of luck to you!
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