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Taylor
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How many scholarship can I get if I haven't taken the act's or sat's?
I am interested in starting by getting my associates in nursing then possibly my bachelors. Scholarships and financial-aid will be needed if I want to succeed in college.
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Michelle M.
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Hello, Taylor !
It is so awesome that you will begin doing research for grants and scholarships to plan for your Nursing education ! That's wonderful !
Well, the way that grants and scholarships work is an application process. Once the donors receive your application, they review it and select the applicants to award the scholarship or grants to. This is why it would be impossible for anyone to be accurate in informing you of "how many" scholarships any student would receive. It's a process in the future based on evaluation and a choice by the people offering the grant or scholarship.
The GPA or test scores may or may not be part be part of some scholarship guidelines. Some may not require knowing your GPA. GPA and SAT/ACT score from high school is needed for college admissions and all colleges have different GPA and test score requirements. Take the ACT or SAT in your Junior or Senior year in high school. It's great that you're focused on grants and scholarships so now is a good time to become familiar with the actual ones you can apply to. It's a lot of work, exciting and the more you apply for, the more you will increase your chances of getting some. It is worth taking the time to apply for all that you qualify for.
When you go to scholarship and student grant websites, you will see that the name of the scholarship or grant and the description and qualifications and amount are indicated in the information. So it's a matter of going to the websites, reading the scholarships and applying to the ones that you qualify for.
You can start out by reading the ones at Fastweb, College Board Scholarship Search, Scholarship America, Scholarships, Sallie Scholarships. Those are the names of the websites you can find by doing a search online. Specifically for Nursing Scholarships, the websites are HRSA's Nurse Corps Scholarship Program, The American Association of Colleges of Nursing which offers scholarships and financial aid that you can apply for, The website Bold also has Nursing Scholarships listed, too. Nurse Journal Nursing Scholarships and Grants also offers information about scholarships and grants that you can apply for.
Your State of Nevada also offers the Silver State Opportunity Grant, Millennium Scholarship, Tuition+, Nevada Promise Scholarship if you attend NSHE Community College. Many large medical and pharmaceutical companies offer grants or scholarships for students in the health care field. Go to some company websites to research which companies offer them. Try Tylenol's Tylenol Future Care Scholarship, Scholarships 360's Caretakers on the Climb scholarship, the Health Resources and Services Administration and Nursing Corps Scholarship Program and the Incredible Health website. You can find these by doing a search online. Also check with your college for any scholarships they offer. Remember to apply for many so that your chances increase in getting some.
Visit your Financial Aid office at the college and get the details about Federal Student Financial Aid. I hope this helps to start you off and I wish you all the best !
It is so awesome that you will begin doing research for grants and scholarships to plan for your Nursing education ! That's wonderful !
Well, the way that grants and scholarships work is an application process. Once the donors receive your application, they review it and select the applicants to award the scholarship or grants to. This is why it would be impossible for anyone to be accurate in informing you of "how many" scholarships any student would receive. It's a process in the future based on evaluation and a choice by the people offering the grant or scholarship.
The GPA or test scores may or may not be part be part of some scholarship guidelines. Some may not require knowing your GPA. GPA and SAT/ACT score from high school is needed for college admissions and all colleges have different GPA and test score requirements. Take the ACT or SAT in your Junior or Senior year in high school. It's great that you're focused on grants and scholarships so now is a good time to become familiar with the actual ones you can apply to. It's a lot of work, exciting and the more you apply for, the more you will increase your chances of getting some. It is worth taking the time to apply for all that you qualify for.
When you go to scholarship and student grant websites, you will see that the name of the scholarship or grant and the description and qualifications and amount are indicated in the information. So it's a matter of going to the websites, reading the scholarships and applying to the ones that you qualify for.
You can start out by reading the ones at Fastweb, College Board Scholarship Search, Scholarship America, Scholarships, Sallie Scholarships. Those are the names of the websites you can find by doing a search online. Specifically for Nursing Scholarships, the websites are HRSA's Nurse Corps Scholarship Program, The American Association of Colleges of Nursing which offers scholarships and financial aid that you can apply for, The website Bold also has Nursing Scholarships listed, too. Nurse Journal Nursing Scholarships and Grants also offers information about scholarships and grants that you can apply for.
Your State of Nevada also offers the Silver State Opportunity Grant, Millennium Scholarship, Tuition+, Nevada Promise Scholarship if you attend NSHE Community College. Many large medical and pharmaceutical companies offer grants or scholarships for students in the health care field. Go to some company websites to research which companies offer them. Try Tylenol's Tylenol Future Care Scholarship, Scholarships 360's Caretakers on the Climb scholarship, the Health Resources and Services Administration and Nursing Corps Scholarship Program and the Incredible Health website. You can find these by doing a search online. Also check with your college for any scholarships they offer. Remember to apply for many so that your chances increase in getting some.
Visit your Financial Aid office at the college and get the details about Federal Student Financial Aid. I hope this helps to start you off and I wish you all the best !
Doc Frick
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Scholarships come in many forms Taylor, including merit-based awards, need-based scholarships, and those specific to certain disciplines or demographics. Merit-based scholarships recognize academic or extracurricular achievements, while need-based scholarships are awarded based on financial need. Here is breakdown below.
🏆 MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
• ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS: These scholarships are awarded to students who excel in specific academic areas, such as science, math, or a particular field of study.
• EXTRACURRICULAR SCHOLARSHIPS: These scholarships are for students who are involved in activities like clubs, sports, or community service.
• ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS: These scholarships are for student-athletes who have shown exceptional skill in their chosen sport.
• COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS:
Scholarships that recognize community service are a great way to earn funds while helping the community.
🌐 DEMOGRAPHIC-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
• COLLEGE-SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS: These scholarships are offered by specific colleges or universities to attract and support students.
• MINORITY SCHOLARSHIPS: These scholarships are designed to support students from minority backgrounds, promoting diversity in higher education.
• SCHOLARSHIPS BY STATE: These scholarships are specifically targeted tO students from a particular state or region.
📚 SUBJECT- SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS
• SCHOLARSHIPS BY MAJOR: These scholarships are for students pursuing a specific degree, such as engineering, nursing, or business.
• COMPANY-SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS: These scholarships are offered by companies to support employees' children or employees pursuing higher education.
• MILITARY SCHOLARSHIPS: Private and public entities sponsor military scholarships for students who currently serve or have served in the U.S. armed forces.
• STEM SCHOLARSHIPS: STEM scholarships are accessible to students who are pursuing a college education in a science, technology, engineering, or math discipline.
👤 STUDENT SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS
• RELIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS: These scholarships are generally available to students who are actively involved in a faith-based community, or who are pursuing religion-based college courses.
• FIRST-HAND RATION SCHOLARSHIPS: Students who are the first in their family to attend college may qualify for specific scholarships.
• LEGACY SCHOLARSHIPS: These scholarships are exclusively for students whose parents or close family members are alumni of the same institution.
• IDENTITY- BASED SCHOLARSHIPS:
In addition to the student-specific scholarships discussed above, scholarship programs are also available based on a student’s personal identity. Some identity-based categories include BIPOC, Women, and LGBTQIA+.
🧿 UNUSUAL SCHOLARSHIPS
• ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SCHOLARSHIP: This creative essay contest asks students to imagine their school has been overrun by zombies, and then come up with a plan for survival.
examples:
• STUCK AT PROM SCHOLARSHIP: The maker of duct tape, created this wacky scholarship contest to find out just how creative its fans could be. To apply, you’ll have to create prom attire entirely from duct tape.
CONCLUSION
Apply to multiple scholarships. The more you apply for, the better your chances of winning.
Most important be aware of application deadlines for each scholarship. Here are few scholarship websites to explore:
Scholarships.com, Scholarships360 and Fastweb.
Hope this was helpful Taylor
🏆 MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
• ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS: These scholarships are awarded to students who excel in specific academic areas, such as science, math, or a particular field of study.
• EXTRACURRICULAR SCHOLARSHIPS: These scholarships are for students who are involved in activities like clubs, sports, or community service.
• ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS: These scholarships are for student-athletes who have shown exceptional skill in their chosen sport.
• COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS:
Scholarships that recognize community service are a great way to earn funds while helping the community.
🌐 DEMOGRAPHIC-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
• COLLEGE-SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS: These scholarships are offered by specific colleges or universities to attract and support students.
• MINORITY SCHOLARSHIPS: These scholarships are designed to support students from minority backgrounds, promoting diversity in higher education.
• SCHOLARSHIPS BY STATE: These scholarships are specifically targeted tO students from a particular state or region.
📚 SUBJECT- SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS
• SCHOLARSHIPS BY MAJOR: These scholarships are for students pursuing a specific degree, such as engineering, nursing, or business.
• COMPANY-SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS: These scholarships are offered by companies to support employees' children or employees pursuing higher education.
• MILITARY SCHOLARSHIPS: Private and public entities sponsor military scholarships for students who currently serve or have served in the U.S. armed forces.
• STEM SCHOLARSHIPS: STEM scholarships are accessible to students who are pursuing a college education in a science, technology, engineering, or math discipline.
👤 STUDENT SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS
• RELIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS: These scholarships are generally available to students who are actively involved in a faith-based community, or who are pursuing religion-based college courses.
• FIRST-HAND RATION SCHOLARSHIPS: Students who are the first in their family to attend college may qualify for specific scholarships.
• LEGACY SCHOLARSHIPS: These scholarships are exclusively for students whose parents or close family members are alumni of the same institution.
• IDENTITY- BASED SCHOLARSHIPS:
In addition to the student-specific scholarships discussed above, scholarship programs are also available based on a student’s personal identity. Some identity-based categories include BIPOC, Women, and LGBTQIA+.
🧿 UNUSUAL SCHOLARSHIPS
• ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SCHOLARSHIP: This creative essay contest asks students to imagine their school has been overrun by zombies, and then come up with a plan for survival.
examples:
• STUCK AT PROM SCHOLARSHIP: The maker of duct tape, created this wacky scholarship contest to find out just how creative its fans could be. To apply, you’ll have to create prom attire entirely from duct tape.
CONCLUSION
Apply to multiple scholarships. The more you apply for, the better your chances of winning.
Most important be aware of application deadlines for each scholarship. Here are few scholarship websites to explore:
Scholarships.com, Scholarships360 and Fastweb.
Hope this was helpful Taylor
Thanks, can't wait to put this advice into action!
Taylor