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Giovanny
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Huntsville, Texas
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What are some recommendations for scholarships for college?
I am a freshman in college and I would like to know if there are any easy ways to earn scholarships. It would help if they had a high acceptance rate.
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Karin P.
Lecturer, Academic Advisor, Career Coach
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Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany
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Karin’s Answer
Hi Giovanny,
Your first stop should be the FAFSA. FAFSA gives you access to federal and state financial aid. Many colleges also use it to determine your need as well. Talk to the Financial Office at your college. There might be scholarships you qualify for.
For promising scholarships, look what your state and your hometown offer. Some employers also have scholarship programs for children of employees or for their own employees. Check out scholarships from professional organizations, e.g. nursing scholarships for aspiring nurses. Research companies that would hire people with the degree you want to get, e.g. big tech companies if you are going into computer science. Check if your local Chamber of Commerce or any businesses have any programs. Search for scholarships that are for certain demographics, e.g. minorities, women in STEM, tall people, twins and multiples etc.
Some useful websites for your search:
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
https://scholarships360.org/
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx
I would recommend to be strategic about it. Don't wear yourself out by applying to anything and everything. Consider the requirements and your fit for each scholarship.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
Your first stop should be the FAFSA. FAFSA gives you access to federal and state financial aid. Many colleges also use it to determine your need as well. Talk to the Financial Office at your college. There might be scholarships you qualify for.
For promising scholarships, look what your state and your hometown offer. Some employers also have scholarship programs for children of employees or for their own employees. Check out scholarships from professional organizations, e.g. nursing scholarships for aspiring nurses. Research companies that would hire people with the degree you want to get, e.g. big tech companies if you are going into computer science. Check if your local Chamber of Commerce or any businesses have any programs. Search for scholarships that are for certain demographics, e.g. minorities, women in STEM, tall people, twins and multiples etc.
Some useful websites for your search:
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
https://scholarships360.org/
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx
I would recommend to be strategic about it. Don't wear yourself out by applying to anything and everything. Consider the requirements and your fit for each scholarship.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
Wong Loke Yuen
Head of Programme cum Senior Lecturer
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Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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Wong’s Answer
Hi Giovanny. You can ask your college's financial aid office for help. Many colleges offer their own scholarships for students based on their major, grades, or financial need. These are easier to get because only students at your school can apply, so the competition is smaller. Some departments (like engineering, education, or art) also offer scholarships just for students in those programs. Many freshmen don't know about these, so you have a better chance if you apply.
You should also look for local and community scholarships. Because they are only open to people in your town or area, far fewer students apply.
Another helpful option is no-essay scholarships and micro-scholarships. No-essay scholarships usually only require a quick form, so they are easy to enter. The chances of winning each one may be small, but the more you enter, the better your odds. Micro-scholarship platforms allow you to earn small amounts of money for achievements like good grades, extracurriculars, or community service. While these amounts may not be huge, they are especially helpful for freshmen.
You should also look for local and community scholarships. Because they are only open to people in your town or area, far fewer students apply.
Another helpful option is no-essay scholarships and micro-scholarships. No-essay scholarships usually only require a quick form, so they are easy to enter. The chances of winning each one may be small, but the more you enter, the better your odds. Micro-scholarship platforms allow you to earn small amounts of money for achievements like good grades, extracurriculars, or community service. While these amounts may not be huge, they are especially helpful for freshmen.