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Zion
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What is a good way to get scholarships free and guaranteed? What should I major in if I want to make good money but my job won't be replaced by AI by 2030?
I'm trying to rack up scholarship money in case I don't get offered one un my sport and I am also trying to find a job or career that I will be satisfied doing for the rest of my life
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Michelle M.
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Zion !
I have a new saying that I have a tendency to say lately: You can't write the script for your career. Being better informed about how scholarships work, their purpose and choosing a career will help you be inspired for it all.
Scholarships are money donated to students based on certain criteria and categories that the student qualifies for. You'd even have to apply and wait to hear back for the Sports Scholarships. Each donor has a certain amount of money that they allot for scholarships and some may give out ten when other donors may be giving out four. So it's a matter of applying for a lot to increase your chances of getting some and then waiting to hear back. There is no guaranteed scholarship program or Federal Student Financial Aid. They all have guidelines and go through an evaluation process before the donors decide which students to choose for the scholarship.
Federal Student Financial Aid is based on family income if you've lived with your parents the previous year and then when you live on your own, your own income. Eligibility is determined by a complex formula that considers multiple factors beyond income, including family size, the number of family members in college, assets, and the cost of attendance at the chosen institution. I say it's not guaranteed because many students have stated that they were told that they are not eligible. The way the Pell Grant works is they look at income thresholds based on family size and parental marital status, but these are not universal cutoffs for all financial aid. Your best bet is to not obtain the financial aid information online, do it in person at the financial aid office at the college you intend to enroll at.
The way Majors work is that no one can tell you what to Major in, it's for you to match up with a career. It'll be hard to know a major if you haven't yet decided on a definite career. The career is what determines what academics you will need. It's always been this way before AI and now. You have to qualify for a career so you have to be prepared for it.
Worrying about job loss due to Artificial Intelligence will be a great barrier in deciding on a career. There will be many positions that will still need human support and lots of talking and a human physical touch. Advisor Kirthi KN has posed some great work fields that you can consider, but only if you have a strong interest and passion to do a certain career. Since you want to spend a long time with your work, you have to choose what you love. A list of careers is not how to choose one. If you do not want to take a gap year to make a decision as to what work to go into, enroll as an undeclared Major at college and maybe in the first two years you'd be inspired for a career plan. Once you choose a Major your professors will be informing you of the current status of that field of work and will be providing opportunities for you. So try not to worry about it.
Many companies will bring in/use AI and hire less or get rid of human staff, but these same companies may not be successful with it in areas of quality control and support, plus the huge energy costs and costs of having the AI and it's repair. They just may decide to go back to hiring humans. This is something to consider. Not every single company on earth may choose to use AI. So consider what you love, explore human based careers where conversation and physical interaction is necessary, but do something you have a calling for as the academics will go smoothly if it strongly holds your interest.
I'm not assuming because you play sports that you want a sports career, but if you do, go for it. Explore how to go professional for being an athlete or in management. It's a fine career and as you already know, people will always want people in sports. A Sports career maybe can be the first career to explore.
I hope this helps a bit to alleviate the worry of AI. I think you will be fine and now is the time to focus on what career to have so you'd know what to Major in. Definitely return here if you have any other specific questions and I wish you all the best !
I have a new saying that I have a tendency to say lately: You can't write the script for your career. Being better informed about how scholarships work, their purpose and choosing a career will help you be inspired for it all.
Scholarships are money donated to students based on certain criteria and categories that the student qualifies for. You'd even have to apply and wait to hear back for the Sports Scholarships. Each donor has a certain amount of money that they allot for scholarships and some may give out ten when other donors may be giving out four. So it's a matter of applying for a lot to increase your chances of getting some and then waiting to hear back. There is no guaranteed scholarship program or Federal Student Financial Aid. They all have guidelines and go through an evaluation process before the donors decide which students to choose for the scholarship.
Federal Student Financial Aid is based on family income if you've lived with your parents the previous year and then when you live on your own, your own income. Eligibility is determined by a complex formula that considers multiple factors beyond income, including family size, the number of family members in college, assets, and the cost of attendance at the chosen institution. I say it's not guaranteed because many students have stated that they were told that they are not eligible. The way the Pell Grant works is they look at income thresholds based on family size and parental marital status, but these are not universal cutoffs for all financial aid. Your best bet is to not obtain the financial aid information online, do it in person at the financial aid office at the college you intend to enroll at.
The way Majors work is that no one can tell you what to Major in, it's for you to match up with a career. It'll be hard to know a major if you haven't yet decided on a definite career. The career is what determines what academics you will need. It's always been this way before AI and now. You have to qualify for a career so you have to be prepared for it.
Worrying about job loss due to Artificial Intelligence will be a great barrier in deciding on a career. There will be many positions that will still need human support and lots of talking and a human physical touch. Advisor Kirthi KN has posed some great work fields that you can consider, but only if you have a strong interest and passion to do a certain career. Since you want to spend a long time with your work, you have to choose what you love. A list of careers is not how to choose one. If you do not want to take a gap year to make a decision as to what work to go into, enroll as an undeclared Major at college and maybe in the first two years you'd be inspired for a career plan. Once you choose a Major your professors will be informing you of the current status of that field of work and will be providing opportunities for you. So try not to worry about it.
Many companies will bring in/use AI and hire less or get rid of human staff, but these same companies may not be successful with it in areas of quality control and support, plus the huge energy costs and costs of having the AI and it's repair. They just may decide to go back to hiring humans. This is something to consider. Not every single company on earth may choose to use AI. So consider what you love, explore human based careers where conversation and physical interaction is necessary, but do something you have a calling for as the academics will go smoothly if it strongly holds your interest.
I'm not assuming because you play sports that you want a sports career, but if you do, go for it. Explore how to go professional for being an athlete or in management. It's a fine career and as you already know, people will always want people in sports. A Sports career maybe can be the first career to explore.
I hope this helps a bit to alleviate the worry of AI. I think you will be fine and now is the time to focus on what career to have so you'd know what to Major in. Definitely return here if you have any other specific questions and I wish you all the best !
Kirthi KN
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Kirthi’s Answer
Hello Zion,
It is very good to see you planning ahead. Having a Plan B for sports is not just smart, it is essential. Too many students put all their eggs in one basket and then struggle later.
Let me break this down for you, point by point.
1. Regarding "Guaranteed" Scholarships To be very honest with you, Zion, in the real world, very few things are truly "free and guaranteed" without hard work. However, since you are in Florida, you have a massive advantage.
Florida Bright Futures: This is your "guaranteed" money if you meet the requirements. Do not take this lightly. If you maintain a certain GPA and get the required SAT/ACT scores, the government has to give you the money. Focus on your grades and test prep now; that is the surest way.
Alternate Strategy: Don't just look at the big national websites like Scholarships.com where millions apply. Look locally in Groveland and Lake County. Ask your school counselor for a list of local Rotary clubs, Lion’s clubs, or community organizations offering money. The amounts might be smaller ($500 or $1,000), but the competition is much less, so your chances are very high.
FAFSA: This is non-negotiable. Fill it out as soon as it opens. It is the key that unlocks federal grants (Pell Grant), which you do not have to pay back.
2. Majors that AI cannot replace by 2030 See, AI is very good at processing data, writing code, and even creating art. But AI is bad at empathy, physical dexterity, and complex human judgment.
If you want to make good money and stay safe, look at these fields:
Healthcare (The Human Touch): AI can diagnose a disease, but it cannot comfort a patient or perform complex physical therapy.
Suggestion: Nursing (CRNA), Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy. These jobs pay very well, and the human connection is something a robot cannot replicate.
Skilled Trades Management: AI cannot walk onto a muddy construction site, handle a crisis with a subcontractor, and fix a wiring issue inside a wall.
Suggestion: Construction Management or Electrical Engineering. The infrastructure in America needs updating, and we need humans to oversee the physical building of things.
Mental Health: As technology grows, unfortunately, so does anxiety and depression. Humans need other humans to listen to them.
Suggestion: Psychology or Clinical Social Work. An AI therapist will never replace the trust of a human being.
Cybersecurity & Ethics: If AI is taking over, we need people to police the AI.
Suggestion: Cybersecurity. You are not just writing code; you are outsmarting hackers. It is a game of cat and mouse that requires human intuition.
My final advice: Don't just chase the money, otherwise, you will burn out. Pick a field where you feel you are actually solving a problem for someone. That is where the satisfaction comes from.
Study hard for that Bright Futures scholarship, Zion. It is the best gift you can give your future self.
All the best!
It is very good to see you planning ahead. Having a Plan B for sports is not just smart, it is essential. Too many students put all their eggs in one basket and then struggle later.
Let me break this down for you, point by point.
1. Regarding "Guaranteed" Scholarships To be very honest with you, Zion, in the real world, very few things are truly "free and guaranteed" without hard work. However, since you are in Florida, you have a massive advantage.
Florida Bright Futures: This is your "guaranteed" money if you meet the requirements. Do not take this lightly. If you maintain a certain GPA and get the required SAT/ACT scores, the government has to give you the money. Focus on your grades and test prep now; that is the surest way.
Alternate Strategy: Don't just look at the big national websites like Scholarships.com where millions apply. Look locally in Groveland and Lake County. Ask your school counselor for a list of local Rotary clubs, Lion’s clubs, or community organizations offering money. The amounts might be smaller ($500 or $1,000), but the competition is much less, so your chances are very high.
FAFSA: This is non-negotiable. Fill it out as soon as it opens. It is the key that unlocks federal grants (Pell Grant), which you do not have to pay back.
2. Majors that AI cannot replace by 2030 See, AI is very good at processing data, writing code, and even creating art. But AI is bad at empathy, physical dexterity, and complex human judgment.
If you want to make good money and stay safe, look at these fields:
Healthcare (The Human Touch): AI can diagnose a disease, but it cannot comfort a patient or perform complex physical therapy.
Suggestion: Nursing (CRNA), Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy. These jobs pay very well, and the human connection is something a robot cannot replicate.
Skilled Trades Management: AI cannot walk onto a muddy construction site, handle a crisis with a subcontractor, and fix a wiring issue inside a wall.
Suggestion: Construction Management or Electrical Engineering. The infrastructure in America needs updating, and we need humans to oversee the physical building of things.
Mental Health: As technology grows, unfortunately, so does anxiety and depression. Humans need other humans to listen to them.
Suggestion: Psychology or Clinical Social Work. An AI therapist will never replace the trust of a human being.
Cybersecurity & Ethics: If AI is taking over, we need people to police the AI.
Suggestion: Cybersecurity. You are not just writing code; you are outsmarting hackers. It is a game of cat and mouse that requires human intuition.
My final advice: Don't just chase the money, otherwise, you will burn out. Pick a field where you feel you are actually solving a problem for someone. That is where the satisfaction comes from.
Study hard for that Bright Futures scholarship, Zion. It is the best gift you can give your future self.
All the best!
I appreciate this, thank you for the advice.
Zion