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Que'Miyah
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Where can I apply for scholarships since I've been accepted to the college of my choice?
send links or tell me how to do them. Scholarships with essays or no essays is fine I just need the little extra money and help with college.
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
Academic and Career Consultant and Freelance Writer, TRIO Program Administrator
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Paul’s Answer
I would consider looking for potential scholarships at the University College Foundation because this is an area that many people may not know about.
Much of successful scholarship attainment, has to do with where you look for the scholarships. They can come from two primary sources, either private or public. One area people might not know about is the College Foundation option, at local colleges and universities.
College Foundations, manage the college endowment, but they also supervise private scholarship donations, and connect many of their scholarships to specific subjects, activities, majors, ethnicities and classifications. These are normally scholarships, that are supported by private individuals or businesses.
You might find scholarships for students who are first generation college students (neither parent has a college degree), students who are focusing their major on teaching, science subjects, engineering, social sciences, humanities, STEM subjects, or students who might be of a certain ethnicity.
Most of the time potential applicants can find nearly anything that fits into a classification or subject that defines them or their future goals.
All colleges and universities have foundations that offer scholarships. I would log into the website (of the college you are attending or wishing to attend), and research the ones which apply to you and your particular interests.
Much of successful scholarship attainment, has to do with where you look for the scholarships. They can come from two primary sources, either private or public. One area people might not know about is the College Foundation option, at local colleges and universities.
College Foundations, manage the college endowment, but they also supervise private scholarship donations, and connect many of their scholarships to specific subjects, activities, majors, ethnicities and classifications. These are normally scholarships, that are supported by private individuals or businesses.
You might find scholarships for students who are first generation college students (neither parent has a college degree), students who are focusing their major on teaching, science subjects, engineering, social sciences, humanities, STEM subjects, or students who might be of a certain ethnicity.
Most of the time potential applicants can find nearly anything that fits into a classification or subject that defines them or their future goals.
All colleges and universities have foundations that offer scholarships. I would log into the website (of the college you are attending or wishing to attend), and research the ones which apply to you and your particular interests.
Karin P.
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Karin’s Answer
Hi Que'Miyah,
Congratulations on your acceptance! That's huge!!
Your first stop looking for financial aid should be the FAFSA. FAFSA gives you access to federal and state financial aid. Many colleges also use it to determine your need. Talk to the Financial Office at the college you will attend. There might be scholarships you qualify for. Sign up for work-study to get a job on campus, possibly even in your department.
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
Specifically for Virginia:
https://vahigheredfund.com/va-scholarships/
https://www.vsu.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships.php
https://sfs.virginia.edu/financial-aid-current-students/current-undergraduate-students/financial-aid-basics/types-aid/scholarships-grants
https://finaid.vt.edu/undergraduate/typesofaid/university-scholarships-and-financial-aid-home-page-Virginia-Tech-Scholarships.html
https://bold.org/scholarships/by-state/virginia-scholarships/
https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/virginia-scholarships/
https://accessscholarships.com/scholarships-by-state/virginia-scholarships/
https://www.sallie.com/scholarships/states/virginia
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
Congratulations on your acceptance! That's huge!!
Your first stop looking for financial aid should be the FAFSA. FAFSA gives you access to federal and state financial aid. Many colleges also use it to determine your need. Talk to the Financial Office at the college you will attend. There might be scholarships you qualify for. Sign up for work-study to get a job on campus, possibly even in your department.
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
Specifically for Virginia:
https://vahigheredfund.com/va-scholarships/
https://www.vsu.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships.php
https://sfs.virginia.edu/financial-aid-current-students/current-undergraduate-students/financial-aid-basics/types-aid/scholarships-grants
https://finaid.vt.edu/undergraduate/typesofaid/university-scholarships-and-financial-aid-home-page-Virginia-Tech-Scholarships.html
https://bold.org/scholarships/by-state/virginia-scholarships/
https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/virginia-scholarships/
https://accessscholarships.com/scholarships-by-state/virginia-scholarships/
https://www.sallie.com/scholarships/states/virginia
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
Yoav Traeger
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Kiryat Ono, Tel Aviv District
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Yoav’s Answer
Huge congratulations on getting into the college of your choice! It is such an exciting milestone, and it is completely smart to be looking for ways to bridge that financial gap right now. Since you've already been accepted, your first and best stop should actually be your college's own financial aid office or their student portal; many schools have specific pots of money reserved for incoming students that require a separate, quick application. For outside help, you can create free profiles on sites like fastweb.com, scholarships.com, and bold.org, which will match you with opportunities based on your specific background so you don't have to hunt through thousands of random listings. If you're looking for something low-stress, keep an eye out for no-essay scholarships on niche.com or bigfuture.collegeboard.org, though keep in mind that the ones requiring a quick personal story or essay often have fewer applicants and better odds. Don't overlook local organizations in your hometown either, like your high school guidance office, local clubs, or even your bank, as these smaller awards can really add up quickly. You've clearly got the drive to make this happen, and taking these steps now is going to make such a difference for your future. You're doing a great job setting yourself up for success, and I wish you the very best of luck.
Thank you!
Que'Miyah
Ekta Pandya
Dentist
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New York, New York
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Ekta’s Answer
I got a Dean's Scholarship at UNT for my master's because of my statement of purpose. You can also contact the administration to see if they offer scholarships at the school level. Additionally, ask if you can work as a research or teaching assistant, which might provide some scholarship opportunities.