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What should I do to get a scholarship that will cover my tuition for college?
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Jerel’s Answer
Hi Vanisha,
Some scholarships for college are merit-based. You earn them by meeting or exceeding certain standards set by the scholarship-giver. Merit scholarships might be awarded based on academic achievement or on a combination of academics and a special talent, trait, or interest. Other scholarships are based on financial need. You can learn about scholarships in several ways, including contacting the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend and checking information in a public library or online.
Some scholarships for college are merit-based. You earn them by meeting or exceeding certain standards set by the scholarship-giver. Merit scholarships might be awarded based on academic achievement or on a combination of academics and a special talent, trait, or interest. Other scholarships are based on financial need. You can learn about scholarships in several ways, including contacting the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend and checking information in a public library or online.
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Aaliyah J.’s Answer
1. Be sure to perform well academically!
2. Participate in extra-curricular activities. Universities are looking for well-rounded students.
3. Apply to local scholarships (you have a higher chance of winning them because don't apply).
4. Apply for all national scholarships that you are eligible for.
5. Contact the director or administrative assistant of your academic department. Ask them about scholarship opportunities.
2. Participate in extra-curricular activities. Universities are looking for well-rounded students.
3. Apply to local scholarships (you have a higher chance of winning them because don't apply).
4. Apply for all national scholarships that you are eligible for.
5. Contact the director or administrative assistant of your academic department. Ask them about scholarship opportunities.
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Axel’s Answer
Hi Vanisha,
A couple of ideas below that worked for me!
Idea #1: Search for scholarships online that align with your interests/hobbies
I was interested in golf during high school and got a side job caddying. It turned out that there was a full ride scholarship available to caddies who were successful academically and also completed enough "loops". I applied and was fortunate enough to be selected for the scholarship. The best thing about a scholarship targeted to your interests/hobbies is that it will be niche, there may be a smaller pool of candidates, and there are several ways to qualify (participation/grades etc.)
Idea #2: Search University financial aid sites
Once you are admitted to college I'd urge you to search the financial aid website of your school. At my college I was able to find small scholarships ($1-3K) which no one had applied to. The requirements were minimal (grades, class enrollments). I did this every year and was able to get several additional amounts of financial aid which were sometimes refundable!
A couple of ideas below that worked for me!
Idea #1: Search for scholarships online that align with your interests/hobbies
I was interested in golf during high school and got a side job caddying. It turned out that there was a full ride scholarship available to caddies who were successful academically and also completed enough "loops". I applied and was fortunate enough to be selected for the scholarship. The best thing about a scholarship targeted to your interests/hobbies is that it will be niche, there may be a smaller pool of candidates, and there are several ways to qualify (participation/grades etc.)
Idea #2: Search University financial aid sites
Once you are admitted to college I'd urge you to search the financial aid website of your school. At my college I was able to find small scholarships ($1-3K) which no one had applied to. The requirements were minimal (grades, class enrollments). I did this every year and was able to get several additional amounts of financial aid which were sometimes refundable!
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AMREEN’s Answer
I highly suggest to use the app/website MyScholly
I also suggest you to look into applying for state/federal financial aid grants to help pay for the cost of school as well.
I also suggest you to look into applying for state/federal financial aid grants to help pay for the cost of school as well.
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Laeki’s Answer
Hi Vanisha!
The first thing that would help you get a scholarship is to do very well in school. Getting all A's always helps a student get a scholarship. However, that is not the only way to get a scholarship or financial aid. It is very important that you are well-rounded and not just focused on academics. You can be on a sports team, student council and/or class positions (president, treasurer, secretary, etc.), educational club, or more.
When you are researching for a scholarship and/or financial aid, look EVERYWHERE!! There are millions of scholarships, grants, financial aid opportunities, etc, that are out there, you just have to look for them. They have scholarships for bowling, being left-handed, etc. Make sure you look for amything that makes you unique!
The first thing that would help you get a scholarship is to do very well in school. Getting all A's always helps a student get a scholarship. However, that is not the only way to get a scholarship or financial aid. It is very important that you are well-rounded and not just focused on academics. You can be on a sports team, student council and/or class positions (president, treasurer, secretary, etc.), educational club, or more.
When you are researching for a scholarship and/or financial aid, look EVERYWHERE!! There are millions of scholarships, grants, financial aid opportunities, etc, that are out there, you just have to look for them. They have scholarships for bowling, being left-handed, etc. Make sure you look for amything that makes you unique!
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Diane’s Answer
Colleges will pay (give merit scholarships) for high SAT's, high gpa's, and high performance in certain areas. This last one could be academic, athletic or community related, such as having a strong interest and involvment in helping the less fortunate. Find something that interests you and take it to next level. The schools want kids who are involved and are leaders - you don't need to start a club to be a leader- show initiative and creativity in ideas in whatever interests you. For financial scholarships fill out the FAFSA and they will take into consideration your family's situation.