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Nevaeh
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Toledo, Ohio
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How can I look for more scholarships?
I'm looking for some scholarships I can sign up for. My tuition is already paid for, but not my room and board. I need more scholarships to pay for it since my family doesn't have the money to pay for it, and I'm not allowed to have a job until I move out of my grandmother's house.
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
Academic and Career Consultant and Freelance Writer
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Seattle, Washington
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Paul’s Answer
I would check the foundation office of the college or university you are going to attend.
Colleges and universities have foundations, that manage and control endowment funds and donations from private donors.
Scholarships are normally part of these endowment funds and donations, and students are allowed to apply for these funds.
There are usually a variety of scholarships, ones for certain majors, future occupations, and other categories.
So, I would check the foundation office, and see what you can apply for.
Colleges and universities have foundations, that manage and control endowment funds and donations from private donors.
Scholarships are normally part of these endowment funds and donations, and students are allowed to apply for these funds.
There are usually a variety of scholarships, ones for certain majors, future occupations, and other categories.
So, I would check the foundation office, and see what you can apply for.
Houcine Lakhchach
Career Development Specialist | U.S Department exchange Alumnus | EFL/ESL trainer | Program manager
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Kenitra, Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen, Morocco
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Houcine’s Answer
Hi Nevaeh, here are some effective ways to find additional scholarship opportunities:
Online Scholarship Search Engines: Utilize scholarship search engines such as Fastweb, Chegg, and College Board Scholarship Search. These platforms allow you to filter scholarships based on your personal and academic details.
College Financial Aid Office: Contact the financial aid office at your college or university. They often have information about scholarships, grants, or work-study opportunities that can assist with living expenses.
Specific College Departments: Explore scholarships offered by specific departments or programs related to your major. Some departments may have funds designated to support students with housing or other living expenses.
Local Community Foundations: Check with local community foundations, organizations, or businesses in your hometown. They may offer scholarships to students from the area, and these funds can sometimes be applied to living expenses.
Professional Associations: If you have chosen a specific career path, look for scholarships offered by professional associations related to that field. Many associations provide financial support to students pursuing careers within their industry.
Nonprofit Organizations: Research nonprofit organizations that focus on education or youth development. Some of these organizations offer scholarships to support students in various aspects of their education, including living expenses.
Civic and Social Groups: Some civic or social groups in your community may have scholarship programs. Examples include Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs, or other local organizations committed to supporting education.
Online Platforms and Forums: Explore online forums, groups, or websites related to scholarships. Online communities often share information about unique scholarship opportunities that may not be widely advertised.
Check with High School Counselors: If you recently graduated from high school, reach out to your high school guidance counselor. They may have information about scholarships or resources to help you with living expenses during your college years.
Consider Part-Time Remote Work: Since you mentioned you're not allowed to have a traditional job, explore opportunities for remote work or freelancing. Platforms like Upwork or Fiverr allow you to take on projects that can contribute to your living expenses.
Remember to carefully read the eligibility criteria for each scholarship and submit applications on time. Additionally, consider applying for scholarships with smaller award amounts, as these can add up and help cover your room and board costs. Good luck in your search!
Online Scholarship Search Engines: Utilize scholarship search engines such as Fastweb, Chegg, and College Board Scholarship Search. These platforms allow you to filter scholarships based on your personal and academic details.
College Financial Aid Office: Contact the financial aid office at your college or university. They often have information about scholarships, grants, or work-study opportunities that can assist with living expenses.
Specific College Departments: Explore scholarships offered by specific departments or programs related to your major. Some departments may have funds designated to support students with housing or other living expenses.
Local Community Foundations: Check with local community foundations, organizations, or businesses in your hometown. They may offer scholarships to students from the area, and these funds can sometimes be applied to living expenses.
Professional Associations: If you have chosen a specific career path, look for scholarships offered by professional associations related to that field. Many associations provide financial support to students pursuing careers within their industry.
Nonprofit Organizations: Research nonprofit organizations that focus on education or youth development. Some of these organizations offer scholarships to support students in various aspects of their education, including living expenses.
Civic and Social Groups: Some civic or social groups in your community may have scholarship programs. Examples include Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs, or other local organizations committed to supporting education.
Online Platforms and Forums: Explore online forums, groups, or websites related to scholarships. Online communities often share information about unique scholarship opportunities that may not be widely advertised.
Check with High School Counselors: If you recently graduated from high school, reach out to your high school guidance counselor. They may have information about scholarships or resources to help you with living expenses during your college years.
Consider Part-Time Remote Work: Since you mentioned you're not allowed to have a traditional job, explore opportunities for remote work or freelancing. Platforms like Upwork or Fiverr allow you to take on projects that can contribute to your living expenses.
Remember to carefully read the eligibility criteria for each scholarship and submit applications on time. Additionally, consider applying for scholarships with smaller award amounts, as these can add up and help cover your room and board costs. Good luck in your search!
Michelle M.
Entertainment Industry
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Nevaeh !
Your inquiry is quite unusual and interesting to me and I do have many questions that would make my advice more accurate, but I believe you need as much information and ideas as possible for the circumstances you've mentioned.
To begin with, I don't think I've ever heard of a relative prohibiting a student aged person from obtaining employment. That being said, I am assuming that you, in addition to scholarships you've mentioned, also received financial aid for school. You will need to review your financial aid records or visit your financial aid office on campus to see if your application included Work Study and that it may have been overlooked. If you find out that you did request Work Study, that means that you were awarded a job on campus but never followed through with it. It may not be too late to get the work study job so you'll need to visit the financial aid office as soon as possible. You are approaching the Spring semester now and I am not sure if you'll have to wait for Fall of 2024. Check with your school.
Since you do not have any income because you're not allowed to, but if you did, I would suggest getting a few roommates and getting an apartment off campus. I have left a link below for you for a list of just a fraction of scholarships you can apply for. You'll need to search on line for as many scholarships as possible and cover a lot of ground with the applications. Scholarships are not guaranteed. Your best bet would be to have a job. Pay attention to scholarship deadlines because you are doing this mid-year and you have to make sure you'll obtain financial coverage.
You're going to find scholarships to apply for faster if you do the active search rather than ask around about scholarships. Your best best will be the resources and information on line and at your current financial aid office and the office in your major department.
I want to suggest that you ask whomever is prohibiting you from working if it would be acceptable to them if you got an online job working from home. If they say it's okay than go to employment websites like Indeed or Linked In and register and do a job search for on line remote work. Do you know why you're being prohibited from working ? That would help me advise you further.
The only thing that I could really advise right now is to do a total focused review of your financial aid papers, see how your financial aid was allotted and if you've overlooked the Work Study allotment. I urge you to ask more advice here at Career Village with specific details and I wish you all the best !
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OHIO STUDENTS https://bold.org/scholarships/by-state/ohio-scholarships/
Your inquiry is quite unusual and interesting to me and I do have many questions that would make my advice more accurate, but I believe you need as much information and ideas as possible for the circumstances you've mentioned.
To begin with, I don't think I've ever heard of a relative prohibiting a student aged person from obtaining employment. That being said, I am assuming that you, in addition to scholarships you've mentioned, also received financial aid for school. You will need to review your financial aid records or visit your financial aid office on campus to see if your application included Work Study and that it may have been overlooked. If you find out that you did request Work Study, that means that you were awarded a job on campus but never followed through with it. It may not be too late to get the work study job so you'll need to visit the financial aid office as soon as possible. You are approaching the Spring semester now and I am not sure if you'll have to wait for Fall of 2024. Check with your school.
Since you do not have any income because you're not allowed to, but if you did, I would suggest getting a few roommates and getting an apartment off campus. I have left a link below for you for a list of just a fraction of scholarships you can apply for. You'll need to search on line for as many scholarships as possible and cover a lot of ground with the applications. Scholarships are not guaranteed. Your best bet would be to have a job. Pay attention to scholarship deadlines because you are doing this mid-year and you have to make sure you'll obtain financial coverage.
You're going to find scholarships to apply for faster if you do the active search rather than ask around about scholarships. Your best best will be the resources and information on line and at your current financial aid office and the office in your major department.
I want to suggest that you ask whomever is prohibiting you from working if it would be acceptable to them if you got an online job working from home. If they say it's okay than go to employment websites like Indeed or Linked In and register and do a job search for on line remote work. Do you know why you're being prohibited from working ? That would help me advise you further.
The only thing that I could really advise right now is to do a total focused review of your financial aid papers, see how your financial aid was allotted and if you've overlooked the Work Study allotment. I urge you to ask more advice here at Career Village with specific details and I wish you all the best !
Michelle recommends the following next steps:
Michael Torio
Consultant - Data Reporting & Analysis (HQ Finance)
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Alpharetta, Georgia
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Michael’s Answer
Hi Nevaeh,
Scholarship applications can start to be submitted during your Junior year and will continue throughout your Senior year in high school. It is best to ask your Academic Advisor/School Counselor on the timeline process as well. Scholarship applications will have specific deadlines and requirements to meet in order to be submitted for review and consideration.
You may want to start to compile your resume/portfolio since a majority of scholarship applications will require academic grade point average (GPA), academic accomplishments, school activities (clubs, sports, etc.), community involvement (volunteer, church, etc.), academic and personal recommendations, etc. There may be essay requirements on why you are a qualified candidate to receive the scholarship, what your future goals are academically and professionally and other questions centering around who you are, your beliefs, etc.
The scholarship application is very detailed and can be a long process. The Scholarship Committee is looking at well rounded students who are deserving of the scholarship funds. They are seeing how well one can communicate, organization skills, financial need (in some cases) and accomplishments at school, at home and within the community.
Here are a couple of links for College Scholarships:
https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/
https://www.nchchonors.org/students/awards-scholarships/national-scholarships
Also, it will be best to check with the colleges and universities that you will be applying to. You can check with the School/Department of your desired major, the Campus Career Center and the Register's Office for additional information for college scholarships and grants and specific requirements for qualifications.
Best wishes on your scholarship applications and for your college education!
Scholarship applications can start to be submitted during your Junior year and will continue throughout your Senior year in high school. It is best to ask your Academic Advisor/School Counselor on the timeline process as well. Scholarship applications will have specific deadlines and requirements to meet in order to be submitted for review and consideration.
You may want to start to compile your resume/portfolio since a majority of scholarship applications will require academic grade point average (GPA), academic accomplishments, school activities (clubs, sports, etc.), community involvement (volunteer, church, etc.), academic and personal recommendations, etc. There may be essay requirements on why you are a qualified candidate to receive the scholarship, what your future goals are academically and professionally and other questions centering around who you are, your beliefs, etc.
The scholarship application is very detailed and can be a long process. The Scholarship Committee is looking at well rounded students who are deserving of the scholarship funds. They are seeing how well one can communicate, organization skills, financial need (in some cases) and accomplishments at school, at home and within the community.
Here are a couple of links for College Scholarships:
https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/
https://www.nchchonors.org/students/awards-scholarships/national-scholarships
Also, it will be best to check with the colleges and universities that you will be applying to. You can check with the School/Department of your desired major, the Campus Career Center and the Register's Office for additional information for college scholarships and grants and specific requirements for qualifications.
Best wishes on your scholarship applications and for your college education!
Karin P.
Lecturer
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Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Karin’s Answer
Hi Naveah,
Your first stop should be the financial aid office of your university. I am assuming you have been there.
You'll find scholarships using search engines on the internet (stay away from any that cost money or promise millions of unclaimed funds for a little fee):
https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx
Many scholarships are earmarked for students with certain characteristics:
Check if a parent's employer offers any scholarships for family members.
Check if your state or your hometown has any scholarships.
https://toledotomorrow.org/scholarships
https://bold.org/scholarships/by-state/ohio-scholarships/
Check out scholarships for certain majors (e.g. tech, STEM, arts...).
https://swe.org/scholarships/
Check out big companies and foundations.
Check out scholarships for female students, Black students, students who are very tall, students who play chess etc, whatever fits your profile (and combinations, e.g. left-handed Ohio students who play the violin).
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/black-student-scholarships/
https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/scholarships-for-black-students/
https://www.blackscholarships.org/?m=1
https://overproof.com/2021/09/29/women-in-tech-scholarships-that-are-paving-the-way/
Good luck!
KP
Your first stop should be the financial aid office of your university. I am assuming you have been there.
You'll find scholarships using search engines on the internet (stay away from any that cost money or promise millions of unclaimed funds for a little fee):
https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx
Many scholarships are earmarked for students with certain characteristics:
Check if a parent's employer offers any scholarships for family members.
Check if your state or your hometown has any scholarships.
https://toledotomorrow.org/scholarships
https://bold.org/scholarships/by-state/ohio-scholarships/
Check out scholarships for certain majors (e.g. tech, STEM, arts...).
https://swe.org/scholarships/
Check out big companies and foundations.
Check out scholarships for female students, Black students, students who are very tall, students who play chess etc, whatever fits your profile (and combinations, e.g. left-handed Ohio students who play the violin).
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/black-student-scholarships/
https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/scholarships-for-black-students/
https://www.blackscholarships.org/?m=1
https://overproof.com/2021/09/29/women-in-tech-scholarships-that-are-paving-the-way/
Good luck!
KP