Did you know…that Hispanic students are now the largest minority group on college campuses? From 2009 to 2010, the number of Hispanic students enrolled in college increased by 24% , with over 12.2 million Hispanic students now attending college in the United States. While these numbers are expected to continue to grow, more and more Hispanic students are struggling to pay for tuition and college expenses. The average family income for Hispanic families fell 66% between 2005 and 2009. It’s more important than ever for Hispanic students to explore their financial aid options for paying for college. To get Hispanic students started in the financial aid search process, we’ve put together a small list of Hispanic scholarships with application deadlines approaching in the next few months. Read the rest of this entry »
Before you know it, the New Year will be here. There will be the inevitable countdown shows leading up to New Year’s Eve; the Top 100 Music Hits, the Top 100 Celebrity Tweets and of course, the Top 100 Most Outrageous Moments Caught on Tape. So, in the spirit of the season, we thought it might be fun to do our own countdown…of scholarships you can still apply for in 2011. While there are well over 100 scholarship programs still accepting applications before we ring in the New Year on 1/1/12, we’ve shortened our list of scholarships to make it a bit more manageable for you. So, without further ado, we present to you our 1st Annual Holiday Top 10 Scholarship Countdown…
Alice Madden Barton Scholarship Program: Open to U.S. students (high school seniors and older) who plan to pursue a career in barbering or cosmetology. Two (2) scholarships valued at $500 each are available.
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‘Music is love in search of a word.’ – Sidonie Gabrielle
Nothing could be more thrilling than to wake up each day doing what you love. For musicians, it’s more than a career: it’s like breathing oxygen, and the need to create flows through our veins and gives us life. Unfortunately, college does not always afford us the opportunity to pursue our dreams for the sake of art; there’s almost always a price tag to be considered. So, before you get discouraged and resign yourself to becoming a ‘starving artist’ at college, check out these scholarship opportunities for music majors…you may find a way to keep your career dreams alive with scholarship funding!
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Have you ever gone online to see what cool things happened when you were born, or what celebrities share their birthdays with you? I share mine with actors Seth Green, Nick Nolte and Jack Lemmon, as well as author John Grisham; pretty cool, I think. I have even used my birthday and year to pick lottery numbers, hoping against all odds that I will hit it big. Unfortunately, I’m still waiting.
But, if you are like me and need money for college, take my advice and avoid spending money on the lottery ticket method. Instead, take a chance on yourself and check out the ‘I Was Born In’ Scholarships, sponsored by ScholarshipExperts.com. ScholarshipExperts.com offers some pretty unique scholarship programs that are only open to those born in specific years. This year, there are awards for those born between 1994 and 1996. The scholarship prize amount matches your birth year, too (1994 = $1,994)! The programs are very simple. You just need to be a legal resident of the United States or the District of Columbia, plan to enroll in college no later than 2014 (or 2015 or 2016, depending on the program) and be born in 1994 (or 1995 or 1996). In addition, applicants must submit a short answer (250 or less) to the question provided about their birth year. It’s that easy. Read the rest of this entry »
As we head into the holiday season, I often think of those who serve our country. While we are enjoying our feasts among family and friends, many military personnel are overseas risking their lives for our freedom. Some are working in the Middle East under hostile conditions, while others may be stationed at sea. No matter where they are, one thing remains the same: they put their lives on the line for us every day. The sacrifices they make are many. They face long absences from their families, losing the comforts of home and, for some, the ultimate sacrifice – losing their lives. We salute those who have served in the military by highlighting some of the military scholarships that are available for service members and their families. Read the rest of this entry »
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” How many times have you been asked this question? We start hearing it in elementary school, where we dream of being ballerinas, firemen or doctors. In high school, the question gets a bit more serious, as we face the decision of declaring a college major. If you find yourself at a crossroads, not quite sure of which direction to take, now might be a good time to conduct a little career evaluation and delve into some research on which careers might be best for you. Another thing to consider when determining your major, and ultimately your career, is the possibility of career scholarships and/or loan forgiveness programs attached to your fields of interest. Read the rest of this entry »
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