Whether you are a high school student, graduating senior or a current college student, chances are the price of a college education is weighing heavily on your mind. We’ve all seen the headlines about rising tuition fees and the staggering amount of student loan debt that most students accumulate, so it’s easy to understand why it’s more important than ever to find (and win!) scholarships. Although many programs had deadlines earlier in the year, there are still plenty of others just waiting to be won. Now is a great time to weed out those programs that may be perfect for you and start planting some ‘scholarship seeds’ that will hopefully blossom over the next few months, rewarding you with free money this fall. If you are looking for some money for college, here are a few scholarships with May deadlines that could shower you with some well-deserved cash. Read the rest of this entry »
Can you feel it? I know I can. Spring fever is in full bloom; students around the country are battling full-blown cases of senioritis and trying to recover from Spring Break. Many spent the last few weeks enjoying their time off and soaking in the warmer weather, instead of tackling their college to-do lists and searching for scholarships, and now they are in panic mode. You may have even seen a few of them stumbling around your campus. Just look for the students with bloodshot eyes or those who may be pulling out their hair by the handful. Honestly, they should have put more time and effort into their college planning tasks, but not all is lost. There are still plenty of college scholarships with upcoming deadlines that students can apply to right now. Whether you are a high school freshman, graduating senior or a current college student, April still offers plenty of scholarship dollars. Here are just a few of the awards waiting for you. Read the rest of this entry »
Are you one of those students whose grade point average hovers between a 2.0 and 3.0? Do you dread the idea of writing long essays? Maybe you’re just an average, white male who thinks scholarship providers have passed you by. In any case, I have some great news. There are plenty of scholarship opportunities for students just like you! I’m not talking about those need-based scholarships where you have to provide proof of financial hardship or those that are awarded based on your ethnicity; these scholarship applications are all fun and simple to fill out. In fact, when it comes to college scholarships, these programs put the ‘ease’ in ‘easy!’
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March is a busy month; many students are counting down the days to Spring Break and starting to dread upcoming final exams. High school seniors are anxiously awaiting their decisions from colleges and finding out how much their college tuition bills may be this fall. Luckily, March is also one of the busiest months for scholarships, so students should be able to locate plenty of opportunities to help pay those upcoming expenses. Whether they are in the first grade or graduate school, students of all ages will be able to find something of interest on this month’s scholarship countdown, so there’s really no excuse for not applying. Hopefully, many will have the luck of the Irish on their side and win some of these awards, too! Read the rest of this entry »
February has always been one of my favorite months; I get to celebrate my birthday, wedding anniversary and Valentine’s Day all in the same week, which means tons of presents and dinner out. It’s also the month when my favorite candy, conversation hearts, is available. Those sweet treats are so addicting, I’m just thankful that they aren’t available year-round. Although these things are cause enough for celebration, there’s another reason why I love February…Scholarships! Whether you are a high school student, college student, or currently working on your graduate degree, you can find a plethora of scholarship opportunities that are expiring this month. Don’t believe me? Check out these February scholarships that are due to expire soon. Read the rest of this entry »
Every New Year always seems to start the same; people create a list of resolutions to help better their lives, but somehow seem to go off-track by Valentine’s Day. This year, why not make a resolution you can keep? Commit to reducing your student loan debt or college expenses by applying for scholarships! A mere hour or two each month could result in thousands of dollars in savings for you this year. To help you get started, I’ve created this list of ten awards that all expire in January 2013.
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Do I believe in werewolves or vampires? Not really. Zombies, however, are a different story; there’s evidence of them everywhere. You know that brooding math teacher who mumbles under his breath every time someone gives the wrong answer? He’s probably a zombie. What about those suspicious lunch ladies who serve that weird purple goo they claim is gravy? Yeah, they are definitely part of the walking dead. Even our parents show signs of being infected. Don’t believe me? Try getting them to make any sense when you call them at 2 a.m. for a ride. Slurred speech, incoherent language and the dark circles around their eyes – they are totally turning into the undead! Even the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is preparing for the zombie apocalypse, so it has to be real. Do yourself a favor and start planning for your survival now. Read the rest of this entry »
Have you ever applied to a scholarship and were absolutely sure you would win? Let me give you some advice; don’t count your chickens before they hatch! Sure, when I first started applying for scholarships, I was a bit cocky and secretively thought people would start throwing money my way because of my grades and obvious talent, but that’s not quite how it panned out. In fact, I applied to 25 scholarships before I ever won my first award. What was I doing wrong? As it turns out, nothing; you just have to understand that many scholarship programs are subjective, especially those that include an essay. Read the rest of this entry »
Can you believe that school will be out in just a few short weeks? I don’t know about you, but it seems like only yesterday I was enjoying the warm rays of summer and now I’m bundling up to stave off the cold winds of winter. Burrr! Although I love the holidays, it’s also a stark reminder that school will be over before you know it. But, before you head off to visit family or start your Christmas shopping, don’t forget one important task on your college to-do list…Scholarships! Now is the perfect time to sit down and complete your essays and applications, but where should you start? Unfortunately, Santa can’t help you in this department, so I’ve put together a list of 10 scholarships you can start working on right now.
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In a few short days, total strangers will be shoving and clawing their way through retailers looking for the best Black Friday deals this year. Sure, Target and Walmart have some awesome deals, like an Xbox bundle for $99 or an LED television for $78, but am I willing to give up time with my family to ensure I snag one of these coveted gifts? I can think of a much better way to spend my evening – like searching for scholarships! Think about it, not only can you do it in the comfort of your own home; you can get your family to help you out, too. Okay, who am I kidding? Grandpa will be snoring in his recliner, dad will hog the couch, and mom will be looking for recruits to help wash the dishes. So, use scholarships as your full-proof excuse for getting out of clean-up duty! I’ve even put together a list of Black Friday programs that will disappear (along with all the great sales) after this weekend, just in case mom asks for some evidence!
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