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The Two Kinds of Scholarships

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

When financial aid is concerned, it’s important to explore every opportunity available—and thoroughly! Scholarships are, perhaps, the most ideal way to pay for a college education. Since scholarships fall under the category of “gift-aid” they do not have to be paid back, unlike student loans. So essentially, scholarships are free money. There are primarily two …

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Questions To Ask Your Scholarship Provider

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Don’t know something? Ask! It’s always important to seek clarification to confirm or clear up confusion. This rings especially true when dealing with financial aid and your future college education. So if you have questions surrounding a scholarship, best ask the provider themselves! Here are a few things you should definitely clarify: How much is …

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Common Mistakes Students Make While Searching for Scholarships

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Scholarships and grants are the ideal way to pay for college. Scholarships are gift-aid, so you don’t need to pay them back after graduating. Awarded for multiple reasons, there’s a scholarship out there for everyone. Do you have great grades? What about pursuing a certain academic interest? Super involved in your community? Are you part …

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How to Avoid Losing Your Scholarship!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you have a scholarship or multiple scholarships, first off: congratulations! Second: did you know you could lose it? Yikes. It’s an unfortunate reality that scholarships are pretty conditional. After all, there were requirements for you to be eligible for the scholarship, so it makes sense that there are also requirements for you to be …

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If I Don’t Perfectly Match Up With A Scholarship’s Criteria, Should I Still Apply?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Searching for college scholarships can sometimes be quite a daunting task, especially with how many are available to students. There will be a few that are a perfect match for you and then hundreds of others that you don’t qualify for. However, have you ever come across a scholarship that you almost perfectly match, but …

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Common Scholarship Interview Questions

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 9, 2024

Common scholarship interview questions usually will focus on the student’s strengths, weaknesses, goals, personality, and academics. Others may ask about motivation, stress management, and extracurricular activities. No matter what the scholarship is for, a scholarship interview requires preparation and practice. What To Know About Scholarship Interviews Scholarship interviews are designed to help the organization better …

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“Why Do You Deserve This Scholarship?” Tips and Samples

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 9, 2024

Many scholarship applications require an essay submission that answers a prompt provided by the scholarship sponsor. One of the most common prompts that organizers ask is ‘Why do you deserve this scholarship?’ Some may word the question as ‘Why should the award be given to you?’ Both prompts mean the same thing. They both seek …

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How to Nail a Scholarship Interview!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

A scholarship can be extremely rewarding, and save students plenty of money during college. Scholarships can also be extremely prestigious and look impressive on resumes. However, scholarships require several steps students have to pass before receiving a scholarship. Benefactors hope to ensure that the money they are gifting is awarded to the most qualified candidate. …

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The Difference Between Grants and Scholarships

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on March 24, 2025

College costs a lot of money. In turn, students try to find as much financial aid as possible. In your search for financial aid, you’ve likely come across the phrase “grants and scholarships”. The money from grants and scholarships doesn’t have to be paid back, but you’re also wondering what the difference between the two …

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How to Recognize The Signs Of Scholarship Scams!

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Did you ever give scholarship scams a second thought? Would you ever imagine that they even existed? For most students and their parents, getting scammed while exploring scholarship opportunities is unthinkable. That is, until they get scammed themselves. Getting scammed while looking for funding to realize your education dreams can be a crushing blow. The …