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Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Finding Great Scholarships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 24, 2024
You can find scholarships by using scholarship databases, meeting with your guidance counselor or college advisor, reviewing college-specific awards, and talking with your family and friends. With over 1.7 million scholarships and $46 billion dollars up for grabs, identifying awards you qualify for can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Here are …
Here are the do's and don'ts of scholarship applications
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Do’s and Don’ts: Scholarship Applications

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Nailing your scholarship application is the key to getting valuable free money towards your higher education. As with college applications, there are several do’s and don’ts that apply when applying for a scholarship. Adhering to these do’s and don’ts will help you submit a successful scholarship application: Scholarship Applications Do’s: Do dedicate a fair amount of …
Here are two kinds of scholarships
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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 …
Avoid losing your scholarship with these tips
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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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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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