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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 July 28, 2023

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 …

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Why Winter Break is the Perfect Time to Hunt for Scholarships

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Ah, Winter Break. A nice and necessary reprieve from the hard work of schooling, testing, and busy activities. Finals are over, you don’t have to worry about homework for a while; it’s a great time to relax and refresh. You have more free time than a typical week would allow, and you’re ready to use …

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How to Improve Your Chances of Qualifying for More Scholarships

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Scholarships and grants are, perhaps, the best way to pay for college. As a form of gift-aid, they do not have to be paid back, unlike loans. Students can apply for more scholarships as early as their freshman year in high school and as late as their final year of graduate school—and of course, anywhere …

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The Right Time to Apply for Scholarships

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 7, 2023

College is expensive. One way to offset the cost? Apply for – and win – scholarships. This can be easier said than done, but you’re not going to get very far or have a chance of winning if you don’t at least apply for them.  That leads us to the question, “When is the best …

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Mistakes Students Make While Applying For Scholarships and How to Avoid Them

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Scholarships are an ideal way to pay for a chunk of college expenses—especially since they don’t have to be paid back, unlike loans. With a variety of types and a variety of benefits, applying for scholarships should be at the top of college-bound and college-hopeful students’ to-do lists. No doubt a lot of time and …

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Great Scholarship Opportunities (and How to Find Them!)

By Laura PearsonLast updated on July 28, 2023

Scholarships are a good way to cover the cost of rising tuition. There are scholarships for nearly anything—the tricky part is knowing where to look. Here’s a list of places to find great scholarship opportunities to give you a good start. How Can You Find Scholarships for College in 2022? 1. Scholarship Finders Scholarship finders …

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The 6 Best College Scholarship Search Sites

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

6 Great Scholarship Finders: Big Future (College Board) Scholarships.com College Raptor’s Scholarship Search Fastweb SallieMae Your High School’s Website College is expensive–that’s no secret. College scholarship finders like Big Future, College Raptor’s Scholarship Search, and others, however, can make the difference. After you fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you will …

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10 Interesting Scholarship Facts & Stats

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 5, 2024

Scholarships are free money* that the federal government, colleges and organizations of all sizes offer students to help pay for college. Scholarships may be awarded for academic accomplishments, athletic achievements, community service, ethnicity, or a number of other reasons. Some scholarships are one-time only while others are recurring. Scholarships are a great way to help …