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How To Search for Scholarships Based on Major

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Searching for scholarships is a big part about heading to college, and even when for those who aren’t high school seniors. A great place to start finding the right ones for you is by looking for scholarships based on major. Use Scholarship Databases To Search Based on Major Thanks to the internet, it’s easier than …

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How To Diversify Your Scholarship Search

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Scholarships come in all shapes and sizes. Do an online scholarship search and you are sure to find several offered for just about any theme you can think of. A search for foreign language scholarships will throw up hundreds of results for every foreign language possible, even some you may not have thought about. There …

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Myth: Scholarships Are Only For Students with Financial Need

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Some students don’t look into applying for scholarships and financial aid, assuming that since they aren’t considered impoverished, that they won’t be eligible. While there are scholarship opportunities that are dependent on a family’s financial need, there are also scholarship opportunities for anyone. Merit Scholarships Merit-based scholarships focus more on accomplishments, activities, demographics, and other …

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Best Ways to Help You Narrow Down Your Scholarship Search

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

When it comes to paying for college, students quickly learn how vital scholarships are. However, starting the search can seem a little intimidating. With thousands upon thousands of scholarship opportunities out there, where do you even start? Here are a few ways to help narrow down your search. Local > State > National You can …

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How High School Counselors Can Help You Find a Scholarship

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 7, 2023

Looking and applying for scholarships to fund your college education can be time-consuming and daunting. If you try to do this on your own, you could end up spending several hours just looking for opportunities and then many more hours applying to the opportunities you are eligible for. Getting some assistance from your counselor may …

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Myth: I Can Find All My Scholarships In One Place

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are a number of great scholarship search websites out there, and they can be a fantastic resource for finding opportunities you qualify for. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean it should be a one-stop-shop experience. Scholarship websites don’t know about all opportunities There are thousands of scholarship opportunities out there, for all kinds of students. …

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Why You Should Go After Scholarships With Smaller Awards

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Now this might sound counter-intuitive. You want to earn as much in scholarships as you can, so you can avoid taking out huge student loans. So why bother with scholarships that only pay out $100 or other smaller amounts? Shouldn’t you focus your attention and efforts on the big money-givers? Here are two big reasons …

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Different Types of Scholarship Opportunities

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 20, 2024

There are many scholarships out there—from athletic to academic to community service, and the options are seemingly endless. Knowing the different types of scholarships available, before you begin applying, can help you identify areas you would like to pursue in your education and future career. Not to mention, scholarships can help offset the cost or …

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How do Scholarships Work? Commonly Asked Questions

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 23, 2024

Key Takeaway’s Scholarships are a type of financial aid that allows you to earn money to pay for college expenses that does not need to be paid back. Scholarships generally fall into two main categories: merit-based (awarded for academic excellence) and need-based (awarded based on finances). When applying for scholarships, it’s important to carefully follow …

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The Three Best Tips for Winning a Scholarship

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

According to statistics from the 2014-2015 educational year, over half of all college students took advantage of either a grant or a scholarship. Perhaps more interestingly, in that same time-frame, nearly $3 billion in scholarship money was left on the table by students. The reasons for this are complex and can’t be easily discerned, but …