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Scholarships for Students with Dyslexia

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

According to the American Dyslexia Association, nearly one in ten Americans are afflicted with dyslexia, a common learning disability that affects one’s ability to read, write and spell. Contrary to the belief of some, dyslexia does not correlate with IQ or intelligence. Successful dyslexics are abundant, including scientists such as Galileo Galilei and Albert Einstein, …

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Scholarships for Economic Majors

By Robert "Rusty" TweedLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you are an economics student, you can apply for scholarships from several organizations around the world. Economics is among the highest paying majors and pursuing a degree in the field is laying ground for a good future. You can work with successful companies from various parts of the world and there are many career …

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Cancer Can’t Stop College: Five Scholarships for Those Struggling with Cancer

By Mesothelioma.netLast updated on December 22, 2022

While it is true that all students headed for college face difficulties and struggles along the way, students who are trying to overcome a serious or even life-threatening disease face even more challenges than the ordinary college-age person. Receiving a diagnosis of a terminal illness will often and understandably have a devastating effect on students …

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Scholarships for Students With Diabetes

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Going to college while maintaining good health is difficult enough for students without life-long diseases. Managing insulin and blood sugar levels on campus, away from family members who know exactly what to do should anything go wrong, can sometimes be a trick and a half. Financial stress can add to the problem, what with rising …

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10 Scholarships for First Generation College Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 8, 2024

Being the first in your family to pursue a college education is an impressive achievement and about a third of students are those first generation college students. According to FirstGenForward, 54% of undergrads in 2020 were children of parents who did not have a bachelor’s degree. While these first-gen students do not necessarily came from …

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Scholarships for Students with ADD

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When searching for scholarships, it’s truly important to do your research to see what is out there. For those with learning disabilities such as ADD, you may find there are quite a few options available to you. Here are just a few scholarships you might want to consider applying for. DisABLEDperson, Inc. Scholarship Amount: $2,000 …

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Scholarships for Architecture Majors

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Walking into the world’s biggest cities, it is clear to see the impact of constantly evolving architecture. As we move forward in society, we continually discover better and more innovative ways to build things. The people who do that, those architects, have some pretty cool scholarships to help get them through school. A skilled architect …

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Scholarships for Students with Bipolar Disorder and/or Depression

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Mental health is a very important, and prevalent, issue, and though there have been great strides in recent years for treatment and awareness, there can still be a stigma surrounding mental health. Students struggling with mental health problems—such as bipolar disorder and/or depression—while also pursuing higher education should be applauded and supported. That’s why we’ve …

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5 Exciting Scholarship Contests

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

It’s amazing how many ways you can turn your passions and hobbies into scholarship money for college. Here are five exciting scholarship contests! Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Award: Varies Deadline: TBD for 2021 (Opens September 2020) The Scholastic Art & Writing competition covers a large variety of creative works. In fact, students can compete …

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5 Scholarships for Gamers

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on August 30, 2023

In between school and other responsibilities, do you spend a lot of your time gaming? Or perhaps you’re pursuing a career in game development, art, design, programming, or something related? There are actually several scholarships available to students who consider themselves “gamers!” Keep reading to find out about four right off the bat, plus get …