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4 Important Deadlines for Scholarship Applications

By Hilary CairnsPublished on April 13, 2023

You know when your college applications are due, but what about potential scholarships? These deadlines may not be as important as your college admissions, but they are essential if you want to try to make college a bit more affordable with a scholarship! Some will even cover your entire tuition if you’re lucky.  Taking note …

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Q&A with $2500 Scholarship Winner Jake Golden

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 15, 2023

Congratulations are in order for College Raptor’s most recent $2,500 scholarship winner Jake Golden! His essay made me curious about Jake’s college journey. Luckily, he was kind enough to answer a few more questions. Here’s what he had to say! CR: Tell us a little bit about yourself. Jake: My name is Jake, and I’m …

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What is the Disney College Program?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 6, 2023

Did you grow up going to Disney parks in California and Florida? Or perhaps you grew up watching Disney movies and shows? If you love everything Disney, you may just want to consider adding the Disney College Program to your resume – especially if you dream about working there. It’s a type of paid internship …

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All About the Facebook Scholarship

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

Scholarship alert! College Raptor is excited to announce the Facebook scholarship to help learners in the Black community to succeed no matter where they are in life. We are excited to share this scholarship because it’s not just for college students, it’s for those who are looking to further their careers, find a career, or …

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State Grants for Maine Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

Maine has a few different college grants available to students, and the Finance Authority of Maine website (FAME) has over 100 scholarships listed that are dedicated to residents of the state. Here are some details you’ll need to know about eligibility for these grants and scholarships! Maine College Grants 1. Maine State Grant Program The Maine …

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How To Set Up a Scholarship Fund – 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023

Did you know that many scholarship awards are created by individuals or small nonprofits and organizations? If you want to create your own, whether to remember a loved one or help others, there are five questions you should ask yourself about how to set up a scholarship fund! #1. How Much Do You Want to …

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Scholarships for Returning Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023

Contrary to popular belief, scholarships are not only meant for students who have recently graduated high school. Several awards are dedicated to those who decide to return to college after years or even decades! Here are just a few scholarships for returning students that you’ll want to look into. 1. Return2College Return2College is one award …

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State Grants for Iowa Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

Are you graduating high school in Iowa? Or perhaps planning to attend a college in the state? Iowa offers quite a few grants, scholarships, and other financial aid opportunities for its students. Keep reading to find out what’s available. Iowa College Grants 1. Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship For students that have a gap between …

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State Grants for Kansas Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

The state of Kansas offers several grants and scholarship programs to its students! Check out some examples below and make sure to visit the Kansas Board of Regents website to get further information about applying to each. Kansas College Grants Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant For those pursuing a technical certificate or an associate of …

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State Grants for Kentucky Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

Kentucky has several college grants available to its students, many of which are funded by the state’s lottery. Keep reading to find some information about available scholarships, grants, and financial aid programs in the state, as well as links to find further details about these awards and others. Kentucky College Grants 1. Kentucky Educational Excellence …