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How To Get a Full Ride Scholarship

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

One of the biggest hurdles of college is often the cost. The price tag of college can be daunting and can make or break your decision for where to pursue higher education. But the hope of scholarships can help with that. There are certain requirements to aim for when it comes to applying for scholarships …

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Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 22, 2025

Did you know there are specific financial aid programs for students with disabilities? You may qualify for federal aid, scholarships, state assistance, or additional school aid designed for you as well as other sources of financial aid. Below, we’ve outlined some ways you can make college more affordable, including several scholarships dedicated to future and …

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Scholarships: What’s Out There? How Do You Get Them?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on September 19, 2024

The search for scholarships can feel a bit overwhelming. After all, how do you get started? How do you actually find these awards? And what do you do when you find them? We’ll give you a rundown of questions you may have during your search, but also show you the easiest and less stressful way …

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Interesting Scholarships for Art Majors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023

Scholarships aren’t just about top grades or financial need. There are actually quite a few “interesting” ones out there, and you may just qualify for a few! Here are three examples of interesting scholarships that can help you showcase your artistic abilities. Doodle for Google Have a knack for design? Then you may just want …

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Scholarships for Children of Military Veterans

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 28, 2023

Do you have a parent that was or is currently in the military? Are you in JROTC or ROTC? Scholarships for military children are plentiful! Here are just a few programs that you can start with. AFAS General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program Also known as the Hap Arnold Grant, the AFAS General Henry …

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How To Find Merit Scholarships You Can Qualify For

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023

Academic and athletic scholarships are the two biggest merit scholarship categories, but they aren’t the only ones. Merit scholarships also encompass all scholarships that you are eligible for based on the sponsor’s criteria and they do not take financial need into consideration. Doing a general search for merit scholarships can throw up thousands of opportunities. …

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How to Apply to As Many Scholarships As You Can in One Month

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023

Are scholarship deadlines creeping up on you all at once? Only have a bit of time to get the applications completed? Whatever your reasons, there are strategies you can take advantage of to get as many scholarship applications as you can in one month. Remember these tips. Start with a Schedule A schedule will be …

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How to Use Scholarship Money in College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023

Did you win a scholarship? Congratulations! This cash can go a long way to helping you pay for college, especially if it’s a full ride. So how should you spend it? The answer to that can actually depend on the scholarship’s terms and conditions, but, in rare cases, you could be allowed to spend it …

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Chatting With $2,500 Scholarship Winner Amanda McCard!

By Allison WignallLast updated on January 24, 2023

Congratulations are in order for College Raptor’s most recent $2,500 scholarship winner, Amanda McCard! Her winning essay made me curious about Amanda’s college journey. Luckily, she was kind enough to answer a few more questions. Here’s what she had to say! Tell us about yourself! My name is Amanda McCard and I am an incoming …

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Chatting with $1,000 Scholarship Winner Summer Hollingsworth!

By Allison WignallLast updated on January 24, 2023

Congratulations to Summer Hollingsworth for her recent win of College Raptor’s $1,000 scholarship! I got to chat with Summer about her college search challenges and her ultimate decision on where to go to school. Here’s what she had to say! Tell us about yourself! Hello, I’m Summer Hollingsworth and I just graduated from Bayfield High …