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Common Scholarship Interview Questions

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 9, 2024

Common scholarship interview questions usually will focus on the student’s strengths, weaknesses, goals, personality, and academics. Others may ask about motivation, stress management, and extracurricular activities. No matter what the scholarship is for, a scholarship interview requires preparation and practice. What To Know About Scholarship Interviews Scholarship interviews are designed to help the organization better …

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What Information is Needed to Apply for a Student Loan?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are a lot of famous sayings and phrases about preparation. “Fortune favors the prepared” and “Failing to plan is planning to fail” chief among them. So, it always pays to be prepared. If you’re planning on taking out a student loan, be sure to do plenty of research, and go in with these bits …

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“Why Do You Deserve This Scholarship?” Tips and Samples

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 9, 2024

Many scholarship applications require an essay submission that answers a prompt provided by the scholarship sponsor. One of the most common prompts that organizers ask is ‘Why do you deserve this scholarship?’ Some may word the question as ‘Why should the award be given to you?’ Both prompts mean the same thing. They both seek …

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Myth: There Are Many Unclaimed College Scholarships Every Year

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

We’ve all heard it. This idea that there are billions of dollars that are hiding away somewhere for college education. While there are indeed billions of dollars awarded every year, the myth of the unclaimed scholarship money is just that—a myth. Though there is some debate, this myth is thought to have its origins in …

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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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Why Do Some Scholarships Require Interviews?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

No two scholarships are quite the same. In fact, it is all the varying scholarships available to students that make them so accessible. From need-based scholarships to random scholarships designated only by a student’s skillset and values, students have plenty of scholarships to choose from. There is a scholarship-or three-for every student, but it is …

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Student Loan Deferment: What Does It Mean?

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 25, 2025

Loans can be as diverse as the people who take them out. There are many options available that can affect interest rates, the amount you can take out, whether or not you need a co-signer, etc. It’s important to do your research and know your options before committing to anything. What it Means to Defer …

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Scholarships for Elementary Education Majors

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

Of the many career paths open to higher education students, there are few more selfless than going into elementary education. A field often under-appreciated despite its unquestionable importance, elementary education always needs more teachers that devote their lives to the betterment of young people. Teachers have the opportunity to impact a life forever; my mother …

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Who Can Qualify for Federal Student Financial Aid?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Did you know the biggest sponsor of scholarships and grants is actually the federal government? Or that they offer student loans with adaptable repayment plans? In fact, utilizing the government’s student aid is one of the best ways to help pay for college! Their student aid programs include grants, work-study funds, and student loans. But …

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The Difference Between Grants and Scholarships

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on March 24, 2025

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 …