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8 College Scholarships for High School Seniors

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Senior year is the ultimate time to be searching and applying for college scholarships. While some scholarships are only for select majors, locations, colleges, or age groups, more scholarships for seniors than any other group of students. Here are eight amazing scholarships for high school seniors. Olin Teague Award Amount: $4,000 Deadline: June 30, 2022 …
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5 Fabulously Easy College Scholarships for All Kinds of Students

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Scholarship applications and essays take a lot of time to complete. Each requires a specific set of criteria and generally requires new and original content specific to the scholarship. Applying for these scholarships can get tedious. Generally, scholarships ask for long essays. The application process also feels monotonous. However, these five fabulously easy college scholarships …
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10 Scholarships for LGBTQIA+ Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 15, 2024
Scholarships are as diverse as the student body and there are several that are dedicated to LGBTQ+ students. Below, we’ve listed 7 that may be awards you qualify for and should consider applying for.    Scholarships are as diverse as the student body itself and there are several dedicated to LGBTQIA+ students. These scholarships are …
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College Scholarships for High School Juniors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 7, 2023
It’s never too early to start looking for scholarships to help cover the cost of college. The earlier you start, the more opportunities to earn some free money towards tuition, books, and other college costs. And, hey, every little bit can help! Applying for college scholarships for high school juniors is a great way to …
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8 College Scholarships for Women

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on October 10, 2024
Key Takeaways There are many scholarships available to support women pursuing a college degree. The chosen scholarships cater to diverse female students, including moms, women in tech, those studying culinary arts or STEAM, mental health advocates, public service students, and even female golfers. Applicants are required to submit a 400-600 word essay or a video, …
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20 Incredibly Unique Scholarships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 31, 2024
They say that there is a scholarship for pretty much anything and there are thousands of scholarships available to students. But who said that searching for financial aid had to be boring? There are countless funny, silly, and unique scholarships out there waiting for you to apply for them. If you’re looking for something a …
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10 Interesting Scholarship Facts & Stats

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 5, 2024
Scholarships are free money* that the federal government, colleges and organizations of all sizes offer students to help pay for college. Scholarships may be awarded for academic accomplishments, athletic achievements, community service, ethnicity, or a number of other reasons. Some scholarships are one-time only while others are recurring. Scholarships are a great way to help …
College Scholarships Statistics Infographic - Where do most scholarships come from?
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Scholarship Statistics: Where Most College Scholarships Come From (INFOGRAPHIC)

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Let’s talk about college scholarship statistics. You’ve probably heard about them from your high school counselors, parents, and potential colleges, but what exactly are they? What do they do? How do they help? What is a scholarship? Essentially, scholarships award students “free money” to cover parts of their college education. Students don’t need to pay …

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