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It’s All About NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP MONTH

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 17, 2022
It’s finally November, which means it’s National Scholarship Month! Scholarships are free money, available for students of all ages to receive, to pay for their tuition, room, and board, and other college-related things. Current and future college students can apply for so many different scholarships. Even graduate students and high schoolers are eligible for some! …
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How Many Scholarships Can One Person Get?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on April 20, 2022
It’s time to be looking for scholarships, and you may be wondering, what’s the limit? How many scholarships can one person really get? There is actually no limit! So how many scholarships should you apply for? What kinds of scholarships should you look at? How Many Scholarships Can You Actually Get? There is no limit …
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What Information Does a Scholarship Application Require? And Why?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 18, 2022
Every scholarship is different, from who it is for to the amount awarded. The information required for scholarship application is also different. While some applications may be similar, other award organizations may ask for different information or material from their applicants. Here are some details about what you’ll need to provide in a scholarship application …
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How To Find Merit Scholarships You Can Qualify For

By Hilary CairnsPublished on November 30, 2021
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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Am I Too Late to Apply To Scholarships?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 10, 2021
Whether you’ve just graduated high school or you’re a sophomore in college, you may be asking yourself: “Am I too late to apply to scholarships?” The short answer is, “No, you’re not.” The long answer is, “It depends on the specific award.” Here’s what you need to know though about scholarships as you go through …
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What Can I Use Scholarship Money For?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 26, 2021
A scholarship is a free monetary award given to students who meet the funding organizations requirements. Some scholarships are awarded for academic achievements, others for athletic or extracurricular accomplishments. Still others may be awarded for students from a certain demographic or those who demonstrate financial need. But you may ask yourself: what can I use …