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How to Save Time While Searching and Applying for Scholarships

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Time is money, they say, and you’ll need to spend plenty of time to earn scholarships. Many students are intimidated by the time commitment that comes with scholarship hunting. After all, you’ve got to balance that with the college search, studying for the ACT or SAT, participating in extracurricular activities, doing regular school assignments, and …
Some students don't look into scholarships and financial aid because they think they don't qualify.
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Myth: Scholarships Are Only For Students with Financial Need

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Some students don’t look into applying for scholarships and financial aid, assuming that since they aren’t considered impoverished, that they won’t be eligible. While there are scholarship opportunities that are dependent on a family’s financial need, there are also scholarship opportunities for anyone. Merit Scholarships Merit-based scholarships focus more on accomplishments, activities, demographics, and other …
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Myth: I Can Find All My Scholarships In One Place

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are a number of great scholarship search websites out there, and they can be a fantastic resource for finding opportunities you qualify for. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean it should be a one-stop-shop experience. Scholarship websites don’t know about all opportunities There are thousands of scholarship opportunities out there, for all kinds of students. …