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As you may have noticed, community involvement is becoming increasingly significant in your college applications. Of course, colleges and universities look for students who will succeed academically. However, they also want students to involved outside the classroom. Ultimately, it goes back to what you can do for the school. Or, how you will make the school a …

There are many scholarship opportunities available to the students in Virginia. From regional awards offered by national organizations to home-grown essay contests and other opportunities, this list offers a number of unique scholarships that students in Virginia can pursue to help pay for college. 1. National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) Scholarship Amount: $3,500 Deadline: …

Chances are pretty good that need-based financial aid probably won’t cover your tuition bill. So, how else can you make college more affordable? Scholarships, of course. When you start your scholarship search, the goal is to find enough money to cover the cost of tuition and room and board, but also have enough left to …

College degrees have taken the place of high school diplomas when it comes to obtaining an entry-level position. With the cost of college constantly on the rise, scholarships and grants are more important than ever. Here are some great scholarships and grants offered for Black and African-American students who need help paying for college. 1. Ron …

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: TBD for 2021 …

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 …

The last few decades have seen amazing things happen for the LGBTQ community. Specifically, in the last few years, marriage equality has brought LGBTQ issues to the forefront of people’s minds. When applying to colleges and searching for scholarships, diversity can play a large part in finding the right fit. Here are a few great …

Junior year of high school overflows with football games, music concerts, club meetings, and junior prom. Additionally, for many juniors, the year is a future planning period full of college visits. The focus is often on choosing a college, with college scholarships shopping usually left for senior year. Many high school juniors don’t realize that …

With every passing decade, the number of women enrolled in college increases. Where women were once given the option of nursing or teaching, they are now able to choose from every major under the sun. However, as options have increased, so have tuition costs. Here are some great scholarship options for women. 1. SWE Scholarship …

Finding scholarships can often feel like shopping for jeans. There are a plethora of options, but it’s hard to find the ones that work specifically for you. Additionally,  some jeans may look like the perfect choice. However, a person must do more than just look at the jeans to determine if they are the perfect …