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Well Known National Scholarships For High School Students       

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are hundreds upon hundreds of scholarships available to help pay for college. While local scholarships are a great source of money, what about scholarships on a larger scale? One of the most recognized national scholarships for high school students is the National Merit Scholarships. Let’s break them down. National Merit Scholarships There are three …

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A Discussion with Our Latest Scholarship Winner Eden Jones!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

College Raptor’s latest scholarship winner is Eden Jones! I had the chance to chat with Eden about her college search process, the ups and downs of cultivating a college list, and her expectations of the future. This is what she had to say! Tell us a little about yourself! My name is Eden Jones, and …

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Q&A With $2,500 Scholarship Essay Winner Sarah Mirsaidi Madjdabadi

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

A round of applause for our most recent $2,500 scholarship essay winner, Sarah Mirsaidi Madjdabadi! I got the chance to chat with Sarah about her essay, her college search process, and her plans for the future. Here’s what she had to say! Tell us a little about yourself! My name is Sarah Mirsaidi Madjdabadi, and …

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Q&A with Katelyn Vandergoot — Winner of the College Raptor Scholarship Award!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

A big “Congratulations!” is in order for Katelyn Vandergoot, the winner of the College Raptor $2,500 scholarship award! I had the chance to talk with Katelyn and ask her about her college search process. Check out what she has to say! Tell us about yourself! In the fall, I will be a sophomore at the …

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Q&A With Courteney Wilkinson — College Raptor’s Scholarship Award Certificate Winner!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Courteney Wilkinson is the most recent winner of the College Raptor $1,000 scholarship award certificate! Courteney was kind enough to answer a few questions about her college search and journey. There are some great insights in her Q&A that might be helpful to college-bound students. Check it out! Tell us about yourself! I am 24 …

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Chatting with College Raptor Scholarship Awardee Ella Denham!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

A big congratulations to Ella Denham, the $1,000 College Raptor scholarship awardee! Recently I got the chance to chat with Ella about her winning essay, her college search, and her plans for the future. Here’s what she had to say! Tell us a little about yourself! I am a senior in high school, and I …

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Scholarship Q&A With $2,500 Winner Josie Tarrell!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

A big congratulations are in order for Josie Tarrell—winner of the $2,500 College Raptor Scholarship! I had the fortune of chatting with Josie about her future college plans, her current search, and her past struggles. Learn what she has to say in her scholarship Q&A! Tell us a little about yourself to start off this …

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Q&A With $1,000 College Raptor Scholarship Recipient Reina Sausedo!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Congratulations to the College Raptor Scholarship recipient, Reina Sausedo! Her compelling essay earned her $1,000 towards her higher education. I got the chance to chat with Reina about her experience in searching for colleges and preparing for the next step in her education. Here’s what she had to say! Tell us a little about yourself!  …

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A Q&A With $2,500 College Raptor Scholarship Essay Winner Tasneem Ahmed!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Congratulations to Tasneem Ahmed, the recent (and talented) College Raptor $2,500 Scholarship essay winner! I got the chance to speak with Tasneem and ask about her college search journey, future plans, and more. Check out her interview below! Tell us a little about yourself! Hi! My name is Tasneem Ahmed and I’m a senior at …

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Chatting With College Raptor $1,000 Scholarship Winner Grant Parker!

By Allison WignallLast updated on July 28, 2023

Congratulations to Grant Parker, the newest College Raptor $1,000 scholarship winner! In addition to writing a winning essay, Grant also answered some interview questions. Read on below to learn about his current college preparations as a high school student. Tell us a little about yourself! My name is Grant Parker, I live in Canton Texas …