There Is No Limit

Perhaps the first thing to know when researching scholarships for college is that there is no set limit to the number you can apply to. In fact, the more you apply to, the better. This doesn’t mean a free for all, though. It is still important to browse through the available scholarships and make a list of the ones that you’re interested in. By applying to numerous ones, the higher your chances will be of being awarded at least one–and if you happen to receive more, that means even more money for your college career!

Process of Elimination

All scholarships have rules, guidelines and requirements that much be met. You cannot apply if you are not eligible so once you’ve created a list of possible scholarships, go back through and carefully weed out the ones that you don’t meet the requirements for.

Target Your Strengths

Make the process easy on yourself by going for scholarships that you know you have a good shot at getting. By targeting your strengths, interests, hobbies and other factors, there should be no shortage of scholarship applications you can fill out. For example, if you’re terrible at sports do not waste your time trying to go for a sports-oriented scholarship. But if you’re a whiz in math, then look for as many math-oriented scholarships as you can. Do you devote much of your free time to charity and participating in community events? Then search for scholarships that relate to that field. Do you play a musical instrument? Then apply for scholarships created for students with musical talent and so on.

Turn to Your Heritage/Racial Background

In the effort to ensure that as many students as possible have a shot at a college education, there are now scholarships that are ethnic-based. From African-American scholarships and Asian-American scholarships to Native American and even Irish American scholarships, the possibilities for these types of financial aid are endless. To be eligible for these types of scholarships, most students are required to be a certain percentage of a specific racial background (for example, a student applying for a Japanese American scholarship must be at least 25-50% Japanese to qualify).

Think Outside Of the Box

Other types of scholarships that you may want to look into include those that are considered unusual or focus on recognizing students with special talents, favorite hobbies and extracurricular activities. So if you’re really good at solving crossword puzzles, enjoy writing about space travel or have created a fashion outfit made entirely of duct tape (known as the “Stuck at Prom” scholarship), tap into those niches and you may be lucky enough to get free money for college out of it!

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College Grants And Scholarships

If you are attending a community college and you have an interest in transferring to a four year college or universities, then you are eligible to receive a college grant.  What is a college grant?  A college grant is money you get to help you pay the many costs you may endure while in college.  The best part, this is money you do not have to pay back.  College grants are similar to scholarships in that they are awards you get in the form of money that is given to you without any ties or responsibilities.  Each college scholarship and grant has its own stipulations in terms of holding a certain GPA, have completed a certain amount of units, etc.

College Grants and Scholarships

I want to highlight a fantastic opportunity to get a college grant by introducing you to the $30,000 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship designated specifically for community college students.  The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Scholarship makes it possible for the country’s top community college students to complete their bachelor’s degrees by transferring to a four-year college or university. This college grant is in the amount of up to $30,000 per year to each student recipient.  There are about 50 students selected each year making it the largest private scholarship for community college transfer students.

Each grant is intended to cover a significant portion of the student’s educational costs; including tuition, rent, food, bills, books and required fees.  Scholarships vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships you may be receiving.

The deadline for a student to apply to the scholarship is every January.  Although this year’s deadline has passed, be sure to check in with your financial aid office for more information as the deadline approaches next year.  Additional information about the college grant can be found at College Grant.

This is only one opportunity to apply for a college scholarship.  Be sure to check back with us often as we will let you know of others as the year progresses.

College Help:  “Many people don’t get a scholarship because they don’t bother applying.  You would be surprised at how many scholarships go unclaimed!”

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