Filter Results
How to Make Your Summers Before College Count
If you're really trying to get into a good college, utilizing your summers is crucially important. Here's how you can make them count!
Four–Year Schools in Virginia with Articulation Agreements
These are the four-year schools in the Old Dominion State accepting articulation agreements. Check with each school you're considering to confirm which community colleges they're working with. (What's an articulation agreement? Basically, it allows students to transfer recognized community college credits toward their four-year degree. Not too shabby!)
Amazing Scholarships for Students With Learning Disabilities
Many generous organizations offer scholarships just for LD students. Learn about some great opportunities to win free money for college right here!
by Maddy A-C
How Much Do College Applications Really Cost?
Sometimes college applications cost money--who knew? Here are some of the costs you could face before you even hit submit, plus some ways to reduce those costs.
Olympics–Based Scholarship Opportunities for Athletes and Enthusiasts
Feeling inspired by the Olympics? Apply that energy to your scholarship search and check out all these great funding opportunities based on Olympic sports.
Applicant must be a high school, college, graduate, or homeschooled student who is a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Applicants are required to complete the online application form that includes a 140-character message about digital privacy. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists; finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about digital privacy. The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Max Award: $1,000
sponsored by Digital Responsibility
Dodson Law Scholarship for Brain Injury Victims & Their Caregivers
Applicant must have suffered a brain injury or have a close family member who has had a brain injury. Applicants must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and be currently enrolled full- or part-time at a four year college. The application includes a 500-word essay on how your brain injury has changed your life, or how having a loved one with a brain injury has impacted your family.
Max Award: $1,500
sponsored by Jim Dodson Law
Pine Cone Foundation Scholarship
Applicants must have a documented learning disability and plan on attending a California community college in pursuit of an associate, bachelor, technical or vocational degree. Students must be graduating high-school seniors and have at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens and California residents who can demonstrate financial need via BOGFW approval. Application includes a 200-word essay on the provided topic.
Max Award: $5,500
sponsored by Pine Cone Foundation
Scholarship Search Best Practices You Need to Follow
Need help paying for college? Then you should take the scholarship search as seriously as you would your college search by following these tips!
2 Important Things That High Schools Don't Teach You
There are a lot of lessons students have to learn the hard way. Hopefully this advice for your high school years can make your life a little easier!
A Comprehensive 2–Year Calendar for High School Juniors and Seniors
Junior and senior year are the big years in your college planning journey. Check out this handy timeline so you know what to do and when to do it.
Why It's a Good Idea to Pursue a Unique Summer Program
Looking to stand out from the crowd in the college admission process? Try a pre-college summer program! Here's how they can help improve your chances.
by Jim Martinho
Important College Admission Terms: Schools, People, Applications, and Deadlines
College admission can get confusing with so many school types, applications, deadlines, and faculty members to keep track of. This handy glossary can help!
by Sofia DeRose
Virginia E. Hahn Memorial Scholarship
Students are selected for the Hahn Scholarship based on the following criteria: Admission to North Park University as a first-year student for the 2023 fall semester. Completion of the online Hahn scholarship application. ACT/SAT test scores. High-school academic record, including GPA. Scholarship essay of 300–400 words describing why you want to teach history and how North Park will help prepare you to do so.
Max Award: $5,000
sponsored by North Park University
10 Valuable Scholarships for International Students at US Universities
Earning your degree at a US university is more attainable with these scholarships, including many institutional awards for international students.
Applicants must be pursuing a career in the healthcare industry. Students must either be college-bound or be currently enrolled at either a public college, private college or technical school. Applicants must live in counties serviced by the Primary Health Network. Students cannot be employees of the Primary Health Network. However, their immediate family members may apply. Applicants must write an essay of at least 600 words as part of the application process. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Finalists must be able to sit for an interview at the end of the application process and all winners must attend an awards ceremony in June.
Max Award: $5,000
sponsored by Primary Health Network Charitable Foundation
NTA Eric Friedheim Scholarship
Applicants should be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States who is a full-time graduate student enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States entering any year of graduate study in the fall of the calendar year of application, maintaining a minimum 3.0 grade point average. For a complete application, applicant needs to submit a U. S. passport as proof of citizenship, or U. S. Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (one academic and one professional), an official transcript, and an essay. Essay topc: You have chosen to pursue a career path in the travel and tourism or hospitality industry. What changes have you observed thus far in the industry, and what changes do you anticipate in the future of the industry? Where do you see your future potential in the industry? Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.
Max Award: $1,000
sponsored by Tourism Cares
What Colleges Are Looking for in Your SAT/ACT Scores
You put all that time and effort (and stress) into taking the SAT or ACT...but why?! What are admission folks thinking when they see your score?
by Amanda Ochu
Your Quick Scholarship Search Checklist for Mid–School Year
You're halfway through the school year, but there's still a lot to be done. Make sure you're on track in your scholarship search with this checklist.
by Jean O'Toole
Our Best Advice for Aspiring Graduate Students
Grad school admission and life may feel like more pressure than undergrad, but with all this great advice, you can breeze through it with ease.
Log in to be directly connected to
Provide your information below to connect with
