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Five Simple Reasons to Start Your Scholarship Search Early
Starting the scholarship search early is your best chance for minimum stress and maximum rewards. Here are five reasons why starting now is a good choice!
How to Work With Your High School Counselor on the Scholarship Search
Don't take on the scholarship search all by yourself—school counselors are great resources who want to help! Start working together with this advice.
Applicant must be a permanent resident of Ohio, enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality- related program of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the Ohio, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants enrolled in a two-year college, will be entering the second year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours by the end of this semester or term. Applicants enrolled in a four-year college or university will be entering junior or senior year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum of 60 or 90 credit hours respectively by the end of this semester or term. Applicant is required to submit a U.S. passport as proof of citizenship, or U.S. Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency, a Ohio driver's license as proof of permanent state residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (one academic, one professional), an official transcript, and an essay. Essay topic Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals. 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
IATAN Ronald A. Santana Memorial Scholarship
Applicant needs to be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., Guam, or Puerto Rico who is a full-time or part-time undergraduate enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada with a minimum GPA or 3.0 on a 4.0 U.S. scale. Applicants enrolled at a two-year school will be entering their final year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours by the end of this semester or term. Applicants enrolled in a four-year school will be entering junior or senior year and will have completed a minimum of 60 or 90 credit hours respectively by the end of this semester or term. For a complete application, applicants should submit 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 professional, one academic), official transcript, and an essay. Essay topic: Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals. 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
The Likely Letter: A Sweet Surprise in College Admission
Prestigious colleges send "likely letters" to their most coveted students to entice enrollment. Here's what to know about this unique admission experience.
by Faith Harron
The National Federation of the Blind Scholarship
Applicant must be legally blind in both eyes, residing in and pursuing a full-time course of study in an accredited degree program in the United States or Puerto Rico. Online/print application form, personal essay, two letters of recommendation, proof of legal blindness, all post-secondary transcripts, and one interview with NFB state president required; financial need not required. One scholarship may be given to a student who is working full-time and attending part-time. Recipient must participate in the NFB Annual Convention (financial assistance for convention is in addition to the scholarship). The NFB Scholarship Program FAQ page contains tips for all applicants.
Max Award: $12,000
sponsored by National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
Ritchie–Jennings Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student (enrolled in at least 12 semester hours, or equivalent per term) at an accredited four-year college or university pursing a declared major in either accounting, business and finance, or criminal science. Junior college, community college, and high school students including graduating seniors are not eligible to apply. Application, official transcript, three letters of recommendation (including one from a Certified Fraud Examiner or local Association chapter), original essay explaining why applicant deserves the scholarship, and how fraud awareness will affect his or her professional career development, are required to be submitted.
Max Award: $1,000
sponsored by Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
The Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship
Applicant must be legally blind in both eyes, residing in and pursuing a full-time course of study in an accredited degree program in the United States or Puerto Rico. Online/print application form, personal essay, two letters of recommendation, proof of legal blindness, all post-secondary transcripts, and one interview with NFB state president required; financial need not required. One scholarship may be given to a student who is working full-time and attending part-time. Recipient must participate in the NFB Annual Convention (financial assistance for convention is in addition to the scholarship). The NFB Scholarship Program FAQ page contains tips for all applicants.
Max Award: $12,000
sponsored by National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
The Charles and Melva T. Owen Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must be legally blind in both eyes, residing in and pursuing a full-time course of study in an accredited degree program in the United States or Puerto Rico. Online/print application form, personal essay, two letters of recommendation, proof of legal blindness, all post-secondary transcripts, and one interview with NFB state president required; financial need not required. One scholarship may be given to a student who is working full-time and attending part-time. Recipient must participate in the NFB Annual Convention (financial assistance for convention is in addition to the scholarship). The NFB Scholarship Program FAQ page contains tips for all applicants.
Max Award: $10,000
sponsored by National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
The Larry Streeter Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must be legally blind in both eyes, residing in and pursuing a full-time course of study in an accredited degree program in the United States or Puerto Rico. Online/print application form, personal essay, two letters of recommendation, proof of legal blindness, all post-secondary transcripts, and one interview with NFB state president required; financial need not required. One scholarship may be given to a student who is working full-time and attending part-time. Recipient must participate in the NFB Annual Convention (financial assistance for convention is in addition to the scholarship). The NFB Scholarship Program FAQ page contains tips for all applicants.
Max Award: $5,000
sponsored by National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
Intern should possess: demonstrated high intellectual achievement; ability and willingness to work closely with others in a complex and sensitive organization; flexibility; self-sustaining motivation and initiative; and impeccable trustworthiness, discretion, and maturity. Good judgment is critical. To be eligible for selection, applicant must apply during, or for a term immediately following undergraduate study. The application consists of a cover letter, resume, college transcript, a short essay about a former Justice of the Supreme Court, and three letters of recommendation including at least one from an undergraduate course instructor. The internship is for eight hours per day, five days per week in the Office of the Counselor to the Chief Justice.
sponsored by Supreme Court of the United States
Five Ways Parents Can Be Helpful in the College Search
The college search is a major process for your student, but it’s hard to know when to step in and when to back off. Here’s some helpful advice!
Our Best Advice for the International Student’s University Search
Applying to US colleges as an international student can be overwhelming. Navigate any challenge with our best advice on admission, financial aid, and more.
7 Incredible Scholarship Opportunities to Help You Study Abroad
Studying abroad is expensive, but you can prepare for your program by finding free money to help pay for it with these great scholarship opportunities.
by Jean O'Toole
Scholarship Search Tips for High School Underclassmen
Don't wait until senior year of high school to search and apply for scholarships. Get started as early as possible with this helpful advice from a real student!
by Mannah Patel
Rejected From Your Favorite Colleges? Here's What You Can Do
If you’ve read too many letters from colleges that start with “We regret to inform you,” all hope is not lost! Here’s what you can do to make a new plan.
3 Things I Learned From Being Waitlisted
Being on a college waitlist can feel like a roller coaster of emotions. Here's what Valeria learned after being waitlisted by five schools!
NTA Dave Herren Memorial Scholarship
Applicants should be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., who is a full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. entering junior year or senior year at a four-year school in the fall of the calendar year of application, with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Applicants from a two-year school will have completed 30 credit hours by the end of this semester or term. Applicants from a four-year school entering junior or senior year will have completed a minimum of 60 or 90 credit hours respectively by the end of this semester or term. A graduate student may be entering any year of graduate study in the fall of the calendar year of application. 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, official transcript, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (one academic and one professional), and an essay. Essay topic: If undergraduate level student: Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry; or, if graduate level student: 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 Are Test–Optional Colleges All About?
Schools that don't require SAT or ACT scores are changing the admission game in a big way. Here's what you should know about "test-optional" colleges.
How to Handle Different Grad School Admission Decisions
The three grad school admission decisions usually offered are acceptance, denial, or placement on a waiting list. Here's what to do in each situation.
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