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7 Ways to Focus Your Scholarship Search
From academic and athletic achievement to financial need, here are different ways students can narrow their search for free money.
Where Most Students Get Merit Aid
An average of around 46% of students received merit aid at these schools in 2019-2020 compared with 15% nationally, per U.S. News data.
12 Ways to Win a Scholarship
Explore these scholarship options, seek out a mentor and tighten up application essays to win money for college.
Facts About Merit Aid Scholarships
Students can receive merit scholarships for good grades and high test scores.
Turn Extracurriculars Into Scholarships
Interests like creative writing, dance, sports, songwriting and photography can translate to college scholarship money.
Finding Scholarships for Black Students
These scholarships for black students can offer awards of up to $40,000, along with mentorship and career opportunities.
Late-Deadline Scholarships Available
Late-deadline scholarships are still available, and some scholarship deadlines were extended in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Scholarship Tips to Avoid These Pitfalls
Students should use these scholarship tips to create a strategy to tackle applications without burning out.
Autism Scholarships for College
Students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder may be eligible for these scholarships.
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