TIPS FOR WRITING A GREAT SCHOLARSHIP / FELLOWSHIP ESSAY

Simply stated, the scholarship and fellowship essays are one of your only opportunities to grab the attention of the foundation’s “scholarship committee.” [...]

Finding Scholarships on the Internet

So you think you are ready to tackle that daunting task of finding… and then completing all of the applications for “perfect” scholarships to pay for college?  You know that the Internet is ready for you, but there’s a catch here… there has to be – right?  There are a  lot of scholarship search services out there – which ones should you use? [...]

10 Reasons Why You Should Apply for a Scholarship!

We know you are scratching your head right now thinking – “Gosh, I just don’t know if I am smart enough to compete!” And the answer is yes you are, but you have to actually sit down and fill out the applications.  Maybe you don’t get the first three scholarships you apply for, but you will hit… and hit it big.  So here are ten wonderful reasons why you should apply today for free money: [...]

SJSU~JMC Scholarship Bonanza

The School of Journalism and Mass Communications at San Jose State University has just released the 2010-2011 Scholarship competition dates for their 18+ awards. The potential awards range from $200 to $5,000. Students can download the application instructions and application for these scholarship awards right here –> SJSU-JMC_Scholarship list and  SJSU-JMC_scholarship_instructions as well as SJSU-JMC_Scholarship Application.

Please remember that you must complete one application cover sheet for each award competition you are submitting your qualifications to.

If you have to pay money to get money, it’s probably a scam

Every year, several hundred thousand students and parents are defrauded by scholarship scams. The victims of these scams lose more than $100 million annually. [...]

Federal Student Aid ~ FAFSA

Before beginning the FAFSA process, you and your parents [if you're still 'connected' to them] should apply for a Federal Student Aid Personal Identification Number (PIN). [...]

MeritAid.com–$11 Billion in Merit-Based Financial Aid

MeritAid.com is a website that promises to connect $11 Billion available in merit-based aid to the college you are thinking about attending. [...]

2009—2010 Academic Competitive Grant

This federal grant is available to 1st and 2nd year college students who have completed a rigorous secondary school program. [...]

Attention California Students – Deadlines!

The State of California has created several grant programs for college students and placed these programs on the web.  Please read the CalGrant_Instructions and then go to the California Student Aid Commission website [...]

…speaking of new Scholarships!

An additional 25 different scholarship award competitions have just been added tot he “Calendar Section” as of this afternoon.  Click to the Calendar Section and poke around the different months to see what fits you and your major.  Good luck!