Scholarships are unique commodities.
Nearly everyone wants one, but few people actually get them.
Scholarships are "free money" given by the government (both
federal and states), corporations, private institutions,
national and local organizations, charitable foundations,
schools, universities and such. Scholarships differ from
loans in that scholarship recipients do not have to repay
the amount of amount awarded to them.
The best way to begin searching for scholarships is to do
your research. You can look for scholarships in your high
school guidance office, college financial aid office, at the
library, or online. Scholarships come in a vast number of
categories. There are merit scholarships, need-based
scholarships, athletic scholarships, school-based individual
scholarships, work-study scholarships, alumni scholarships,
profession or association-sponsored scholarships, community
sponsored scholarships, and many more.
The key to obtaining a scholarship is to begin applying
early--during your junior year in high school. If you don't
get a scholarship for which you apply--keep trying! Apply
for as many scholarships as you possibly can. Every month,
every semester until you graduate. The more often you apply
the greater the likelihood of success. And remember, once
you get to college continue to apply--there are many
scholarships that are reserved specifically for college
undergraduates and even graduate students.
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