Once the applications are all submitted, parents and students are still faced with the daunting task of paying for college! FAFSA, CSS/PROFILE, TAP... there might be many things that feel confusing. This information session will provide a comprehensive overview of what you need to do to be considered for financial aid, the types programs available, and how families can tackle paying for college, including: –When and how to apply for loans, scholarships, and work study –How to determine which options best suit their needs –How eligibility is determined and understanding the fine print January 7, 2017 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM The American Museum of Natural History 200 Central Park West, New York, NY … [Read more...]
Full Ride College Scholarship for Juniors
The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and required fees for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge Scholarship also provides an annual stipend for books and supplies. This one-of-a-kind scholarship may be used at any Accredited American University. Anyone of any background, pursuing an academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program. Students apply for the Coolidge Scholarship during their junior year of high school. Finalists are flown in for a finalist weekend at the Coolidge Historic Site in Plymouth Notch, Vermont where they interview with the Coolidge Scholars Finalist Jury, chaired by … [Read more...]
Music Skanner Scholarship: Deadline May 15, 2017
Do you have a passion for music, but you are having difficulty getting yourself out there? Do you need a Music or Music Marketing Scholarship? Well, some people may not know this, but music drives the world in ways unimaginable. It is the most recognized form of expression of feelings and emotions. Someone once said, “Music is life!” That statement is very true in many ways, and thats why we, at musicskanner.com, believe that no one should be denied the chance to compose breathtaking music for the world to here. Well, we understand that there is a lot to music than just writing and singing and that is why we are prepared to offer you our help by giving you a $750 music scholarship. Musicskanner.com is looking for talented … [Read more...]
Driving-Tests.org Annual Scholarship 2016
Driving-Tests.org is proud to announce a new $2,500 scholarship for all high school juniors and seniors, as well as undergraduate university or community college students in the United States. Click here for application and eligibility The Scholarship begins August 10, 2016 and ends December 31, 2016 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. … [Read more...]
NY Times College Scholarship
The Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors in public, private or parochial schools in the five boroughs who have demonstrated academic achievement and community service while facing significant obstacles. This year, we intend to support 10 students with scholarships of up to $15,000 a year. Students must enroll in a full-time course of study at an accredited college or university in the United States. Each scholarship will be renewable, as long as the student maintains a good academic record. We encourage students who best meet the application criteria to apply. The application deadline is Monday, October 31, 2016. All applications must be completed and submitted online at this web location … [Read more...]
“Thank Your Skin” Scholarship – $1000
Thank Your Skin is very excited to tell you that we are offering an annual scholarship to Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design students. We would love to make an application for this scholarship available to your students. Award: $1000 Deadline: November 30, 2016 All of the application details and the 2016 essay question are available on our website at http://www.thankyourskin.com/scholarship/ … [Read more...]
American Dream Scholarship
The idea of the American Dream is the foundation of our nation -- one that says every individual has the opportunity for prosperity and success. But the possibility of this dream is dependent on the educational opportunities available to those in pursuit of the American Dream. Get $1000 Scholarship for "doing your homework" - take your American Dream Essay from Ms. Marmo's class and fine tune it for this scholarship. Submit a 500-700 word essay describing the career you want to pursue and how your education can contribute to the American Dream. Click here for instructions and more information. Deadline is June 1, 2016 … [Read more...]
Scholarship Update – April Deadlines
General Lloyd W. “Fig” Newton Chapter Scholarship Sponsor: Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Albuquerque, NM Amount: $1,000 Deadline: April 15, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have or will graduate in the school year 2015-2016. Applicant must submit an essay on the Tuskegee Airmen and a personal essay containing a “biographical sketch.” College Scholarship Contest Sponsor: Pelican Water Systems Amount: Up to $1,500 Deadline: April 15, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States who are currently enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to water conservation. General Scholarship for … [Read more...]
Understanding Your Financial Aid Letter
Dear Seniors, Many of you have started to receive your college acceptance letters and financial aid packages. It is important that you read the financial aid letters very carefully as some of the money you are awarded is "free money" (see scholarships and grants) and some of the money will need to be paid back (see loans). This article from Jessica Velasco's site (http://jlvcollegecounseling.com/2016/03/12/scholarship-saturday-march-12-2016/) does a great job outlining how to read your letters. Understanding Your Financial Aid Letter Some admissions decisions have come out already, while others will be sent to students soon. For many students, one of the biggest factors in choosing a college in this late stage of the admissions … [Read more...]
Live Out Loud Scholarship
The LIVE OUT LOUD Educational Scholarship was created to provide financial support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) youth who are pursuing a college degree. Through this scholarship, LGBTQ youth can apply for funds to pay for educationally related expenses to pursue a degree from an accredited college, university, or technical/vocational program. This year Live Out Loud is awarding 3 scholarships for $10,000.00 each. Click here for more information and application. Live Out Loud must receive all applications no later than March 14, 2016. Any incomplete applications will not be considered. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Live-Out-Loud-Scholarship.pdf"] … [Read more...]