Scholarships
Scholarships are considered free money because they do not have to be repaid. Corporations, foundations and other organizations award scholarships to students based on grades, community involvement, extracurricular activities, athletics, arts or other distinctions.
The key to finding scholarships is to start early and to search often. And don’t assume you won’t qualify—scholarships are not always awarded based on financial need, and not all scholarships are based on academic performance. Regardless of family income or your GPA, you could be eligible for free money.
For immediate access to more than 2.4 million awards worth over $3.4 billion in no-cost aid, visit the NextStudent Scholarship Search Engine. It’s fast, completely private, and totally free of charge.
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