If you’re living on a tight student budget, you’re not alone. Between balancing tuition, living expenses, transportation, and personal spending, college costs can quickly become unmanageable and overwhelming. Thankfully, there are many easy ways to save money in college that can prevent you from running out of funds. One of the simplest money-saving hacks? Shopping…
Good grades are a common prerequisite for getting a scholarship, but they won’t guarantee one. Scholarship awards are based on a variety of factors, some so diverse, they can’t all be listed. Some scholarships are based only on merit. In other words, the financial status of you or your parents is not a factor. In fact…
Graduate school scholarships and others sources of funding may be easy or difficult to obtain depending on the type of school attended, degree, and individual qualifications of the student. There are fewer private scholarships and public sources of funding for graduate students. Most types of government scholarships are restricted to undergraduate students, though graduates usually can…
If you dream of undertaking postgraduate study in a foreign country but fear that the expenses may be too high, take heart: with resourcefulness and persistence, you may be able to get an international postgraduate scholarship. To begin your quest for an international postgraduate scholarship, spend some time doing research to determine what kinds of scholarships…
In order to get an archaeology scholarship, it is important to apply early to many different scholarships. This is the best way to improve your chances of actually getting a scholarship. Different programs have different application requirements and look for various qualities in applicants, so researching each individual program and any past winners can be a valuable…
A lot goes into the college planning process before a student steps foot on campus for the first time. It’s never too early to begin researching college funding. There are some opportunities for high school sophomores to begin securing college scholarships, such as merit-based scholarships, athletic scholarships, scholarships for specific areas of study or certain activities, and…
Distance learning has become a popular method of attaining certification or degrees for students that cannot or do not want to stick to a traditional school schedule. Despite being an alternative method of education, distance learning still has substantial costs associated with attending. There are many scholarships available for distance learning students, both through distance learning…
College scholarships are available to students who have demonstrated considerable merit or financial need. Any student who feels that he or she cannot afford a college education should seek out college scholarships, because the funds are available for those who look for them. There are a number of resources for college scholarships depending on the college…
There are three ways to get a research scholarship: post-secondary educational institutions, academic journals, and referrals. A research scholarship is typically provided by an outside agency or from within the educational institution. The scholarship covers tuition, and may include residence, books, and other equipment. These types of scholarships are granted based on academic achievement and…
Both a fellowship and a scholarship are considered grants, and sometimes the terms may be used interchangeably. Most fellowships are also scholarships, but scholarships may not be fellowships. The differences can actually be variable and depend on the grant-giving organization. Scholarships tend to be given to undergraduate college students, primarily for the purpose of general…
The Air Force ROTC scholarship pays all or most of the costs of tuition, books, room and board for many of the students in American colleges and universities who participate in the Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) of the United States. Scholarships are offered for four, three, or two years to students majoring in any subject deemed…
There are so many different types of scholarships available for students that an exhaustive listing often details hundreds of different scholarships. Most opportunities, however, can be categorized based on the requirements or reason for which a person receives the scholarship. Scholastic achievement scholarships are typically offered to students based on past performance in classes, sometimes based on…