Scholarships

A learning disability scholarship may be available from a number of sources for a student who meets certain qualifications like having a specific diagnosis and pursuing a four year degree. Financial aid offices may have resources on how to find scholarships, and students can also seek them out on their own. The application process may involve application paperwork, letters…

When you apply for scholarship opportunities, it is important to be clear on the scholarship requirements. After all, you want to be sure you are eligible before you apply. If you are not, you are wasting your time, as well as the time of the business or individual offering the scholarship. In addition to making sure…

Many people who want to complete a PhD, or doctorate degree, in their chosen field of study require assistance to cover the cost in the form of a PhD scholarship. A PhD scholarship may come directly from the accrediting institution or it may come from an outside source. Many students use more than one PhD scholarship…

There are a few key differences between financial aid and scholarships. First, some forms of financial aid, primarily loans, will need to be paid back, whereas scholarships are awards that never need to be paid back. In addition, financial aid is typically based on need. Although scholarships may also be need-based, this is not always the case;…

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…