6 Tips to Score Scholarships!
Students, come out of college debt free! It’s stressful to think about paying off tuition that often surpasses a job's starting salary. That’s why it’s crucial for you to start looking for college scholarships now!
Here are some useful tips to score scholarships by Consumer Reports:
Start looking. Most scholarship deadlines are in the spring!
Look at your school. Colleges often offer generous scholarships, even to those out-of-state.
Find your fit. Apply for scholarships that meet your background, experience and interests so your chances increase.
Stand out. Most scholarships require essays, so it’s a great opportunity to write a compelling personal story to stand out. We offer FREE COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING HELP - Apply to the 4S Education Foundation program today!
Go big and small. National scholarships have more funding, but local scholarships have less competition. So, both are good to consider.
Focus on your career. Professional organizations offer scholarships, too.
Check out the Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop scholarship finder tool, which lists more than 7,500 scholarships for undergraduate and graduate school programs.
For more information, read 5 Tips for College Financial Planning. Also, check out our previous post on QuestBridge, a nonprofit scholarship program!
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