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3 Steps to Finding Political Science Scholarships
Tweet Share on Facebook September 27, 2012 CommentThere are only (or still, depending on who you talk to) about 40 days until voters will head to polling booths to decide the fate of America's next four years. By Election Day, most Americans will be more than ready to bid a temporary adieu to the constant stream of phone calls from pollsters, mean-spirited ads from candidates and Super PACs, and endless political posts from Facebook friends.
But there are a few of you out there who live for this stuff. You've had your 2012 election parties planned since the day after the last presidential election four years ago. You revel in the daily drama between the candidates. And you're seriously considering a career in politics.
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Start Your Scholarship Search Here
Tweet Share on Facebook September 20, 2012 CommentOne of the most crucial questions for any scholarship seeker is also one of the most basic: "Where do I start?" As with many queries in the scholarship world, there are different answers for different students; the options below provide a few ways to get through "applicant's block" and start finding scholarships that fit your unique circumstances.
• Search engines: If you're anything like me, "I need information" is almost always mentally followed by "I'll Google it." If that's the case, a good search engine is your best place to start.
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5 Ways to Help Manage High Costs of College Textbooks
Tweet Share on Facebook September 13, 2012 CommentUpdated 9/17/12: This story was updated to clarify that $1,100 refers to both books and supplies.
When you think about the cost of college, you probably automatically consider tuition, room, and board—but you can't ignore the cost of textbooks. With costs averaging now around $1,100 per year for books and supplies, according to the College Board, saving for your textbooks can be a major undertaking.
Although most scholarships won't cover the cost of your books, some do—if you have earned enough scholarship awards to cover your tuition and other college expenses and have money to spare, see if you can use the remainder to cover books.
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Scholarships Offer Survivors Chance to Become Scholars
Tweet Share on Facebook September 6, 2012 CommentUpdated: 9/10/2012
As we approach the 11th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks that shocked the world on a sunny morning in 2001, we remember all who died that day and in the days that followed. And we also remember the family members who were left with only the memories of their loved ones, and the victims who sustained injuries and survived.
In honor of the thousands of people whose lives were changed so dramatically 11 years ago, we've compiled a list of scholarships for those affected by tragedies, including 9/11—because we believe that a tragic life event should not keep you from attaining your dreams.
