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Don't Let Cancer Stop You From Earning a College Education
Tweet Share on Facebook October 18, 2012 CommentEvery October, nonprofit organizations, medical associations, and government agencies band together to raise awareness and share information about breast cancer, which affects nearly 300,000 women each year. Most of us likely know at least one person who has been diagnosed with breast cancer or another form of cancer—and some of us can even assume the title of cancer survivor ourselves.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we offer scholarships for college available for all of you who have been immediately affected by cancer—and for all of you who are currently fighting.
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Show College Pride With These LGBT Scholarships
Tweet Share on Facebook October 11, 2012 CommentFor plenty of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, college is much more than just an opportunity for higher education—it's a safe place to express your pride, embrace your identity, and find a community. Since today is National Coming Out Day, we wanted to look at a few scholarships that can help LGBT students pay for higher education.
Established in 2001, the Point Foundation has become a major funder of scholarships for LGBT students across the nation. Point Foundation scholarships are awarded to students at all levels of college, graduate, and postgraduate education, and are designed "to nurture the LGBTQ leaders of the next generation." (Check out their alumni for a good idea of the kind of students they're looking for.)
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4 Scholarships for American Indian Students
Tweet Share on Facebook October 4, 2012 CommentIf you've been following our blog, you know that there are a plethora of scholarships tied to all sorts of characteristics, interests, and abilities. Given that there are a number of days set aside in October and November to celebrate the rich cultural heritage, history, and vital contributions of American Indians in the United States, we're sharing some of the bigger scholarship awards available to eligible American Indian students (Native American, Alaska Native, and Hawaii Native).
Many of these scholarships are available through the American Indian College Fund, where you can apply once and be matched to a number of scholarships for which you may be eligible.
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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.
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Scholarships Can Aid Students Working to Prevent Suicide
Tweet Share on Facebook August 30, 2012 CommentConventional wisdom tells us that today's high school and college students love sharing. Whether it's on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube, no observation is too minute and no detail too intimate to put out there. But even in a group where oversharing may be the norm, the discussion surrounding depression and mental health issues still tends to remain taboo—and that can result in tragedy. The Jed Foundation reports that one in 10 college students has considered suicide, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics indicate that more than 150,000 youth between the ages of 10 and 24 are treated for self-inflicted wounds every year.
As we approach the observation of National Suicide Prevention Week (September 9-15), we should first and foremost mention that if you find yourself struggling with depression and need someone to talk to, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) can, literally, be a life saver.
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Create Great Scholarship Applications With These 6 Answers
Tweet Share on Facebook August 23, 2012 CommentApplying for college scholarships may feel a bit like playing the lottery. You fill out your application, send it off, and cross your fingers in hopes of a congratulatory letter and a check (the regular kind, not the oversized novelty version). But there are more differences than just the size of the check: On one hand, applying for scholarships is a lot more work than buying a lottery ticket. On the other, that extra work means plenty of opportunity to boost your chances of winning. If you're prepared to answer these six types of questions, you'll be ready to quickly and thoroughly fill out almost any scholarship application.
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Don't Drop the Ball on Early Scholarship Deadlines
Tweet Share on Facebook August 16, 2012 CommentWe hate to rush the end of summer, but the next school year is only a few weeks away—if you haven't started classes already. If you're heading into your senior year of high school, there will be a lot to think about in addition to all of the "lasts" you'll be experiencing. Along with your last football game, your last homecoming dance, and your last final exam, you'll experience your first foray into the world as a full-blown adult.
For many of you, that means touring colleges, filling out your FAFSA, and getting ready to move away from your parents. And unless you have a lot of money saved up, you could also end up with your first student loan bill—unless you take some time to apply for scholarships now so you can attend the school of your dreams next year.
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