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Scholarship Defined

Scholarships can be confusing for parents, but they can save them thousands of dollars. There are different forms of scholarships, but all of them are essentially gifted money for college. Unlike loans, scholarships don’t have to be repaid. Some scholarships are paid to the student, while others go directly to the university. Scholarships are awarded by government, clubs, charities, businesses, schools, and other organizations.

Who can get scholarships?

Scholarship isn’t limited to straight-A students, and many students who believe that they aren’t academically qualified fail to apply for scholarships in their schools. There are, however, different types of scholarships for all students, including those with less-than-perfect academic records. There are athletic scholarships, scholarships aimed at students in a particular field of study — why, some providers give scholarships just for living in a particular state or city. Another misconception about scholarship is that only college-bound high school seniors are allowed to apply for awards. Scholarship is available to all levels of college study, from freshmen undergrads to graduate and even PhD students.

Scholarship Grants for Nursing Students

There are four types of financial aid available to meet the educational expenses of nursing students: scholarships, grants, work study and education loans. Most nursing students use a combination of all four to fund their education. Read the rest of this entry »

The Internet has made access to college scholarships easier than ever, but students need to beware. There can be dangers in the scholarship search, and consumers need to be aware of how to protect themselves from scholarship scams. The Federal Trade Commission provides six telltale signs of suspicious scholarships.

1) Beware if the scholarship offers you a money back guarantee. You shouldn’t have to pay anything to apply for a scholarship. Scholarships exist to fund your education, not someone else’s vacation.

2) Do not believe anyone who tells you that you cannot get this information anywhere else. Information on scholarships is widespread. Colleges can tell you full details on the programs they offer and affiliated programs. The same goes for organizations. Any site that tells you they have exclusive information on scholarships isn’t being honest.

3) Do not fall for the line that you should share your credit card information or bank account number so that they can hold the scholarship for you. Keep private information private. If someone wants to pay for your school they will send a check to you or the school. Your bank account and credit card information isn’t needed. Read the rest of this entry »