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Merit-Based Aid
Merit-based aid is typically awarded through scholarships, grants or tuition discounts- MONEY YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY BACK! The most common are academic scholarships, which are based on grades, curriculum taken, standardized test scores and class rank. Scholarships can also focus on athletic, artistic and leadership talents. Most scholarship money comes from the college a student decides to attend but students should also apply for outside scholarships (awards from organizations other than colleges).
Merit-based aid is typically awarded through scholarships, grants or tuition discounts- MONEY YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY BACK! The most common are academic scholarships, which are based on grades, curriculum taken, standardized test scores and class rank. Scholarships can also focus on athletic, artistic and leadership talents. Most scholarship money comes from the college a student decides to attend but students should also apply for outside scholarships (awards from organizations other than colleges).
Scholarship Resources
Scholarship Resources
I Know I Can : IKIC sponsors hundreds of CCS graduates each year with grants and scholarships! For a quick overview of funding opportunities, click HERE.
I Know I Can : IKIC sponsors hundreds of CCS graduates each year with grants and scholarships! For a quick overview of funding opportunities, click HERE.
Scholarship Essays
Scholarship Essays
Most of these opportunities involve writing or completing college readiness tasks - some may be things you're already doing, so why not try to cash in? And, make sure to register for Fastweb and Cappex (below) as early as 9th grade to get notifications!
Don't Wait 'til Senior Year!
Don't Wait 'til Senior Year!
College Board Big Future Scholarships- Earn scholarships for planning and applying to college (10-12)!
College Board Big Future Scholarships- Earn scholarships for planning and applying to college (10-12)!
Scholarship Search Sites:
Scholarship Search Sites:
General Scholarship Search Sites
General Scholarship Search Sites
www.fastweb.com tailors scholarship searches based on students’ profiles. Every student should register for this free service.
https://www.appily.com/scholarships Here you can uncover millions of dollars in scholarships from colleges, universities, private companies, foundations -- and more -- to help pay for school.
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/ Millions in Scholarships, Thousands of $500 Winners! The College Board Opportunity Scholarships offer nearly $5 million in scholarships each year as a way to reward you for your efforts to plan and pay for college. The program is currently open to juniors and seniors.
https://www.raise.me/ How Raiseme works: Add Your Achievements. Add your course grades, clubs, sports, volunteer activities, and more to your portfolio. Earn scholarships to partner colleges. Open to 9-12!
https://scholarshipamerica.org/students/ This is where you can find scholarships, resources, and, most of all, passionate people who are 100% behind you all the way — from applying to college, to paying for college, to graduating from college.
https://myscholly.com/ is a great scholarship search app that works well on your phone.
https://columbusfoundation.org/students/scholarships is the link to the Columbus Foundation’s list of scholarships. Type in your information, and they match you with possible scholarships!
Your SchooLinks Scholarship List will feature local and state scholarships that you may not find elsewhere. So log in and keep checking! see above for directions.
https://iknowican.org/fund-it/financial-aid-overview/ I Know I Can offers thousands of dollars in grants & scholarships each year to CCS students through various partnerships.
https://www.collegeraptor.com/scholarship/search?utm_source=sib&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=counselor College Raptor combines college institutional as well as outside scholarships to find YOU the most money.
www.brokescholar.com is a general scholarship site that searches based on your profile.
https://www.collegexpress.com/scholarships/search is another good general scholarship search site.
Twitter can be a great place to search. You can follow certain experts like Monica Matthews (great for parents1)
Scholarship Sites for Underrepresented Students
Scholarship Sites for Underrepresented Students
LGBTQIA:
First-Generation Students:
https://www.collegegreenlight.com/ assists first generation and underrepresented student
Minority Students:
https://scholarships.uncf.org/ provides information about UNCF (and affiliated) scholarships. This site is updated on an ongoing basis.
www.free-4u.com/minority.htm is an excellent site that lists scholarships for each ethnic background (Irish, Portuguese, Japanese, Jewish, African American….)
Hampton University Financial Aid & Scholarships External Scholarships Database (2021 updated)
Scholly offers an HBCU scholarship in addition to being a great search engine for other scholarship
Students with Learning Disabilities/Differences
Scholarship Resources for Undocumented/DACA Students
Scholarship Resources for Undocumented/DACA Students
Undocumented students may not apply for federal student aid using the FAFSA (or State aid in Ohio), but this does not have to be a barrier to attending and succeeding in college. Below are a few resources that will provide financial support to undocumented students:
Columbus Promise (see your IKIC advisor)
America Dream Award (for DACA)
MALDEF: The Latino Legal Voice for Civil Rights in America compiled a Scholarship Guide, including many that do not inquire about immigration status.
My Undocumented Life: Scholarships Open to Undocumented Students
Selected Funding Opportunities Open to Non-US Citizens
University of Cincinnati - Rafael Rennella Scholarship
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) - Scholarships
The Columbus Foundation Scholarships!
The Columbus Foundation Scholarships!
The Columbus Foundation's Universal Scholarship Application is the best way for high school and college students to apply for more than 100 scholarships listed in The Columbus Foundation's online scholarship directory.
The Columbus Foundation's Universal Scholarship Application is the best way for high school and college students to apply for more than 100 scholarships listed in The Columbus Foundation's online scholarship directory.
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