KHEAA: KHEAA Webpage
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Types of Federal Aid:
Loans – borrowed money that must be paid back with interest https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans
Grants – federal money that, in most cases, does not have to be repaid https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants
Work Study – part-times jobs allow students to offset college costs https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/work-study
FCPS Scholarship Assistance Webpage: FCPS Scholarship Webpage
Local Scholarships : PLD Guidance Scholarship Webpage
Additional Scholarships:
BGCF Organization/Scholarships
Kentucky Scholarship Directory, a list of 100+ vetted scholarships for students across the state, broken down by month.
Raise Me: Start as early as a 9th grader!
QuestBridge( Matching Colleges/Scholarships- assisting low income families with scholarships) Deadline September 27th!
Virtual JobShadow (Pathful Explore)
Research Grants & Scholarships Worksheet by GoingMerry: Worksheet
Beauty Salon Academy Scholarships:
Beauty Changes Lives Scholarships
Types of Private Scholarships/Grants:
Academic/Merit – generally awarded by the college you are attending and are based on your academic performance in high school, many other private scholarships are available https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/academic-scholarships-and-merit-scholarships/
Athletic – usually awarded by the college you are attending however, private scholarships do exist
http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/scholarships
https://collegesofdistinction.com/advice/new-scholarships-for-student-athletes/
Need based – based on the ability to pay college costs
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/by-type/need-based-scholarships
Community Service – take advantage of your community service during your high school years
https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/community-service-scholarships/
Personal Background (STEM, heritage, etc.)
https://collegesofdistinction.com/advice/2019-list-of-scholarships-for-stem-majors/
https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/ethnicity-scholarships/
African American
www.uncf.org UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year they award more than $100 million in scholarships.
www.littleafrica.com A great list of scholarships and internships dedicated to African American students.
https://scholarships.fatomei.com/scholarships-for-african-americans.html
College scholarships, graduate fellowships, and postdoctoral awards
Hispanic
https://hispanicheritage.org Hispanic Heritage Foundation: A portal of resources and scholarship opportunities available to Latino youth.
www.hsf.net Hispanic Scholarship Fund
https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/minority-scholarships/hispanic-scholarships/
Hispanic College Fund
Asian
www.asianpacificfund.org Asian Pacific Fund is a community foundation that coordinates scholarship programs that provide financial support to undergraduate and graduate students.
www.uspaacc.com U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education- Since 1989, over $2 million in scholarship benefits have been awarded through USPAACC.
http://www.collegescholarships.com Lists both free and fee-based scholarship sites and contains valuable financial aid and loan sources
www.feea.org/programs/scholarships A site designated to assist children of federal employees (including military) identify funding options
https://fisherhouse.org/programs/ This site covers scholarship search engines, government programs, and general financial aid terms and information for military families
www.unigo.com Free scholarship search divided into search categories such as merit-based, company-sponsored, military, minority, etc.
www.niche.com Matches your interests with available scholarships.
www.petersons.com A college and scholarship search engine
www.careeronestop.org Department of Labor website to help undergraduates and graduates with scholarship searches, career exploration, training, and jobs. Click on the “Find Training” tab.
Scholarships that do not require proof of Citizenship or Legal Permanent Residency