Types of scholarships

Merit-Based

Merit-Based scholarships are awarded to students based on achievement. For example, a scholarship could be granted to a student who has the highest SAT score in the school.

Need-Based

Need-Based scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated financial need. Many Need-Based scholarships are also Merit-Based and require academic records.

College Scholarships (Institutional Aid) 

These are scholarships offered by specific schools like Kennesaw State University or Georgia State University. Because these scholarships are offered by specific colleges, they could be Need-Based, Merit-Based, or both. Most schools have a priority deadline to ensure that students are considered for their scholarships. Be sure to look at your college of interest to keep from missing out!