Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
What is a
scholarship?
Scholarships can help students pay for college, but they do not need to be repaid. They can come from colleges, organizations, corporations, and more.
Types of scholarships
Merit-Based
Merit-Based scholarships are awarded to students based off of 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, but there are Need-Based choices that require only family income information.
Student Specific
Student specific scholarships are granted based off of characteristics. An example of this would be the Gates Millennium Scholarships which is offered to African American, American Indian, Asian, and Latino students.
College Scholarships
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!