Scholarship Information

In general, most scholarship providers take anywhere from six to 12 weeks to review applications, select winners, and disburse awards — after the deadline date has expired, not from the date you submitted your application. 

The process can take even longer, especially if you do not provide documentation on a timely basis. So, if you need money in three weeks to help pay your college tuition bill, you probably won't find a scholarship that’s going to help you out. 

There’s simply not enough time. But, look on the bright side; at least you’ll have scholarships lined up for next semester.

For the fall semester, that means applying between January and May. 

If you need money for the spring semester, get to work right now. Your window of opportunity will be closing by late October. 

If you take away one thing from this article, it should be this — plan ahead.

Don't wait until the last minute to figure out how you are going to pay for college. 

Very few students earn enough scholarships to cover all their expenses, so be a smart and consider all your options. 

Look into federal grants and work-study programs, consider getting a part-time job, and don’t take out more in student loans than you expect to earn your first year after college graduation. 

A little work now can pay off big dividends later.

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The Golden Door Scholarship helps undocumented, DACA, and TPS students pursue their educational goals by paying FULL TUITION AND ROOM/BOARD for a four year degree. Go to  https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/ for more information.

Law Offices of Anthony Carbone Scholarship. This scholarship is open to any high school senior in the United States that desires to apply. More information can be found here:  https://anthonycarbonepersonalinjurylawyer.com/#scholarship 

The Jackie Robinson Foundation scholarship provides four-year scholarships of $30,000 and extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement, to highly motivated African American students who have maintained a 98% college graduation rate. Click  https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/ for more information and to apply. 

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) provides two scholarships to two graduating high school seniors with documented learning disabilities and/or ADHD who are pursuing post-secondary education.

• The Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship is a one-time $2,500 scholarship awarded to a student who will be enrolled in a two-year program. 

• The Anne Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year over four years) to a student who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall. 

• Learn more about NCLD’s scholarships and apply at https://ncld.org/scholarships.

Student Inventors Scholarships https://www.invent.org/collegiate-inventors

Student Video Scholarships http://www.christophers.org/ /vidcon2k.html 

Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships http:/ /www.aynrand.org/contests/ 

Gates Millennium Scholarships https://gmsp.org/ 

Sports Scholarships and Internships https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2014/10/6/scholarships.aspx

National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ) https://nabjonline.org/student-services/scholarships/

Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary) http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html 

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarships/

FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships http://www.finaid.org/ 

Microsoft Scholarship Program https://careers.microsoft.com/students/us/en/cascholarshipprogram 

WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_search.jsp 

American Opportunity Tax Credits https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/aotc

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm 

Guaranteed Scholarships http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/ 

Easley National Scholarship Program http://www.naas.org/senior.htm 

Historically Black College & University Scholarships http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm 

Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students https://www.beanactuary.org/diversity-programs/scholarships/

International Students Scholarships & Aid Help http://www.iefa.org/ 

College Board Scholarship Search https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search

Burger King Scholarship Program https://burgerking.scholarsapply.org/

Siemens Westinghouse Competition http://www.siemens-foundation.org/ 

LuLac Scholarship Funds https://lulac.org/programs/education/scholarships/

CollegeNet's Scholarship Database http://scholarshipopportunity.org/scholarship-search/

Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/union-plus-scholarships 

Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm 

Scholarship & Financial Aid Help http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm 

Sit Study Abroad Scholarships https://studyabroad.sit.edu/admissions-aid/financing-your-study-abroad/scholarships-grants/ 

Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html 

INROADS internships http://www.inroads.org/ 

Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford http://www.rhodesscholar.org//info.html 

San Diego County Citizens' Scholarship Foundation sdccsf.org 

The Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream

The Completing the Dream Scholarship www.salliemae.com/landing/completing-the-dream

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New Beginnings Scholarship Fund- For students impacted by homelessness

Arturo Vera Art Scholarship

Avi Raina Scholarship

Robert & Catherine Lagorio Scholarship (Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant)

San Joaquin Society for Human Resource Management Scholarship