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How to Win Small Scholarships (And Why They Add Up)
When most people think of scholarships, they picture those big, full-ride awards that cover all four years of college. But here’s the truth: small scholarships — those $250 to $2,000 awards — can be just as valuable. In fact, stacking several smaller scholarships can...
Financial Aid Options for DACA and Undocumented Students
Paying for college is tough enough — and it can be even harder if you’re undocumented or a DACA recipient. Federal financial aid is off the table, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of options. From private scholarships to in-state tuition programs and university...
Scholarships for First-Generation College Students: Where to Look
Being the first in your family to attend college is a major achievement — and a major challenge. From navigating applications to figuring out how to pay for it all, the process can feel overwhelming. The good news? There are scholarships out there designed...
How to Build a Resume While You’re Still in School
Think you need a full-time job to start a resume? Think again. Even if you're still in school, you can build a strong, professional-looking resume that highlights your skills, achievements, and potential. The key is knowing how to spin your everyday experiences into...
Essential Apps Every College Student Should Download
College is a juggling act—classes, homework, social life, maybe even a part-time job. Luckily, there’s an app for pretty much everything. Whether you're trying to stay on top of deadlines, manage your money, or cram for midterms, having the right tools on your phone...
Susan T. Buffett Scholarship
Warren Buffett college scholarships are awarded each year by The Susan T. Buffett Foundation for kids who are doing well in school and want to study business. He has created a few foundations which help to give out these scholarships also he would like to encourage...
Hennessy Fellows Program
Rapper and entrepreneur, Nas, has teamed up with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Hennessy to promote the Hennessy Fellows Program to promote a $10 million scholarship program that will award talented college students from HBCUs.Scholarship Sponsor...
I’m Still a Dreamer Scholarship
Atlanta rapper Future is stepping up big time to help out students heading to college this fall. Many students’ summer job plans were thrown off by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and it’s put more financial pressure on the students and their families. Future is...
MC Lyte Scholarship
#EducateOURMen is the signature educational initiative of Hip Hop Sisters Foundation that aims to support and develop males by providing academic scholarships to obtain baccalaureate degrees primarily from HBCU’s; provide access to career and personal mentoring; and...
The David Geffen Medical Scholarship
The David Geffen Medical Scholarships are prestigious merit-based awards that provide four-year financial support to outstanding students entering the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.Scholarship Sponsor The David Geffen School of MedicineAward Type Varies...
Lil Nas X Scholarship
Lil Nas X knows the student debt struggle all too well. Not long ago, he was in the same place many students find themselves today: in school and struggling to figure out how to pay for his student loans. With so many of his fans confronting the challenge of student...
Earl Woods Scholarship
Supporting high-potential students with demonstrated need and a commitment to community service, the Earl Woods Scholar Program goes far beyond financial assistance. Each Earl Woods Scholar also receives mentoring support, specialized internship opportunities, career...
Rhythm/Janet Jackson Scholarship
The Rhythm Nation/Janet Jackson Endowed Scholarship is open students at UNCF member institutions who are Communication Majors.Scholarship Sponsor UNCFAward Type $5,000 CashGender Eligibility AllOther Requirements/Criteria Geographic Criteria: USA Criteria /...
Michael and Juanita Jordan Scholarship
Annual awards for Chicago, Illinois residents who are junior undergraduate students attending a UNCF member college or university. Scholarship Sponsor Michael & Juanita Jordan Award Type $5,000 CashGender Eligibility AllOther Requirements/Criteria Geographic Criteria:...
Jeff and Mackenzie Bezos Scholarships for Dreamers
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife announced that they would fund 1,000 college scholarships for DREAMers, undocumented immigrant students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.Scholarship Sponsor TheDream.UsAward Type $29,000 CashGender...