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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...
How to Save Money on College Textbooks (Legally)
College is already expensive enough—tuition, housing, meal plans, and yes, those infamous textbooks. The average college student spends over $1,200 a year on books and supplies, but it doesn’t have to be that way. With a few smart (and totally legal) strategies, you...
Is Community College a Smart Choice for Adult Learners?
Rethinking the College Path For adult learners going back to school, community college often flies under the radar. But with flexible schedules, lower costs, and programs designed to fast-track careers, it might just be one of the smartest moves you can make. Whether...
Financial Aid Tips for Adults Going Back to School
Why Financial Aid Looks Different for Adult Learners If you're an adult thinking about returning to school, you’re not alone—and you're definitely not out of options. Financial aid isn’t just for recent high school grads. There are grants, loans, scholarships, and...
How to Get Letters of Recommendation for Scholarship Applications
Why Recommendation Letters Matter A strong letter of recommendation can be the deciding factor in a competitive scholarship application. While your grades and essay tell one story, a recommendation provides a trusted outside perspective that confirms your strengths,...
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...
The LeBron James Family Foundation Scholarship
The Lebron James Family Foundation Scholarship was established by basketball star Lebron James and pays for four years of tuition at the University of Akron for more than 2,000 at-risk students.Scholarship Sponsor The LeBron James Family FoundationAward Type $5,000...
The Christopher Reeve Award
The Heart of America Foundation honors Christopher Reeve (better known as Superman to most of us) by presenting this award to an extraordinary youth who has demonstrated compassion and caring through service to his or her communityScholarship Sponsor The Heart of...
The Seinfeld Scholarship
The Seinfeld Scholarship Program was established by Jerry Seinfeld and his family to give back to the city he loves. It awards high school students who have achieved academic excellence and committed themselves to community service.Scholarship Sponsor Seinfeld...
Taylor Michaels Scholarship Program (TMSP)
The Taylor Michaels Scholarship Program, founded in 1998, is aptly named after Taylor Michaels, the inspiring Chief Operating Officer for Magic Johnson Enterprises who passed away during that year. Throughout her life, Taylor displayed an intense passion and...