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How to Access Free or Low-Cost Childcare While You Study
Balancing school and parenting can be challenging, especially when it comes to finding affordable childcare. For student parents, the high cost of daycare can make pursuing an education feel out of reach. The good news? There are free and low-cost childcare options...
Scholarships for Career Changers: Financial Aid for a Fresh Start
Switching careers is a bold and exciting step, but going back to school for a new degree or certification can be expensive. Fortunately, many scholarships are designed specifically for adults who are making a career transition. Whether you're moving from one industry...
Study Hacks for Busy Students: How to Learn More in Less Time
Balancing school with work, family, and other responsibilities can feel overwhelming, especially when there’s limited time to study. The good news? You don’t need to spend hours buried in textbooks to learn effectively. With the right study strategies, you can absorb...
Scholarships for Non-Traditional Students: Where to Look
Going back to school as a non-traditional student can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when it comes to paying for tuition. Many scholarships are designed for recent high school graduates, but plenty of funding opportunities exist for adults returning to...
Scholarship Application Mistakes to Avoid
Applying for scholarships is one of the best ways to reduce college costs, but even the most qualified students can lose out on funding due to simple mistakes. A strong application can mean the difference between winning free money for school or missing out on...
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...
Tony Bennett College Scholarship
The oldest Hollywood-working actor of the famous Baldwin brothers, Alec Baldwin received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drama from New York University in 1994. The philanthropic celebrity has established an endowed scholarship for NYU students in the Tisch School...